I hope you had an enjoyable Monday, it was a PERFECT fall day for most of us in Metro-Detroit. The kids and I spent the afternoon romping around in the leaves. I grabbed the camera and captured some fun memories of the kids exploring this beautiful season in our Michigan backyard!
It was the FIRST time this season I snapped some photos of the fall colors. Where does time go?!
Days like these are rare. I had to take advantage of this warm day in Michigan. I found that actually taking the afternoon and letting go of all the things I needed to do today was well worth the fun we had together. The sun shined, we watched the leaves float down from the sky, and the temp was warm enough for flip-flops!
I started thinking today of all the things we hadn’t done yet this fall and I started to panic over this a little… With two growing children I have to remind myself –we can’t do it all–! Life is busy, life is full. The focus should be on creating memories and enjoying time as a family. Not how many items can we check off the bucket list.
I hope you too are finding those little opportunities to stop and spend time together as a family creating memories.
What there is to love about the fall :: cider + donuts, pumpkins, scarecrows, autumn, fall, fun, caramel apples, hot soup, sweaters, boots, scarves, hot apple cider, football, tail gait, crunchy leaves, red, yellow, orange, brown, purple, hay rides, halloween, candy corn, pumpkin spice, chili, gloves, crisp air, tractors, cider mills, apple picking, corn…
Our DMB Contributors have shared some insight on some of Metro-Detroit’s finest local cider mills! They have included some details to help you find the perfect cider mill for you and your family to enjoy.
Local Cider Mill Reviews by DMB Contributors
West View Orchards
65075 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
(586) 752-3123
Review by Kate ::
I’m really starting to enjoy this Orchard! Pick your own!
Apple picking complete with a tractor ride to the orchard. Lots of activities for kiddos to do.
Hay bale climbing, petting farm, giant tractor tires to climb on, farm market (amazing honey), play area, cider, donuts, farm produce, and a whole host of seasonal activities.
So many things to see and do, be sure to visit the website before making the trip to a 200 year old Michigan farm:
This mom gives West View Orchards two thumbs up! Weekends naturally are packed, week days are wonderful if you can make that happen.
#detroitmomsblog #cidermill #puremichigan #pickyourown #westvieworchards
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What makes Parmenter’s unique?
Parmenters, the oldest continuously operating business in Northville, and offers delicious cider, donuts, and even wine. Their winery is on the same grounds as the main barn, and hosts events and bands throughout the year. Though Parmenter’s is smaller than most cider mills, and may not keep kids busy quite as long as those with more bells and whistles, I don’t think the cider can be beat. In fact, it has ruined almost all cider for me, and we make the trek there several times a season because I have yet to find a tastier cider!
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Plymouth Orchard
10685 Warren Rd, Plymouth Township, MI 48170
Review by Erin ::
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3 Cedars Farm
Review by Erin ::
Any U-Pick Items? Pumpkins
Hayrides/Cornmazes/Extra Activities: Hayrides, 7 acre corn maze, Bonfire reservations available, Barn Yard Play Land
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Longs Family Orchard
1540 East Commerce Road, Commerce, MI 48382
Cider mill open daily from 9 am to 6 pm until Thanksgiving Eve
Review by Patty ::
Farm & Cider Mill is as beautiful as it is family friendly! Located in Commerce Township, the Cider Mill offers a variety of activities during the Fall including: Pick Your Own Apples, Hay Rides, Donut Kitchen, Night Time Corn Maze, Goat Farm, Giant Jumping Pumpkin Bounce, Corn Bounce, Photo Opportunities and more! Daily Admission to The Play Area and Corn Maze, open weekends until Halloween, is $8.00 and free for children under 30 inches! There are loads of pumpkins in front of the barn and inside the mill you can enjoy fresh donuts and cider. The donuts at Longs are, by far, the best Cider Mill Donuts in all of Oakland County! Kids can actually watch as the donuts are being rolled in cinnamon sugar! YUMMMM!
Longs Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill has a beautiful and spacious picnic area, ideal for birthday parties and family-get-togethers! For those of you who have children with fall birthdays, it is perfect for children to play, pick a pumpkin to paint and enjoy their birthday cake! …Talk about easy clean up! The giant rocking chair is the ultimate backdrop for photos of the birthday boy/girl with their buddies!
I strongly recommend making a trip to Longs Family Orchard a Fall Family Tradition!
Long Family Orchard Corn Maze
