Heartwood Ciders
Where Heartwood Ciders is located
Heartwood Ciders sits within the Michigan apple belt, close enough to Traverse City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Traverse City center, 13775 S. Lautner Rd. 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Traverse City has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Heartwood Ciders
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Traverse City? Here's what's on file for Heartwood Ciders, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Heartwood Ciders
Pick-your-own is available at Heartwood Ciders 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 Heartwood Ciders 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.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
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 Heartwood Ciders is located
Heartwood Ciders sits within the Michigan apple belt, close enough to Traverse City for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Traverse City center, 13775 S. Lautner Rd. 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Traverse City has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Heartwood Ciders
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Heartwood Ciders offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Heartwood Ciders 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 Heartwood Ciders?+
Beyond picking, Heartwood Ciders offers pick-your-own.
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