Windy Hill is a family run orchard along the road in York, SC, approximately 90 minutes from Greenville, SC. It is small and has fewer activities than other large orchards in the Upstate or North Carolina mountains, but it is not without its own charm.
After strolling through the grounds, we headed to pick our own apples. It turned out it was just not our day. To pick apples, you need to make an online reservation in advance, which we weren't aware of before our visit. But it didn't deter us from making the most of our time in the orchard. Thanks to those beloved cider-flavored sweet treats. We were out of luck with apples, but donuts were just on point.
Apple Picking
Online u-pick reservations are required for apple picking. You can check out available times and dates on the orchard's website. You can also visit for music, special events, pre-picked apples, hard cider tastings, and store-made sweet treats. The website has all the details.
Since it was more of a pit stop for us, we went on to enjoy other sugar-coated, delicious essentials.
We treated ourselves to a few apple cider doughnuts and took shelter from the heat in the covered pavilion.
And of course, took a few mandatory snaps with the "How Tall This Fall" sign!
All that was left to do was to bask in the setting sun and enjoy the world to go by!
Good to Know:
- Be sure to check the orchard's Facebook page for the latest updates before heading there.
- Parking is limited and located next to the rows of apple trees. When parking, please do not pick fruit from trees.
- Harvest dates are approximate. The weather and a large number of u-pick reservations can affect the availability of fruit.
-All visitors 2 years and older are required to have a pre-paid reservation for apple picking.
Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery
Where: 1860 Black Hwy, York, SC 29745
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