Orchard Updates

Fresh Cider Available This Saturday

Posted on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 14:53

We will be open and selling cider at the Apple Barn in Rochester this Saturday (March 30) from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The cider sign will be up at the driveway and you can stop by. If we happen to run out during the day, we will post an update here.

This cider was pressed on Friday (the 29th) and is the second test batch of cider from our restored press. This is probably the last pressing we'll do with the remainder of last year's cider apples, but the process is working well and we are ready for the fall!

March 9, 2024

Posted on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 14:05

Sunday 12:00 PM Cider update

We are nearly out of the cider pressed this week after only an hour and we are so incredibly grateful for everyone's enthusiasm and support. We are hoping to be able to do one more pressing this spring and we will keep you posted. If you would like to provide your contact information at the following form, we can let you know directly if another pressing will occur: https://forms.gle/zZTLqXMQeUfBcaGR7


Rebuilding and restoring our ability to press cider was the last phase of recovery after the fire at our barn in 2021. The barn itself was completed last year, and we were incredibly grateful for the first nearly normal season since 2020 even though cider was still on the horizon.

We have just completed the last steps required for full pressing operation, and we are testing the equipment with some small pressings of apples from last year. We are getting some cider at last! It is tasting good to us after the long period without, and it is exciting to see juice flowing again.

Open for one day on Sunday, March 10th

For people who are interested in a taste of this cider as Spring approaches we will have a limited number of half gallons available at the Apple Barn on Sunday March 10th from 11am to 4pm.

The cider sign will be up at the driveway and you can stop by. If we happen to run out during the day, we will post an update here.

November 18, 2023

Posted on Sat, 11/18/2023 - 03:24

Closing Regular Hours for 2023

Our 2023 apple sales at the Apple Barn in Rochester ended Friday, Nov 17. Due to a smaller harvest this year, our supply of apples ran out quite a bit earlier than usual.

Thanks to everyone for a memorable season and for navigating the nearby road construction to come and visit during the fall.

Stay tuned here on our website and/or Facebook page for off-season updates and plans for next year. Your support means the world to us -- see you in the next harvest!

November 11, 2023

Posted on Sat, 11/11/2023 - 04:18

Hours and Varieties

The Apple Barn is open every day from noon until 5 p.m.

This 2023 season produced a lighter crop than usual and our supply of harvested apples will be exhausted much earlier than a normal year. As of today, it looks like we have enough apples to remain open until the end of the week (through Friday, November 17) but will likely close regular hours at the Apple Barn around that time.

The following varieties may be available currently depending on supply:

  • Apples
    • Black Willow Twig
    • Golden Russet
    • Ida Red
    • Melba
    • Red Delicious
    • Snow
    • Tolman Sweet
    • Winesap
  • Pears
    • Bosc

Road Construction Update

The road to the orchard (Highway D / Washington Ave.) is under construction, but it is open for driving if you come from the east (through Rochester). When driving through Rochester you will see barricades by the post office, but it is possible (and encouraged) to drive around them.

Markets

Many of the markets we attend are over for the season. You can find us at the following markets listed below this week.

Saturday

Thursday

 

Check out our Markets page for more details.

November 4, 2023

Posted on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 04:25

Hours and Varieties

The Apple Barn is open every day from noon until 5 p.m in November.  The following varieties may be available depending on supply:

  • Apples
    • Black Willow Twig
    • Golden Delicious
    • Golden Russet
    • Ida Red
    • Jonathan
    • Melba
    • Red Delicious
    • Snow
    • Tolman Sweet
    • Winesap

Road Construction Update

The road to the orchard (Highway D / Washington Ave.) is under construction, but it is open for driving if you come from the east (through Rochester). When driving through Rochester you will see barricades by the post office, but it is possible (and encouraged) to drive around them.

Markets

Many of the markets we attend are over for the season. You can find us at the following markets listed below this week.

Saturday

Thursday

 

Check out our Markets page for more details.

October 28, 2023

Posted on Sat, 10/28/2023 - 06:41

Hours and Varieties

The Apple Barn is open every day from noon until 6 p.m.  The following varieties may be available depending on supply:

  • Apples
    • Black Willow Twig
    • Golden Delicious
    • Golden Russet
    • Ida Red
    • Jonathan
    • Lemon Lightning
    • Melba
    • Red Delicious
    • Snow
    • Tolman Sweet
    • Winesap
  • Pears
    • Out of pears currently as of Saturday 10/28

Road Construction Update

The road to the orchard (Highway D / Washington Ave.) is under construction, but it is open for driving if you come from the east (through Rochester). When driving through Rochester you will see barricades by the post office, but it is possible (and encouraged) to drive around them.

From the other direction, the road is closed to the west of the orchard, so if you are coming from that direction you may need to follow detour signs and come through Rochester instead.

