Hooray! This year was a GOOD year for cherries and I was so excited to get out there and pick some…read moreof those ruby red jewels! The yield on the trees was abundant and I picked a good 5lbs (the minimum, FYI) and they were SO delicious! I took them home to process and turn into tart cherry jam, a jar of which got swirled into some homemade vanilla ice cream with an oat crisp, making it the most delicious cherry pie a la mode flavored ice cream! They also had an great crop of gooseberries and black currant when I was there. Red currant was on the horizon as were raspberries. Unfortunately they're probably done picking now but in just a few weeks we'll likely have another round of raspberries and, of course, delicious apples (and cider and donuts, natch!). Visiting here, no matter the season, is just a joy. I'm so grateful we've got them around for all our upick needs!

so pleasantly surprised by Wasem's! we usually go to Dexter or Franklin but we wanted to bring our…read morepups and wanted more space to walk them. Wasem's has a lovely u pick orchard! Standard varieties. Love that they also have different varieties of donuts - apple, blueberry, chocolate, pumpkin with different glazes/toppings! Also since it's still pretty unseasonably warm, I throughly enjoyed the apple cider slush!

What a great family-run business, if you're in Ann Arbor it's about 30-40 minutes away but worth…read morethe trip. They've moved into a large barn from a much smaller building, and you can sit out in the orchard to enjoy your cider, donuts, etc. They grow 100+ varieties of apples including many heirloom and also have a tasting room for hard cider and wine - also in a historic barn. If you're remotely in the area definitely check out Alber Orchard & Cider Mill, it's a great visit and a great business to support.

Cute place. Lots of unusual apple varieties Unfortunately…read moreyou aren't allowed to select and bag your own apples. They have someone do it, and that person has a habit of grabbing the apples with his fingernails which cuts into the apples. ALL of the apples. This happened over two seasons. Several people I know have had this same issue. A group of about 10 people left the line when they noticed it happening. I would love to make this go-to orchard but because of this hygiene issue, I just can't. And in case you wonder-they've been told it's an issue. They don't care I guess.

I truly have mixed reviews about this place and while this may be a hot-take on what I hear to be a…read morebeloved Michigan fall cider mill, in the last two times I've been here, I experienced poor customer service. It's a cute, cozy mill with amazing cider, made in-house. This fall, I got their frozen cider and loved the cinnamon taste. I've also previously had their apple donuts which were nice and warm! I am certainly not denying the great selection of apple products- donuts, caramel dipped apples, cider, hard cider, and more. I am hoping it's a bad coincidence that in the last 3 years I have received rude customer service and want to give the benefit of the doubt to a family owned business. It always seems to be very busy whenever I go and I want to attribute the staff to being stressed or hot, however I do expect common courtesy wherever I go, even if it is busy. The staff threw my apples into a bag without care, grabbed my items from me in a frenzy to ring me up, and rushed me into a decision, all while not even thanking me for coming in or making eye contact. I observed this with other customers as well. I'm writing a review after visiting multiple times because it has been the same treatment every visit. I again, want to be as generous as I can to a local business because I love to visit places like this, but want to provide honest feedback on a place I enjoy!

Besides visiting friends, this place was the driving force of the trip. We love this area in the…read morefall, not only for leaf colors and the nice weather, but the experience at the Dexter Cider mill for fresh cider and their homemade cider donuts is my favorite of any I have sampled. We went early in the morning to get there before the crowds or the buzzing bees around the spills that happen outside when it's so busy mid morning on a Sunday. They can turn those sounds out from the kitchen so fast and hot before the line gets longer than the length if the building we bought enough to fill us up for the morning but took more to eat later too they are so fresh that even the next day we happily polished off the rest. My favorite are the cinnamon sugar and the cider hit. But they have cold cider as well and a case of random other pastries made there too. The apple fritters looked enticing and were selling fast but I can get those at home where nobody makes cider donuts like this! I hate missing even one year doing this but lucky we could fit it in this year They also cave a cute gift section. Specialty treats that range from maple syrup to fancy chips and spices line the walls. But I'm there for the cider and donuts. Staff is so quick and accommodating, a perfect vacation treat

I had to pee so badly when I got there and when I ran to the inside and read their restroom sign…read morethat said "Outhouse," my heart sank!!! There is nothing worse than an outhouse!! Especially when you gotta go bad and are pregnant!! Because of that, I minus one star for not having better/normal bathrooms. They have a "step up" outhouse that wasn't too dirty and sinks outside to clean your hand (but the kind you have to pump the water with your foot. Ghetto!) There is plenty of parking. Inside, it smelled great and we ordered 6 donuts, 2 of every flavor, an apple pie, and a hot cider (since the employee said it was pasteurized). Everything was kinda underwhelming and only the cinnamon donut was the best because it had a crunchy texture. The plain donut also has a crispness to it but it doesn't have any special flavor. The apple cider was more on the sour side and I didn't prefer it. They do have a petting zoo area with goats. There are also pigs to look at and chickens. I really enjoyed their sunflower fields! Beautiful and vibrant colors! I have never seen a red tinted sunflower before. We would return to try the apples.

