Great time at our first Oyster roast at the Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery! Oysters were steamed by Saltwater Markets and they did a great job of bringing fresh hot oysters out every half hour to all of the tables. Each standing table also had an empty tray to discard shells. Ample supplies were on hand - shuckers, gloves, paper towels, hot sauces, cocktail sauce, and saltines. Beverages were available for purchase - a selection of ciders and wine, soft drinks and bottled water. Many of their regular menu options are not served in the winter, but we find that to be a good reason to go back during peak season. All service was self service - walk up to the bar or walk over to find any oyster shucking supplies you may need. Souvenir glasses were also available. The staff who checked us in on arrival were kind enough to suggest we take those after our feast to avoid having to keep track of a pint glass while focused on our oyster shucking. A couple of fire pit spots were available and there were picnic tables under a covered shelter set up in the event that inclement weather moved in. It is truly a Windy hill - it's always windy when we are here and this event was no different. Live music was on hand - a solo artist with guitar whose name I didn't catch, but he was very talented and did a great job. He played mostly cover music from under the covered shelter area. Parking does involve a walk if you're not one of the very first to arrive. That walk is down a gravel path a little ways up the hill and not a great fit for wheel chairs or those who with mobility challenges. It would not be hard to drop someone off though near the front, then go park down the street and around the corner. read more

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This was my first visit to Windy Hill. The place is really great. They have bagged apples, cider, bottled hard cider, apple pies, freshly made apple cider donuts (plain or cinnamon sugar), and a hard cider bar. The orchard wasn't open for picking, but it was a beautiful day, so there were lots of picnic tables to sit and relax. After we shopped, we sat and enjoyed a donut and the outside. We arrived right as they opened on a Sunday, but it got very busy with families, small groups, dogs, and children after we arrived. This is a very family friendly spot, lots of parking, and a good amount of apple treats to enjoy. We had a nice time, and since it is only 1 hour from Charlotte area, will definitely go back again. read more

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This was a perfect place to go with my family (toddler, dog, husband and grandparents). It's dog and kid friendly. We enjoyed the apple donuts and some house cider. There was also a makeshift pumpkin patch that was fun for our toddler to walk around and pick out a pumpkin. We did not get to do any apple picking (you must make a reservation ahead of time) but the orchard looked cute. They also had a hay ride which we didn't do but it looked family friendly and fun. They had apples and pumpkins for sale. It was a nice way to spend Saturday morning with the family. read more

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Go early for the apple hand pies! Don't miss out on the cider donuts (pumpkin ones too if they have them)! Get a flight of hard cider. Love when they have live music! Definitely don't leave without a hug or 3 of Wassail!! read more

Windy Hill Orchard and Cidery is a small cidery about an hour outside Charlotte area. Our first visit to a cidery and we were excited! Small parking lot, but we were there earlier in the day so it was chill, not a lot of people. Check their site and social media for the days and hours when they are open! Cute place to explore, take some photos. They don't have animals around, my mom in law visited a few years back when they had some around. Lots of picnic tables to enjoy fun food and drinks. We started with a cider fight, a fun way to try everything, some were just OK, more like Kombucha, some had better taste like the peach infused one and the blueberry based one. I am not a huge hard cider person, but this was fun. They make cider cinnamon donuts in house, so we bought a 6 donut batch, on the smaller side, but nice flavor, soft. We got some regular cider (it was carbonated) and a couple of fried apple pies, all good. We also got some cider to go, which we enjoyed later, very fresh and natural. They have lots of jellies to buy here and fruit butters, great selection. Nice customer service, clean portable toilets, a relaxing place. It surely gives you that country feel! Nice place to check out if you live/visit the area. Great seasonal goodies for everybody! read more

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I love this place - the cider, the atmosphere, and the owners are great people. Their hard cider is delicious and has the fresh fruit flavor, unlike many other brands that taste artificial. It's a great destination to bring the family and is also pet friendly. Hay rides, live music, etc. On busy weekends you may want to stay to the edges with the pets since so many people come out. They also fill fermenters for homebrewers, call ahead and make sure they are available. I live about an hour away but look forward to my visits every year. read more

