U-pick Apple Orchard
Our u-pick apple orchard, located in Northern Illinois, offers family fun & entertainment in a beautiful 120 acre setting. We have over 16,000 apple trees including 30 varieties of apples with new varieties being planted each spring. We also grow late summer and fall raspberries as well as pumpkins, giant pumpkins, gourds and squash. Visit our Apple Barn or Harvest Barn for fresh picked apples, raspberries, pre-picked peaches, pumpkins and our famous apple cider slushees. And don't forget our delicious apple cider!
Petting Zoo
"Royal Oak Express" Train
"Royal Oak Carousel" Ride
Orchard Music
Play Area
Snack Shop
Orchard Tours
Picking Tours
PumpkinFest
Market/Bakery
Country Kitchen Restaurant
Birthday Parties
Meetings
Events
At Royal Oak Farm Orchard, our mission is to glorify God on our family farm by producing quality fruit, serving our community, and growing family traditions.
We are now open on Sundays in September and October. See our web site for dates and hours of operation. For the comfort of all of our visitors and to comply with safe farm practices, do not bring your pets, any food or alcoholic beverages to the farm. Thank you!
Royal Oak Farm Orchard is accessible for all of our handicapped friends! Phone ahead to arrange private tours or transportation into the orchard for U-Pick.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We have been in business since 1997.
What is your primary product or service?
Our U-Pick apple orchard is our primary business.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We are a 4 generation family business and wanted to continue the family farm tradition. We were residential home builders prior to opening the orchard and began the orchard in our retirement!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a full service agri-tourism business that not only offers U-Pick apples, but also offers a restaurant, gift shop, bakery, play area for the children, petting zoo, trackless train, carousel and have the country's only apple tree maze.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have our main location, but also participate in local Farmer's Markets. We continue to expand on site in our main location.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From Chicago - Take I-90 Northwest to Rt 47 North at Huntley. Follow Rt 47 North to Hebron. In Hebron, go one block past IL 173 and take the first left onto Bigelow (which becomes Hebron Rd). The orchard will be 4 miles on your right.
Or
Take I-94 North to Rt 173 West in Antioch, IL Follow Rt 173 to Hebron. In Hebron take a right onto Rt 47 North and the first left onto Bigelow (which becomes Hebron Rd). The orchard will be 4 miles on your right.
From Northwest Suburbs - Take Rt 14 to Woodstock and turn right onto Rt 47 North. Follow Rt 47 North to Hebron. In Hebron, go one block past IL 173 and take the first left onto Bigelow (which becomes Hebron Rd). The orchard will be 4 miles on your right.
Or
Take Rt 12 to Richmond and turn left onto Rt 173 West. Follow Rt 173 West to Hebron. In Hebron take a right onto Rt 47 North and the first left onto Bigelow (which becomes Hebron Rd). The orchard will be 4 miles on your right.
From Lake Geneva, WI - Take Wisconsin Rt 120 South to Illinois (Rt 47). In Hebron, take a right onto Bigelow (which becomes Hebron Rd). The orchard will be 4 miles on your right.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards and debit cards.
Which areas do you service?
We service the Chicagoland and Milwaukee areas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We are family owned and operated.
What are your hours of operation?
Open Mid-August
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday
Closed Sundays in August
September 1 - October 31
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Thur.
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM Fri. - Sat.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday
November 1 - Mid-November
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mon. - Sat.
Closed Sundays in November
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment that anyone can give us is that we have become a family tradition for their family.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"He who abides in me, and I
in him, bears much fruit"
John 15:5 (NKJV)