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Northern Michigan U-Pick

U-Pick Fruit

U-Pick Fruit and FAQ's

U-Pick Apples Now!

U-Pick Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9-4
Sunday: 9-2

2025 U-Pick Apples

Available at our Home Farm on M-88

Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Cortland, Hudson’s Golden Gem, Northern Spy, Ida Red, Mutsu

Pricing:

Mix & Match on All Apples

$20/Half Bushel (2 Peck Bags)

They’re back!
2025 U-Pick Raspberries

Available at our Home Farm on M-88

Pricing:

$7/Pint

Fall Porch Package

3 small pumpkins 
2 medium pumpkins
1 large pumpkin
1 XL pumpkin &
1 bag of gourds

Pricing:

$30

A: In the heart of Northern Michigan, off of M-88 in Central Lake, Antrim County. We also offer sweet cherry and raspberry u-pick at our Market off of US 31 in Kewadin, Antrim County.

A: Check in at our market to learn about the available fruit, pre-pay for your container, and then start picking. Additional containers are available if needed.

Just you and your family! We provide the picking vessels (pints, buckets, bags depending on the fruit).

A: No, reservations are not required. Follow the signs upon arrival to reach the U-Pick area.

A: Absolutely! The orchard is designed for all ages to enjoy.

A: No, you only pay for the fruit you pick.

A: Yes, whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or need special accommodations, everyone is welcome to join the fun.

U-Pick Strawberries

Mid-June through first week of July

 

U-Pick Stone Fruit

U-pick apricots, donut peaches, Red Haven peaches, and nectarines availabile throughout the month of August.

U-Pick Rasberries

Begins in early July and goes throughout the summer and fall

Gala Apples

U-Pick Apples

Over 10 varieties of U-pick apples available Labor Day through October.

U-Pick Cherries

U-pick sweet cherries begins around the 4th of July and lasts approximately three weeks

U-Pick Pumpkins

Pie and carving pumpkins available mid-September through mid-November.

The Perfect Day Trip - Visit Our Favorite Local Attractions!

We have so many activities in our area to fill your day that would provide for a very cheap, family friendly day trip!

  • Bring your lunch and have a picnic in the orchard
  • Swim in the beautiful lakes of Northern Michigan, all within a few miles of our orchards
    • Take a dip in Grand Traverse Bay, part of Lake Michigan at Barnes Park
    • Launch your boat or swim in Michigan’s version of the Caribbean, Torch Lake, at the Torch Lake Township Day Park
    • Launch your kayaks in Intermediate Lake, part of the Chain of Lakes at Thurston Park
  • Restaurants in the area
    • Short’s Brewing offers great food at an affordable price (their beer is pretty great too)
    • The Front Porch is a very unique, family friendly diner in downtown Ellsworth
    • Bier’s Inwood Brewery is nestled on top of a bluff offering a great spot to enjoy pizza while watching the sunset
    • Torch Lake Cafe is right between our two markets offering friendly service and high quality food.
    • The Blue Pelican Inn offers a wide array of menu options in the heart of downtown Central Lake
  • What’s more family friendly and make you feel more like a Michigander than homemade fudge and ice cream at Fudgees in Central Lake?
  • Visit Bachmann’s Store for penny candy, toys, puzzles, and more. “If they don’t have it, you don’t need it!”
  • Where to stay in the area
    • Atwood Inn Motel – local family-owned mom & pop motel conveniently located 10 minutes from the farm in Atwood
    • Paradise Pines Resort – Historic cottage cabins in downtown Elk Rapids across the street from Grand Traverse Bay. 
    • Torch Lake B&B – Lakeside lodging on beautiful Torch Lake just a few minutes from our Home Farm
    • Shanty Creek Resorts – 4 Season resort in Bellaire
    • Maple View House – Home and sauna nestled in the trees just 5 minutes from the farm