About The Orchards at Red Barn
The Orchards at Red Barn is a fifth-generation centennial farm run by the Roth family on Alden Nash Avenue north of Lowell. Its market has a kitchen, bakery, donuts and ice cream, and it is home to Painted Turtle Hard Cider, made from the farm's apples.
Apple picking starts in late August and moves through the varieties into late October. In 2026, early apples such as Paula Red, Zestar!, Gala and Premiere Honeycrisp came first; Pixie Crunch and Ida Red were picking in early October, with Fuji, Braeburn, Spy, Ludacrisp and EverCrisp due later in the month. Picking costs $20 a bag, and a long list of other varieties, from SnapDragon to Ambrosia, is sold pre-picked. Fall also brings a pumpkin field and a corn maze.
Beyond the Barn, the farm's family area, includes the BarnYard petting farm, Tractor Tire Mountain, an apple bouncer jump pad, yard games and a sandbox. Admission is required from age 2 up and covers the activities: $12.95 for a day pass at the gate, or $17.51 for a 2026 season pass bought online and good May through October. The market serves pizza and sandwiches, and the orchard stays open until dark.
Stormy Lavender in Saranac is about 15 minutes east. It doesn't publish visiting hours online, so confirm before planning a stop.
What to do
- Pick apples by the bag, late August through October
- Taste Painted Turtle Hard Cider made from the farm's apples
- Visit the BarnYard petting farm
- Let kids climb Tractor Tire Mountain and bounce on the jump pad
- Walk the corn maze and pumpkin field in fall
- Get donuts, ice cream or pizza at the market
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Beyond the Barn passes valid May–October; apple picking from late August to late October
- Hours
- Posted 2026: Mon–Sat 10–8 (kitchen from noon on Mon), Sun 12–8; orchard open until dark
- Admission
- 2026: day pass $12.95 (gate), season pass $17.51 (online), under 2 free; apple picking $20 per bag
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed (6 ft max); not in the market, barns or animal pens
Tips for your visit
- No carry-in food or alcohol, and no smoking or vaping anywhere on the farm.
- Season pass holders get 10% off apple picking.
- Pick only rows with variety signs; lift the apple upward rather than pulling or twisting.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Stormy Lavender · about 15 minutes away
Stormy Lavender in Saranac is about 15 minutes east; it doesn't post visiting hours online, so check before you go.
Getting there
Questions
Do you need admission to pick apples?
Admission is required for everyone 2 and older, and picking is $20 per bag on top.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a leash of 6 feet or less, but not in the market, barns or animal pens.
What hard cider is made here?
Painted Turtle Hard Cider, made at the farm.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Rockford, Lowell & Grand Rapids, Michigan
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