Delicious crisp ciders with unique flavors and a light touch of sweetness. The ciders aren't sugary…read moresweet like Angry Orchard or Bold Rock but not dry like the ciders down south in Charlottesville. The tasting is a great deal and I believe it's $5 for 5 tastings and you can pay extra for more samples. There are no flights. The Off the Press cider with no added sugar was quite sweet on its own and my favorite! My hubby enjoyed the peach and Honey Ginger cider. The cinnamon spiced Wassail cider was tasty and perfect for the fall and comes in larger 16 oz cans (4 pack is $14) while some of the other flavors like the Honey Ginger and Peach ciders come in smaller, 12 oz cans (4 pack for $11). We bought 3 packs - Wassail, Honey Ginger, and Off the Press (Peach was sold out!) and devoured them within a week! I wasn't a big fan of the Strawberry and Blackberry ciders. There's outdoor seating to soak in the sweeping views of the Shenandoah hillside and the beautiful fields and pastures! The indoor seating is a bit cramped for only a dozen or so people. There's a small market next door that sells produce and meat. The food truck sold cider donuts and some hot food and drinks, I wish the donut was hot (it was stone cold!). Love the cider and will be back when we're in the area!

We were looking for a brewery for an early afternoon drink while on vacation. None were open, most…read morewould not open until after 4 during the week. So we opted for the hard cider. I am not a fan of the Meade or cider, but my wife was so we drove the gravel road to the Old Hill Hard Cider brewery and orchard, and the view was spectacular. High up on a hill looking down over the valley. As for the service, she was incredibly accommodating. We ordered a flight of ciders and chatted with her about the dry versus the sweet. In the end my wife found a wonderful option, the Virginia blackberry cider. She said it was her favorite. I had a Virginia tannin which I found matched a white Sauvignon blanc in some flavor, and was good for sipping in the shade on top the hill. Later we walked through the market, grabbed a 1/2 gallon of cider and pet the area dog before we headed out. I wish it was closer, but it deserved a 5 star for the cider.

Had a great experience here. We were looking for a place for lunch where we could take our dog…read moreinside in the heat thus ended up here. We really appreciated the accommodation with a baby and a big dog, the cider was good though selection was not huge (5), food was cursory but tasty- we enjoyed the panini, ambiance was inviting, service was very pleasant. Really appreciate the hospitality.

Cute place to hangout with great selection of ciders. There's also a spirits tasting upstairs as…read morewell. We went there in December and got a chance to try their spiked cider with pommeau and it was delicious! Perfect for a cold crispy day.

Absolutely magical - WOW factor and a half!…read more Tucked away from the hustle and bustle this gorgeous farm-scape is the perfect getaway to enjoy delicious ciders and scenery. The beautiful details take this experience to the next level and the owners are some of the kindest people you'll meet! Can't wait to return and recommend! Thank you Trish and Chester for a phenomenal experience!

Chester was so amazing! We had such a great time and the ciders were delicious. Definitely check…read moreout Branch Bender Cidery!

This cidery is on a very pretty farm. We tried a flight of 10 different ciders, loving the…read morePomegranate Blackcurrant, liking a couple of others, and not caring for the rest. We would have hung around and enjoyed the pleasant weather and surroundings, but we were assaulted by stink bugs, lantern flies, bees, and finally a giant wasp (who had good taste - he also liked the PBC cider). The soft pretzels were good, but food options are limited, so bring your picnic.

The owner was so extremely friendly and informative about her cidery. Everything we tasted was…read moredelicious! We especially liked the sangria. The outdoors has a lot of picnic tables and fire pits to make you feel relaxed and welcome. We loved it and will be back!

This is a great mini falltivity trip from DC! We originally came for apple picking but it was late…read morein the season and hadn't eaten breakfast, so we grabbed a table by the water and enjoyed snacks and cider in the autumn sun. I love a flight so we got all the flavors and I think the favorites were the brut, peach, pear, and ginger

Loved it! A manageable drive from DC that offers a relaxing, fun experience. We went for a fall…read moreafternoon and sampled 8 ciders along with apple cider donuts! There was ample seating outside and indoors, a fire pit, and a beautiful view of the mountains. The ciders were delicious and there were seasonal flavors to try as well. The cider place was conveniently located across the way from somewhere (I forget the name) with pumpkins, farm goods, hay rides, etc for all the fall activities. I would 100% come back for this lovely experience!

This was the inspiration for our fall outing today and what a beautiful place to relax and enjoy…read morethis gorgeous fall day. They have tasting flights of 4 or 6, I opted for 4. The hostess/server gave us a great introduction to all of the options & we made our selections. We opted to sit out on the deck to enjoy the beautiful weather and wonderful view of the countryside. The server shared her photos from the northern lights the other night and they were spectacular. We met Ginny, the resident pup and had a lovely visit enjoying the tasty ciders. Highly recommend stopping in - the Gloaming was my favorite!

I really wanted to like this place. We thought we had uncovered a hidden gem. Driving up, there is…read morelittle signage and I thought I was parking in someone's yard. If you drive a low clearance vehicle, beware. I almost got stuck. The atmosphere is cute and clean; bathrooms were private and clean as well. The employees were very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. We had a flight which was reasonably priced. This is where my compliments end. Not a single person in our party enjoyed a single flavor out of 6. This isn't just personal preference, the taste is bad. A number of reviews reference the taste of nail polish remover and I have to agree. The two stars are only because of the nice workers. I would not recommend to anyone.

Heyser Farms is on New Hampshire a little off the road. The building is not fancy, made of wood…read moreand unairconditioned. The products, especially the seasonal fruit, are fresh and flavorful. This spring we were pleasantly pleased to find a table of perennial, summer blooming plants. We had trouble just picking out a dozen there were so many beautiful choices. Twice a week they have bread delivered and the sour dough is the best I've ever had. It does tend to sell out quickly though. There is freezer with meats. My husband always picks up chicken Chesapeake sausage when available. There is an ice cream case and a refrigerator case with yoghurt and other dairy products. My neighbor mentioned she was looking for raw milk to make cheese and we think they carry it along with fresh eggs. We always go to pick up bread and sausage and end up with two grocery bags full of irresistible items.

We wait all year to get our peaches here. I no longer buy them at the grocery store - these peaches…read moreare amazing!