DISCOVER THE KICKAPOO ORCHARD
DISCOVER THE KICKAPOO ORCHARD
Tastings • Orchard Tours • Cider Fest
Plan Your Visit
With so much to do in the Driftless, it's hard to know where to start. Our vote: Gays Mills, Wisconsin, the heart of the Driftless and the apple capital of Wisconsin. Start your adventure with a stop at Kickapoo Orchard 1913.
1913 Kickapoo Orchard
46490 State Highway 171
Gays Mills, WI 54631
OPENS AUGUST 15th
HOURS: Every Day: 9am-5pm
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE ORCHARD
Capture that special moment at 1913 Kickapoo Orchard
Photography Sessions
With vibrant blossoms, picturesque rows of trees, and a serene natural setting, our orchard provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable event photos, whether it's an engagement, wedding, or family gathering.
Professional Portrait Photographers:
We define PPP as engagements, weddings, family photos, team photos, graduation, reunions, and more.
Reservations are required and we request 72 hour minimum as 1913 is a working farm. To make payment and a reservation, please:
Provide your full name, your business name, requested date, time, number in the party.
Insurance: We do require that you have liability insurance and list 1913 Kickapoo Orchard as additionally insured. Reach out to us with any questions concerning this.
Daily Fee: $85 per day and you may schedule as many sessions as you like.
Season Pass: $250 Starting with apple blossom season, then cherries, apples, peaches, pumpkins, sunflowers and more provide nature's perfect scenery.
Logistics: We will provide the logistical information upon your reservation request to include where to meet your clients. Also, we are happy to meet with you in advance for a tour.
Social Media: Thank you for tagging 1913 Kickapoo Orchard in your social posts. (@1913kickapoo).
Group Tours at the Orchard
1913 Kickapoo Orchard loves bringing people into the orchard to learn about "roots to fruits." Let us help you plan a hands-on, fully guided tour for your group and see how the magic of growing, tending and harvesting happens. Tour Season: June - OctoberTour Length: 1.5 hours totalTour Fee: 2024 Fee is Free!Tour Registration: Must be made and confirmed at least seven (7) days in advance by completing the following form.
Tour Topics:
- Visit the orchard and learn about its history, grafting, pollination, and how a tree grows
- Visit the cider press operation
- Apple Flight tasting of different varieties
- Visit the Orchard Market & Bakery
- Seasonal baked goodie to take home
- Advance reservations to order and have lunch before or after your tour in the Orchard Eatery or outside picnic area (note: no outside food or beverage please. We have a bounty of selections for your enjoyment!)
- Add on You-Harvest cherries and apples during season available for your group (additional cost.)
- Pick your Orchard! Kickapoo Orchard West is pumpkin and gourd extravaganza.
Luxury Accommodation
Tobacco Warehouse Inn
The Tobacco Warehouse Inn is nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's Driftless Region.
Orchard Policies
Sorry, no pets allowed in the orchard or market other than trained service animals as defined by the ADA. We do offer a small dog run area. Thank you for cleaning up after your fur babies.
Thank you for NOT bringing outside food and beverages to the orchard. We offer a bounty of options in the Orchard Market for you to enjoy (and coolers!) You are welcome to enjoy your delights at the picnic tables or the indoor Orchard Cafe tables.
Please no smoking indoors, in the orchards, or at the building entrances. Look for smoking area across the road from the orchard market.
1913 Kickapoo Orchard is a working farm. Thank you for keeping your littles near and dear to you for their safe monitoring.
By entering the market and orchard, you give 1913 Kickapoo Orchard permission to take, use and publish photographs and/or videos taken of you and your family. 1913 Kickapoo Orchard may reuse and re-publish any images and videos without further consent by or to you.