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A group heading out
to the orchard to pick apples.






 

WE PLAN TO OPEN WITH OUR EARLY SEASON HOURS THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST.  PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR EXACT OPENING DATE AND HOURS.
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 11.)

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.



2010 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.




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 - NIELSEN BELGIANS - We are once again looking forward to having Phil Nielsen and his Belgian horses giving horse drawn wagon rides at the orchard.  Phil and his horses take us all back to a simpler time, when farming was done with these beautiful animals.  They provide a wonderful learning experience for young and old alike.  Please check back for dates.   

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 815-220-9011.










 






CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION STEAK FRY
 The DeKalb County Cattlemen's Association will be back to cook some of their famous steak sandwiches this fall.  Their steak sandwiches have become a favorite here at the orchard.  You just can't beat that DeKalb County beef.   Please check back for exact date.


















WATERMAN LIONS CLUB PORK CHOP SANDWICHES
Waterman Lions Club will be joining us at the orchard again this year to cook up some of their delicious butterfly pork chop sandwiches.  By all accounts, they grilled up some of the best pork around.  Be sure to check back for the exact date.   Proceeds from their barbeque will be used to help fight blindness and diabetes worldwide.  Your support will be greatly appreciated.  






















PUMPKIN HARVEST WEEKEND - OCT. 8, 9, 10 & 11
We will be celebrating Pumpkin Harvest Weekend on October 8th through the 11th.  Pumpkins will be specially priced on these dates and we will be serving pumpkin pie in addition to our usual apple.  We will also be giving away three GIANT pumpkins. What a great way to kick off the Halloween season!









Last updated 4/26/10