Lake Waconia, MN
 

Deardorff Orchards
2023 Season
Ends Saturday
October 28

Deardorff Orchards will close for the season on Saturday, October 28.
We will be open 10-5:00 on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28.
Not open on Sunday, October 29.

Parley Lake Winery remains open.
On Saturday, October 28, there will be music from 2:00-5:00 by Nikki Walsh!

KID WAGONS - LIVE MUSIC & FOOD TRUCKS (SAT, SUN) - NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED

Complimentary tractor pulled wagon ride with purchase on the weekends.

The Deardorff Orchard's historic 1888 farm sits on 120 acres with over 4,000 apple trees growing many Minnesota varieties, including Honeycrisp, Haralson, Zestar and more!

Come visit a total farm experience, October pumpkins and more!

We share our beautiful apple barn space (opening Sept. 7th) with the Tasting Room of our partner business, Parley Lake Winery. This business grew out of friendship and the love of wine. Lin Deardorff is the grower and his partner, Steve Zeller, is the winemaker. Lin likes to refer to himself as “the dirt guy.” He loves farming! Come say hello and enjoy the fresh Minnesota fall air!

For food trucks and entertainment schedules visit Parley Lake Winery.

 

Zestar

The Zestar apple or 'Minnewasheta' is an apple cultivar released in 1999. It was developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Resource Center, at the University of Minnesota

HONEYCRISP

Honeycrisp is an apple cultivar developed at the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station's Horticultural Research Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

HARALSON

Haralson apples are crisp and juicy, having a tart flavor. They are good for eating, cooking, and are an excellent choice for pies. Developed by the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Experiment Station.

Thank you for making Deardorff Orchards one of America's Top 10 apple picking orchards.

Come Spend The Day With Family And Friends At Deardorff Orchards And Enjoy The Fall 2023 Season In Minnesota!

Our Orchards and Vineyards are nestled on 120 acres of pristine land near Lake Waconia, Carver Park Reserve and Parley Lake. We grow a variety of Minnesota apples, on over 3,000 trees, and six varieties of Minnesota cold climate wine grapes. Some of the apples, and all of the grapes are used in the wine making at Parley Lake Winery. Our rustic barn was built in 1888. Inside the barn you will find the Parley Lake Winery tasting room.

Due to scheduling we are not accepting field trips for the 2023 season. We will be accepting field trip inquiries for the 2024 season starting in April.

 
 

THE GODDESS OF THE GRAPES

Installed in June of 2015, The Goddess of the Grapes graces the grounds as the official face of the winery and vineyard. The 7’ bronze sculpture was created by our own, Deb Zeller, sculptor and one of the principal owners of Parley Lake Winery.

 

The 11th Annual Apple Pick’n Days

Deardorff Orchards and Parley Lake Winery are pleased to announce the 11th annual (Sat 9/9) Apple Pick’n Days to support Children’s Minnesota. 10% of all apple and wine bottle purchases will go to fund Children’s Minnesota.