2020 Calendar of Events

March 19, 2020 at 6pm  FREE PRUNING WORKSHOP at the orchard sponsored by Eaton County Conservation District from 6-8 pm.  This complimentary, hands-on workshop offers the home gardeners the opportunity to learn or freshen up their fruit tree pruning skills.  You will need to call (517) 543-1512 x 5 to reserve your spot.  We will have an indoor presentation followed by a walk and demonstration in the apple and peach trees here at the Country Mill.  We will also discuss pruning of bushes like blueberries.  Dress for the weather.  Wear boots.

​July 28th, 2020-early August  PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES at our NEW PATCH on OTTO ROAD until mid-August.  Not all the berries ripen at once so it is important to pick only the dark blue and black blueberries.  Due to popular demand, berries are being picked quickly as they ripen.    PICK YOUR OWN APPLES & PEACHES  may start approximately August 15th.  We are also offering pre picked blueberries, peaches, and apples. ​ Call or check Facebook for exact varieties and dates.  BLUEBERRY DONUTS are made fresh daily.  Frozen cider is available in late July  with fresh pressed cider starting by mid-August.  Beginning in Late July our hours will be: Tuesday- Saturday 9 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.

August:   Come inside our air conditioned farm market to enjoy special blueberry donuts, cider slushes, blueberry jam and more.    Early apple picking along with the farm market are open from 9 am - 6 pm.  Check Facebook or call for specifics on the blueberry and apple picking schedule.  Open Tuesday- Saturday 9 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.

Saturday, August 15:   Country Mill Orchard Wine Run 5K:  An exciting race that ends with a sample of a  great assortment of Wines!  With registration options for all wine lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.  Run, Walk, or Just Join us for the Wine Tasting!  All events start at 9:00am   5K Run/Walk:  The course includes a beautiful scenic route through the woods and winds through the orchard for a rustic and unique 5k experience!  Finishers swag includes: medal, souvenir wine glass with a sample of wine or sweet cider, and r t-shirt,  Register at:  https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Charlotte/PeoriaWineRun5k?raceRefCode=Mc96pBdo

September Weekdays & Weekends, Wine Tasting is noon-5pm daily. Llama & alpaca, Apple and Pumpkin picking available while open.
Saturday, September 5:  Try out our APPLE CANON!  Shoot 5 apples for only $3 and run through the corn maze for $3 per person.  Celebrate Labor Day weekend with peaches.  Don't miss out on your last taste of summer.  You can also pick your own apples off the tree.  Fresh cider, donuts, peaches, apples and baked goods are all available inside the farm market.
Sunday, September 6: FREE FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT at the orchard from 2-4 pm.  Show up with the people you love to create a fantastic fall memory.  Professional photographer Jennifer Gusey will take your photos and then post the digital photo on Facebook by September 13th.  You can then download  it to use.   Shoot 5 apples for only $3, run through the corn maze for $3 per person.
Saturday, September 12th: Train Wagon Rides begin at the orchard!   Llama & alpaca, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am - 6 pm.   Enjoy a FREE tractor wagon ride around the farm this Saturday and Sunday only from Noon-5pm.  Shoot 5 apples from the Apple Cannon for only $3 and run through the corn maze for $3 per person. 
Sunday, September 13th: Train 'Wagon Rides to the Orchard Noon-5 pm. Llama & alpaca, Corn Maze, Apple Picking & Pumpkin picking from 11 am - 6 pm.   Enjoy a FREE tractor wagon ride around the farm this Saturday and Sunday only from 1-5pm.  Shoot 5 apples from the Apple Cannon for only $3 and run through the corn maze for $3 per person. 
Saturday, September 19th: The Michigan Apple Festival is at The Country Mill where you can enjoy everything about apples and more.  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Apple Picking, llama, alpaca, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.    Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.  Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) all from Noon-5 pm.   Free Blacksmith Demonstrations from noon-4pm by Al Vasaris from Log House Forge (www.loghouseforge.com).
Sunday, September 20th: The Michigan Apple Festival continues with the sights, smells, and flavors of everything apples.  Enjoy performances by the Dance Studio from 2-3pm.  Free Blacksmith Demonstrations from noon-4pm by Al Vasaris from Log House Forge (www.loghouseforge.com).   Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) all from Noon-5 pm.   Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.   Apple Picking,  visit the Llama & alpaca, at the Petting Zoo & Pumpkin picking from 11 am -6 pm.

​Saturday, September 26th:  Saturday is the first day for Michigan’s 32nd annual Pumpkin Carrying Contest from 2 to 4 pm, come and see how many pumpkins your friends can load into your arms.  A complimentary gift certificate to Davis Chiropractic Center in Charlotte is give to the person to carry the most pumpkins on Sunday only.   Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Apple Picking, llama, alpaca, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.    Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM.

