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Leave a CommentHello everyone!
After a winter break, we’re back open Friday to Sunday from 10 – 5 & we invite you to come taste! We offer complimentary wine & cider sampling. It’s first come, first served & no reservations.
If you are looking for apples, fresh cider or baking – sorry! You’re going to have to wait until apple season which starts early September.
If you’re wondering what’s happening on the Farm front, once the snow clears, we’ll evaluate all 10,000 trees to determine just how much dormant pruning is required. We’ve got our fingers crossed that the snow coverage hasn’t harboured mice which can do a lot of damage to the trees!
On the Winery front, fermentation is done. Next comes stabilizing & blending, followed by lots of bottling days. We should have good inventory on whatever your favourites are!
That’s all our news for now. Thanks so much for your continued support. We hope to see you soon!
Sandy, Jess & Fred
Christmas Market 2024
Leave a CommentIt’s that time of year again! We are hosting our annual Christmas Market on Sunday December 1st from 12 – 3 pm. Discover unique gifts from 20 + local vendors. Enjoy complimentary hot apple cider & wine tasting too! It’s a great way to start or finish your Christmas list while supporting local talent!
Start the car! Pick-Your-Own apples starting Sept. 7th.
Leave a CommentIt all starts Saturday, September 7th with Silken, Gala, Cortland & McIntosh apples! Other varieties will be available in the weeks to come. If you have not picked with us before here are a few key points about our Pick-your-Own system:
- Stay in your car to enter orchard.
- No pets, service animals are allowed.
- Minimum purchase of (1/2 bushel) 20 lb bag per car. Cost is $45.00 payable upon entry.
- Bags are provided
- Debit, credit & cash are accepted
- Hours: Weekends – 9 am – 4:30 pm; Weekdays 10 – 4:30 pm
We will be updating harvest dates for other varieties here as soon as we can.
Fresh cider and apple pies are available in the market starting September 7th. Our cider is pressed every Friday and we aim to have enough for the weekend. Pies and dumplings are baked fresh every weekend and available while they last. You’re welcome to place an order so that you aren’t disappointed!
Happy Fall everyone – it really is the most wonderful time of the year!
Sip into Summer
Leave a CommentSummer is officially here & two of our favourites are back on the shelf. Our Mojito Mocktail is so refreshing. The combination of apple, mint & lime is the perfect thirst quencher for a hot summer day. Our Sweet Peach Dessert Wine is the perfect match for peach desserts… a cheese platter or just on its own.
Summer is also unofficially “Cider Season”! As Canadians, we know that the summer flies by far too quickly. We need to pack in the good times while the sun shines. Whether you are sitting on the back porch, down on the dock or getting together for a picnic, ciders are the perfect beverage. We make 8 different kinds. Something for every occasion!
Farmers Market Alert! Starting July 2nd we will be at the Pickering Farmers Market every Tuesday from 9 – 2. So stop on by & sample. Pick up is available when you order online. Just check off store pick up!
That’s it for now my friends. Happy Summering!
Sandy, Jess & Fred
Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk 2024
Leave a CommentJoin us Saturday May 18th & Sunday May 19th from 10:30 – 4:00 for our annual Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk! Farmer Fred & “Billy Bee” will take you on a guided walk through the orchard in bloom. Find out why it’s so important to have bees and other pollinators during blossom time. Tours are FREE & run on the hour starting at 11 am. Last tour is at 3 pm. We will be joined by beekeepers 3Beez.buzz with their demonstration hive and Cooking it Forward bakery with some delicious honey inspired treats. MAJS Woodworking will be here on Saturday with his woodworking works of art. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for event updates
*Photographers are welcome to join the scheduled tours*
Spring is here!
Leave a CommentIt is a bit of a strange one with all of this snow but spring is officially here! We are now open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm. We will also be open Good Friday and Easter Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm. Hop on in and see us :D!
Winter Rest
Leave a CommentIt is that time of year again for us to rest and recharge! The winery will be closed for most of January and February with the exception of 2 dates. We will be open Saturday January 20th and Saturday February 10th from 10 – 5. Starting Saturday March 2nd we will be open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 – 5. Hope to see you soon!
Christmas Market
Leave a CommentWe are very happy to be hosting our 2nd annual Christmas Market! Join us for this fun and free event on Sunday December 3rd from 12 – 3. Discover unique gifts from 20 + local artisans. Enjoy complimentary wine & cider tasting and hot apple cider while you shop. Hope to see you here!
Apple picking wraps up for the season.
Leave a CommentAnother apple picking season has come and gone. And it was a fantastic season! We had fabulous weather and a good crop, what more can we ask for? We enjoyed seeing a lot of familiar faces as well as meeting many few faces! The Apple Market will still be open Tuesday – Sunday with ready picked apples while supplies last. Check out our apple types & availability or give us a call to see what we have on the shelf. We will continue to press fresh cider weekly until Christmas and we will have our delicious pies and dumplings available on weekends or by order. Hope to see you soon!
Wine and Cider By the Glass
Leave a CommentJust in time for the summer! We now have a licence to sell glasses of wine & cider. Enjoy the orchard views and a refreshing glass from one of our 6 picnic tables. No reservations – first come. And if you’re a little peckish, we can put together a small charcuterie of cheese, salami, crackers & olives. Sip back and relax!