Fresh and homemade just tastes so much better. Just think of it this way. Would you rather savor every delicious bite of a homemade pie? Or, do you prefer a store-bought pie that has lingered on a shelf for who knows how long? Next time you’re craving an old-fashioned slice of homemade pie, head straight for this charming berry farm near Pittsburgh, where you’ll discover a delicious assortment of pies and other baked goodies.

Slip into the driver’s seat and enjoy the drive to Sand Hill Berries in Mt. Pleasant, a 40-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh. (Once you taste the pie, you’ll agree the trip was worth it.)

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And, when you first pull into the farm’s parking lot, you’ll probably be greeted by these two adorable goats - Aurora and Milky Way. Can you think of a better way to start your visit?

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A family owned and run berry farm since 1986, Sand Hill Berries specializes in a variety of berries - strawberries, blueberries, and red raspberries, for example.

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Of course, you might want to start your visit at the farm store so you can work up an appetite for that famous homemade pie. The farm store sells such products as jams, homemade mustard, and fresh (in season) and frozen fruit.

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Or, if you’re already hungry, make a beeline for Cafe Persimmon for a scrumptious slice of pie, ice cream, and fresh berries.

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Then, decide what type of pie you’ll order. (Selection may vary.) Choose from such delicious options as raspberry-peach pie, rhubarb pie, and strawberry glaze pie.

Facebook/Sand Hill Berries Want a particular kind of pie? Call ahead to make sure it’s in the bakery or to ask to have one baked for you.

Finally, if you’re a wine connoisseur, you’re in luck. Visit the Greendance Winery at Sand Hill right next to the berry farm.

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Treat yourself to a homemade pie at Sand Hill Berries, open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Address: 304 Deerfield Rd., Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666

Facebook/Sand Hill Berries Click here for the official website of Sand Hill Berries. Or, go here for Facebook.

Do you have a favorite berry farm near Pittsburgh? Tell us about it in the comments! Up for a little strawberry picking? Then, plan a visit to Trax Farm. Click here to read more.

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Want a particular kind of pie? Call ahead to make sure it’s in the bakery or to ask to have one baked for you.

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Click here for the official website of Sand Hill Berries. Or, go here for Facebook.

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