The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards)
Contact & location
Idalou, TX 79329
Where The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) is located
You'll find The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) just outside Idalou, in the farm country of Texas. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
The street address is 206 East Hwy 62, Idalou, TX 79329, Idalou, TX 79329. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Idalou 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 The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards)
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) shows up on our directory of Texas apple orchards because it's a real, working farm, not an aggregator or affiliate page. Details below reflect what the orchard and its local sources have shared publicly.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards)
Pick-your-own is available at The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) 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 The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) tracks the rest of Texas. 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.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
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 The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) is located
You'll find The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) just outside Idalou, in the farm country of Texas. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
The street address is 206 East Hwy 62, Idalou, TX 79329, Idalou, TX 79329. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Idalou 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 The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards)
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) 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 The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards)?+
Beyond picking, The Orchard (formerly called Apple Country Orchards) offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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