Pennhurst Asylum
Spring City, PA · about 27 mi from Philadelphia
At a glance
- Address
- 250 Commonwealth Dr., Spring City, PA 19475
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Website
- pennhurstasylum.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Philadelphia, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Chester County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.3 mi
- Playground 1.2 mi
- Picnic area 0.5 mi
- Gas station Turkey Hill 1.1 mi
- EV charger 2.9 mi
- 163 places to eat within 5 mi New York Pizza, Center City Pizza, The Spring-Ford Diner
Farmers markets nearby
- Phoenixville Farmers' Market Phoenixville · 4.7 mi
- Pottstown Farmers' Market Pottstown · 5.8 mi
- Anselma Farmers and Artisans Market Chester Sprgs · 8.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Sankanac CSA 4.1 mi
- Charlestown Farm 6 mi
- MicroGreenFX 6.6 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 52°F, lows around 34°F, about 3 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 20
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 23
- ☀️ Frost-free season186 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Pottstown Limerick Ap, PA station (3 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Chester County
Chester County had 1,558 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 191 sold food straight to the public and 72 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Pennhurst Asylum
Is Pennhurst Asylum open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Pennhurst Asylum?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Pennhurst Asylum?
The listing gives the address as 250 Commonwealth Dr., Spring City, PA 19475. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Pennhurst Asylum?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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