Cider Pressing

It’s harvest time in the orchard.
Come pick, press, and sip a little taste of fall with us at the farm.

Come out to the orchard, pick your own apples and pears, and press them into fresh cider right here at the farm.

The press will be set up and ready weekly through the rest of the season:
Fridays 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

What you need to know

Where

Down by the barn at Blue Heron Farm
475 Sierra Grande St. Bishop, CA 93514
Please drive slowly—neighbors and kiddos about.

How it works

  • We’ll have the press set up and crew on hand to help.

  • Bring your own clean containers (growlers, jugs, mason jars),
    or you can purchase containers here at the farm.

  • We’ll guide you through washing, grinding, and pressing. It’s simple, fun, and very satisfying.

Apples & pears

  • The orchard is loaded with apples and Asian pears, ripe and ready for picking! Head out to the trees, harvest your own fruit, and then bring it to the press to turn into fresh cider. (Varieties will change as the season goes on.)

What to bring

  • Clean containers with lids (if you have them)

  • Closed-toe shoes, a hat, and a small cooler/ice packs if you’re traveling far

  • A towel or two is handy

Food safety & storage

  • Fresh cider is unpasteurized. Keep it cold, enjoy within a few days, or freeze for later.

Farm stand hours (for extra goodies)

Fridays 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM