This week @ MCO
Explore all that’s happening this week at the Orchard
The Cider House @ Millstone Creek
Saturday: 11-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
Christmas Tree Lot Open Daily - Fraser Firs
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
A Highland Cow Christmas Adventure Begins Saturday
november 29th, december 13, 14, 20, 21st | Book now
Wreath Making Workshops
Begin November 29th and run through December 14th | Register in advance to join our class
Upcoming Christmas Festivities @ The Orchard
highland cow mini sessions, santa and Mrs. claus visits, local shopping & brunch with the kringles
Christmas @ MCO Begins This Friday
Our Christmas season is packed with merry moments and festive fun for the whole family. Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the heartwarming magic of Christmas at MCO with Local Shopping, Santa & Mrs. Claus Visits, Baby Highland Cows, Wreath Making Workshops, Hot and Fresh Apple Cider Donuts, & Much More. Explore the details of each activity happening this Thanksgiving Weekend below:
Friday, November 28th: FREE visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Apple Barn (12-3pm) | Wreath Making Workshops @ The Cider House (11am & 2pm - Reservations Required)
Saturday, November 29th: Wreath Making Workshops @ The Cider House (11am & 2pm - Reservations Required) | A Highland Cow Christmas Adventure (12pm-3pm - Reservations Required)
Sunday, November 30th: Wreath Making Workshops @ The Cider House (1:30pm- Reservations Required) | Merry Moo-mories Highland Cow & Santa Photo Session (1-3pm - Reservations Required)
Check out all the fun we have in store for the rest of the Christmas season here!
Christmas Tree Lot Open Daily
Visit us daily to find the perfect tree for your family! We have dozens of beautiful fresh cut Fraser Firs from the NC mountains now available at our Christmas tree lot! Choose from 6-8 foot trees in various shapes and sizes and find the perfect tree from your home. To add to your experience, we’ll also have hot beverages (weather and temperature permitting), sweet treats and other goodies available for everyone to enjoy.
Tree prices range but average $14-15/foot
Pre-Picked Apple BOGO Peck Sale | Available Daily
Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
Our legendary BOGO Apple Peck Sale is ON! Right now, when you buy one peck of our fresh, pre-picked apples, you'll get another peck absolutely FREE! That’s a full 22 pounds of delicious, farm-fresh apples—for one incredible price! Whether you're a baking boss, a canning queen, or a snacking fiend, this is your chance to stock up on all your favorite varieties. This week’s varieties: Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Fuji, Jonagold, Rome, Stayman Winesap, Gold Rush and Cameo.
Apple Cider Donuts & Fresh Cider
It’s apple cider season, and it’s time to enjoy our fresh cider in all forms: fresh by the half gallon, as a slushie, as a donut, in an ice cream float or mimosa! How are you going to enjoy your cider this season? See all the details below:
By the Half Gallon: Available Daily in the Apple Barn while Supply Lasts | Call ahead for large quantities (5 gallons or above)
As a Slushie: Available Daily in the Apple Barn & Weekends at the Cider House and Granny’s Goodies
As a Donut or Ice Cream Float: Available Black Friday & Saturdays: 11pm-4pm and Sundays: 1-4pm at Granny’s Goodies
As a Mimosa or Sangria: Available Black Friday & Saturdays: 10am-5pm and Sundays: 1-5pm at the Cider House (last call: 4:30pm)
*No outside food or beverage (exception of water) is permitted on weekends, but The Cider House is open on Saturdays from 11-5pm and Sundays from 1-5pm for a delicious waterfront lunch and beverage selection. If you are visiting us on a weekday, we encourage guests to pack a picnic to enjoy under our pine trees.
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
November 28th: FREE visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Apple Barn (12-3pm)
November 28th-30th, December 6th-7th, 13th-14th: Wreath Making Workshops @ The Cider House (Reservations Required)
November 29th, December 13th-14th, 20th-21st: Highland Cow Christmas Adventure (Reservations Required)
November 30th: Merry Moo-mories Highland Cow & Santa Photo Session (Reservations Required)
explore all that’s happening this christmas season
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick fall apples: complete for the season
u-pick pecans: moderate and open daily while supply lasts
Our guests are the best!
“This is such an amazing place. The awesome apple cider slushies with donuts, hayrides, vendors for shopping local and so many activities for kids and the whole family. This place is a tradition for us now.”
“Each staff member we came across genuinely seemed like they were SO happy to have us there!”
“Customer service was fantastic, everyone who worked there seemed to love what they were doing and working at the orchard”
“Great Family Experience! Overall Great Place!! Well Worth the Money Spent and Drive!!”
“MCO is the best place in NC for making perfect memories. If you have never been here, you are missing out on making family memories from a family oriented place.”
“This is my favorite orchard in NC and I love the experience and quality of goods. Can’t say enough good things!”
“We love coming to the orchard and being greeted as family.”
“Our entire family ranging in age 2 - 32 years old had an amazing time!”
