Have you ever wondered how Uncle John's became what it is today?
Uncle John's farm has been in the Beck family for over 120 years. The orchard was established by Frank Beck, (five generations ago) who also grew grapes, raspberries and strawberries. Throughout the years, there have been many different fruits, vegetables and animals raised at Uncle John's farm.

Current owners, John & Carolyn Beck purchased the farm from John's parents. Uncle John's hasn't always been making cider. . . the farm got it's place on the map as a "pick your own" operation. Carolyn used to sell apples off her front porch step. As business continued to grow, they kept thinking of ways to add value to the farm.

Many customers over the years requested apple cider, so it got John & Carolyn thinking that maybe they should start making cider. Carolyn remembers talking to her father-in-law about turning the barn into a Cider Mill and making cider, his response was "That is the biggest pipe dream I have ever heard!" However, John & Carolyn stuck with their dream and in 1972, opened the Cider Mill.

How did Uncle John's get it's name?
That one is easy. After the decision was made to convert the barn into a cider mill, many of John & Carolyn's family members came to help them. All that was heard was "Uncle John, what do you want me to . . . ." and the name was born! Uncle John's Cider Mill was definitely a fitting name.

Throughout the years, John & Carolyn have strived to add new and fun things for the family to do at the farm. While at our farm, enjoy fresh baked pies, breads, cookies and pastries. While at Uncle John's make sure you sample some wine at our Fruit House Winery, be sure to take a train ride through the cherry orchard (seasonally), visit our Gift Shop, check out the Pie Barn and have lunch, take a walk through the Corn Maze and Hay Bale Maze or take a leisurely stroll through the nature trail.

Today, John & Carolyn still run the farm with the help of their son, Michael, his wife Dede and son-in-law, John, making the 5th generation on the farm. Along with family members, Uncle John’s is very fortunate to have many staff members who return season after season!

A note from Carolyn Beck, " A big THANK YOU, to all our customers who come back year after year, we would not be here without YOU! We love what we do and look forward to every season."