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Say hi to the Hudson Valley’s newest cidery! Red Barn opened in May at Dr. Davies Farm.
Name a better duo than leaf-peeping and cider drinking. After checking out the foliage at Teatown Lake Reservation, drive a minute north to this cute orchard.
Orchard Hill Cider Mill
25 Soons Circle, New Hampton
Pennings Farm Cidery
4 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick
● Red Barn Cidery 306 Route 304, Congers
Rockland Cider Works
68 Sickletown Road, Orangeburg
Rose Hill Ferments
14 Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook
Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery
43 Wagner Lane, Callicoon
● Thompson’s Cider Mill 335 Blinn Road, Croton-on-Hudson
Treasury Cider
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction
Weed Orchards & Winery
43 Mt. Zion Road, Marlboro
Westwind Orchard & Cidery
215 Lower Whitfield Road, Accord
Fall Fun
Add these upcoming cidery-based events to your calendar.
● Blues on the Farm: Cider, Blues, and BBQ
Stone Ridge Orchard, Stone Ridge • September 2
The name says it all. Pair Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider’s Traditional (semi-dry and sparkling) with some ‘cue, and enjoy five blues bands throughout the day. The orchard will also host a farmers market. stoneridgeorchard.com
● BreweryComedyTour Bad Seed Cider, Highland • September 30
A great lineup of hilarious comedians and refreshing ciders. badseedhardcider.com
● FallOrchard&CideryTasting and Tour
Westwind Orchard, Accord • October 1
Breathe in the crisp air while strolling amongst Westwind’s many apple trees. Make your way back to the cidery and sample varieties straight from the barrels. westwindorchard.com
● WarwickApplefest Downtown Warwick • October 1
This Orange County town goes all out for their favorite fruit. Wander the streets of the village for dozens of craft and food vendors, live music, apple pie eating and baking contests, and more. Pennings Farm will be serving up their ciders. warwickapplefest.com
● CiderWeekNY
Throughout the HV • October 6–15
It’s the biggest hard cider event
of the year! Dozens of New York- based cideries will be hosting tours, festivals, tastings, discount sales, live music, food pairings, and more to celebrate the drink’s revival. ciderweeknewyork.com
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PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) COURTESY OF BROOKLYN CIDER HOUSE; BY SCOTT D. SNELL/COURTESY OF ULSTER COUNTY TOURISM; WESTWIND ORCHARD