Text Box: Spring has been beautiful at the orchard this year. The trees were so full of blooms that they looked like vanilla ice cream cones. That has translated into a bumper crop of apples, cherries, asian pears, grapes and peaches.We are busy thinning daily so the fruit size will be large. We are looking forward to a great season that will give you entertainment, joy, and most of all delicious and healthy fruit. Look for new pictures and updates throughout our growing season.

   

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Sky Top Orchard!

2008

                            (828)  692-7930  

 

We welcome you to the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina.   We are located in historic Flat Rock, perched atop scenic Mt McAlpine at an elevation of 3000 ft.   Our orchard is family owned and family farmed -- a labor of love for nearly 25 years! 

                            

        

           

If you're looking for a "pick your own" orchard you've come to the right place!   In fact, "picking your own" is the best way to take in the scenic beauty of our orchard.  You'll see our orchard ponds with ducks and geese... our 'barnyard' area with sheep, goats, chickens, and turkeys... beautiful panoramic views and lots of picnic areas... and of course, a mountaintop of fragrant apple trees... Fun for the whole family!
             

      

 

Looking for delicious fresh-squeezed apple cider?  Look no further!  Our special blend is made fresh here at Sky Top, and it has become an autumn favorite.  Just picture crunching into a fresh juicy apple...its aroma...its cool sweet flavor. This is what a glass of our apple cider is like -- our cider is made from nothing but fresh apples.   We also offer fresh frozen cider for those who are traveling more than a few hours' distance. 
 

Our warm days and cool summer nights create conditions perfect for high quality, firm apples with good shelf life. With over 25 varieties of apple trees covering 40 acres, there's a taste and variety for everyone.  Our orchard offers so much more than delicious apples and amazing mountain views.  Here are just some of the treats awaiting you at Sky Top:

 

     Pick-your-own apples, and, in season,                pick-your-own pumpkins & grapes

    Hot "made-while-you-watch" cake doughnuts

     School and group tours

     Hayrides

     Birthday parties

     Beautiful picnic areas

    Barnyard goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese

     Apple and cider tastings

     A nature walk through a bamboo "forest" beside one of our orchard ponds

     A working cider press (selected days only)

     An observation beehive

     A large selection of tasty apple goods, hot apple cider, fresh hot caramel apples, fudge apples

     An observation area of apple grading, sorting, and bagging 

     Honeys, jams, gift boxes, gift baskets, and apple shipping options  

          

                 

So whether you're in search of amazing panoramic mountain views, our delicious fresh-squeezed apple cider, or simply the perfect family outing, Sky Top's charms are sure to win your heart! 

 

              We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Text Box: new for 2007! We are located on Pinnacle Mountain Road which is 7 miles south of Hendersonville off of  225.  Please watch for our SKY TOP ORCHARD signs.  From Greenville, take U.S. 25 to exit 5, 225 North, Flat Rock - Hendersonville.  Watch for SKY TOP  signs.  From Spartanburg, take I-26 North to exit 54. Go 3.2 miles to exit 5. Turn right on  225.  Follow the Sky Top signs.  

               We are open 9 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week         

                           Aug 10 to Thanksgiving 

              "If it's not at the top of the                 mountain, it's not Sky Top!"  

     

 

                                               

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