This week @ MCO
Orchard Spring Hours:
Apple Barn: Wed–Sat: 10am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Treat Mom to Mother’s Day @ The Orchard
explore all our mother’s day weekend offerings
Homeschool Days
Select dates in spring & Summer | fall dates launching soon
Family Fun: Orchard Blooms & Baby Highland Cow Cuddles
Select Saturdays & Sundays in May | Reservations required
The Cider House
2026 Season Opening: Saturday, March 14th
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
Mother’s Day Weekend @ MCO
Mother’s Day is almost here, and we have so many “orchard-style” ways to celebrate this special occasion. Whether mom wants to be treated like a queen or just soak up the sunshine with the family, we have the perfect backdrop for her special weekend on May 9th & 10th! Learn more and plan her perfect day early at: bit.ly/MCOMothersDayWeekend. Choose the experience that’s calling her name:
Baby Highland Cow Cuddles in the Poppies: Bring mom out to enjoy the beauty of nature as you all cuddle and love on these cuties amongst a beautiful backdrop of our poppy fields.
Let’s Do Brunch @ The Cider House: Give Mom the gift of a beautiful morning surrounded by loved ones and delicious food.
Waterfront Casual Picnic: Perfect for the Mom who loves a laid-back afternoon by the water.
Exclusive Luxury Picnic: Go all out with a beautifully styled, private setup including plush seating and gourmet touches—all Mom has to do is show up and feel like royalty.
Seasonal Donut Schedule
Spring Donut Hours: Saturdays: 11-3pm | Sundays: 1-4pm
Baked fresh on select weekends, our hot, made-from-scratch donuts are a must-have Orchard treat. Warm, soft, and perfectly sweet, each batch is crafted to highlight the flavors of the season and keep you coming back for more. For the ultimate pairing, enjoy your donuts with an apple cider slushie—it’s a guest favorite for a reason! Throughout the year, we feature a rotating lineup of seasonal flavors, so there’s always something new (and delicious) to try. Check out our seasonal donut line-up below and plan your next visit:
April 18th -May 17th: Strawberry Donuts | Memorial Day Weekend: Apple Cider Donuts | June: Blueberry Donuts | July & August: Peach Donuts | September-December: Apple Cider Donuts
The Cider House - Enjoy Weekend Lunch & Beverages
Where your cravings for locally crafted beverages and mouthwatering bites meet their match. Every Saturday and Sunday this spring, taste our new menu items—Tuscan Shrimp Flatbread, Bruschetta Dip, Berry Bliss Salad—alongside your classic favorites. Plus, enjoy the spring beverage lineup: Strawberry Lime Hard Cider, Strawberry Honey Wine Slush, and Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail. Explore the full menu here and plan your lunch date!
*No outside food or beverage (exception of water) is permitted on weekends, but The Cider House is open on Saturdays from 11-5pm and Sundays from 12-5pm for a delicious waterfront lunch and beverage selection. If you are visiting us on a weekday, we encourage guests to pack a picnic to enjoy under our pine trees.
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
barn quilt painting class: saturday, april 25th
baby highland Cow Cuddles: select saturdays and sundays in may
let’s do brunch @ The cider house: beginning may 9th & 10th
mother’s day casual picnics: may 9th & 10th
summer vendor markets: may 16th, june 20th, July 18th, august 15th
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
next u-pick fruit coming in june 2026 with berries
Our guests are the best!
“This is such an amazing place. The awesome apple cider slushies with donuts, hayrides, vendors for shopping local and so many activities for kids and the whole family. This place is a tradition for us now.”
“Each staff member we came across genuinely seemed like they were SO happy to have us there!”
“Customer service was fantastic, everyone who worked there seemed to love what they were doing and working at the orchard”
“Great Family Experience! Overall Great Place!! Well Worth the Money Spent and Drive!!”
“MCO is the best place in NC for making perfect memories. If you have never been here, you are missing out on making family memories from a family oriented place.”
“This is my favorite orchard in NC and I love the experience and quality of goods. Can’t say enough good things!”
“We love coming to the orchard and being greeted as family.”
“Our entire family ranging in age 2 - 32 years old had an amazing time!”
