JUSTUS ORCHARD
About Justus Orchard
Pick your own thornless blackberries starting in early July and 21 different varieties of apples available starting in early August through mid November. Best advice is to check out our Justus Orchard Facebook page for updates as our season progresses. We also have our own bakery with our apple cider donuts and our famous fried apple pies made daily. We have fresh made apple cider by the cup, gallon and half gallon too. Many our bakery treats. We have our jumping pillow and the jumping pad open daily, weather permitting, and many other kids activities available on weekends. From early August through October you can also visit our animals and pet our Highland cows for a small fee. For adults over 21 years old can visit our new Taproom for Hard apple cider and many craft beer and local wines.
CONTACT
Business Contact
Don Justus
Owner
Phone: (828) 243-2420
Cell: (828) 243-7235
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Business Contact
Margo Justus
Owner
Phone: (828) 243-2420
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PRODUCTS OFFERED
Artisan Foods
baked goods, beer, cider, hard cider, honey, hot sauce, jam, preserves, pickles, salsa, wine
Fruits & Berries
apples, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pears
Specialty Products
candles, Christmas trees
Vegetables
cabbage
U-PICK
At our NC Apple Orchard, you will find U Pick or We Pick Apples or Pears and Blackberries. Whether you choose to U Pick or We Pick, you can sample, mix, and match to make sure you go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking. Review the apple varieties we grow and their usual ripening times on our website.
Product
Available
apples
July to November
blackberries
Early July to August
asian pears
Early Sept
PAYMENT METHOD
Credit/Debit
WHOLESALE LOCAL FOOD GUIDE LISTING
We're listed in ASAP's Wholesale Local Food Guide, ASAP's Farm to Business Trade Directory.
ROADSIDE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple House for pre-picked Apples; Local Honey, Jams, Jellies, and Preserves; and other homemade goodies. Come by the Bakery for our famous homemade Fried Apple Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Fried Apple Pies, Apple Cider, Cider Slushies, Local Honey, Local Jams or Jellies, Gift Shop, Weekend BBQ, and More! You can also find Pumpkins, fresh Mountain Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, and other local fall vegetables. Follow Facebook and website for opening updates.
Our store is open from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Store Hours
PRACTICES FOLLOWED
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), GAP Certified
