Current Days and Hours
Please note our current hours for 2025.  We will be open for the next three Saturdays only from 9am to 3pm.

If you can’t make it when we are open, please contact us to schedule an appointment.  If you forgot something you need for Thanksgiving, call us at (269) 244-5690 and we will try to have someone meet you.  This is the time of year that we get emergency calls about needing a pie—and we will try to get it to you in time.
The holidays are upon us and Thanksgiving is just two days away!  And it looks like it will be a white one this year as we get “winter” precipitation and colder temperatures.  For those of you traveling, please be safe!

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the many blessings we have received this year. For us, we are grateful to our customers who support our business.  We are happy to have provided you with another year of fresh produce, along with donating to our local food banks each week to support our community.

We are continuing to bring you the nicest, freshest produce for these next several Saturdays we are open.  Thanks to Bankson Lake Farms and several Indiana growers, we have fresh picked, local produce.  And don’t forget the pies for the holiday and anytime in our freezer section!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by last Saturday to browse our just opened Holiday Market!  We have lots of gifts and decorations to look at plus edible merchandise.  Please feel free to come inside of the barn and get a complimentary donut and hot drink, plus warm up with our heaters and be mesmerized by the vintage holiday décor.
Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoyed hearing Christmas wishes and future dreams with the many children who came to see them!  Even a well-behaved dog got a special cuddle from Santa!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here again this Saturday.  Slots are filling up fast so don’t delay!  See details below.
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!
Look over your shoulder while shopping at our Holiday Market!  You just might see the Grinch spreading his special brand of holiday cheer!  He is making an appearance from 10 am to 1 pm to meet and mingle with shoppers and families plus pose for photos.
An Old-Fashioned Visit with
Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus back this Saturday!  
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be returning to Corey Lake Orchards again this Saturday!  They stopped by last Saturday and enjoyed their quick break from the seasonal frenzy at the North Pole.  They thanked us for the bushel of apples that they took back to share with the other reindeer and want more this week.  They said they are looking forward to meeting the families again.

Dates and Times:
     Nov. 29, 10 am to 1:30 pm
Dec. 6 and 13, 10 am to 3:00 pm

Reservations Recommended
     Cost: $25 per family (conversation with Santa and Mrs. Claus)
     Cost: $10 dogs/family pets only (with or without their humans)*

Reserve your spot with Santa online at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AAA82FA0FDCE9-anoldfashioned1

  • Now is the perfect time to capture photos for those holiday cards and social media posts.
  • Walk-ins are welcome (though there may be a short wait).  We realize this is a hectic time of year and pre-planning may be challenging.

*Special time slots set aside for photos of family pet(s) with the Clauses, with or without their human(s).  This is a shorter visit designed for photos and has a different fee.

Hint: You can always sign up to reserve your preferred date and time and then edit the sign up (or contact us) later to provide the details.

For more information, please visit our Santa webpage.
What makes Santa’s visit to Corey Lake Orchards different from his other stops?

  • He brings Mrs. Claus who also engages in conversation with your child, assists with taking photos, and looks great in photos.
  • Santa has firsthand knowledge of your children and their holiday wishes (thanks to your help of course!)  This only strengthens the magical mystique.
  • Our tastefully decorated vintage setting is a throwback to yesteryear and simpler times.
  • We have more photo opportunities.  In addition to the immediate area by Santa and Mrs. Claus, we have several photo spots with vintage and farm-type decorations that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Our (amateur) photography staff will take a complimentary photo of your family with Santa, and other areas as time permits, upon request.
  • We provide complimentary refreshments for Santa’s visitors like donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and mulled cider.
  • Our location is sensory-friendly (there is little noise from other shoppers, families, and traffic), and Santa is quiet (not loud and scary) – a much better setting for children who are already intimidated by the overall Santa experience or have special needs or sensory issues.
  • Family dogs are welcome, too!  Undoubtedly, they will be on their best behavior!
  • While there, shop at our holiday market for apples and squash, brandy and wines, honey, maple syrup products, local artwork and cards, stocking stuffers, and other gifts and decorations.

We are thrilled to have Santa at the farm for this special event!  Please contact us if you have questions: email brenda@coreylakeorchards.com or call (269) 244-5690.
Shop our Holiday Market
Shop our Apple Sale!
This is the time of year we want to move apples from our cold storage into your winter storage!  If you are not sure how to store apples, see our apple storage guide.

All remaining apples will be buy 2 bags of any size, get one free!  If you can’t use the third one, feel free to leave it in our donation area and we will donate it to a local food bank.

Squash Sale!
All remaining squash are on sale, 50 cents off each.  Fill up a large handle bag to supply you through the winter.

Lots of Fresh Produce
We have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables on the market!  Thanks to many of you who stopped by last Saturday and stocked up.  Bankson Lake Farms and our Indiana farm friends will be supplying us with fresh produce again until the market closes in mid-December.