I've made a point to visit Windy Hill for the last two years during the fall. It is about an hour drive outside of Charlotte but the environment is well worth it. I enjoy the live band music, apple picking, farm store, hard cider flights, and delicious apple donuts. Every weekend during the fall this place seems packed which makes sense due to the variety of activities, family friendly nature, and great service. read more

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We went this past fall and our visit was just okay. It was a little lackluster. We visited mid-day on a Saturday and they were pretty busy. Parking is pretty tight. Be sure to look for the overflow parking (look for the signs) Although they were busy, the line moved pretty quickly. There is plenty of seating and port-a-potties available. We tried their classic cider and cinnamon sugar donuts. Both were really good. We then tried their flight of hard ciders, which I also enjoyed. They offer a kids apple juice but we brought our own. While the orchard is "Family friendly", it's not really kid friendly. We easily maneuvered our stroller, however, there just isn't much for kids to do. The Hayride is $3 per person (under 2 free), but it literally just goes in a very quick loop of the orchard. Nothing exciting at all. Also, there was no apple picking allowed. This was a pretty quick trip for us and I'm not sure it was worth the drive. read more

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To have a good experience you need to book a reservation several weeks in advance to pick apples. It is smaller so the spots fill up fast and it's very limit walk up availability each day. It is good to stop by and have some cider, doughnuts and visit their store. read more

The Aesthetic: Family-friendly apple orchard with apple picking, cider, treats, and a live music picnic area. The Price: The orchard is free to enter, and the activities such as apple picking and cider tasting are paid extras. The cider flight we shared was reasonable for the high quality cider the workers produce. The Parking: There is plenty of parking in front of the orchard, and in a large lot nearby that takes about 5 minutes to walk to. My Order: I shared a cider flight with my lover to check out all the different flavors. Our favorites were the Ginger Gold and Rusty Gold, they tasted like the holidays and were so refreshing. We also shared one of the hot apple cider donuts, and it was okay, a bit on the sweet side for us. The Conclusion: I would highly recommend this orchard if you're looking for a fun Fall family day! read more

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Apple Heaven, great ciders, great fresh hot sugar costed donuts and just overall a nice place for family and friends to enjoy the day. Try a cider flight and pick your favorite apple. read more

Rainy day and they wouldn't allow the MANY patrons to use them so you either sat in the rain in leave. We left. Won't be back read more

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Haven't had anything here I didn't love. The must tries are the apple pies, apple cider donuts, and the apple/pumpkin butters. Soooooo good!!! read more

What more can you ask for on a cool morning like this. Apples and more apples fixed different ways at Windy Hill. We came in to try the cider and donuts today. The sample cider flight had a variety of different flavors from sweet to fall spice perfect for this pre fall weather. They give you a nice size for $14.50, not bad for a feel-good feeling. Lol, I can't forget about those apple donuts, light and tasty dipped in cinnamon/sugar. Just right! I'm mad we only got a 6 pack they definitely did not make it to the car. I even had the urge to try the fried apple pie. Damn, it was good, too. Oh, yea, you can also pick apples for $7 a person, but you need rsvp beforehand. They stay booked up, so book today for a few weeks down the line. You can thank me later with a like. There is plenty of parking if you start your trip there soon as they open. read more

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Windy Hill Orchard is literally in the middle of nowhere, but was it worth the 1 hour drive from Charlotte? Absolutely! What is the best part of fall season? Well, for me, it's apple cider & apple cider donuts! I love love love love apple cider donuts, more than any other donut flavor. I am obsessed. I grew up in NJ, and there just happened to be a state wide known farm that was literally down the street from me, and I had the luxury of driving only 1 min to get the scrumptious donuts. So, when I found out that the closest apple cider donuts to CLT was 1 hour, I knew it would be a long drive, but I had to go. Once we were there, the entire place itself was kinda small. There were multiple spots to order cider and donuts, but other than that and apple picking, there wasn't much else to do. My husband and I opted for 2 hard ciders instead of a flight since we're both not really hard cider type of people. I personally enjoy non-alcoholic apple cider than hard. We also got a 1/2 dozen apple cider donuts which were warm and SO soft. We sat under the shade near the band for an hour ish, and wished there was more to do. We opted out of apple picking but would have enjoyed some yard games like cornhole, big jenga, connect 4, or something. I guess that would be my one recommendation for this place. Other than that, it was a good afternoon spent. read more

