About Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery & Farm Market
Bill and Ruth Lautenbach bought a farm and small orchard in Fish Creek in 1955. Their son Bob and his wife Anne took over in the 1970s and turned an old dairy barn into a winery and cider mill, and today Bob's children and grandchildren run the place. The family grows Door County tart cherries along with sweet cherries, apples, grapes, raspberries and pears.
The farm market is the center of a visit. The bakery makes cherry pie, donuts, turnovers and strudel fresh every day in season, and the shelves carry jams, pie filling, dried cherries, salsas, dressings, cheese and gifts, with free juice and food samples daily. Summer brings fresh cherries to the market and pick-your-own tart cherries, usually from late July into early August while supplies last.
For adults, the tasting room pours about 50 wines and hard ciders made on site from estate fruit, from whites, reds and rosés to fruit wines, port-style and sparkling. You build your own flight in a sample or regular size and sit in the cupola room or, in warm months, on the patio; seating is first come, first served. There are no guided tours, but you are welcome to walk the orchard and vineyard. Kids have a playground and yard games, and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. The farm hosts live music on fall afternoons.
Island Lavender's farm on Highway 57 between Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay is about 20 minutes east. Plan a designated driver if you are tasting.
What to do
- Walk the orchard and vineyard on your own
- Pick tart cherries in season, usually late July to early August
- Try a cherry donut, turnover or strudel from the bakery
- Build your own wine or hard cider flight (adults)
- Let kids loose on the playground and yard games
- Catch live music on fall afternoons
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Bakery fresh daily in season (limited November–April); fresh cherries from mid-July and tart cherry picking late July to early August
- Hours
- October 2026: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; bar service ends 15 minutes before closing
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Walk-in; tastings first come, first served
Tips for your visit
- Plan a designated driver if anyone in your group is tasting
- Bring a bowl and bags if your dog comes along
- From November through April the bakery is limited, so call ahead to pre-order
- Pick-your-own tart cherries go while supplies last
Pair it with a lavender farm
Island Lavender · about 20 minutes away
Island Lavender's farm on Highway 57 is about 20 minutes east across the peninsula.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation for a tasting?
No. Tastings are first come, first served.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the grounds and inside when it isn't crowded.
Are there orchard tours?
No guided tours, but the orchard and vineyard are open to stroll and photograph.
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