Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Where Cold Hollow Cider Mill is located
Cold Hollow Cider Mill is tucked into Washington County, on the outskirts of Waterbury Center. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Set your GPS to Waterbury Center, VT and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Vermont 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 Waterbury Center.
The Cold Hollow Cider Mill is one of the top producers of Fresh Apple Cider in all of New England. Open to public viewing, you can see first-hand how cider is made the old fashioned way, with a rack and cloth press built in the 1920's. They are open year-round,…
If you're looking for U-Pick near Waterbury Center, VT, Cold Hollow Cider Mill is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Apple Picking at Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cold Hollow Cider Mill sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Cold Hollow Cider Mill tracks the rest of Vermont. 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Cold Hollow Cider Mill is located
Cold Hollow Cider Mill is tucked into Washington County, on the outskirts of Waterbury Center. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Set your GPS to Waterbury Center, VT and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Vermont 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 Waterbury Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Cold Hollow Cider Mill?+
Beyond picking, Cold Hollow Cider Mill offers factory tours.
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