Halcyon Days Cider Company
Contact & location
Shenandoah Valley, VA 24578
Where Halcyon Days Cider Company is located
Halcyon Days Cider Company is tucked into Virginia, on the outskirts of Shenandoah Valley. 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.
From Shenandoah Valley center, 4135 S Lee Hwy Natural Bridge 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 Shenandoah Valley 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 Halcyon Days Cider Company
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
2500 trees with over 50 varieties used to make hard cider. Trees are espaliered to create a 1.6 mile walkable labyrinth design. Cider production barn and tasting room on site.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Shenandoah Valley, VA, Halcyon Days Cider Company 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 Halcyon Days Cider Company
Halcyon Days Cider Company sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Halcyon Days Cider Company grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Halcyon Days Cider Company tracks the rest of Virginia. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
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 Halcyon Days Cider Company is located
Halcyon Days Cider Company is tucked into Virginia, on the outskirts of Shenandoah Valley. 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.
From Shenandoah Valley center, 4135 S Lee Hwy Natural Bridge 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 Shenandoah Valley 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 Halcyon Days Cider Company
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apple varieties can I pick at Halcyon Days Cider Company?+
Halcyon Days Cider Company grows Over 50 varieties. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Halcyon Days Cider Company?+
Beyond picking, Halcyon Days Cider Company offers hard cider, cider production barn, tasting room.
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