Absolute five-star experience. Definitely a little bit out there but we went on a Saturday early…read moreSeptember and it wasn't too bad. They do apple picking on the hour most days. It's all listed online and very user-friendly. We showed up around 1130 and wandered around. Picked apples at noon. Then had some live music at one. Very well planned and I'm proud of the way we did it. If you're driving from Asheville, old fort is a great stopping point. We got cinnamon rolls on the way there and Hillman on the way back. It did look like this Orchard had some very affordable barbecue on site. Tons of snacks in the gift shop too. The parking lot was pretty big and they have extra parking. The staff was super kind. I love that it's a nonprofit and there's tons of educational pieces. You will find a bunch of maps and other displays. They have a bee and caterpillar to stay for kids and adults alike. The gift shop. Also both a lot of local crafts like candles, ciders, and honey. No drinking on site. The apple picking is around back. You can get a little bag or two sizes of a basket. We opted for the bag because there is no reason for us to keep a basket around. For eight dollars it's all very affordable. It got us about 12 big apples. The trees are well marked. For picking. It is lots of space for wandering. Definitely not in the shade so it's pretty hot. For me, I really like the extra things that this place had. Cornhole, checkers, Jenga... They usually have bands on the weekend too.

Gorgeous views but not much else since they had no apples when we visited…read more Was told a late season hard freeze killed 90% of the apple crop and they had already sold what apples they did have. They should have updated the website to reflect this. All of the trails were closed with the exception the short butterfly trail. Word of warning-Don't come here hungry! You and your wallet will regret it! The onsite restaurant The Apple Core had prices that were beyond outrageous! Three jumbo hot dogs with sides and 3 bottles of water, tax and tip was $50!! Yes, you read that right $50!! For damn hot dogs!! They also have an over priced tourist gift shop. My wife bought 4 small stickers, a small sew on patch and 5 honey sticks and with tax and a small tip it came to $28. So with the way overpriced lunch, some small souvenirs and one small scoop of ice cream, we spent $85 that day which was at least twice as much as it we should have paid. My wife and I agreed for a 4 hour round trip drive and the amount of money we spent it wasn't worth it and we will not be returning!

My wife and I were trying to find something exciting to do for your daughter's birthday. We like to…read morego to the mountains often so we started searching the Lansing/West Jefferson area because a friend of mine talked about how beautiful the area is. We jumped on VRBO and searched until our fingers were tired. I finally came upon Old Orchard Creek Farm and the pictures of the house were decent, but the reviews left me intrigued. I booked the house for December 30 through Jan 2. My family and I had plans to ride to Clemson and see Duke play Clemson but the game got cancelled because of Covid. So i called Walter and asked him could we come early. To my surprise, the family that had scheduled to come had to cancel so the house was open. We left for Lansing in the afternoon of December 28th and made the nearly 6 hour trek across NC and finally arrived and found the property to be amazing. Believe me when i say the pictures do not do it justice. The house is really nice and well kept. I texted Walter and he told me how to get into the house. The house has really nice appliances and is very cozy. The downstairs has a small kitchen, living room and bedroom (1 queen) and a bathroom. There is also a porch off of the living room that overlooks the mountains. Walter arrived a few minutes later and greeted us and made sure we had everything. He walked with me about 40 feet away from the house and showed me where they kept the firewood. This was probably a mistake because i know i kept a fire going the entire time i was there and used a bunch of wood. The upstairs has a spiral staircase that leads to a loft bedroom with a queen and a single bed in it. We asked Walter about things to do in the area. Walter told us about the trail that goes around the property. It is 2.5 miles and offers magnificent views of the mountains. We took him up on it and enjoyed it. It was definitely challenging with a decent amount of climbing but with spectacular views. On the next morning, we ventured out and went to the coffee shop the owners of the property own in Lansing, NC. I fell in love with Lansing. It is the definition of small town America. We went into the coffee shop and enjoyed some coffee before setting out for our adventures for the day. Notable things about the cabin/property: The property is amazing and offers amazing views of the mountains. The area is quiet. The owners have two awesome friendly dogs that will come visit you and spend time with you. This was awesome. There is another cabin about 40 feet away, but there were no guests there when we were there. When we stayed at Old Orchard Creek, we parked by an old barn where the owners keep their chickens and cats. We had about a 15 minute drive to Lansing to the coffee shop or pizza shop ( pie on the mountain), which was great. West Jefferson was a fun place for us to go as well. We went to the movies and spent some time there. West Jefferson was probably a 25 minute ride for us. We traveled to Grayson Highlands and Boone to sightsee. Both of these locations were not to bad of a drive from the cabin. There is a dishwasher inside the cabin. There is also a washer and dryer, which came in handy. There is high speed internet as well. There was only one single thing that my wife and I noted that we did not like. It was the size of the shower. In the scheme of things, this is not a deal breaker. However, i did want to note that the shower is very small. It does not provide a lot of room to move around. I give the property 5 stars. From the time we arrived, we felt at home. The owners were knowledgeable about the area, provided plenty of guidance about restaurants and places to go during our vacation, and made our trip memorable for our daughter's 13th birthday weekend. We can't wait to go back.

Beautiful surroundings, fun experience and delicious blueberries we picked ourselves. So happy we…read morewere able to make it. Nice people, too.

Since moving to the area a few years ago we missed the fall activity of picking apples. This was a…read morebit of a drive from our house but well worth it. The hours and dates of you pick apples are listed on their Facebook page. The farmer was very nice and welcoming. There were a few varieties to pick from. The view from the orchard was amazing. It was a beautiful day to pick apples. The price was very reasonable. We will be back next year for certain.