Produce from Bankson Lake:

  • Various lettuces
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Mushrooms
Produce from our Indiana farm friends:

  • Slicing and cherry tomatoes
  • Cauliflower
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Onions
  • Garlic
From our Bakery
We have Your Holiday Pies!  This holiday season, enjoy one of our signature fruit pies.  They are frozen, ready for you to “take and bake”.  Flavors include: apple (2-crust), Dutch apple (crumb top), blueberry, cherry, peach, pumpkin, and strawberry-rhubarb.  Pick up some today!

Muffins.  We have assorted types of ‘take and bake’ muffins in our freezer.

Cookies.  Pick up some of our baked, regular cookies, in the freezer section.  Just ‘take and thaw’.

Holiday Cookies.  We made Christmas cut-out cookies, beautifully decorated for the season and ready to go.
Local Products
Pick up some of our locally made/produced products to use as gifts or just to stock up.  We have maple syrup, maple products, honey, jams, jellies and salsas.

We just got a new shipment of meats from Jake’s Country Meats.
Shop our Selection of Holiday Gifts
We have a wonderful collection of gifts made by local artists.  They are handcrafted, unique, and you won’t find them anywhere else!  You will find something for even the most hard-to-please person on your list!
Happenings on the Farm
St. Joe County United Way Donation
We packed 600 bags of apples and 600 squash for the St. Joe County United Way to include in 600 Thanksgiving dinner boxes they are making for local families.

Many of you purchased an extra bag of apples over the last few weeks to support this project.  Thank you!!
Squash and Apple Descriptions
Types of Squash 
Acorn.  Mild, slightly nutty flavor.  Dark green skin with orange-yellow flesh.  Rich in fiber, vitamins A & C.  Great for baking, roasting, and stuffing.  Naturally sweet when cooked.
Baked Potato.  Creamy texture with rich, earthy flavor.  Tastes similar to a baked potato.  Easy to roast, mash, or stuff.  Smooth tan skin with golden flesh.  High in fiber, vitamins A & C.
Buttercup.  Rich, sweet flavor with a hint of nuttiness.  Dark green skin with a distinctive gray ‘cap’.  Dense orange flesh is good for roasting or mashing.  Excellent in soups, stews, and casseroles.  High in fiber, vitamins A & C, and potassium.
Butternut.  Sweet, nutty flavor.  Tan skin with orange-flesh.  Good for soups, stews, baked, or roasted.  High in vitamin A.  Some of our selection are quite large!  Bake and freeze some for later.
Carnival.  Sweet, nutty flavor with hints of maple syrup.  Hybrid of Acorn and Sweet Dumpling squash.  Great for roasting, stuffing, or soups.  Edible skin, no peeling needed.  High in potassium, vitamins A & C, and omega fatty acids.
Delicata.  Sweet creamy flavor with hints of corn and pumpkin.  Skin is edible when cooked.  No peeling needed, just slice and roast.  Great for baking, stuffing, and sauteing.  High in fiber and Vitamin A.
Goldilocks.  Sweet, nutty flavor.  Orange skin with orange-yellow flesh.  Perfect single serving size.  Great for baking, roasting, and stuffing.  Doubles as a colorful fall decoration.
Mashed Potato.  Creamy, fluffy texture when cooked.  Mild, slightly sweet flavor with nutty tones.  Looks and tastes like mashed potatoes.  Great for roasting, mashing, or stuffing.  High in fiber, vitamins A & C, and potassium.
Turban.  Beautiful to decorate with, sweet with a nutty taste.
Types of Apples
Cameo.  A firm, crisp, and sweet apple that resists browning.  Great for fresh eating, applesauce, or baking.  Keeps well in your refrigerator.
Fuji.  A fantastic, sweet flavor with a low acid content.  An incredibly good keeper, it stays crisp for several weeks without even being refrigerated.  Excellent all-purpose use like snacking, baking, and cooking.
Honeycrisp.  This seems to be many people’s favorite.  It is crisp with an excellent sweet flavor and a “bite” to it.  Great for eating fresh or using in salads.
Pink Lady.  Medium size apple with a firm, crisp flesh, and a tart taste with a sweet finish.  Stores well.
Red Delicious.  America’s most popular apple, known for the “five little bumps” on the bottom.  Best for fresh eating and snacks.  Full-flavored sweet taste, yellowish flesh, and crisp texture.
Red Rome.  A big, round, red apple right out of storybooks!  They have a mild, sweet flavor. Most popular for baking because it holds flavor and shape well.
Yellow Delicious.  A gingery-smooth, sweet taste under a thin skin. It is the most popular yellow apple, good eaten fresh, baked or cut in salads.  Makes a nice applesauce and canning pie filling.
Thank you for your continued support and for buying local.
Everyone at Corey Lake Orchards wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
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