Waters Orchard

I had never been to an apple orchard before, but now I’m all about it! I went with my boyfriend and friend and it was an all around good time. There was a wide variety of ages n families — I would just beware if bees if anyones afraid of them. We got a half peck, which was a good amount for 3 of us to share. I believe it was $ 15 (2 people) + $ 5 for the extra guest. They can drive you up in the truck or you can walk up the hill. Once you get to the top they tell you the selection of apples, where to find them and then they let you loose! You’re free to try them too. We opted to walk down the hill. It’s a nice stroll, but don’t drop the apples! There’s an area with some tables and benches to hang out, as well as old family tombstones.

I was heading to another orchard, but they were out of apples and sent us to Waters. Waters was beautiful! There was ample parking, delicious apples, and just an overall pleasant experience. I do wish there was a shop to purchase goods other than the apples we picked, but overall a great time.
Note: There were lots of parents and small children here, and they all said they actually preferred Waters Orchard because while the others close by have more activities, sometimes its a bit overwhelming for the kids.

I thoroughly enjoyed apple picking at Waters Orchard. It’s a new orchard — I believe this is the first year that the trees have grown apples to be picked. The oldest trees are about 2 – 3 years old, and they’re preparing to plant more.
The orchard was wonderfully organized, with very friendly, informative staff. The location was beautiful, and the apples were delicious. My group of 5 bought Fuji and Pink Lady apples to bake a delicious homemade apple crisp. I especially liked the compost bins at the end of each row for cores of apples sampled while picking.

Love this hidden gem! We’ve been here 3 times last year and once this year. It’s one of those places you hesitate to write about because you want it all to yourself. On the other hand, it’s downright wrong to keep something so wonderful from being shared. The farmer’s name is Washington. He has a wooly beard and a kind smile. He is very inviting and willing to tell you all about his apples if you ask. This place is simple and beautiful.
Anna, a farm employee who helps guide people when they arrive at the orchard, is one of the friendliest people with a fantastic memory. She remembered our family after a year of not seeing us, having only seen us three times last year. That’s the kind of attention that keeps people coming back to a place.
When you arrive, you pay for your bag or bags. We always take the biggest size, ½ a bushel. It was $ 38, but it contains 22 lbs of apples. We weighed them. You do the math. You won’t find apples even half this good at anything close to this price at any market or store!
Once you have your bags, you hop on the tractor for the ride to the field (you could walk if you want but it’s a BIG hill.)
At the top you’ll find Anna or some other friendly knowledgeable Apple orchard expert who will tell you about all the varieties, where you can find them, and make general friendly, fun conversation with you.
This is only their second season but it’s like they’ve been doing this for 100 years. You should go out of your way to visit this place!