Oh my goodness. This place is PERFECT. After lots and lots of phone calls, emails and let downs I…read morefinally found a place to pick apples. The little couple who own Buffalo Orchard are too sweet. They have a free hayride that takes you to pumpkin patch, rows upon rows of apples and a huge sunflower field. You can pick your own or buy pre picked. We got two packs of apples, three large pumpkins and 8 baby pumpkins for 25$! We had a great time and highly recommend this place.

On a recent trip to blowing rock NC I visited Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill and it was so fun!…read moreThe apple cider and other apple desserts were amazing and the apple orchard was beautiful as well. Walking around the apple orchard gives you a great view of the surrounding mountains and farms. It's also really close to Charlotte, Asheville and Boone/Blowing Rock so the location is incredibly convenient.

We had about 18 of us that were traveling together with the senior adult group from church. I was…read morethe bus driver. They decided they wanted to stop into the Apple Hill Orchard to pick apples. They charge you $3 each if you just want to walk in the orchards and not pick anything. If you want to pick apples they charge you the $3 each to walk around + what you pick. They have a general store you can walk around in and purchase bakery items in. We purchased a bag of Pink Lady Apples that we picked in the orchard, a bag of apples fritters. We had an apple and it was very good! The only negative was when we called and said we were coming they said no problem. When we arrived and they saw we had a bus we got the impression they were too happy because of the limited parking. I parked in the grass area on the side away from the building. No issues. If you do bring a large vehicle here just be prepared there might be limited parking. As a last resort you could park it at the church at the bottom of the hill and walk up.

Great fresh produce at very fair prices. You can even feed chickens, pet baby bunnies, and learn to…read morejuggle. Family friendly!

We had an adventure day searching out You Pick Farms. Since…read morethis was the furthest farm, we started here then worked our way back towards the 828. What a beautiful drive up winding mountain roads. We got to see a deer jump away from the van as we rounded a corner and saved a little box turtle from the road. The Berry Farm is so lovely - the owners house sits atop the hill with a small shack greeting you right next to the berry field. There is a port-o-potty that wasn't totally disgusting along with a picnic table and a few chairs under a large shade tree. A sweet little creek ran between the home and field and would be a perfect spot to let the boys play. I knew the field would be closed (check their Facebook for updates on when the berries are ripe enough to pick) so this was mainly a trip to see the field and have a day out. They grow blackberries AND black raspberries (which were all picked clean). Hopefully next year I can get there early enough to try a black raspberry - blackberries are a bit too tart for me. If you love blackberries and raspberries, bring a sunhat, picnic and towel. Playing in the creek, having a nice lunch and picking the ripest berries sounds like a perfect summer day.

Great staff, excellent service. The orchard is one of my favorites that I've been too. The cider is…read morefantastic, I bought so much of pink lady lol. The shop has a great feel of rusticity. 5/5.

Another 5 star experience at this local orchard! You absolutely must get the glazed apple cider…read moredonut - Best apple cider donut I've ever had!! I was lucky to get it hot and fresh, soft middle with perfectly crispy edges. Everyone is super friendly here and the picking is good.

We had such a great time at the orchard. There are sunflowers to pick, many different variety of…read more"you pick" apples, and lots of products and baked goods for purchase. They have three different sizes of apple containers to choose from - we chose the smallest one for $15 and definitely feel like we got our moneys worth. Walking around the orchard and looking at all of the different varieties of apples was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. We especially appreciated at the orchard is dog friendly. Finally, be sure to grab a fresh apple cider donut and frozen cider drink before you leave. All of the staff were so kind and we really had an amazing afternoon here.

Staff was welcoming from the time we drove up. They helped us choose the apple varieties we wanted…read moreto pick and directed us to the best areas to go. There were lots of ripe apples of several varieties for us to pick and we filled our basket quickly. Prices for U pick were very reasonable and much less than some other orchards in the area. We stopped to look at the beautiful zinnias and watch the butterflies and bees enjoy them as well. We also bought jam and apple butter and baked goods in the market to bring home for later. I enjoyed a Fuji apple that I had just picked and it was awesome. There is lots for kids and families to do, especially on the weekends. We would definitely return!

Jeter Mountain Farm is a wonderful destination, especially for young families with children. During…read moreour visit, we loved picking our own delicious apples--which my wife turned into amazing homemade apple pies. Beyond apple picking, the farm features: General Store: Offers a huge selection of fresh apple cider, hard cider, apparel, and various local goods. Barbecue Food Tent: Serves up delicious food options for lunch. Kids' Zone: Packed with fun rides and interactive activities to keep children entertained. Flower Picking: Beautiful flower fields where you can cut your own fresh bouquet. It's an incredible spot to spend a full day outdoors. Make sure to visit and enjoy everything it has to offer!

Great family outing. There is close up handicap parking if you get here early…read more Apples and flowers on this trip. Finished off with hot apple cider donuts. All of the employees are polite and willing to help. This is a very casual atmosphere with a lot of picnic tables to eat at.. If you don't want apples, you can get a ride on the tractor through the farm. Check them out.

Bought the most beautiful wreath, natural, heavenly smell of being in the Rockies…read more Amazing products and lovely family business! Love to support great family businesses. Sad to see Hurricane destroyed this business, but so glad we can support this patriotic family, in this time of need! God bless you, and God bless America!

Friendly, family owned business. Evergreen Ridge was warm and welcoming, had a wonderful selection…read moreof beautiful trees and the most spectacular Mountain View's! Comparable prices to other farms. Will definitely come again if in the area!