Ela Orchard

Ela Orchard is a family owned and operated apple orchard located in Rochester, WI. The orchard has been in the Ela family since the 1920s, and is currently run by the third generation. The fourth generation is actively participating in the harvest and maintenance of the orchard as well.

Ela Orchard offers over 30 varieties of apples, as well as several varieties of pears. Harvest season begins in late July and typically extends through October. The apple barn is open from September until the apples are gone which varies from year to year, often running into January.

Our fresh apple cider is pressed every week on Wednesday/Thursday. The recipe of apples is different every week so the flavor changes from August to the end of the season.

Enjoy the scenic drive out to the apple barn in Rochester, WI in the fall. The barn is open every day in season from noon until six. Don't forget to feed your apple cores to the goats when you depart! You can also find us at the following farmers' markets from the beginning of August until the apples are gone, which can be as early as December and as late as February:

Dane County Farmer's Market

* Madison, Wisconsin
* Saturdays, 6:00am to 1:00pm

East Town Market

* Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Saturdays, 8:00am to 12:30pm

Westown Farmer's Market

* Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* Wednesdays, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Burlington Farmer's Market

* Burlington, Wisconsin
* Thursdays, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Shorewood Farmer's Market

* Shorewood, Wisconsin
* Sundays, 10:00am to 1:00pm