Hillcrest of Orchard
Contact & location
Gays Mills, WI 54631
Where Hillcrest of Orchard is located
Hillcrest of Orchard sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Gays Mills for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Gays Mills center, 44100 State Highway 171, , WI 54631 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 Gays Mills 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 Hillcrest of Orchard
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Planning apple picking near Gays Mills? Here's what's on file for Hillcrest of Orchard, 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 Hillcrest of Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Hillcrest of Orchard 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 Hillcrest of Orchard tracks the rest of Wisconsin. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
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 Hillcrest of Orchard is located
Hillcrest of Orchard sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Gays Mills for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Gays Mills center, 44100 State Highway 171, , WI 54631 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 Gays Mills 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 Hillcrest of Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hillcrest of Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Hillcrest of Orchard 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 Hillcrest of Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Hillcrest of Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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