EMPTY NEST WINERY

Waukon, IA emptynestwinery.com If you’re a regular reader of Inspire(d), you know our friends Pam and Dave Kruger never stand still, unless they’re behind a Farmers Market table! Besides their regular offerings of fun and fruity wines, Empty Nest has been making their own ciders – and pushing the flavor boundaries – for years. Your traditional English Mum might be surprised if she stops here for a pint – unless she’s planning on Dragonfruit, Mango, Strawberry, or other exotic bubblies!

WILSON’S ORCHARD & FARM

PIVO BREWERY

Calmar, IA pivoblepta.com Since 2017, PIVO Brewery has been quenching thirsty visitors from their location in Calmar (just south of Decorah). Not only does PIVO brew numerous beers, but cider has always been a part of their plan as well – including a fledgling onsite orchard. Variations include blackberries and bourbon barrel aged flavors – many available to-go in crowlers. Hit the Prairie Farmer bike trail and make it an afternoon!

Iowa City, IA wilsonsorchard.com With over 100 varieties of apples on this Iowa Cityarea landmark, Wilson’s have been catering to fall family fun outings since the 1980s. Things got seriously fun in more recent years with the addition of farm pressed ciders, and the completion of Rapid Creek Cidery – an incredible renovated, on-farm barn / restaurant, as well as a smokehouse. Ciders range from fun and light, to fruity and beyond with brands such as Goldfinch, Peach Fizz, Hoppleseed, and more. Worth the drive this fall!

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K&K Gardens

Waterloo

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Hawkeye, Iowa • 563.427.5373 • Open daily May - October