We settled into our Airbnb cabin in Sonora, only to discover there was nothing to explore nearby--just someone's backyard with no trails or points of interest. Fortunately, we remembered passing a sign for Indigeny Reserve and saw on the map that it was within walking distance. Since it was already after 3pm and they closed at 5pm, we decided to drive over and make the most of our afternoon before they closed. When we walked in, the building was empty, but we were eager to try a cider tasting. Browsing the shop, we found a variety of merchandise--shirts, hats, sweaters, and an assortment of cheeses, crackers, chips, and other tasty treats. Eventually, a friendly staff member greeted us and offered the $10 tasting. Since closing time was approaching, she joked about giving us paper cups to avoid running the dishwasher. We didn't mind, but she kindly served the cider in glasses, which made the experience nicer. She also offered a whiskey tasting in a cool room lined with barrels and tables, plus gift boxes and other products. The whiskey tasting was just $2, with three varieties to sample. I'm not much of a whiskey fan, but I appreciated that she wasn't rushing us out. Both of us loved the Blackberry cider, so we each ordered a glass to enjoy outside. The outdoor area is expansive, with wooden benches, tables, and lawn chairs scattered across a grassy lawn overlooking a large vineyard. Only a few couples and families lingered--likely because of the early closing time. After relaxing with our ciders, we wandered down the trail to the lake. Along the way, we discovered old barns, a whimsical gnome area, and several upside-down boats tied up near the shore. If the boats hadn't been secured, we joked about taking one out for a row on the lake! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Indigeny Reserve and, in retrospect, wished we had brought the teens along. Still, it made for a wonderful little date. read more

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Beautiful grounds and fun tasting of the ciders. I think it was only $20 per person for ~10 different apple cider types. Pet friendly SUPER PLUS! AND there was a good truck on hand but we had already eaten. We would def come back. Never knew there are so many different types of apples!! read more

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This was a great fall event, Fall Fest! Every weekend in October 11am - 4pm. Loads of fun, food trucks, sandwiches, pizza, cider, wine, beer. Great event- lots of vendors, big lawn (bring chairs. Friendly people, happy kids, hay rides, lots of shade. $5 parking. read more

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I love coming up here! The grounds are just beautiful and they have such a great selection of ciders. The facilities are clean, staff are great, and they have a cute little gift shop where you can buy snacks or items . Or, if you want, you can get food off of the food truck they have parked out front or bring your own food for a picnic! They have a large area with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs, corn hole, a large grassy area, and you can even do some light hiking! They also have a lot of events up here to add in some extra fun. This is definitely a place we will continue to frequent! read more

Indigeny Reserve - Cideries Near Me - Sonora, California

We stopped by Indigeny this weekend, for a quick picnic and a hike on their trail. I have been here multiple times over the year but never done any of their trails. My boyfriend & I did a little over a mile on the trail. We saw part of their disc golf course as well as their gnome garden. The trail is nice and well maintained, an easier trail. The staff is always friendly and I do enjoy the cider. Their tasting costs $10 and you can sample all the flavors they have on tap currently; as well as $5 to sample the spirits. This is an indoor outdoor establishment; all ages are welcome & pet friendly! Keep in mind there are quite a few Barn cats on property incase you have a reactive animal. I look forward to attending their upcoming Spring Festival. read more

Had a peach cider at a pizza place in Columbia, saw that the cider was local so we headed on over. Liked 4/6 of the pours as we shared a $10 tasting and left with a bottle and a 4-pack. Ciders were on the sweet side, not sour, but also not overly sweet. Small but upscale tasting bar; next time we'll do the tour, this was just an impulse stop-by. Narrow road to get to the place but well-paved and it's thoughtfully one-way with a different one-way exit road so no stress coming and going. read more

This visit was a highlight of our trip to Sonora. $10 for a tasting of all their ciders on tap currently, the Barrel Aged was our favorite. The tasting was pretty casual with us standing at the bar. There is a tasting for their liquors where they take you to special barrel rooms. We decided to do the one free taste per person for the liquors, and still got to see the special rooms. We purchased pours of our favorite ciders for a reasonable price and sat outside in an area with lots of picnic tables. It would be a great place to bring a picnic to enjoy alongside some cider. A very friendly cidery cat visited us. The coolest thing about this place is that they offer a wealth of trails and a disc golf course to the community for free. It was raining off and on so we didn't explore too much, but we did walk about 5-10 minutes to a clearing where people bring and leave garden gnomes which was very cute. I would come back to explore more. Note that when you're driving here it really feels like you've gone down the wrong road and some of the signage is unclear. However, Google Maps will get you to the right place, it's just a bit of a drive off the main road. read more

