Keepsake Cidery

05/28/2026

This morning I was watering my baby perry pear trees ( side project that I'll be working on for decades) when I noticed that the deer had already nibbled on a few. I was, of course, angered. I stomped around the orchard but then my anger melted away and I felt the opposite for the same species when I found this little guy sleeping, trusting me and the orchard under an older pear tree. Its funny how little it takes to go from anger and hate to love and care. Shhhh.

05/27/2026

Small Batch VIP Cider Session is coming soon. This kind of event is our jam! Unique ciders, beautiful settings, cozy crowds. And we are bringing ciders that you cannot get anywhere except here at the farm and one cider we haven't even released. Plus, I tend to grab a few bottles as I walk through the cellar,,,
Here is what Im bringing:
-Roxbury Russet
-Arkansas Black 80%/Dabinett 20%
-Dabinett 80%/Arkansas Black 20%
-Chestnut Crab/Ellis Bitter
-Little Hill- A co fermenting collaboration with the amazing

All Pet Nat. Spontaneous ferments. No sulfites or preservatives or sugars added. Just local fruit lots of patience and love. Cant wait to share them with you. Get tickets while you can. This is a limited ticket type of event.
https://events.humanitix.com/small-batch-tasting?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e227_tv4_tp1_a1demo0jey5f1w&fbclid=IwY2xjawSD2TxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3bzlyZGN1OVY1SUJURTlOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmb_6ZQGtRlx-0zPAVGfeWFPDTmIQoabVy7UoYItkHlmdTWabICvvQt9o01b_aem_VciX-I9fSrbHqMxEOATcQw

05/26/2026

Getting your mouth watering for this Friday’s “Farmers’ Feast” featuring local meats, veggies, breads, sides & desserts (see below for the details!). That’s right, the best from local producers served up for you at Keepsake. To add to the night’s enjoyment, Faribault native Joe Tutewohl plays solo with originals and covers inspired by a deep love of folk and indie rock.
See you at the Cidery!

FEAST MENU

- Specialty sausages made with pork from Graise Farm (vegan option available)
- Hanappe Ranch Hotdogs
- Veggies/salad from Waxwing Farm
- Roasted butternut squash soup from our farm
- Deviled eggs made here from Sunshine Harvest Farm eggs
- Martha’s raspberry tarts with whipping cream
- Bread People cookies & bread/buns

YUM!!

05/24/2026

Get your local Squeeze Play cider at Bill Nelson Field while you watch your Dundas Dukes and Milltown Outlaws

Squeeze Play is a juicy, thirst quencher made from the same blend as our ice cider. No additives. That means no sugars, no sulfites, no sorbates, no water. Just spontaneously fermented cider. Unfiltered. 5%. It’s something you don’t see very often but you wish you did- like a Squeeze Play!

Grab a can of Chapel Brewing while your at the park too! Local ball and Local beverages. It’s summer in the Cannon River Valley!

05/24/2026

Oh, what a beautiful morning! Oh, what a beautiful day!

05/21/2026

It’s Tractorhead! Live at Keepsake, this Saturday 4-7pm. Come early, grab some grub and a seat, and buckle in. They know how to entertain!

From Friday Night Feast with Brick Oven Bus pizza to Saturday Tunes on the Farm, you’ve got your Memorial Day weekend plans! And if you’re looking for a relaxed way to spend your Sunday, Keepsake’s your place. Take a hike through the wilderness area that is our backyard, wander the orchard, and/or have a rest on the patio with good food and drink. We’ve got you covered.

See you at the Cidery! 🍎

05/20/2026

This Friday is a winner at Keepsake! Well, every Friday is a winner at Keepsake but this Friday Night Feast features Brick Oven Bus pizza (yum!) and the free live music of Swing 6625 to keep your feet tapping. Natural ciders and wines, local beer, cider old fashioneds, fresh cider and plenty of other n/a options. Woo hoo! Food service 4-8pm, live music 5-8pm. See you at the Cidery 🥂

05/17/2026

The Roxbury Russet is ready to go! Our first single varietal of one of America’s oldest named varieties. This vintage is from one orchard, Badgersett.
This off dry blend with a slight bubble has a rich herbal and prairie grass flavors with pomme fruit acidity brightening up the rich, complex elixir.
Very small batch. Very delicious. As always- NOTHING added or subtracted. 100% local cider.
Only available at the orchard.

05/14/2026

After a long week of work, put your feet up on our patio and enjoy all that Keepsake has to offer. After filling your belly with delicious bites from “El Jefe” and listening to the live music of “Free Ranger” on Friday night, we have live music from not one but two fantastic local musicians, Tim Goodwin and Tom Mobry to entertain with their folk and Americana tunes on Saturday starting at 4 PM. We open at noon, so come grab a lunch and a seat and have a great afternoon.

Sunday we are open from 12-6pm with all of our typical offerings. This is the time to really relax – take a stroll, enjoy the sounds of nature and the feel of the farm. And if it’s rainy, cozy up in our lounge, play a game, and revel in the good flavors of local food and Keepsake beverages.

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

We are a family farm! And we are proud to source almost ALL our ingredients for both food and drink menu from local farmers and producers and,,, us.
Here are SOME of the family farms we work with! Show them some love and make sure to support them when you see their products on sale!
Ferndale Market


Shepherd's Way Farms
Homestead Apiaries Inc.
Capra Nera Creamery LLC
Open Hands Farm
Seeds Farm
Waxwing Farm
Rhubarb Botanicals
range farms
Organic Compound
Little Hill Berry Farm
Jirik Family Farms
acres
Get Bentz Farm
Graise Farm
Spring Wind Farm