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Vermont Fruit


Grown with a Conscience.

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Vermont Fruit


Grown with a Conscience.

family owned & ecologically managed

 - Shoreham, Vermont -

As one of the oldest continuously operating Orchards in Vermont, we take pride in growing over 100 varieties of apples, as well as peaches, pears, plums, cherries, nectarines, and berries. We are careful stewards of our land and grow our fruit following strict Eco Apple requirements, while striving to minimize our carbon footprint and sustainably contribute to our community. 

Open

10 am - 4 pm

Monday - Friday

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Our Orchard


Over 220 acres of fruit trees, with 110 apple varieties and counting! 

Our Orchard


Over 220 acres of fruit trees, with 110 apple varieties and counting! 

fun facts:

  • Our fruit is ecologically grown and third-party certified by the IPM institute.
  • Four acres are certified Organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF)
  • We grow over 100 varieties of apples, 20 varieties of pears, 12 varieties of plums, 3 varieties of cherries, 16 varieties of peaches, and 6 varieties of nectarines.
  • Our farm is electrically solar powered, with Solar Orchard #3 in the planning stages
Say hello to Jeff! This amazing gentleman has been with us for almost 4 years, and we honestly don’t know what we would do without him! Technically, he is head of our maintenance staff (which is a task in and of itself!) but he also does a myriad of other things that we couldn’t begin to describe but are absolutely critical to running our orchard. On any given day you can find him tearing apart a broken tractor or macgyvering a piece of equipment that we need but don’t have. Thanks for doing what you do and hats off to you, Jeff! . . . . . #local #vermontliving #vermontorchard #meetthestaff #orchardmaintenance #theguy Educating the public on how we still have so many delicious apples and Asian Pears available this time of year @coopfoodstores Lebanon! Stop by to try a sample and chat with us about our Controlled Atmosphere storage system and our ecologically-certified fruit! 🍎🍏 . . . . . #local #vermontgrown #apples #controlledatmosphere #eco #asianpear #samples #supportyourlocalcoop #shoplocal So you've bought an apple tree at our tree sale, or are thinking about it, or you already have apple trees. So you want to keep them happy and healthy, but you have no idea how to take care of them. DON'T WORRY -- WE GOT YOU! Sign up for our Grafting & Pruning Workshop on 4/27! Only $25/person for several hours of horticultural knowledge! Grafting Section from 9-10:30 am Pruning Section from 10:30-11:30 am Pick up your trees afterwards! Convenient! For more information and to reserve your spot: link in bio. . . . . . #local #vermont #workshop #grafting #pruning #orchard #appletrees Liquid MAGIC. We seriously love our sweet cider — it makes every day taste like fall! Distract yourself from mud season with some fresh apple-y goodness 🍎 🍏 . . . . . . #local #vermontgrown #applecider #sweetcider #apples It’s that time of year again! TREE SALE! Purchase your very own Champlain Orchards trees! This year we are offering Empire, McIntosh, Keepsake, and Fuji. Buy any 5 trees and a get a (6th) McIntosh FREE with code FREETREE! To order and for more information, click the link in our bio. 🍎 🍏 🌳 . . . . . . #local #vermontgrown #appletree #treesale #champlainvalley How bout them apples? We still have over a dozen (😱) varieties of apples available! Find them in your local co-ops or in our farm market! . . . . . #local #vermontgrown #growninvermont #vermontapples #apples #champlainvalley #🍎 #eatanapple UTILITY BUSHELS $7.50/each in our Farm Market! Pop in soon for a mixed bushel(40 lbs)! These apples are unique, with beauty marks and unusual shapes that prevent them from being sold in stores, but that doesn’t make them any less delicious inside! Make a pie (or 6) or a giant batch of apple sauce for the pantry! This price is ridiculous, so grab a bag before they’re gone! Our Farm Market is open M-F from 10 to 4 🍎 🍏 . . . . . #local #apples #vermontgrown #vermontapples #eatanapple #orchard Olympic Asian Pears, first introduced to western markets in the 1980’s. Due to their size, they are classically given as gifts and enjoyed by the whole family on special occasions. Sweet and crisp, these pears are fantastic for fresh eating! Extra juicy, too. These beauties hold their flavor for up to 6 months in storage, which is why they are still tasting AMAZING right now! Be sure to pick some up before they’re gone! 🍐 . . . . . . #asianpear #vermontgrown #fresh #fruit #champlainvalley #themoreyouknow It’s the Vernal Equinox - Happy Spring! We are so excited for the warmer weather and abundant sunshine, and so are the trees! Buds are starting to show and we are beginning the anxious wait for bloom! Come on trees! 