stonegate farm stonegatefarm in new york’s hudson valley. estate farm producing local, heirloom, organic fruits, vegetables, cut flowers and berries. it is a sustainable market farm and a csa, with value added architectural charm and elegant surroundings. located in the hamlet of balmville, in the town of newburgh, ny, stonegate is a national historic register property. (organic farm, locavore, farm market, organic market, hudson valley farm, newburgh farm, vegetable farm, farms and . photography, historic farm, garden, carpenter gothic, market produce, csa, community supported agriculture, local food, fresh produce, micro farm, sustainable, heirloom vegetable, permaculture, hudson river valley, wine tour, nature photography, photography studio, gallery, exhibits, bantam chickens matthew benson, andrew jackson downing is a local hero here in the hudson highlands. as the 19th century’s most prominent horticulturist, landscape designer, and architect, downing’s writing had a profound influence on america’s aesthetic character. his seminal book form 1846, the fruit and fruit trees of america, gleaned from research at his nursery in newburgh (highland gardens) is still considered one of the most important books on the subject. as an estate farm with a history dating back to downing’s time, we thought it appropriate at stonegate to create an historic orchard of apples, pears, cherries and plums, many of which are mentioned in the pages of fruit trees of america. so this spring, we’ll be planting almost fifty varieties of heritage fruit trees, most of which are unavailable in any markets. it’s a long-term commitment of time and resources, but anything of sustained value and beauty usually is.