Very busy place. They have some farm animals you can't touch. Still cool though…read more The donuts were light and chewy. Very greasy on the outside, but not inside. Had a slight vanilla flavor. Best frozen cider I've had this season. Caramel apple was good, but too much caramel. It was very difficult to swallow!

Welcome to the family owned Three Cedars Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze! Three Cedars Farm was a…read moregreat place for a sorority outing! We reserved Bonfire No. 7 for a perfect fall night for four hours. Three Cedars Farm is definitely an attraction in Northville complete with bonfires, hayrides, a corn maze, and of course apple cider and donuts! The bonfire was a great spot to hang out, put up a tent, grill some burgers and hot dogs and make s'mores. The staff periodically would come by on a cart to drop off more wood. The hayride was a nice short ride from the front of the farm to the back of the farm where the corn maze is located. Tip: I recommend that you bring flashlights and/or lanterns for when the sun goes down to enjoy your bonfire area. There is no light in the corn maze and you will resort to using the flashlight on your phone to try to find the Christmas tree stations in the maze. Don't forget to keep track on the corn maze postcards to turn in at the Donut Hut to be entered into a drawing. The only drawback are teenagers hiding in the corn maze jumping out at people in the dark. I hope no one gets hurt and this continues to be a place for adults and children alike. Also note the Donut Hut closes at 8pm although we were at the bonfire until 10pm. So get your share of cider and donuts early. I think the value of experiencing fresh donuts with hot apple cider sitting around the bonfire was perfect and worth every penny. I would like to go back next fall. Their current attraction is The Country Store complete with photos with Mr. & Mrs. Clause in Santaland for a limited time.

Three Cedars Farm was voted #5 in this year's Vote 4 the Best in the cider mill category, and…read morehonestly, I am a bit baffled. First, this place seems very geared towards kids. Being here during the week was a blessing, as I could observe the almost Disney like nature of the farm. It's like a smaller version of Canterbury Village lol. While the service was very good, their apple cider is probably the worst I've ever tried. Too much like apple juice, lacking in flavor. However, their caramel apple? 20/10 legit the best caramel apple I've every tried, so fresh! They don't try to thwart the bees in the cute seating area, so I had to melt in my car to finish the apple. I'm surprised having lived in Canton for many years I never heard of Three Cedars, and now I am not surprised at all. If you do find yourself here, get a caramel apple!

Amy and Manchester Blooms were lovely! I took a friend with me to pick flowers yesterday. It was an…read moreamazing weather day and the drive out in the Jeep with the top down was an added bonus. Amy was friendly and very willing to share her knowledge. You can pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the farm and flowers while eating. There are a few tables with shade sails provided or bring a blanket. We truly enjoyed our experience. . There was s a pita potty and hand washing station available . You pay by the container and keep it when you leave so flowers are in water for your return trip . Bring sunscreen, water and walking shoes

I had so much fun with Pick Your Own! I now have a beautiful flower arrangement on my kitchen…read moretable. It was a quick and easy weekend event! Thank you so much also to Amy! She was an amazing host and owner! I would love to come back during sunflower season.

The service definitely declined over a year ago. When we came in I felt I forced them to smile back…read moreat me. I'm a very peppy gal and a ray of sunshine, so I always say hello. We could not find the Apple cider, and the gal at the front check out was near us so I asked her, her tone of voice was not a nice one it was forced as a reply. On check out the same gal was going to put the donuts and the cider together in the same bag, I stopped her and asked her to please put the cider in a separate bag so that the donuts do not get squished by the cider. Plus the cider was cold and fresh out the fridge. Her look when I asked her (and I asked super nicely) was like a deer on the headlights. She did reply "Sure thing" but wow was that uncomfortable. We had just spent $22.00 on donuts and cider for 2 and you mean to tell me that's what o deserve? No way no no no no no. It's not like y'all are down the street from us. Anyways the welcome was definitely not there.

Best apple fritters in Tecumseh! Friendly service and nice little orchard shop. Decent prices…read more Love being able to buy local and fresh.