Sunday, September 27th: Michigan's 32nd annual Pumpkin Carrying Contest from 2 to 4 pm, come and see how many pumpkins your friends can load into your arms. The top man or woman to carry the most pumpkins on Sunday will receive a complimentary gift certificate to Davis Chiropractic Center in Charlotte.   Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Apple Picking, llama, alpaca, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.    Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.  Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5PM.

October Weekdays : Apple Picking, Visit Alpacas, Ducks  & Turkeys at the Petting Zoo, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.  

Saturday, October 3rd:  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.    Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride,  Indoor Inflatable Play Area, .Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5PM.

Sunday, October 4th:  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.   Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.     Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area,  Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM. 

Saturday, October 10th:  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.     Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm. Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Train Wagon Ride, Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM.

Sunday, October 11th:   Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.     Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.  Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM.

Saturday, October 17th:  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.    Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.  Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Apple Cannon (5 shots), Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM. 

Sunday, October 18th:  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.     Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from 1-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), Apple Cannon (5 shots),and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM.

Saturday, October 24th:   GO APPLES 5K and 1 miler at 9am.  Entrants receive a shirt, donut, cider, and the scenic, chip-timed trail route of apple trees and pumpkin patches! All ages welcome for either event and we are family friendly! 5k awards! Afterwards feel free enjoy more autumn fun!  Click here to register & learn more. 
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​Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.   Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from Noon-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Train Wagon Ride, Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), Apple Cannon (5 shots),and Corn Maze (30 minutes) Noon-5 PM.

Sunday, October 25th:  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.     Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from 1-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), Apple Cannon (5 shots),and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM.

Saturday, October 31st:  Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.     Bring the family for a $5/person horse drawn wagon ride from 1-5pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Train Wagon Ride, Indoor Inflatable Play Area, Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), Apple Cannon (5 shots),and Corn Maze (30-60 minutes) Noon-5 PM.

Sunday, November 1st: 13th Annual PICK A PECK FOR PEOPLE.  God has blessed us with apples to harvest.  From 1-5 pm come pick a bag of apples for those in need and receive a complimentary hayride or corn maze ticket.  This event is free of charge.  All apples picked are donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank and the St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank who will have a truck on hand to haul away all the apples that you pick.  This is a great family or group event.  Turn in your full bags of apples and receive complimentary corn maze and train wagon ride tickets.   Click here: pick_a_peck_for_people_article.pdf to find out how this event impacts our communities' local food banks.
​     Apple wine tasting is noon-5pm.  Visit and feed the  llama and alpaca or go apple picking & pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.   Activities are a $10 Wristband for the following activities OR $3 each for Indoor Inflatables Play Area, Train Wagon Ride, Pumpkin Pitch (3 shots), and Corn Maze (30 minutes).
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Monday, November 2-Thursday, November 5: Closed
Friday, November 6th:  Bakery and Farm Market reopen on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays until Thanksgiving.  

Saturday & Sunday November 7th & 8th: TRAIN LAYOUT open for free.
In appreciation of your business, we invite you to come and visit our Lionel Train Layout from 12- 4 pm for free. It runs at the top of the hour. 
Saturday & Sunday November 14th & 15th:TRAIN LAYOUT open for free.
In appreciation of your business, we invite you to come and visit our Lionel Train Layout from 12- 4 pm for free. It runs at the top of the hour. 
​Saturday & Sunday November 21th & 22th: THANKSGIVING PIE EARLY BIRD ORDERS DUE by  Sunday at 5pm.  Pre-pay for your holiday pies and receive 10% off.  This is the last weekend for fresh cider and donuts. ENJOY!
​TRAIN LAYOUT open for free.
In appreciation of your business, we invite you to come and visit our Lionel Train Layout from 12- 4 pm for free. It runs at the top of the hour. 
Wednesday, November 25th, THANKSGIVING PIE PICKUP, 9 am- 6 pm. Pick up your holiday pies.  Final day for fresh donuts, pies, apples & cider.
Thanksgiving - July 22nd: Weddings, Receptions and Special Events!  The Farm Market is closed during this time, but Apple Wine, Hard Cider, frozen sweet cider, DocCherry, and other market items are available by appointment please call or email if you would like something.  Thank you.

March, 2021 at 6pm (date TBD): FREE PRUNING WORKSHOP at the orchard sponsored by Eaton County Conservation District from 6-8 pm.  This complimentary, hands-on workshop offers the home gardeners the opportunity to learn or freshen up their fruit tree pruning skills.  You will need to call (517) 543-1512 x 5 to reserve your spot.  We will have an indoor presentation followed by a walk and demonstration in the apple and peach trees here at the Country Mill.  We will also discuss pruning of bushes like blueberries.  Dress for the weather.  Wear boots.
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2021- TBD, but similar to 2020