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A group heading out
to the orchard to pick apples.






 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
APPLE BARN HOURS: 
FEEDING TROUGH AND BAKERY HOURS: 
U-PICK HOURS:


REMINDERS
-We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit and debit cards in our main sales barn and in the weekend bakery, however we only accept cash and checks at U-pick and in the Feeding Trough.   There is also an ATM machine at the bank in Waterman.

-Please remember to leave your dogs at home or in your car.  For sanitation purposes, we do not allow pet visitors at the orchard.  In addition, our farm animals and many of our customers are not comfortable around unfamiliar dogs.  Thanks for your cooperation.

-No Smoking.  For safety purposes, we ask that you do not smoke at the orchard.

-Please no carry-in food.  Our picnic tables are reserved for customers who have purchased food in the Feeding Trough or bakery.  There is a beautiful park in Waterman that has picnic facilities and a playground.  We are also only 5 miles away from Shabbona Lake State Park.  
-Gift certificates are available in our sales barn.  The certificates can be for a certain dollar amount or for a particular item, such as an apple pie, bag of apples, etc.  These certificates are perfect for the person who has everything or as a special thank you for someone.

 ACTIVITIES - beginning when we open full time on September 15
Apple Barn Country Store
Apple Orchard Bakery
 Feeding Trough Snack Shop (Pies and donuts served daily. Lunches served
     on weekends and Columbus Day.)       
Farm Petting Zoo
Straw Pyramid
Weekend Wagon Rides to Orchard - Weather permitting .  (The wagons will also be running on Columbus Day, October 12.)

AS A SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS, WE DO NOT CHARGE AN ADMISSION FEE AND THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, OTHER THAN THE BELGIAN HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES.


   
Max, our black lab and Beauregard, our   bloodhound can hardly wait for apple time and DONUTS! 



 
Captain enjoys attention in the
petting zoo.



Some young visitors having fun
petting our baby ducks.



2009 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
 


Phil with
his Belgian horses.





 

 
This good looking crew from the
Cattlemen's Association had a great time serving customers at the orchard.



The pros at work cooking up their famous steak sandwiches.








Members of the Waterman Lions Club had a great time serving their delicious
pork chop sandwiches.





 

Kirk and Nathan help a young
customer with her pumpkins.



NIELSEN BELGIANS - We want to thank Phil for bringing out his Belgian horses again this year.  Despite the often rainy weekend weather, many people were able to enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride. 

Looking for some new ideas for your next party or special event?  Why not consider having Phil bring his horses out for your company party, family reunion, caroling party, you name it?  What a great way to add some old fashioned fun.  Give Phil a call at 815-264-3948.










 





















CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION STEAK FRY
Members of the DeKalb County Cattlemen's Association were here on October 4th cooking up some of their famous steak sandwiches.  Year after year we receive many comments on how great the sandwiches are and how much people enjoy the Cattlemen coming out.  Our thanks to the Cattlemen for coming out to spend some time at the orchard.
































WATERMAN LIONS CLUB PORK CHOP SANDWICHES
The Waterman Lions Club was here on October 11 cooking up their delicious butterfly pork chop sandwiches.  Despite the slightly chilly temperatures, they had a great turn out and served a lot of sandwiches.  Proceeds from their barbeque will be used to help fight blindness and diabetes worldwide.  Your support is greatly appreciated. 




















PUMPKIN HARVEST WEEKEND
Despite the cool weather, we had a great time celebrating Pumpkin Harvest Weekend.  A lot of happy customers found that perfect Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin.  Plus, three lucky winners were chosen to win a giant pumpkin.  They'll have their work cut out for them once they start carving!











Last updated 11/2/09