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The cidery is a cozy place with bonfires and apple orchards, but the orchard we out of season(sad face). It has a rustic feel and is perfect for people who love cider. They have lots of different ciders that taste sweet or crisp. The staff is friendly and can help you try different flavors. Whether you really like cider or just want to try it, this place has yummy drinks with unique flavors. Plus, their donuts are soft, warm, and delicious! It's a great spot for a tasty and fun experience. read more

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So cute and a lovely ambiance! The non-alcoholic apple cider was delicious. The donuts were pretty good too, but they almost tasted more like churros than donuts (not that I'm complaining). read more

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Windy Hill is the place to be for fall vibes! We came on a chilly/drizzly weekday in mid-November (which happened to be my birthday), so it was very laid back with not many people around since it wasn't the season for apple picking. The two of us shared a hard cider flight, and we really enjoyed the various flavors! My faves were probably the Gala Peach and the one that tasted like Christmas (Rusty Gold). The rotating flavor when we went was pomegranate, which was fun to try and a pretty color. We also bought a half dozen pack of cider donuts and got to meet the orchard cat! You can buy apples and other apple products, including bottles of cider, at the store. There was a fire going in the fire pit, and the staff were friendly and chill. If not for the weather, I would have hung out here all day! See you next fall! read more

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The doughnuts were outstanding! The parking sucks! No disabled parking They are not handicap accessible ! Wheelchairs are nearly impossible to use there read more

This orchard has been on my places to visit since September. I'm happy I was able to visit! There's plenty of parking, they even have a parking overflow. There is a restroom area. There was live music. It was nice. I thought there was an option to walk through the orchard, there was not. I ordered the apple hand pie, Apple donuts, and the Apple cider slider. The donuts are yummy, I wish they had more cinnamon. Apples in the donuts would be a great addition. The apple pie was OK. I wish they added cinnamon sugar to the outside and I also wished it was hot when I received it. Overall, it's just OK. Hard Cider slider review below. 1. Ginger gold. Reminds me of ginger beer. Very light and refreshing. 2. Gala peach. Good, reminds me of bubble gum. 3. Jersey Blues. Yummy! You can taste the blueberry flavor. 4. Hoppin Johnny. Just your average cider. You can taste a bit of citrus. 5. Rusty Gold. You can definitely smell the spice. The spice flavor is definitely prevalent. I think I would enjoy this more as a hot cider. This puts me in the mind of a ginger bread cider. 6. Rotating (Pomegranate). Aftertaste puts me in the mind of apple cider vinegar. It has a very apple taste. My favorite is the first one. My second favorite is the second one my third favorite is the blueberry my fourth favorite is the six my fifth favorite is the fourth in my least favorite is the spiced. I love how the ciders are light, flavorful and refreshing. Three out of five stars. The hard cider slider was my favorite part of the experience. read more

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I enjoyed my time at Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery. I purchased a apple-picking slot and was able to pick my own Stayman Winesap apples. When I was done, I headed over to the stands and got apple cider donuts and a Ginger Gold cider which was incredible. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the parking situation. But, it's a popular place for a reason. read more

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It was a rainy day not the best day to pick apples but still and yet I had a great experience, knowing which apples to pick van be tricky. The attendants there offer help. If you're not up to picking apples there are other activities you can partake in. They also have a snack stand that offers a variety of goodies. Sunday is an awesome day to pick apples..,, not too crowded, parking was easy, and live music was provided. read more

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This use to be the best place ever! After the dad retired the kids got cheap on everything. The cider taste watered down so does the donuts, etc. everything just taste like they started adding water to the juice or more water to it, nothing is no where near as good. Maybe people who didn't go here in 80's, 90's early 2000's didn't know how good it was then so they say it is delicious but if they knew how awesome it was then they would be able to taste the difference. read more

