A Message From The Mountains
As the mountains of Western North Carolina recover from the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Helene, there’s still so much to discover and experience in this breathtaking region. At Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard, we invite you to join us on a journey of healing and renewal in this part of North Carolina. Experience the warm hospitality of our community, as we come together to rebuild and revitalize our beloved mountains. By visiting Hendersonville, you’re not only supporting our local economy but also contributing to the recovery efforts of the entire region. Your presence here sends a powerful message of hope and resilience, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, the beauty of nature and the strength of community will always prevail. So come, explore Hendersonville and help us celebrate the magic of the mountains.
Our opening and closing times are crop and weather dependent, but generally you will find us ready for u-pick tulip guests from mid-March to early April.
Please check our social media for updates throughout the season.
Pick-Your-Own Crops
Apples
Pumpkins
Grapes
Sunflowers
Zinnias
Tulips
Apples
Pumpkins
Grapes
Sunflowers
Zinnias
Tulips
Our 40 acres of apple orchard, one of Henderson County’s first pick-your-own orchards, has 26 apple varieties.
Pick your own apples from our 6 orchards. Please use directional signs at the end of the apple rows to find your favorite variety. Look for “Ready to Pick” signs at the end of rows that tell you that the apples are ripe and ready for picking.
We provide boxes or baskets for your picking.
Along with our pick-your-own crops, we provide weekend family fun. There is a 5-acre corn maze to explore, an apple cannon to target, a jump pad, and wagon rides. We encourage you to bring a picnic and enjoy our covered picnic area by the orchard.
Dog Friendly
Walk your dog on a leash through acres of apple trees. Please clean up after them, throw their waste in the dumpster next to the picnic shed or trash cans, and monitor their behavior. Pets are welcome everywhere on the farm except in the Apple House and on the wagon rides.
North Carolina Apple Festival
Hendersonville’s Apple Festival, held annually on Labor Day Weekend to celebrate the apple crop, is a special event for our farm. Visit us at our booth near the Historic Courthouse that weekend for apples, apple cider slushies, apple cider donuts from our own bakery or come see us at the farm.
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Testimonials
“This place was great. It’s the perfect orchard to take a small family to without having to walk too far or fight crowds. It was the peaceful apple picking experience we were looking for and we look forward to returning next year!”
Matthew
“Best yearly tradition for late Sept-October. Pick your own apples, cider, pumpkin patch, corn maze, jump house, apple cannon and hay rides. Beautiful place. What more could you want?”
Robert
“My daughter went here for her kindergarten field trip. It was an excellent experience. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and generally made the experience fun.”
Josh