Business Information:
W13885 Cain Rd.
Hixton, WI 54635
Phone: (715) 963-2052
Fax: (715) 963-2032
Email:
Description:
We grow Connell Red, Cortland, Red Delicious, Duchess, Northwest Greening, Haralson,Honeycrisp, Honeygold, Jonathan, McIntosh, Paula Red, Sweet 16, Tolman Sweet, Whitney Crab, Wolfriver, Zestar, Winesap, Bonnie's Best, Spartan,Haralson, Snow Apple & Rome. Our apple season usually begins the end of August through mid to late Oct.
Cain's Orchard
Located in Wisconsin's Picturesque & Rolling Countryside
Cain's Orchard was established by Kevin & Diane Cain in 1976. We were young, enthusiastic and energetic with dreams of embarking upon an agricultural adventure. We were lured to Hixton by the beauty and serenity of the land. The hills and slopes provide a microclimate with important winter protection and air drainage for our fruit. The close proximity of our orchard to I-94, Hwy. 95, and Hwy. 121 would prove to be a favorable location. Our venture and our dreams continue. Come share them with us....
(Future plans will involve our daughter Carmen & son-in-law Derrick Heard joining us in our operation-the Orchard will be re-energized with their youth, dreams & fresh ideas.)
Cains Orchard has a strong environmental message we wish to share with our customers. Our fruit is grown utilizing sustainable agriculture & incorporates integrated pest management. We recognize the importance of being a conscientious caretaker of the earth, it's animals, plants & nature. We hope our customers experience a wholesome, healthy country experience & leave our orchard feeling recharged.
20 Acres of Apples - 20 Varieties The 1st varieties of apples ready will be Duchess & Zestar in August 2013. updated 6/10/13
20 Acres Highbush Cultivated Blueberries
The blueberries have wintered well & are blooming now. We anticipate our 1st blueberry picking will be Saturday July 27th although this is of course weather dependant. It looks as though the crop will be excellent this year. Our blueberries are sold on Saturdays only as the berries need 1 week to sweeten, ripen & size. We start picking @ 7 AM & continue until the ripe berries are gone for the day. Be sure to check back on this site again for updated info.
We grow 20,000 Highbush cultivated blueberries plants on 20 acres. The plants are 4-10 feet tall with most of the berries located between your knees & shoulders. We grow 9 varieties of blueberries. We encourage you to bring 5qt. ice cream buckets to pick in as the scale which weighs the berries will automatically deduct the weight of your pail. We are sorry-our berries are sold U-Pick only. We do not have ready picked berries available. We encourage children & provide a neat lawn-like setting for picking. Ph: 715-963-2052 for Berry Updates or refer to this site for up-to-date berry information. Updated 6/10/13
Our Retail/Gift Shop offers:
- Practical to Novelty to Ethnic Kitchen Items
- Dried Fruit
- Wildflower Honey; Soup, Apple Crisp and Rice Mixes, Salsas, Endangered Species Candy bars, Fine European Chocolate bars
- Commercial Clear Jel for home canned fillings like the commercial kind
- Jams, Syrups, Butters & Conserves
- Stovetop Espresso Coffee Pots
- Apple Peelers & Grain Grinders
- Soup & Dip Mixes
- Professional Stockpots & Steam Juice Extractors
- Spaetzle Makers
- Gourmet Salad Dressings
- Nordic Ware ( non-stick cookware.) Made in USA
- New this season Womens Hankies using vintage templates & Norske Nook cookbooks
Blueberry Cobbler
2/3 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 cup skim milk
2 Tbs. butter, melted
2 cups blueberries
Combine dry ingredients. Stir in milk, mix batter til smooth. Pour melted butter in 1 or 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Pour in batter and sprinkle blueberries on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Bake for 1 hour if using frozen berries.
Mom's Apple Crisp
6 apples (peeled, cored & sliced)
1 cup sugar (divided)
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup flour
6 T. butter
Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water and cinnamon with apples in 8x12 inch pan. In a separate mixing bowl combine butter, flour and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until well crumbled. Spread over apples and press down slightly. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.
Best Blueberry Muffins
1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 2-1/2 cup blueberries, 2 cups flour
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 18 muffin cups. Beat butter until creamy. Add sugar. Cream until pale & fluffy. Add eggs; one @ a time, beating after each egg. Beat in vanilla, baking powder and salt. Fold in half of the flour with a spatula, then half of the milk. Repeat, add berries. After batter is in muffin tins, top with 1 Tbsp sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Bake 25-30 minutes.
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Cain's Orchard is closed for the season. You are welcome to drive in & check out our blueberry bloom. We anticipate our 1st blueberry Saturday to be July 27th. Update 6/10/13 |
Check out a video about us on youtube: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Cain's Orchard
We are located just off I-94, 3/4 mile east of Hixton on Hwy. 95. Turn left onto North Branch Rd. - 3/4 mile to Cain Rd. Turn left into orchards.
At Cain's Orchard you'll also find -
Nature Hiking Trails
RV & Bus Parking
Picnic Area
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Please visit us again at: www.cainsorchard.com
Email us at: cain@discover-net.net
