Alber Orchard and Cider Mill offers heirloom, locally grown apples.   It is also the perfect location for relaxed, country weddings and special events, field trips and family outings.  Located in Manchester, Michigan, just west of Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Hours of Operation:

Open Sept 3 - Nov 24, 2019
Tues-Fri, Noon- 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed Mondays

Hard Cider Barn
Available to rent starting 2019

Welcome to Alber Orchard & Cider Mill

Hayrides, corn maze, company picnics, weddings, and more fun at the apple orchard and cider mill at Alber Orchard, Manchester, Michigan, just outside Ann Arbor and Detroit.  Only 30 minutes west of Ann Arbor or an hour from Detroit, our beautiful orchard provides a perfect country get-away in the rolling hills of Manchester, Michigan.

There is no admission charge, but there is a fee for some activities. We offer tractor-drawn hayrides, 5-acre corn maze, a you-pick pumpkin patch, kids’ straw maze, and animals area, tours of our vintage cider press, fall events and entertainment, and delicious, crisp heirloom and family favorite apples. Barn renovations continue and our animal pens have moved off site, but will be returning for sure by Fall 2020! 

Pumpkins, corn maze and family fun in Manchester, Michigan, serving nearby Ann Arbor and Detroit.  Fall Fun at Alber Orchard

Hayrides are $3 per person. Join us in our 5-acre corn maze as we explore the Wild West in this year's maze theme!

Admission to the corn maze is only $5.00 a person, but the fun can last all afternoon! We also have several maze games to play thoughout our maze!

Please call for corn maze availability prior to your visit!

Our Corn Maze

No charge for straw bale maze, viewing the cider press, childrens straw maze, and entry to the pumpkin patch (you do pay for your pumpkins.)

You'll also love our specially blended apple cider, pressed on site with the cider press. Stop in for a tasty treat!

Weddings and Special Events!

This beautiful land was deeded in 1832 by President Andrew Jackson, and acquired by John Alber in 1881 to operate as an orchard and cider mill.

Today's owners, Mike and Therese Bossory, are preserving the centennial orchard, gazebo, barns, and cider press to assure your family or special group with a clean, safe, relaxing time on the farm.

The Alber Orchard is also the ideal location for your wedding or special event, and we look forward to hearing from you.

The orchard is a gorgeous setting at any time of the year, and our caterers are extraordinary. We can also provide a fun wagon ride through the orchard for your evening receptions.

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