Top orchard in the area in my opinion. This popular orchard can be packed on the weekends with…read moretroves of cars and people enjoying everything they have to offer. Love the variety of apples when in season from sweet to tart to crispy to tangy! BJ Reeces also has a variety of fresh honey and jams/preserves of all different flavors. Love their dehydrated apple chips as they are so addictive. From novelty candies to fried pies and smoothies and apple cider and wines ....whats more you can ask for all in one spot. Their nostalgic barn feeling decor that's spacious and clean and organize is easy to get around. Offering tours of the orchard and hay rides and seasonal u-pick options makes BJ Reece Orchard a nice family friendly weekend destination!

We had a great time having the cider flights. Nice atmosphere. Food trucks sometimes there. Why…read moredon't they sell pies at the tasting house?

Always a nice drive and experience visiting Mountain Valley Farm. The beef is legit the best beef I…read morehave ever tasted. Bring a cooler and stock up while you are here. Bring the kids so they can see the animals (and maybe get them an I've cream while you're there). Or, I'd the kids aren't with you, go to the winery just around the corner for some relaxation.

I've been going to this place for 3-4 years. It was a little pricey but very good. It isn't the…read moresame quality anymore. I was told they had a new butcher. The ground beef if full of fat. I bit down on gristle and what seemed to be a bone fragment lately. Stew beef you could cut with a fork but not anymore. I will be looking for another place. Something has changed here

Decided to go here instead of the Apple Store at BJ Reece. Glad we did. They were really friendly…read moreand the apple cider slushy was delicious! Skip the crowds and come here instead!

We've been coming here annually for apples & cider since 1979! Great family run business. A big…read moreselection of varieties of apples, fresh cider, fried pies, honey, jams, relishes and produce. You can't go wrong stopping here. Plus they have samples of about everything they have to offer!! Give them a try. You won't be disappointed.

Passed by this market on our way to horseback riding in Mineral Bluff. As soon as we saw it, we…read morewere tempted to stop by but we had an appointment. We decided we would on our way home. Corner Market sells locally grown and sourced vegetables, fruit, honey, cheese and more. They also serve boiled peanuts and corn on the cob. We had the option of original or cajun boiled peanuts. They also offer butter and seasoning for the corn. We had to get one of each! The peanuts and corn were warm and exactly what we needed. Will stop again if we're back in the area!

Cute market to pick up local fruits and vegetables. They were a little on the high side for some of…read morethe items, and others were fair. The boiled peanuts regular and Cajun were really flavorful. So was the roasted corn. We picked up a blueberry jam that we haven't tried yet. My group purchased pork sausage that they all said was to their liking. The market is located in a spot with a gas station too. If you find yourself here, try the boiled peanuts and enjoy!

Baby lambs that trot right up to you, soft and sweet, the kind of peaceful spot where kids and…read moregrown-ups alike slow down and lose track of time. The staff clearly love the animals, and the whole flock is calm and friendly. The farm store is a destination all its own: local honey, fresh eggs, jams, cheeses, handmade soaps, and baked goods you can smell before you see them. Worth the drive. Come for the lambs, stay for the store.

Amazing family owned sheep farm. Great family friendly outing. Hands on and very educational. Laid…read moreback and personable.

Ellijay is just a beautiful town full of apple orchards. We stopped at Reeces Cider after watching…read morea video on YouTube. It is dog friendly, very welcoming and has some food trucks. First we went to the cider bar and got two delicious slushies, mine Apple and David's blueberry apple. Then David bought some walnuts that were sugar and vanilla coated. He then got a cuirywurst plate for himself that had currywurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut and a pretzel roll.! There was also a truck with British pies. There were musicians setting up their stuff getting ready to perform. All in all it was a lovely experience in the blue ridge mountains.

We loved the cider here! It was a great stop. My only complaint was that I think $16 is a bit…read moreexpensive for four cider sample samples. My favorite was the black beard cider, which is a cider that is aged in Jamaican rum barrels. My husband's favorite was the Ole red cider, why is an apple and cherry cider. We enjoyed the outdoor patio, which was enclosed and heated . In the summer this place is probably very busy.

My husband and I stopped in after hiking tumbling waters. The location is very clean and so…read morewelcoming! Crystal and John greeted us and were very gracious with slushie samples and wisdom about the area. We will absolutely be back with our kids. As I was shopping I observed Crystal talking to a young boy with Down syndrome. She was so kind with him it really made my heart happy.

What a lovely surprise!!! We were driving to buy some night crawlers and stumbled upon this place…read moreand it was amazing! The cashier was SO friendly, offered us samples to make sure we liked things before purchasing and was just so kind. The place was super clean and everything we bought (Cajun boiled peanuts, dried strawberries, corn nuts, peaches, and all three flavors of ice cream) were delicious!!!

This is a must-stop for those visiting Blue Ridge! An adorable store with a fun selection of exotic…read moresnacks and delicious jerky to fit anyone's tastebuds. I really appreciate their local jerky choices, which I tried and can attest to their superior quality! The meat was tender and tightly sealed to ensure freshness. My first and only in-person visit to Blue Ridge Jerky was Labor Day weekend last year, but the resilience of this local spot is undeniable. The owner is truly a gem! Even in 2024, I continue to order from their online storefront and experience the most incredible communication and customer service. Shipping is quick, too. I cannot wait to be back in person!

Literally, ALL the Jerky flavors and different styles of meat. The clerk was very hospitable and…read morehelpful, she asked us what we usually like to eat and showed us different styles of jerky throughout the store. I purchased the Carne Asada Brisket Beef Jerky and although it does say "all fiesta no fire", it did have a small spark. The shop had a lovely smell, not jerky scented that you'd expect but just pleasant. Definitely, a must stop shop while vacationing in Blue Ridge, GA.