Sweetland Orchard offers a charming and relaxing experience for visitors, featuring cider and heirloom apple tastings in a beautiful outdoor setting. Guests can enjoy a cider tasting kit that includes generous samples of various ciders, alongside tasting cards that provide detailed descriptions. The orchard also provides picnic essentials like a knife, cutting board, and a tablecloth, enhancing the experience of enjoying cider, apples, and delicious donuts.
Families are welcome, with a casual atmosphere where chickens roam freely. Visitors can explore the orchard, finding picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, perfect for a peaceful retreat amid the trees. The ciders are notably less sweet and less carbonated than mainstream options, allowing for a true taste of the fruit.
The staff is friendly and accommodating, making the experience enjoyable even during busy times. Sweetland Orchard is ideal for those looking for a fun fall outing, whether it’s a romantic date or a family picnic. It’s worth the short drive from the Cities for anyone who appreciates quality cider and the beauty of the outdoors. Overall, Sweetland Orchard is a delightful destination to relax, unwind, and savor the flavors of the season.
We love Sweetland Orchard. They have such interesting apple varieties. Absolutely do the apple tasting kit if you go. They put so much thought and time into the descriptions and you will learn a lot about the different apple histories and flavors. Their cider tasting is amazing too!
February 2026
Idyllic place - small, charming, what an orchard should be. Feels like stepping back in time 100 years.
October 2025
Our family loved the authenticity of this place. With chickens overseeing the drinking of hot cider around the campfire.