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Been coming here for years. Cider is awesome. Ended up getting a flight and it was so worth it. Gift room is super cool and there's plenty of parking and picnic areas. Make sure to tip the bartenders. Their service is awesome. read more

Indigeny Reserve - Stopped for bbq on the way here for a picnic at mean Lew's. - Cideries Near Me - Sonora, California

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We had the best time! A friend shared the Black Berry cider growler with us previously and since then we looked forward to visiting ourselves. We shared a tasting and then each bought a glass to enjoy over a picnic. The tasting room gals were all great and attentive. They gave us a map and we enjoyed a long walk before our tasting. The grounds are lovely and the tasting room was welcoming. I loved the Extra Crisp and my husband had the Extra Crisp mixed with the Bubbly to cut the sugar. We are looking forward to returning when we are in the area read more

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Indigeny Reserve is hidden right in the middle of the apple groves behind Sonora. Pulling up after crossing a wooden bridge feels like discovering a secret worth keeping--but I have to share this one! We arrived during their Harvest Festival, and the energy was incredible. The tasting room was packed with people, the outdoor pumpkin patch was buzzing, and despite being close to closing time, the whole place radiated that perfect autumn festival vibe. The grounds are beautifully set up with plenty of parking and ample space to sit outside and actually enjoy your drink in the crisp air. The cider itself is what makes this place unmissable. We skipped the full tasting flight and went straight for glasses at $8 each, sampling the Pumpkin Spice, the Organic, and the Pineapple. Every single one delivered this razor-sharp crispness --it genuinely tastes like they bottled up the clean, cool mountain air outside. The Pumpkin Spice was a masterclass in seasonal flavor: balanced, not overly sweet, just pure autumn in a glass. If you appreciate cider that tastes like it came straight from the source--because it did--make the trip. This hidden gem is worth the drive through the apple groves. read more

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Absolutely fantastic cider so good that I actually bought a case!!! Highly recommend going it's a beautiful site for a picnic as well read more

This one will be a relatively brief one because I'm not super experienced in ciders. Anyways we came out here for a friend's birthday. They had a cute little picnic area with a decent number of tables and seats which were shaded but some large trees. For food there was a food truck posted up in the same area. I don't technically know if this is considered a brewery or if they have a specific term for places that do ciders but for all intents and purposes it's a cider brewery. They have a tasting room and a barrel room too. While I'm not a cider guy, I can still say for the most part that I enjoyed the experience. Also have a cute little gift shop too. Side note, kind of felt like the person serving us was kind of rushing us through the tasting. read more

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My husband and I really enjoyed our visit here. We haven't been in years. Love the outdoor picnic area (plenty of room for the kids to run around) and that they have a food truck if you want to buy lunch. The tasting room was crowded, but they do a pretty good job of tending to everyone. Some servers were more personable than others. Some guests come in for the tasting flights, others just come in for a pint. Some die hard fans come in and order their own custom blend of the ciders to get just the right sweetness or lack thereof to their taste. Several customers came inside with dogs on leash, so I think it's safe to say they are pet friendly. I think we tasted 9 or 10 different ciders. They were all pretty good. Some are available to buy in cans, others in bottles (like the size of a wine bottle). They also have some hard alcohol, but we didn't taste any this time. There is also a cute little gift shop there with lots of assorted artisan goodies. It is a bit out of the way, but they do have great cider. Definitely worth the trip. Looks like they have special events on occasion. I saw a flyer for a paint and sip event coming up. That would be a blast! read more

Indigeny Reserve is an absolute treasure! Nestled in the beautiful foothills near Sonora, this place offers a perfect mix of scenic beauty, delicious cider, and a welcoming atmosphere. The moment you arrive, you're greeted by lush orchards and a peaceful setting that makes you want to stay all day. Their cider selection is fantastic--smooth, flavorful, and just the right balance of sweetness and crispness. Whether you're a fan of traditional apple cider or prefer something with a little twist, they have something for everyone. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to offer tastings and recommendations. The picnic areas and walking trails make it a great spot for a relaxing afternoon with family or friends. If you're in the area, Indigeny Reserve is a must-visit. Great drinks, stunning scenery, and a laid-back vibe--what more could you ask for? read more

Indigeny Reserve - Cideries Near Me - Sonora, California

TL:DR. Go. Just go You will be trekking down a single-track road as if you might end up at someone's house or driveway. Don't let that deter you. Keep pressing ahead Parking - nice lot Service - prompt and attentive Selection - wide variety of hard ciders with brandy and lquers to boot Overall - - Adult apple juice and if you like your cider on the sweeter side you will love this hard cider. read more

