Emerald Cider Mill

Emerald Cider Mill in Slatington, Pennsylvania brings together three distinct farm-based experiences: hard cider production, raw honey sales, and pick-your-own farm activities. Slatington sits in Lehigh County's northern edge, near the Blue Mountain ridge, where orchards and pollinator-friendly landscapes make it natural territory for both apple growing and beekeeping. This kind of multi-use operation appeals to families, foodies, and local agriculture enthusiasts all at once. It's the sort of place you visit for one thing and leave with three bags and a story to tell.

The cidery side of the operation produces small-batch hard ciders using locally grown apples, often incorporating honey into seasonal specialty blends that bridge both sides of the business. On the honey front, customers can typically purchase raw varietal honey harvested from on-site or nearby hives, which benefit from orchard pollination. The pick-your-own experience lets visitors harvest their own apples directly from the trees during the fall season, connecting them to the full agricultural cycle. Together, these services create an immersive farm visit rather than a simple retail transaction.

Emerald Cider Mill draws visitors from across Lehigh and Northampton counties, including families from Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton looking for agritourism close to home. The location near Slatington also makes it accessible for day-trippers from the greater Lehigh Valley metro area.