Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill
Contact & location
Ortonville, MI 48462
Where Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill is located
Head into Ortonville, MI and you'll come across Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Michigan's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Ortonville center, 925 Seymour Lake Road, Ortonville, MI 48462 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Michigan does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Ortonville.
Weather at Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill is a working apple orchard in Ortonville, Michigan. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill
Pick-your-own is available at Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill tracks the rest of Michigan. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill is located
Head into Ortonville, MI and you'll come across Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Michigan's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Ortonville center, 925 Seymour Lake Road, Ortonville, MI 48462 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Michigan does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Ortonville.
Weather at Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill?+
Beyond picking, Ashton Orchards & Cider Mill offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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