Farm · Orchard · U-pick · Since 1930

Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Name: Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Address: 2077 Pleasant Hill Avenue, NC, 28655, US
Telephone: (828) 437-1224

Apple Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard established in 1930, with the Prewitt family continuing its farming tradition.

Friday-Saturday (Late Summer 2026): 9:00 AM–6...

Hours and details as listed on the farm's website, checked Nov 4, 2026 · 10 pages read

Plan your visit

Hours: Friday-Saturday (Late Summer 2026): 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday–Saturday (Beginning August 7, 2026): 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
+3 more hours
Monday–Saturday (Beginning November 2, 2026): 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed: Monday–Saturday (Pick-your-own, opening August 8, 2026)
Saturday (Mid August–October 2026): 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
The farm lists several schedules (store, picking, seasons).
Where: 2077 Pleasant Hill Avenue
NC 28655
Burke County

Directions Call Website

Phone (828) 437-1224 · Facebook

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Good to know: Restrooms
Free parking
Wheelchair accessible
No dogs
How to pay: Cash
Credit and debit cards
Apple Pay or Google Pay
Pick and buy: U-pick: Apples
Sells: Yellow freestone peaches, Cattle, Local honey, Cider donuts +5 more
Order: Online store
Pre-order for pickup

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Before you go

Visitors can reserve online, while walk-up passes are limited and may not be available.
Picking bags are provided at check-in, and personal bags or containers are not allowed in the orchard for picking.
Dogs are not permitted, except trained service dogs.
Picking depends on the weather and the crop; check the farm's page or call the day you go.

What's here and when

1 crop, all U-pick · From the farm's website

Crop	When	Price
Apples	Ask the farm	$4 per person Orchard Access Pass

Also at the farm

10 items · From the farm's website

Baked goods: Cider donuts, Fried apple pies, Apple cakes, Peach bakery items
Also from the farm: Yellow freestone peaches, Dehydrated apples U-pick, Cattle, Local honey, Jams, jellies, preserves, and sauces, Apple cider

Prices the farm lists

4 prices · From the farm's website

Item	Price
September and October walk-up Orchard Access Pass	$5 per person
Most apple varieties, ½ peck	$10
Most apple varieties, 20 lb box	$24
Honeycrisp and EverCrisp, ½ peck	$12

Prices change; the farm's own page has the latest.

Events and things to do

Educational orchard and cider mill tours

Visiting and ordering

Restrooms
Portable toilets
Free parking
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Wagons
No dogs
Food or cafe

Good to know

Visitors should check the Apple Availability Calendar for current apple varieties and U-Pick availability.
The farm continues U-pick during rain, but visitors should seek shelter if thunderstorms are nearby.
The orchard has sloping and steep areas, so visitors should wear proper footwear and be steady on their feet.
The farm provides wagons, but supplies are limited and visitors may experience a wait.
Reservations are required for educational tours.

Ordering

Online store: Orchard Access Passes can be reserved online.
Pre-order for pickup: Visitors can purchase Orchard Access Passes.

About the farm

From the farm's website

Since 1930
Low spray or IPM
Also: Farm store, Farm bakery, Honey and apiary

The family's story of growing apples began in the late 1800s, and five generations have worked to grow apples. Visitors can buy or pick apples, enjoy cider and scratch-made bakery items, and shop for honey, preserves, and gifts. The farm offers educational tours about apples, how they are grown, stewardship of the land, and current happenings at the farm.

Farm news

Pick-your-own apples are available into November 2026, weather permitting.
The market changed to Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM beginning November 2, 2026.