While we love dogs, we must kindly ask that you do not bring them to our orchard. Only service animals are permitted. Please see our pet policy for full details.

There are several important reasons for this policy:

Safety Concerns: It is not safe for your pets to interact with our farm animals, and we want to ensure the safety of all animals on the property.

Agricultural Best Practices: Allowing dogs into the peach groves is not recommended for maintaining a healthy agricultural environment.

Space Limitations: As a small orchard, we do not have the space to designate separate areas for pets and children.

Insurance and Liability: Having pets on the property introduces additional insurance requirements and costs, which we need to avoid to keep our orchard running smoothly.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Leashed Service dogs are allowed on the property.

At Skeptic Meadery, we craft mead, also known as honey wine, an ancient beverage made by fermenting honey with water. Often called the "nectar of the gods," mead offers a unique and delightful tasting experience that bridges the familiar flavors of wine with the natural sweetness of honey. Stop by to discover why mead is a timeless favorite, celebrated for its rich history and exceptional taste.

The experience of picking your own peaches may leave you hot and sticky, but there is nothing better than a juicy ripe peach.  We offer limited days and times for this special activity, with reservations opening around June 1st for the picking season in July and early August. Due to our small size and high demand, reservations are required for everyone entering the orchard. While we handle the harvest of higher and harder-to-reach peaches, you’ll have the pleasure of picking the perfectly ripe fruit from the lower branches. Please note that rain days will be rescheduled.

Head over to our events page to get your tickets today!

Our apple trees are still maturing and will be ready by 2027. Until then, we're partnering with local orchards to provide a variety of locally grown apples. Don’t miss out on our fall festivities, including apple cider, donuts, slushies, Apple Fest, pumpkins, and more!

For those eager to pick apples this season, we recommend visiting Scott's Orchard in Hazel Green, Alabama, or Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Thanks for your patience as we grow our orchard!

U-Pick is a unique experience that allows you to enjoy harvesting fruit directly from our trees. However, it also leads to significant product loss for the farmer—estimates range between 30 to 40%. While U-Pick used to assist farmers, it is now primarily about the experience. Your payment helps cover these losses and supports the maintenance of our orchard, ensuring we can continue offering this enjoyable activity.

Yes, we accept Visa, MC and American Express as well as cash and checks.

No, we are a smoke-free and vape-free establishment.

We are not an organic farm. While we respect organic growing, we believe it is often misunderstood. Organic produce can require more frequent spraying because organic sprays are less potent than conventional ones. Though labeled safer, all chemicals—organic or not—should be used with care, as overuse can be harmful. 

Our approach is to operate as a limited spray orchard, practicing Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Unlike many commercial growers who spray proactively every 7-14 days, we spray reactively, addressing problems as they arise. Our IPM program combines natural, organic, and conventional methods, focusing on attracting beneficial insects to manage pests naturally. We prioritize locally grown foods, regardless of organic certification, and encourage you to eat in season and support local farmers.

Absolutely!   We offer honey from farms all over Tennessee. All of the honey we sell is raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized, and not heated. Enjoy the natural taste and health benefits of authentic Tennessee honey! (and one from Canada as well) 

We can help you pick your honey with some sampling.

Our cider slushies are nothing more than our cider, in frozen form! We add nothing else to our non-alcoholic slushies. They are gluten-free, dairy-free,  non-alcoholic, and delicious. 

Juice is filtered. Cider is not filtered, so you get some of the dense, nutrient-rich fibers of the whole fruit. Additionally, juice can have lots of added sugars. Our apple cider has no additional sugars added! 

Our cider in the glass jugs are fully pasteurized and shelf stable.  Once opened we recommend storing it in the fridge and consuming it within 2 weeks. 

After Labor Day we also carry our refrigerated apple cider, which is flash pasteurized, must be refrigerated and has approximately a two-week fridge life—if you can make it last that long. 

Apple Cider Donuts are available now, and daily!

At this time we are not set up to ship any of our produce or products.  We will not ship fruits or vegetables, but are working on ways to ship products. 

Yes, we offer tours of the orchard.  Arranged in advance, our tours are something like adult field trips. 

Our evening tour is hosted on Friday evenings.  We will walk the orchard, tell you the history and show you our orchard practices. After the tour, sit back, enjoy a slushie and a bakery treat while sampling various foods and drinks and taking in the sunset.

Can’t make a Friday evening? We also offer a daytime tour.  It's a fun and engaging way to learn more about our orchard beyond a daily visit. Please see the event page for upcoming tour dates. 

Shoes: Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes or boots. Flip flops and heels are not recommended.

Clothing: Dress in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Sunscreen: Apply sunscreen before heading out to the farm.

No water activities: Swimming, wading, boating, or fishing are not permitted in the pond.

No climbing: Please do not climb the trees. Guests who do so will be asked to leave.

Respect signage: Some areas are off-limits to allow plants and trees to flourish — please follow all posted signs.

Please do not pick unripe fruit or squeeze and bruise fruit on the trees. While it may be tempting, please do not use fruit for games like baseball.

Yes, we have several bee hives to help with pollination.

If you are allergic to bee stings, please bring and carry an up-to-date EpiPen.

If you have pollen allergies, please use caution when near the hives.