It has been a wild summer with the fires in Eastern Washington.  Our hearts go out to those who lost their homes last month in the Carlton fire complex.  Our thoughts and prayers go out for all affected by this  terrible loss. 

New this season:
    
     We are  anticipating the upcoming  harvest for our new pear cider  to be available in May 2015.
More information, such as the name of the cider, will be coming soon!

Wedding Venue:  Are you looking for a beautiful venue next to our delightful creek for your wedding?  We have room for up to 80 people, offer full packages with catering or  the site  where you are free to create your special day.
For more information email [email protected]  where I will connect you to our wedding coordinators.


We look forward to spending time with you in our tasting room over a sample of our exclusive 'Country Elegance' Heirloom Apple Blends ~ Dry Medium and Sweet

A seasonal staple in the cider regions of England during the Holidays and Wassailing. Americans generally mull "cider" using fresh apple juice. We suggest you try it as they make it in the Old Country and use a dry to semi-dry fermented cider.

Although expensive to make, this will go a long way at a gathering.  
Recipe can be divided in half.

Ingredients

3½pts/2L dry or semi-dry cider
2 apples studded with cloves
4-6 cinnamon sticks
5-6 allspice berries
zest of 1/2 to 1 orange (to taste, too much can over power your drink)
Additional items if so inclined: Apple Brandy, Calvados, or Applejack to taste/strength. Apple spirits are suggested, other spirits will also work.
slices of apple for garnish

Preparation method
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer gently for 30 minutes - do not boil.
Transfer to a heat proof bowl and ladle into glass mugs. Garnish with apple slices to serve.

We have been selling our Country Elegance Hard Cider out in the Hard Cider Shed since May 2013.  It is Aug. 4th!  Such a short time to be so encouraged by the comments from our visitors who have ventured out to the Barns Etc Tasting Room by following the signs to the cider mill and sampled our three blends of the Country Elegance Ciders.

Could we have known how popular Hard Cider would be when we began this adventure? We did not!  Did we realize making a premium cider that was refined and elegant would capture the taste buds of so many?!! We had hoped! 

Did we know women prefer Hard Apple Cider over beer in other parts of the world?  No, but we are seeing that change spread through our little world!

 The pure natural refreshing taste our fine Cider with the sweet and tart apples lends the heart and mind at peace knowing the drink is made from health bearing fruit.

We hope you will come and experience Country Elegance Heirloom Hard Cider Blends, dry, medium & sweet while you enjoy the adventure of touring the back roads of Cashmere, Washington!