Black's Shady Knoll Orchard

10/13/2026

And now for the bad news today... I am out of c***r until probably Thursday. I will keep you all posted when more is coming in.

10/13/2026

LADIEEEES AND GENTLEMEN…
We now have a waste water tank and a well is being drilled today!!!! Now I need to get my rear in gear and get the permit from the well to the building!

Disclaimer: I am no Vanna White nor do I claim to be!

10/08/2026

What makes picking your own pumpkin even better? C***r and donuts! Der Dutchman Donuts will be back SATURDAY ONLY and get your c***r slushy or hot c***r from inside the market! There are still pumpkins left in the patch!!!! SEE YOU ON THE KNOLL!!!!

10/08/2026

CELEBRATION DAY!
First is that IT'S BRIAN'S BIRTHDAY!!! And yes unfortunately we have him working today. Please wish him a Happy Birthday if you see him!!! Thank you Brian for all you do for this crazy family adventure!!!

SECOND...its a big one.....Today we start the waste water management installation!!! WOOOHOOO! WE ARE STILL OPEN, but production will be at a halt today, which means we can't move apples in or out and no washing. So bear with us through a little construction. This is an exciting phase of this new facility!

10/08/2026

Our newest on the shelf...JONAGOLD!!! I know there are a few of you out there that have been patiently awaiting their arrival! The wait is over. We will be adding Melrose to the shelf by the weekend!

We do have a spot of good news today. Uncle T'Roys Kettle Corn will be back with DER DUTCHMAN DONUTS on Saturday from 10am-2pm!!!! What better way to enjoy a fall day than picking your own pumpkins, eating a Der Dutchman donut and sipping a c***r slushy (or a hot c***r)!

10/06/2026

I, Amanda, am soooo behind at social media posts! This one, should have been posted 4 weeks ago! I guess better late than never!
If you haven't been to see our new facility this is a quick movie for you to see our new digs! The video is a little outdated, but the time it too to make this it should be shared! Thank you Cale Harshfield for putting this together for us!

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10/04/2026

OFFICIAL WORD: ARRIVAL TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Well, well, well. I guess we partied to hard yesterday and we ran out of c***r! We are working with the c***r press right now to get more pressed out as soon as we can! We will post when we know more details.

10/01/2026

We would LOVE to see you on the Knoll! Bring the kids, round up your friends and family, and come spend part of your Saturday with us. Pick a pumpkin, taste some apples, grab a donut or some lunch, sip some c***r, and enjoy a little fall fun at the orchard! 🍂❤️

🎃 You-Pick Pumpkins
🎨 Face Painting & Pumpkin Decorating
🍎 Apple Tasting
☕ Hot C***r & C***r Slushies
🍩 The Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck— morning
🍔 Mom's Chuckwagon & Kettlecorn — around 1 PM

Come hungry, come ready for some fun, and help us make our first Harvest on the Knoll a great one! 🎃🍎

09/26/2026

Brad is working in his Pumpkin Patch tonight getting it ready for tomorrow! If you are coming out we will have some parking off the gravel for you that is a little closer to the entrance of the patch. Just follow the signs.

09/25/2026

We apologize for being a little behind on social media…we may need to recruit one of our kiddos to keep up with the posts! 😂🍎 There’s LOTS to talk about right now!
🎃 THE PUMPKIN PATCH OPENS THIS WEEKEND! 🎃
Consider this our “soft opening.” This is an entirely new adventure for us, so bear with us while we get our bearings and work out the kinks. And the best part — no pumpkin will be over $10!
We’re hoping to have everything running smoothly before HARVEST ON THE KNOLL on October 3rd!
Speaking of Harvest on the Knoll…we have some fun things planned! Of course there will be pumpkin picking, plus face painting, pumpkin painting, and The Rolling Dutchman donut truck will be here! 🍩🎨🎃
We’ll also have our new Flavor Bar open with samples and apple tasting! 🍎
And speaking of apples…we have a couple of new varieties in! The rain has kept us out of the orchard the last few days — it is a MUDDY mess! With no rain in the forecast, we’re hoping to get back into the orchard Saturday and have even more varieties available next week.
Fall is officially getting underway here on the Knoll, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🍎🎃