Cadwallader's Orchards

A Mountain Orchard Tradition

Cadwallader's Orchards is a historic family orchard nestled in the Sacramento Mountains near Cloudcroft, New Mexico. For generations, the Cadwallader family has cultivated apples, pears, and other mountain fruits at high altitude, producing some of the finest fresh-picked produce in southern New Mexico. The orchard has become a beloved local institution and a must-visit destination for anyone traveling through the area.

Located along the Sunspot Highway (NM-6563) south of Cloudcroft, the orchard is open seasonally during the late summer and fall harvest season. Visitors come for the fresh-picked fruit, the famous homemade apple cider, jams, preserves, and the charm of a working mountain orchard. A trip to Cadwallader's pairs perfectly with a drive down to Sunspot Solar Observatory.

🍎 Fresh Apples 🍐 Mountain Pears 🧃 Apple Cider 🍯 Jams & Preserves 🌾 Harvest Season 👪 Family-Owned

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What You'll Find

Fresh from the trees and handmade with care, Cadwallader's offers the best of mountain harvest.

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Fresh-Picked Fruit

Apples, pears, and other mountain-grown produce picked at peak ripeness. The high-altitude growing conditions give the fruit exceptional flavor and crispness.

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Homemade Apple Cider

The signature product. Fresh-pressed apple cider made from the orchard's own apples. A Cloudcroft tradition that visitors travel miles to enjoy.

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Jams & Preserves

Homemade jams, jellies, and preserves crafted from orchard fruit. Take home a taste of the Sacramento Mountains with every jar.

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Seasonal Events

Harvest festivals, U-pick days, and seasonal celebrations that bring families together to enjoy the orchard during its peak months.

Why Visit Cadwallader's?

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Generations of Tradition

A family orchard with deep roots in the Sacramento Mountains. The Cadwallader legacy represents the enduring spirit of mountain agriculture in New Mexico.

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High-Altitude Growing

The mountain elevation produces fruit with distinctive flavor and quality you will not find in lowland orchards. Cool nights and warm days create the perfect growing conditions.

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Farm-Fresh Quality

Everything is grown, picked, and prepared with care. From tree to table, Cadwallader's delivers an authenticity that mass-produced fruit simply cannot match.

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Family Fun

A wholesome outing for all ages. Kids love picking fruit, tasting cider, and exploring the orchard while parents enjoy the mountain scenery and fresh air.

Plan Your Orchard Visit

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Best Times to Visit

The orchard is open seasonally, typically from late summer through fall harvest. September and October are peak season for fresh apples and cider.

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What to Bring

Bring cash (recommended), a cooler for keeping fruit and cider fresh on the drive home, and comfortable shoes for walking the orchard grounds.

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Combine with a Sunspot Trip

Cadwallader's is on the Sunspot Highway (NM-6563). Combine your orchard visit with a trip to the Sunspot Solar Observatory for a perfect mountain day trip.

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Getting There

Head south from Cloudcroft on the Sunspot Highway (NM-6563). The orchard is located along the scenic route toward Sunspot. Watch for signs.

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Find Cadwallader's Orchards

Sunspot Highway (NM-6563), south of Cloudcroft

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Taste the Mountain Harvest

Visit Cadwallader's Orchards for fresh-picked fruit, homemade cider, and a true Sacramento Mountains tradition.

Plan Your Visit Explore Cloudcroft