Headwater Cider

05/25/2026

Nice job with great people in South Deerfield!

Now hiring experienced bartenders for our Deerfield location. Serving experience accepted too. Send resume to [email protected]

05/25/2026

Tried this app out. Tested it against my weather station. Pretty accurate. It's free, unless you want more options.

05/21/2026

Check out Ria's new podcast about the very good people at Element! They make a fantastic cider and a beautiful apple brandy. Yes, their beer is also amazing. Check 'em out in Millers Falls and soon in South Deerfield!

Element in Massachusetts is adding cider as breweries adapt to a changing market. Here’s what’s driving the shift.

05/10/2026

Macintosh (finally) at pink. Mac is an early bloomer. Yup, a little chilly in the hills. The good thing is that means we dodged a bullet with that April freeze because everything is delayed up here. Until bloom (7 days? 10 days?), the bees will feast on dandelions.

05/10/2026

In case you didn't know:

When searching beyond the tree or orchard, asking, "Where do apples originate from," takes us far beyond grocery stores and into ancient landscapes shaped by trade, migration and human ingenuity.

05/04/2026

More volunteers!

05/03/2026

Volunteers in the old dirt pile. Double daffies.

04/24/2026

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXcTAZpjoSF/?igsh=djh6dXZheHo0dm0z
Well spoken and stated. Still hopeful, but we took a hit.

04/21/2026

Link: Good graphic of how to check for bud damage.

Freeze/frost events can damage fruit buds and young fruit.

04/21/2026

Ok, that's cold. Damage? Will slice a few buds in a day or two and look for necrosis. Most varieties were at early green-tip. So, I'm hoping for the best.