Vermont Organic Apple Orchard - Shelburne Orchards

…to Shelburne Orchards. Our 80 acres of apple trees, of which 10 acres are organic, are located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. The orchard has been in my family since the 1950's and I have been overseeing the place for about 25 years.

During the season, our hours are:
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Shelburne Orchards events for 2008 include:

7th Annual Small Farms Food Fest
Sunday, September 14
11:00-5:00

7th Annual Cider House Run & Pie Fest
Sunday, September 28
11:00-4:00

Senior Citizens' Days
Thursday & Friday, October 16 & 17
9:00-6:00

Truckload & Ginger Jack Saturday
October 18
9:00-6:00

Children's Programs
Our program runs from early September to early or mid-October on Monday and Thursday mornings. Kids get a tour of the orchard operations, pick some apples, and eat cider doughnuts. Cost is $5.00 per person. Please call us to sign up.

The movie’s finished, thanks to Ken Peck and Isaac Lane!

Our premiere was held on Friday evening, April 18, right here at the orchard. Almost 100 people gathered in the Cider House on the most perfect springtime evening that anyone could imagine. Wine flowed, music was provided by Robert Resnik and Barbara Wager, food from area farms was tasted, and local stars in the film were applauded. Special thanks to Lake Champlain Chocolates, Pizza on Earth, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Vineyard, and Sweet Basil Cards for donations to either the fare or the raffle.

You, too, can now purchase a copy of the movie, “Not Far From the Tree”, which highlights a celebration of the Vermont Small Farms Food Fest and the ‘Buy Local’ movement. For only $17.50 (including shipping), you can help us to spread the word about the importance of knowing where your food is grown and how it’s distributed.

Thanks to everyone who helped with this project and supports their local farmers and musicians. And we’ve been able to prove that any community can organize a celebration like the Small Farms Food Fest!

For the enjoyment of everyone, please leave your pets at home!

We are well known for our award-winning growing programs, including 400 trees in our certified organic apple orchard section. The balance of our orchard is very similar to the organic program, but involves a small number of control methods which keep the business sustainable.

We invite you to look through our selection of mail order gifts in the orchard store.

In addition to our unique setting, we offer special activities for folks of all ages. Join us for the Children's Educational Programs, Senior Citizens' Days, the Vermont Small Farms Food Fest, Pick Your Own, Pie Fest & Cider House Run, and Truckload Saturday among others!

There's just nothing like biting into an crunchy apple while standing in an orchard in the autumn--- cheers to simple pleasures!

photo credits: Stephen Brooks, Brett Carpenter, Kevin Clayton, Cindy Cowles, Brent Harrewyn, Terry Hotaling, Amie Humphrey, David Humphrey, Megan Humphrey, Nick Seifert, Tucker Watson, and Natalie Stultz

Shelburne Orchards | 216 Orchard Road | Shelburne VT 05482
(p) 802-985-2753 | (f) 802-985-8763
info@shelburneorchards.com
Nick Cowles, Proprietor