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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!
Little Local Markets – June 25th
Leave a CommentWe are very excited to have Little Local Markets out at the orchard on June 25th for their Summer Soltice Market day! Little Local Markets are all about connecting local businesses with local shoppers. They will have 15+ unique vendors & charcuterie. We will provide the wine sampling, kids play area & orchard views. The market will run from 11 am – 3 pm & there is no admission cost. Hope to see you here!
Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk
Leave a CommentRain Date Alert! Mother Nature & the bees have decided that Sunday May 21st for our Honey Bee Orchard Blossom Walk! So, if you had the Saturday in your calendar – please change it to Sunday!
Farmer Fred and Billy Bee will guide you on a tour of the orchard in bloom. Find out why pollinators are so important at blossom time. The event runs from 10 am – 4pm, tours are free and on the hour starting at 10 am with the last tour at 3 pm. Meet local beekeepers from 3Beez.Buzz and shop for plants and goodies from the Veggie Shack. Come and see what the buzz is all about!
Mother’s Day Celebrations
Leave a CommentMother’s Day – Sunday, May 14th from 10 – 5!
How does complimentary “Bellini’s & Bites” sound to celebrate this special day? Join us any time on May 14th for our regular wine sampling plus some tasty extras! Our Hard Raspberry Cider or our Non-Alcoholic Apple Raspberry Cider both make a refreshing & tasty Bellini. And what’s Mother’s Day without chocolate? You just have to try our Cherries ‘n’ Chocolate Wine as the finale! Cheers to all of the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures in our lives who treat us with kindness & love. We love you!
We are back & open!
Leave a CommentThe Snow Birds have landed!
We had an amazing break with great weather & lots of family & friends time.
Old Man Winter has hung around to welcome us back but that’s OK. Spring is just around the corner right?!? Regardless, we’re rejuvenated & excited to get back to what we love doing. Pruning and bottling are on the agenda. But what we’re most excited about is seeing you! We’re now open Friday to Sunday from 10 – 5. So drop on by & say hi!
‘Pop-up’ dates for January & February!
Leave a CommentThe winery is closed until March 3rd with the exception of 2 ‘pop-up’ dates. We will be open Saturday January 21st & Saturday February 18th from 10am – 5pm. Starting March 3rd we will be open every Friday – Sunday. Happy wintering & hope to see you soon!
Shop Taste and be Merry!
Leave a CommentWe had an amazing Christmas Market on December 6th! Now it’s definitely the count down to the big day! Are you ready? We’ve got a great selection of Signature Holiday Baskets! There are also many one of a kind baskets with wine, cider & non-alcoholic ciders to choose from in the Winery. AND we love to custom make to suit your needs & budget.
Our store is full of lots other gift ideas too. Crafts, preserves and many locally made treasures. Speaking of local and treasures, why not make a day of it and visit some of our neighbour businesses that can all be found on A Country Path. Holiday Shopping made easy! Visit 5 of the 10 participants and fill out the passport for a chance to win a $200 basket!
We still have a few ready picked apples & cider is still being pressed weekly. It’s great hot or cold for the Holiday Season. Did you know you can freeze it? Just remember to leave a little “head space” in your container for expansion! Baking is available on weekends or by order. Complimentary Wine & Cider tasting continues – first come, first served.
We’ll be open right up until 4 pm Christmas Eve before we close for a little break until March. Cheers to celebrating the season!
Christmas Market
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Join us for a fun and free Christmas Market on Sunday December 4th from 12 – 4.
Discover unique gifts from 20 local artisans & enjoy complimentary hot apple cider and wine tasting!
Pick-Your-Own comes to a close October 16th
Leave a CommentThe last day to Pick-Your-Own apples will be this coming Sunday, October 16th. Apples available for this last week are Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu, Red Delicious, Ida Red, Gala, Cortland & Wild Pink. Starting October 17th our hours will be Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Closed on Mondays. We will continue to have ready picked apples in store while supplies last. Fresh cider will be pressed weekly on Fridays right up until Christmas. Pies & dumplings will continue to be available on weekends only. Thank you all for a wonderful harvest season!!!!
Pick-Your-Own Starts September 10th
Leave a CommentIt all starts Saturday, September 10th with Silken and Gala 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
- 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 10th. 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!