I love this apple orchard. It is a hidden gem tucked away on a side road near saline. A lot of…read moreapple orchards are overly commercial, overly crowded and overly manicured (paved roads, neat signs, orderly rows etc). If you want a silly theme park feeling (hay rides and cider and all that) this will not be the orchard for you. If you prefer something a little closer to what a Michigan Orchard is and was, you will love it here. This place is a little older, a little wilder and far less crowded than most UPick Orchards, giving is a "secret garden" kind of feel. I love that you can wander through the orchard without tripping over people and that you can experiment with an assortment of apples of all shapes sizes and flavors (who cares what it is called, take a bite, find out and if you are curious ask Bill and he will tell you all about it). This orchard has more varieties of apples than I have ever seen before including rare heritage breeds (Wolf River, and Snow Apple for example) and some of the newer apples that we are all familiar with (no Gala yet, but I think they are coming), he also has a few Quince and Asian Pear trees. Upick apples are $8 a half peck. They keep the spray to a minimum, so these apples look a little less pretty than normal, but are probably better for you. He also has honey and will sell apples by the tree - you buy the rights to an entire apple tree at the beginning of the year and reap the rewards come fall (great for gifts!). Also, for people interested in picking apples this year - they have arrived early this year all across MI and Ontario, so you better get out there soon, or there may be none left!

When we first arrived at the barn on Macon Road, I stepped out of the car to ask for instructions…read more The woman tending the barn was engaged in a personal conversation, and I politely interrupted to ask if this is the location where we would be picking. She seemed slightly annoyed, and said yes, and that she would be with us "shortly." After another two minutes had passed and we had already gotten my 18 month old daughter out of her car seat, we were eventually told that we needed to drive another mile down the road to pick. Not off to a great start... Upon arriving in the orchard, there were no employees or signs to guide us or explain any of the available apple varieties. I found it interesting that the few other customers we saw already had standard orchard bags, which apparently had not been offered to us at the barn. The actual picking was not good either, as many of the apples were very high up and out of reach. After some time we were able to accumulate a fair amount of apples, however, and drove back to the barn to pay. The woman who had so pleasantly greeted us earlier then seemed confused as to why we did not have one of the proprietary half-bushel bags, When I calmly said I didn't think a bag had been offered, she not only criticized me for not listening, but raised her voice and demanded that we pay $20 for an entire bushel. When I suggested we transfer the apples from my bag to one of her standard bags, she was resistant and outright disrespectful. I have never witnessed such poor customer service at another apple orchard, or any self-respecting business for that matter. All of these problems could likely have been avoided with a few simple signs to provide direction, which would be much more efficient than relying on verbal communication. That being said, my family will never return to this orchard due to the blatant lack of respect with which we were treated.

I have been going here since I was single digits. Wonderful vibe, nice people, and ducks!!!…read more The perfect cider mill vibe for the fall, but you will get lost trying to get there

A visit to Parmenter's is my favorite fall tradition in Michigan. On this visit we got a dozen…read moredonuts and a half gallon of cider. It was a sunny day so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather and the ample seating area (and make friends with few bees, too--unavoidable at a cider mill). There was a little bit of a like when we arrived but it moved quickly and we were enjoying our treats in no time at all. I can also recommend the slushie!

I've been coming to Spicer Farm and Orchard every year with my family and friends ; it's become a…read morelittle fall tradition for us. However, during our most recent visit, we noticed quite a few changes from previous years, and unfortunately, not all for the better. They no longer have the scenic hayride that used to include a free donut and a cup of apple cider with your ticket purchase. Now, it's $5 per person, and instead of a peaceful scenic ride, it stops at every station and they no longer give you a donut & cider with ticket purchase. When we asked about the change, we were told it was because they weren't making money off the old setup. I understand businesses need to adjust, but it really took away from the experience. That scenic ride with the cider and donut was always one of the highlights for us ; something we truly looked forward to every year. They did add more bouncy houses for the kids, which is nice, but the ones they had before were just as fun. The food was about the same, decent, but nothing special. It was noticeably more expensive this year. $5 for a single ear of corn felt excessive. On the positive side, the cinnamon donuts are still amazing, and the apple cider is as delicious as ever. I also enjoyed the wine tasting, which is always fun, though seating is still limited and could be improved. Overall, the visit just didn't have the same charm or warmth as before. We still had an okay time, but it didn't feel as memorable as past years. Sadly, I think this might be our last year visiting, we'll probably look for a new orchard next fall.

Had a lot of fun at Spicer's for their U-Pick Apples! It was a little confusing how to do…read moreeverything, ticketing-wise, but once we were out there, we had a great time. Enough space so you can wander without always having someone right by you.