Plan Your Visit to Sky Top

We're About More Than Just Apples

Never been to Sky Top before? You are in for a treat! Our orchard sits atop beautiful Mt. McAlpine affording a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. If the view were all we offered we'd still be worth the drive but you'll discover our views and fruits and vegetables are just part of the magic of our 40 acres. We provide the backdrop where memorable experiences blossom!

Check out some of our other offerings.

  • Tractor-pulled hayrides
  • A small pond where you can feed ducks (bring change for feeders)
  • An animal park where you can visit farm animals and friends
  • Playground structures for the kids
  • A bamboo forest to explore
  • Wooden cut-outs for picture taking and memory making
  • Fresh apples, cider and produce at our fruit shop
  • Fresh-made apple cider donuts
  • An assortment of goodies for gift baskets and take home treats
  • Acres where you can roam searching for the perfect tasty treat
  • Plenty of places where you can commune with nature and each other

Getting Here

The approach road to our orchard begins at the intersection of Greenville Highway and Pinnacle Mountain Road and, though only a mile, there's a significant change in altitude on your way up. The views will be breath-taking off to your left (see above) so be mindful of other folks taking in the scenery on their way up and down the mountain. There are no places to pull off so just take it slow and take mental snapshots. If you are lucky and it has recently rained, you'll get the thrill of seeing clouds hanging in the valleys between the ridges. It's spectacular and one of the many reasons to love autumn in the mountains. Driving Directions to Sky Top

Welcome to Sky Top Orchard

Parking

Parking is free at Sky Top. On busy days, you'll be directed where to park so watch for attendants upon your arrival. If you visit on an off-peak day, park where you find a spot.

Restroom Facilities

Our rural setting doesn't lend itself to all the comforts of home so you will find Port-o-Johns at the orchard. A little hand sanitizer and some "just-in-case" pocket tissues make for good companions.

Friendly Reminders

We know how much fun it is to explore our mountaintop and this pleasure is included in the purchase price of all our produce and products. Loads of love and effort go into creating and maintaining this little slice of paradise, and tempting though it may be to just stop in for a visit to enjoy the scenery or visit the animals, please keep in mind that this is our family's livelihood and when all is said and done, we depend on your purchases to enable us to continue to share this experience with you and future generations. So grab a bucket, hop on a hayride or pack a gift basket full of fall goodies and revel in the majesty of the season. We thank you for your patronage and for allowing us to continue to do what we love - share our mountain with you.

Please note: Sky Top is a working orchard so expect to see tractors and employees out and about in the farm. For your family's safety, we ask that you keep children with you at all times and do not allow them to free roam the orchard. There are designated, fenced-in areas where you can loosen the reigns a bit and just relax and enjoy the scenery. Thank you for your cooperation.

Group Tours

Sky Top is a great place to bring a group and we can accommodate up to 300 guests for a tour with advance notice. Please download our informational packets below. Please note: Although the forms below often refer to schools, you may register your scout troop or homeschool group using these forms as well.

To make the most of your visit to Sky Top Orchard, use the adjacent packing list as a guide.

Remember that this is a working orchard with lots of activity and that we are spread out over 40 acres. Plan ahead with your family about what to do should you become separated - though we doubt you will because picking apples is a great shared experience.

Area Info

Explore all that our area has to offer by visiting Flat Rock, NC. You'll find shopping and restaurants and an assortment of accommodations.

Plan a Visit Soon and Often!