🍎 🌸 🐝 . . . . . . #happyspring #vernalequinox #bloom #buds #applebuds #appletrees #spring #warmerweather #sunshine OH SNAP! We done goofed and made way too many donuts. 50% OFF ALL CIDER DONUTS in our Farm Market this weekend, or until they are gone - THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Also, get a bushel of utility apples (for all your baking needs) for just $7.50! . . . . . . #donuts #ciderdonuts #vermontgrown #apples #vermontmade #sale #local Happy Pi Day from our bakery! Apple pies, baked fresh daily. if you need an excuse to enjoy one, today is your lucky day! 🥧 🍎 . . . . . . #pie #piday #applepie #vermontmade #bakedfresh #vermontgrown #apples Apple of the Week: Smokehouse! 🍎 This large, flattish apple originated from Pennsylvania, circa 1837. The crisp, yellowish, finely-grained flesh is very good quality for cooking, baking, and just plain eating! The lively flavor also makes for excellent fresh cider. Our friends over at @baldorfood just bought all of our remaining inventory, so look for these beauties next fall! They’re worth the wait. #themoreyouknow #apples #vermontgrown #eatanapple It’s almost March and we still have Asian Pears available (& they are delicious)! last year was an incredible bumper year for these fruit, and we’re reaping the rewards. Of the two varieties available, Shinseiki is firm, crunchy, and sweet with hints of spice, and Yoinashi is fine-textured, sweet and juicy. Not sure what to do with Asians Pears besides eat them? Head on over to our website and peruse the carefully curated recipe page for inspiration. #asianpear #vermontgrown #vermontfruit Really missing those verdant summer days on the orchard & gorging ourselves on sun-warmed, freshly-picked fruit. #tbt #throwbackthursday #vermontorchard #vermontlife #vermontshots In honor of Presidents’ Day, here are 3 of Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apples: Roxbury Russet, Esopus Spitzenburg, and Newton Pippin (AKA Albemarle Pippin). When comparing the fruits of Europe and America, Jefferson wrote from Paris “they have no apple to compare to our Newtown Pippin”. Jefferson’s cultivation of the apple was concentrated on only 4 varieties that were either unrivaled for cider making or as a dessert fruit for the table. Jefferson’s 4 favorite apples are a regal assembly of the finest American varieties of all time and we grow 3 of them. #themoreyouknow #presidentsday #appleknowledge #vermontgrown #thomasjefferson A little bit of Tuesday inspiration. #applejokes #sorrynotsorry #vermontorchard Red Delicious! One of the most famous American apples, and one of the most widely grown apple varieties. Unfortunately, for most people, the visual appeal of this Apple is not matched by the flavor, and it has declined in popularity. We’d like to convince you to give it another try! We purposely keep our Red Delicious in storage until the beginning of the year following harvest, so that the starches in the flesh have the opportunity to break down into sugars, providing more flavor and a superior crunchy consistency. There is no leathery skin or flavorless mush here! Our Red Delicious are more reminiscent of how these apples tasted before the flavor was bred out of them in favor of bright red skin, and you can understand how these apples could be parent to popular varieties such as Fuji and Empire. So, whatdya say? #givereddeliciouslove #vermontgrown #vermontapples #reddelicious Pretty good way to start the week! 🤤 Our Apple pies are made and baked freshly in-house, all year round! #pie #freshlybaked #madeinvermont #vermontapples Wassail last weekend was amazing! The live music by Red Dog Riley and the Morris Dancing by On The Border Morris was unforgettable and such a good time! Can’t wait for next year! #wassail #wassailing #orchardwassail #vermontorchard
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OUR CIDERY


OUR CIDERY


We grow our Apples. We know our Apples.

Every drop of our hard cider is made with apples grown on our orchard, & crafted by hand on site. This makes for a quality, local product that is fresh, crisp and endlessly drinkable.

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Visit & Find


Farm Market Hours:

10 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday

Visit & Find


Farm Market Hours:

10 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday

at the orchard

 

                                                                    Farm Market                                                                        Open 10 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday

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Tours
Tastings

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Pick-Your-Own Open June thru October

 
 
 

on the road

Our fresh products are currently available in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Massachusetts! Use our interactive map below to find an apple near you! If you can’t find us, just ask your local store manager to consider bringing us in.