2nd visit and it was a great one!!! Last year was our first year at Windy Orchard and this year was our first year we picked apples from the orchard!! Today was a perfect day! This orchard was intimate and sweet! I really want to thank the workers for honoring our tickets even though we made the mistake of coming on the wrong date but we were patient and able to work with them and they allowed us to pick apples which help end my son's pre birthday weekend PERFECTLY! Thank You!!! We had a little of everything! Apple donuts sugared and cinnamon were delicious, fresh and warm. They make me feel cozy...Paired along with Flight of hard Apple cider, the different types are very different yet I enjoyed the Jersey Blues and the Gala Peach my favorite. I also had a soft pretzel!!! Yesss!! Buttered, salted, warm. Great flavor. My son had some apple cider in a pumpkin cup he enjoyed! U Pick!!!! An experience that you don't wanna miss!! Great and fun way to spend the day with family and friends!! $7 per ticket for 1/4 bushel was a fair and good price. So much to pick and choose from!! Great date day venture!! I highly recommend! read more

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Didn't get to do the apple picking because the sign up was full while we were at Windy Hill Orchard and Cidery. The sign up is posted on Mondays and the slots fill up fast. We did get to enjoy all the apple treats!!! We had the cider (alcoholic and non) the fried pie and the doughnuts. The doughnuts are delicious. You really play yourself if you buy the half dozen. Always get more (the dozen, if not 2 dozen) than you think you will eat because you will eat them all!! They are also good the next day. The employees were delightful. They helped us make wise choices on what to buy, which ciders to choose and supported the spurge of treat buying we did! The kids wanted to do the tracker ride. We waited an extra hour for there to be less people and to be more covid safe. The ride is super cute and the kids loved it. It was probably about a 10-15 minute ride but you get to see the orchard and the few animals they have on site. Since we did wait for the tracker ride and didn't get to pick apples we fill out time with the kids playing charades on the phone. I think next time I will bring a board game to play. They have loads of big wood tables that are perfect for that. I can't wait to come back next year and enjoy the cooler weather and delicious apple treats. Windy Hill Orchard and Cidery 1860 Black Hw York, SC 29745 Friday September 18, 2020 6pm read more

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We had an amazing time! Cider Donuts, apples, hayride...all were great! Our grandkids said the apples were the best ever!

We have been at the Windy Hill orchard and it has never let us down! The flights give you a taste of all the different flavors. And don't forget the Apple Cider Donuts are great! read more

Always enjoy picking apples and hitting up the road aide stand for treats. Apple donuts are a must have along with the cider tasting. We have been going for 4 years now and this has become a tradition. They also have live music and large areas for bigger groups like we had to sit and enjoy the atmosphere read more

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Line is long for cider and apples. We got to the pumpkin patch and there were only 4 or 5 in there. Looks like it's more for adults than kids. read more

I drove an hour from Charlotte to go here and I'd do it again. Super cute cidery. I got a cider flight and donuts to share with the table. There are lots of different cider flavor options, so something for everyone. Beware, the only toilets are portapotties, but they do offer sinks and soap. Definitely a great fall activity! read more

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Windy Hill Orchard is such a fun fall activity! Apple picking, fresh apple cider, apples, apple cider donuts, caramel apples, pretzels, pumpkins, souvenirs... what better way to feel all the fall feels. There is music, plenty of seating, umbrellas and covered areas, and it is dog and family friendly. The peach apple cider is my favorite! There's something about a fresh apple dipped in delicious caramel that makes my mouth water! If you want to partake in the apple picking make an appointment beforehand. They expand their parking areas when it is busy so just follow the signs and arrows to the extra lots just past the orchard. read more

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I went here with my boyfriend on a Saturday afternoon this was an hour ride from Charlotte. They had a parking area which was a small area on gravel. This place has everything outdoors. When we arrived we got the Apple cider donuts which were nice and soft and fluffy and warm. My boyfriend hadn't been here since he was a kid and I wanted to check out an orchard and try some cider. When you enter there is a little store that sold bottles of cider and food like Apple butter etc. There was plenty of seating. They had picnic tables all around with umbrellas. It was a nice day so we ended up getting a flight of ciders which were about $15 and they gave you 6 samples to try. They were good. We sampled the flight and then we each got a glass of the ones we enjoyed. We were able to sit and talk enjoy some fresh cider donuts and some cider for a couple of hours. They also had Apple picking for people to do but you need to make a reservation, they had a hay ride for the kids as well. This place was nice. It was something to do on a nice afternoon to just sit and chill and enjoy a nice fall day. read more

