This week @ MCO
Orchard Spring Hours:
Apple Barn: mon–Sat: 9am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
U-Pick Honeycrisp Apples Open Saturday & Sunday
Book now | august 8th & 9th | U-pick apples, flowers, hayride & visits with baby highland cows
U-Pick Zinnias & Sunflowers Open Daily
Sunflowers - likely will only last until friday, august 7th |
Zinnias will last most of august | no reservations needed - check-in at Apple Barn | Walking only to fields
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Join us for summer and fall excursions
The Cider House
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
⚠️ IMPORTANT PEACH UPDATE: Please note that our U-Pick Peach orchards are CLOSED this week to give our very last block of late-summer peaches plenty of time to ripen up to perfection. Keep your eyes glued to our page for updates on when they will officially reopen for picking - we anticipate August 15th! 🍑
U-Pick Honeycrisp Apples Open Saturday, August 8th & Sunday, August 9th
The wait is over...our Honeycrisp apples are officially ripe and ready for picking! Crisp, juicy, sweet, and bursting with flavor, Honeycrisp is a fan favorite for a reason, and we couldn't be more excited to kick off apple season with this incredible variety. Summer apple picking is available by reservation only, so we can make sure every guest has a wonderful picking experience and plenty of apples to enjoy. Plus, the baby highland cows, Oliver & Fancy, are visiting, too. Reserve your Apple Pickin' Adventure here: bit.ly/MCOHoneycrispApplePicking
Sweet Summer News: U-Pick Sunflowers & Zinnias Open For Picking | No Reservations This Week
Sunflowers: Likely only to last until Friday, August 7th | Zinnias: Will last most of August
Here is everything you need to know to map out your floral escape this week:
🌻 Sunflowers (Slightly Past Peak Bloom!): These golden beauties are still hanging on strong but they are nearing their end. Create a stunning bouquet for just $1/stem. This week only as we near the end of their season, there’s no access pass needed but only walking to the fields. They will likely only hold until Friday, August 7th. Hours: Monday–Friday 9am –4pm.
🌸 Zinnias (Bright & Vibrant): No orchard access pass is required to visit the zinnia patch! Grab a jar at the Apple Barn for $9/mason jar and pack in as many colorful stems as you can fit. Walking is the only way to access the zinnia fields, so be sure to wear your favorite comfortable walking shoes! Hours: Monday–Saturday 9am-4pm and Sundays 12-4pm.
Fresh Pre-Picked Peaches in the Apple Barn
Apple Barn Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9-5pm | Sunday: 12-5pm |
Peaches: $2.75/lb, $27 for a peck (11 lbs), $45 for a half bushel (22 lbs), $65 for a bushel (44 lbs)
While u-pick may be closed, we still have fresh, pre-picked peaches available inside the Apple Barn daily while supply lasts. They are perfect for snacking on the way home, tossing into a fresh summer salad, or baking into a weekday treat.
Seasonal Donut Schedule | Peach Donuts On Tap This Weekend
Summer Donut Hours: Saturdays: 10-3pm | 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:
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 summer, taste our fresh menu items—Tuscan Shrimp Flatbread, Bruschetta Dip, Peach Orchard Salad—alongside your classic favorites. Plus, enjoy the summer beverage lineup: Wild Berry Knight and Royal Peach Hard Cider, Peach Moscato Wine Slush, and Blackberry Lemonade Fizz Mocktail. Explore the full menu here and plan your lunch date!
Summer Outdoor Vendor Market & Eastern Randolph Farmers Market
One More Saturdays This Summer: August 15th | 9am-2pm
Get ready to shop small and local three times this summer at our Eastern Randolph Farmers Market and Summer Outdoor Market. Shop fresh grass-fed meats, jewelry, breads, canned goods, crafts and more! Watch our Facebook page as the dates approach for a peek at the great vendors registered.
*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
honeycrisp apples and pasture pals adventure: august 8th & 9th
Yoga with tamara: Saturday,august 8th and 22nd @ 9:30am (no reservations needed)
Let’s Do brunch @ The cider house -peach edition: August 9th
peaches, petals & pasture pals u-pick adventure: weekends in mid-august
sunset series @ the cider house: august 15th
summer vendor markets: august 15th
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick honeycrisp apples: open this saturday & sunday - see details above
u-pick peaches: closed for ripening - watch for updates
u-pick sunflowers: limited at peak bloom - see above for details
u-pick zinnias: plentiful - see above for details
*u-pick blueberries &blackberries: complete for the season*
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!”
