The Methow Valley Ciderhouse and Orchard
"From the Glacier to Your Glass"
 

The Methow Valley Ciderhouse and Orchard offers a truly unique setting for relaxation and enjoyment of great hard and sweet ciders located in one of the most beautiful valleys in Washington state.


WHO WE ARE

We are a team of two who found a new passion late in life – growing organic apples and producing fine ciders. We purchased the perfect site in 2004 – 15 acres of rich soil that was once an old lake bed, just outside of Winthrop.

Richard is the cider master. He is responsible for maintaining and harvesting the trees as well as the creation of multiple varieties of cider.

Lynne enjoys the customer service and maintains the office. She also takes care of their six dogs, two cats, and nine chickens so Richard can concentrate on what he loves – tending the trees and creating the cider.

We are thankful for the support of our friend, Kalin Raible. She helps us to blend the ciders and keeps us organized. Thanks Kalin!

WHAT WE DO

The Methow Valley Ciderhouse currently uses ten varieties of cider apples from old American, English, and French trees to make our delicious cider. We have plans to create other ciders from pears and berries in the future.

Growing great organic trees requires rich soil, water and sunshine – all of which we have in abundance. We irrigate our trees with water that originates from the deep winter snows in the North Cascades.


COME VISIT US

Give yourself a quick vacation and come on foot, bike, horseback, or by car to our elegant tasting tent where you can sip cider and enjoy stunning views. We aim to serve our first tastes by July 1st of 2010.

We’re easy to find – just 2.5 miles north of the Winthrop town center. From the 4 way stop, head up the hill two blocks and turn right at the stop sign. Follow the road (East Chewuch Road) out of town. Go 1 mile PAST the turn off to Pearrygin State Park. The sign will be on your right.

Can’t wait to see you for summer cider sippin’ time!

Richard and Lynne Wasson
methowcider@yahoo.com
(509) 341-4354