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There's nothing enjoying fall festivities with friends and family on a Saturday. This place was so worth the drive and a perfect relaxing weekend activity. I gotta say though, if you go on the weekend be sure to go early because parking and tables fill up quick. My friends and I started off with a cider flight. Rusty gold hands down was my favorite. However, all the flavors hit and there wasn't a single one we didn't like. I wish we were able to go apple picking but unfortunately they fill up way in advanced so you have to rsvp ahead of time if interested. I also loved how they have great live music on weekends. Just a tip though since it can get crowded, feel free to bring a blanket as there is plenty of grass where you can sit and enjoy as well! Also while you're out there sampling and hydrating, be sure to grab you some cinnamon sugar doughnuts as well. There's nothing like hot fresh doughnuts that you get to watch being made in front of you! Look forward to visiting again soon before the season ends! read more

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It's always a pleasure coming here! The ciders are delicious you can taste all the flavors that goes into them... the staff are very knowledgeable from the taste of the apples to of course the ciders. And not forget the donuts as it goes well with the ciders!!! Again we've been away too long! We will be back SOON!!! read more

My fiancée and I went here today with our dog. It's very dog friendly and there is ample sitting with shade. That was the one thing I was worried about for our dog and that was not an issue at all! There are also variety of apple "snacks" food items such as doughnuts, pork rinds, apple fritters, apple pie, etc. We particularly enjoyed the apply pie fritter, apple cider slushi, and apple doughnuts. We actually got another 6 pack to go! I am taking off a star because overflowed parking signs were kind of confusing and also there is no actual food provided at the orchard outside of "snack" food items. If they had a food truck or something I would definitely have given 5 stars! We will be back again to do apple picking. Sadly reservations were full for Sunday by the time we looked online. read more

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Absolutely love this place! We rode over last year and again this year. We got fresh made donuts with cinnamon & sugar and a flight of their ciders which were all GREAT!! We also left with a bag of freshly picked apples. A band played under the barn area which was fun to listen to. Definitely make this place a yearly visit!! read more

Amazing! Cant wait for them to open back up for the next season! The fall is always ny fav when the cider is flowing!

We came here a couple weekends ago on a Sunday afternoon. I believe it was the last weekend they had before they would start the apple picking season. It was busy, so I can't believe how busy it would be around the picking season. Although, people come and go pretty quickly. We shared the cider flight, frozen cider, and apple donuts. All were fantastic! With the cider flight, my husband and I had different favorites, but for the most part, enjoyed all but one of them. We ended up taking two bottles home - very reasonable on the prices as they are large bottles! The donuts - amazing! We had apple donuts in Vermont last year and were not impressed, but these were awesome. Hint from us - take some home and heat them up, put some vanilla ice cream and caramel on top!! You're welcome! We really enjoyed our time here and were happy that we were able to bring the pup. They were definitely dog friendly. read more

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Great experience donuts were so warm and good and we did the cider flights. Weren't able to actually pick apples yet though nice place to brink kids or date or friends or whatever read more

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My family and I visited windy Hill Orchard a few yrs ago, finally decided to give a few tips. Before going make sure you check their website for hrs and picking apple schedule. Its a very popular spot for a reason! Customer service was on point, we had no issues. Yes the parking gets crowded early, so plan and visit maybe during the week. They have everythang Yum Yum, caramel apples, cider donuts, homemade pies, apple slushies, beer, hayrides etc.. Food will not be a issue if you like to eat. This place is all about relax, eat well and chill, that simple! Come enjoy the music and good eats for the fall season. Porta potties are available so plan accordingly, they were clean when I visited. Yes I would visit again in the near future they didn't disappoint! There is something for the whole family. read more