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Cider Mills

We hit the mills before the leaves even turn! Here are our favorites. Click here for photo galleries of these local treasures.

Ashton Orchards Cider Mill - Ortonville

August 26, 2012

altAshton Cider Mill is a pleasant little pitstop on the OCM Michigan Cider Mill tour. It's short on widespread entertainment like Blake's but there is a lot of charm to the place. I really admired the cleanliness and simplicity of the farm.

Click here for a photo gallery of Ashton Orchard & Cider Mill.


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Barnyard Funland - Spookyland at Blakes Cider Mill

October 04, 2011

altMy kids had the day off of school recently so my husband and I took them to Blakes Cider Mill for some cider and donuts and to check out their Fall Festival featuring Barnyard Funland and Spookyland.

Click here for a photo gallery of Barnyard Funland & Spookyland at Blake's Cider Mill.

Fall Festival at Blakes Cider Mill consists of access to their enormous Barnyard Funland and Spookyland attraction. For $6.95 per person ($8.50 per on weekends) kids can enjoy:


( 4 Votes )
 

Best Cider Mills in Metro Detroit

August 26, 2012

altIf you've tripped around this website for a while, you've noticed that I have an affinity for our local Michigan cider mills. Born and raised in Michigan, I've seen my fair share. In fact, I've visited every cider mill in the OCM Cider Mill Directory at least 2 times with the exception of Wiards (I swear I'll make it there, it sounds awesome).


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Blakes Orchard and Cider Mill - Armada

August 26, 2012

altBlake's Cider Mill in Armada is, quite simply, the Cedar Point of Cider Mills in Michigan. The vision of Blake's Cider Mill expands well beyond produce and cider. Its atmosphere is almost like a state fair during Blake's Cider Mill weekly all season Fall Festivals.

Click here for a photo gallery of Blake's Cider Mill.


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Diehls Orchard and Cider Mill - Holly

August 26, 2012

altSome cider mills in Michigan can come off as campy or touristy. Diehls Cider Mill in Holly is neither. It's a no-frills, pure cider mill experience. Despite the lack of flash, there is still plenty to see,


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Erwin Orchards Cider Mill - South Lyon

August 26, 2012

altErwin Orchards and Cider Mill has been a western Oakland County tradition for over 90 years. They boast that they are "still growing" though it's hard to imagine it becoming any bigger. Erwin's Cider Mill is huge! The farm is designed for large groups of people and reminds me a lot of Westview Orchards in Romeo

Click here for a photo gallery of Erwin Orchards Cider Mill.


( 5 Votes )
 

Franklin Cider Mill - Bloomfield Hills

August 26, 2012

altYou can't run a site like Oakland County Moms dot com without reviewing the historic Franklin Cider Mill. Since 1837 Franklin Cider Mill has been serving cider. It's open from Labor Day weekend through Thanksgiving weekend from 8a-6p on weekends and 7a-6p on weekdays. Located just a mile from Telegraph and 3 miles from 696, the grounds of the cider mill are beautiful and well-maintained. While most cider mill staffs are friendly, Franklin Cider Mill staff goes out of their way to assist and take "courteous" to a new level.

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( 4 Votes )
   

Goodison Cider Mill - Rochester

August 26, 2012

altGoodison Cider Mill is a quaint roadside cider stop located on Orion Road. They have a little picnic area off to theside for people to enjoy the Goodison Cider Mill cider. Goodison Cider Mill features pony rides and live music for the kids on Sundays.


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Hys Cider Mill and Orchard - Bruce Twp

September 11, 2009

altHys Cider Mill is open on weekends between 11a-6p through mid-November. Luke, the grandson of the original owner, showed me around Hys Cider Mill and demonstrated the brand new cider press and taught me a lot about making Hys Cider Mill cider.


   

Long Family Orchard Cider Mill - Commerce

October 09, 2012

altLong Cider Mill offers delicious apple cider, donuts, and fall family fun in Commerce, Michigan. The Long family business is their orchards but the cider mill is top notch. If anything, I wish the cider mill received more attention as the mills' hours and seasons are more sporadic than other Metro Detroit cider mills where the hours are longer, the season starts earlier and ends later. Still, Long Cider is quite a charming cider mill.

Click here for a photo gallery of Long Family Orchard Cider Mill in Commerce, MI.



( 7 Votes )
   

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