A Note About Our Driveway

The road construction project rebuilt our driveway in a narrow fashion that we believe is more dangerous than before. We apologize for this and ask all visitors to use extra caution entering and exiting until we are able to remediate the situation.

Markets

You can find us at the following markets listed below this week.

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Thursday

 

Check out our Markets page for more details.

October 21, 2023

Posted on Sat, 10/21/2023 - 05:09

Hours and Varieties

The Apple Barn is open every day from noon until 6 p.m.  The following varieties may be available depending on supply:

  • Apples
    • Cortland
    • Golden Russet
    • Ida Red
    • Jonathan
    • Lemon Lightning
    • Melba
    • Red Delicious
    • Snow
    • Tolman Sweet
    • Winesap
  • Pears
    • Out of pears currently as of Monday 10/23

Road Construction Update

The road to the orchard (Highway D / Washington Ave.) is under construction, but it is open for driving if you come from the east (through Rochester). When driving through Rochester you will see barricades by the post office, but it is possible (and encouraged) to drive around them.

From the other direction, the road is closed to the west of the orchard, so if you are coming from that direction you may need to follow detour signs and come through Rochester instead.

A Note About Our Driveway

The road construction project rebuilt our driveway in a narrow fashion that we believe is more dangerous than before. We apologize for this and ask all visitors to use extra caution entering and exiting until we are able to remediate the situation.

Markets

You can find us at the following markets listed below this week.

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Thursday

 

Check out our Markets page for more details.

October 17, 2023

Posted on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 08:25

Hours and Varieties

The Apple Barn is open every day from noon until 6 p.m.  The following varieties may be available depending on supply:

  • Apples
    • Cortland
    • Golden Russet
    • Ida Red
    • Jonagold
    • Jonathan
    • Melba
    • Milton
    • Red Delicious
    • Tolman Sweet
  • Pears
    • First round of moonglow pears is mostly gone. The second and last batch to ripen will be available starting Saturday Oct 21

Road Construction Update

The road to the orchard (Highway D / Washington Ave.) is under construction, but it is open for driving if you come from the east (through Rochester). When driving through Rochester you will see barricades by the post office, but it is possible (and encouraged) to drive around them.

From the other direction, the road is closed to the west of the orchard, so if you are coming from that direction you may need to follow detour signs and come through Rochester instead.

A Note About Our Driveway

The road construction project rebuilt our driveway in a narrow fashion that we believe is more dangerous than before. We apologize for this and ask all visitors to use extra caution entering and exiting until we are able to remediate the situation.

Markets

You can find us at the following markets listed below this week.

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Thursday

 

Check out our Markets page for more details.

October 14, 2023

Posted on Sat, 10/14/2023 - 05:56

Hours and Varieties

The Apple Barn is open every day from noon until 6 p.m.  The following varieties may be available depending on supply:

  • Apples
    • Cortland
    • Empire
    • Golden Russet
    • Ida Red
    • Jonagold
    • Jonathan
    • Macoun
    • McIntosh
    • Melba
    • Milton
    • Red Delicious
    • Tolman Sweet
  • Pears
    • Moonglow pear
    • Parker Pear

Road Construction Update

The road to the orchard (Highway D / Washington Ave.) is under construction, but it is open for driving if you come from the east (through Rochester). When driving through Rochester you will see barricades by the post office, but it is possible (and encouraged) to drive around them.

From the other direction, the road is closed to the west of the orchard, so if you are coming from that direction you may need to follow detour signs and come through Rochester instead.

A Note About Our Driveway

The road construction project rebuilt our driveway in a narrow fashion that we believe is more dangerous than before. We apologize for this and ask all visitors to use extra caution entering and exiting until we are able to remediate the situation.

Markets

You can find us at the following markets listed below this week.

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Thursday

 

Check out our Markets page for more details.

October 7, 2023

Posted on Sat, 10/07/2023 - 05:36

Hours and Varieties

The Apple Barn is open every day from noon until 6 p.m.  The following varieties may be available depending on supply:

  • Apples
    • Cortland
    • Jonagold
    • Jonathan
    • Macoun
    • McIntosh
    • Melba
    • Milton
    • Red Delicious
    • Tolman Sweet
  • Pears
    • Parker Pear
    • Note: Moonglow pears will not be ready before 10/14

Road Construction Update

The road to the orchard (Highway D / Washington Ave.) is under construction, but it is open for driving if you come from the east (through Rochester). When driving through Rochester you will see barricades by the post office, but it is possible (and encouraged) to drive around them.

From the other direction, the road is closed to the west of the orchard, so if you are coming from that direction you may need to follow detour signs and come through Rochester instead.

A Note About Our Driveway

The road construction project rebuilt our driveway in a narrow fashion that we believe is more dangerous than before. We apologize for this and ask all visitors to use extra caution entering and exiting until we are able to remediate the situation.

Markets

You can find us at the following markets listed below this week.

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Thursday

 

Check out our Markets page for more details.