Our family-owned and operated orchards in Bloomington are focused on bittersharp and bittersweet hard cider specific apples. All of these varieties are pressed into our harvest driven hard cider selections.
Our farm market is stocked with our own hand-pressed cider and culinary apples (sourced from our Howard County, Indiana orchard locations). We also partner with other local Indiana businesses to use our apples and cider in unique products such as apple cider donuts, apple dumplings, cookies, lip balm, and handmade soap. Additionally, we carry other Indiana products like maple syrup, noodles, pies, fudge, and honey.
Please Note, we do not offer U-pick and our market is not on our primary orchard plots.
How did we get here? It all started over 10 years ago when we purchased the over 130-year-old basket apple press that was previously used as a demonstration press by the Melton Orchard here in Bloomington, Indiana. That’s right, we bought a press having never pressed apples before.
14Jan, 24 Speciality Crop Block Grant
We are thrilled to announce that Slaughter Orchard & Cidery has been awarded a USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant for us to research and te …
August Hours
The new farmstand is open, and we are adding new products almost every day! We have more Michigan Red Haven peaches! Hours Wednesday – …
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Community Partners
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Grandview PTO
Monroe County United Ministries
Harmony Schools
American Cider Association Members
Slaughter Orchard & Cidery is a proud member of the American Cider Association. We believe that the cider community is stronger when we work together.
We have signed the ACA Equity Pledge, as we fully believe that “Cider is for Everyone”. We are stronger as a community and industry when everyone is included.
The Equity Pledge
We are committed to creating an industry that promotes zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment; creates space for and amplifies voices from underrepresented and marginalized groups; and allows for individual and company growth around equity and justice.
ACA Equity Pledge
The American Cider Association (ACA) believes that cider is for everyone and the Equity Pledge is a positive step in creating a diverse and inclusive cider culture. This pledge is part of our larger initiative work from our Antiracism, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
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