Great location with plenty of parking and outside seating to relax and enjoy yourself. Staff was very knowledgeable about all of the beverages and the service was fantastic! Couldn't ask for more out of a random day trip, will definitely visit again! read more

Delicious ciders on tap, cool trails, gorgeous orchards, and friendly people, what's not to love?! Bring your mountain bike, play a round of disc golf, have a picnic under an oak, play cornhole, reserve the tables for a special event, order a hamburger, wander the orchards on foot, and try a sampler flight of everything on tap...you'll have an absolutely perfect day at Indigeny Reserve :) read more

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Amazing place on the outskirts of Sonora. They have a great selection of ciders, peaceful to sit out and just relax and enjoy your glass. Picnic tables, or you can bring your own chair and sit under the trees You got a big glass cider for 8$ read more

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Good amount of variety and they rotate or add new flavors each season. Worth coming to, have been multiple times, would come again.

We had just spent the day prior at Yosemite and we were really run down- and sore from hiking! My mother, grandmother and I just wanted to spend the day relaxing at a local winery as we were staying in the town of Groveland, California. Since it was right in the middle of the week, most of the wineries in the local area were closed, including tasting rooms. I happened to be doing some research on Google as to what we could do for the day, so I started calling around to see what was available. I called Indigeny, which was located within an hour of where we were staying, and spoke to woman name Kassandra. She stated that they were open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm and they were open for cider tastings, as well as Brandy tastings. I've always enjoyed drinking cider just as much as wine, so we thought, "Why not?" The drive there was absolutely beautiful with all of the farmlands and blooming meadows, so it was definitely worth the sightseeing. We arrived to the property and hardly any people were there. It's approximately 160 acres of apple orchards in which 60% is compromised of Granny Smith apples. Their harvest is between August and November, and you're able to pick as many bushels as you'd like. We were able to sample all (9) of their homemade ciders, which were incredibly flavorful and delicious, for $10! They have a little gift shop that's attached to the tasting room where you can purchase crackers and cheese, if you'd like. We were able to taste their incredible homemade brandy and their lemon and orange cello liquor. Their products could be easily purchased on site and it didn't feel like a high-pressure sales situation. The history of the grounds was really remarkable. The fact that everything that they use, including the barrels to age the brandy to the apple pulp that's left over from their harvest, is recycled and used in some form or another to help out the local community. It was definitely a new experience and it was something to do for a couple of hours on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. I would highly recommend anyone to pack a picnic and come here to enjoy the beautiful scenery! read more

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Unless you are willing to battle the small serving area, don't bother with the drive. Extremely loud, crowded, not easy to find product to take home. So we didn't. read more

$10 for a tasting was so very worth it we all bought bottles to go and enjoyed lunch on the benches outside

Super great cider!! Everyone was so kind and helpful, such a great experience. Even the food truck was awesome (B's Bites Sonora)!!

The property is gorgeous, the cider is great, and the staff is super friendly. The entrance is through a sweet little covered bridge. It's very picturesque and a great place to spend the afternoon. There's a huge variety of ciders, and they all vary in sweetness. I did both the cider flight and brandy tasting, and I highly recommend it. The oak room is such a vibe and smells heavenly. The gift shop is really well-curated with tons of cute stuff too. read more

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Cassandra is absolutely amazing as always. And Mr. Watson, is very hospitable and the place is spectacular not to mention excellent crafted ciders! read more

Indigent is a local staple when it comes to needing a nice, clean, quiet place to host an event. The grounds are always beautiful and well maintained. They also do a lot of seasonal festivals. Ample parking but it can get full quickly - especially during the fall festival weekends. The cider house is pretty and the ciders they make (along with the better, stronger options) are hard to beat. You can have a tasting while you're there. Overall, great spot tucked away. read more

The owner of Indigeny offered me his band's cd, free of charge, at Ed's Cocktail Lounge. In each quiet moment in Tuolomne, locals support real locals. For real local cider, there is one selection: Indigeny Reserve. Sincerely, Your Fan, No Scam. read more

Oooh!!! My first and most favorite cidery!!! I've visited other cideries after Indigeny and I'd say this is the tastiest cider I've ever visited!! Not only the tasting price is reasonable, but it's also gave us a good portion for each flavors to decide whether you love it or not. I also tried the limoncello and their other liquor, boy those are good. If you're in the area, please visit this place! You won't be disappointed. I will surely come back next time because I miss their cider! read more

