Educational Tours
One of our favorite things to do at Apple Hill Orchard is to
teach others how apples are grown - especially children. We have
a wonderful staff that loves children and enjoys teaching about
our orchard and how it operates. The interactive lessons we provide
help teachers meet the educational objectives of their curriculum
in a fun and exciting way.
Reservations
Can be made by calling Von Bunton at 828-430-9319.
Highlights
Our tour includes:
- A covered wagon ride in the orchard
- A lesson on bees and honey production
- Apple and cider tasting
- A visit to the apple cold storage room
- A visit to the Cider Mill
- View apples being sorted on the apple grading line
- A lesson on how apples are grown and harvested
What you take home:
- A quarter peck bag of apples (each student is allowed to choose
their apples from large apple bins)
- An apple poster detailing a year in the orchard is offered
to each classroom
- Memories of a fun day
- A coupon for a free small cider slushie on a return visit to
each student
Teachers and parents may visit our Country Store (students are
allowed to shop if given permission by teachers and parents).
Miscellaneous
Tours begin at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Each tour lasts approximately
one hour and 15 minutes. Please be on time - if you are late your
tour time may be shortened.
Children should wear tennis shoes. Jackets and raincoats are recommended
for cool, rainy days.
The Apple Pickin' Picnic Shelter is available for tour groups
to use for a picnic lunch. The Apple Pickin' Picnic Shelter must
be reserved when you book your tour.
Clean indoor restrooms and a hand washing station are available
for tour groups to use.
What If It Rains?
We encourage schools to keep their reservations unless there are
heavy rains. Please call the orchard (437-1224, toll free: 877-437-1224)
the morning of your tour to check on our weather conditions. If
you must cancel, we will work to reschedule your group.
Please keep in mind that all activities are located in covered
areas. The tour wagon is also covered.
Comments from schools that have visited in the past:
"Fantastic job again this
year!"
Hudson Elementary
"As always we greatly enjoyed
our visit. Your staff is so great with our class."
West Marion Elementary
"This is a wonderful field
trip. Thanks for all you do!"
Marion Elementary
"You were very kind to us
and we appreciate it. The 'bee lady' was excellent. The 'tractor
lady' was great as well!"
Granite Falls Elementary
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