Eckert’s Orchard
Eckert’s Orchard is a fall favorite. We have a family member who makes a trip to the farm outside of Lexington every year just to stock up on their apple butter and cider for the autumn season. We recently went apple picking here and what a fun early-fall activity to set the vibe of the season.
We paid our admission and then hopped on the wagon to head for the orchard. They gave us bags and pointed out which rows were ready for picking. At the time of our trip, Pixie Crunch, Fuji, and Jonathan varieties were available. We loved that on each name plaque it also gave a description of the apple and what it is good for.
On our wagon ride out, we passed their sunflower maze which looked lovely and their large pumpkin patch!
Once off the wagon, they weighed our apples to figure our total and e made our way around the indoor market before hitting the road. It was full of ciders, jams, butters, donuts, baked goods, and seasonal decor.
They also have a cafe where you can purchase their treats and a play area for kids. New this 2024 season, they have bonfire site rentals which we think would be so much fun!
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