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We were greeted warmly and directed to a gorgeous, grassy, tree-covered parking area next to a small stream. With apple orchards as a backdrop and fall leaves littering the ground, the scene was idyllic. The ciders varied widely including bubblies, sweets, and seasonals. They also have very smooth brandy, lemoncello, and orangecello. In addition to the cidery, the property has miles of walking and mountain biking trails leading to an abandoned mine and several streams. We were not able to reach the lake (I'm guessing it's because they're had low snow seasons for the last few years). The huge property is speckled with picnic tables and regularly entertains with activities like mountain biking events and painting nights. Lots of wildlife live in the area including mountain lions and coyotes so keep pets on leashes. read more

What a Gem this place is. Beautiful property to walk around, amazing Cider's and food.... I live near Fremont and my boyfriend lives in Sonora near this place in the Apple Valley Ranches. Love when they have festivals and art shows. If you visit this area ~ A MUST PLACE to stop!!! read more

I love their blackberry so much! It's really something special. I always grab some at the markets when I'm in the area to take home.

When in Sonora, bring your growler and fill it up with Indigeny's hard cider! Make sure you try the organic as it varies each time. It is super fresh, zero preservatives,and amazing apple flavor. #spicemeister approved beverage. read more

Indigeny Reserve - 2 growlers and a glass of organic cider. - Cideries Near Me - Sonora, California

Drive to estate and acres of apple orchards is scenic and calm along Sonora Hills. When you enter the area you will come to an open space with plenty of parking & picnic grounds. Cider tasting bar is unique in own way because they fill it from the "tap". Really enjoyed the REFRESHING ciders grape, cherry and apple. The bottling is Perfect for gifts, party and picnic drinks etc. For extra you can enter the special room that gives you an insight in making of their apple brandy aged in oak barrels and their fruit -infused vodka. Lots of charm & solace space preserve hills of Sonora. read more

Come in here during fall season is the absolute best!! Especially when they have the fall harvest happening every Saturday in October. You could have a pumpkin patch, food vendors are out there, and craft vendors too. In regards to their siders, they are doing tastings inside, and serving glasses of cider outside. The pumpkin cider was refreshing and delicious, and we also tried the BlackBerry with some champagne in it which took down the sweetness a little bit. Which was perfect The drive into Indigeny is so beautiful. The dirt road, all the apple trees. Pine trees. And driving through the wooden covered Bridge is the best read more

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This used to be a fantastic place to chill on their lawn with the family but the new "1 drink per person at a time" has made that pretty much impossible for one parent to go and and get two drinks while the other stays with the kids It's a shame Otherwise it's a nice place. read more

Indigeny Reserve - Cideries Near Me - Sonora, California

The ciders were crisp, refreshing, and delicious. The surrounds were beautiful up in the hills surrounded by nature. There are several picnic tables out front and some games for people to play. When we went, there was a BBQ truck/trailer that had really good food! It would be a nice play to hang around for a family picnic and you can take your ciders outside and enjoy them! read more

Indigeny Reserve - Enjoying hard ciders outdoors waiting for our BBQ order. - Cideries Near Me - Sonora, California

This was the number one spot to visit on Trip Advisor so we decided to check it out. The drive in was great and not too windy. The parking was easy to figure out and plenty of it. The outside had plenty of benches and tables to sit. If those were filled, there was plenty of space on the massive lawn across from the entrance. It's a place to picnic and relax and enjoy nature, and get away from the city life. Once inside, it wasn't very clear as to how we do the tasting as there were quite a lot of people lined up already. I'd say it took us maybe 10 minutes before someone helped us. But once we started the tasting, things were great and well by smoothly. The ciderbration is definitely one of their best drinks. Of course the crisp cider is great, but we found the blackberry superior in sweetness and flavor. As I said, it's a dangerous drink because of the high sugar and low alcohol content. read more

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We held a celebration of life event here on their large lawn. Cassandra and crew were helpful, the lawn, huge trees, and blooming orchard were beautiful. Would definitely recommend this for a n outdoor event. Also they have a large house with nice deck overlooking the stream for other events. On other visits we've done cider tastings and loved that. I hope to do a tasting of their brandy and bring my own picnic some day. read more

Indigeny Reserve - Cideries Near Me - Sonora, California

Had an amazing time here this afternoon. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable, and the ciders weee tasty. Would definitely recommend. Spring for the $10 tasting read more

Beautiful location for a picnic or a wedding! The ciders, lemoncello and brandy were all delicious. It was fun to walk around and enjoy the beauty while drinking a purchased cider. (Blackberry was our fav) Pro tip: bring a blanket to sit on or even some folding chairs. They have picnic tables but it would have been nice to sit on the grass and get the full beauty of the covered bridge. Totally worth a stop. We went to Savemart on the way (the new one that has a deli) and ordered sandwiches and then took them up. Very family friendly, peaceful, nature. read more

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