B.J. Reece Orchards - Ellijay, Georgia

Carrie T.

Had the best time at this farm! They have a petting zoo with lots of animals and various activities for kids. We enjoyed picking apples for the first time and would definitely come back. There is even a apple market with much more than apples! Try the apple fritters, they're delicious!

Margarita S.

What a fantastic experience! We spent several hours exploring and picking from a surprising variety of apples—I had no idea there were so many kinds to choose from. The orchard was expansive, with an abundance of apples to pick throughout. A tractor ride took us right into the fields, adding a fun touch to the day. There was also a market with even more apples, delicious desserts, and other unique items. It was a perfect way to spend quality time with friends and family!

I'mstill A.

Kind of confusing but an enjoyable experience! First time apple picker here so we naturally pulled into the parking area. Walked in, loads of people there, was going to get into a line to ask about the apple picking and noticed the sample lady was much more accessible to speak to. So I enjoyed a few samples and asked how to picked and she directed me to go across the street and would be able to be taken care of there. Now granted she did say if I wanted to do the extras like the kid activities I'd have to go ahead and pay for that in the main building I was in with a cashier. I didn't need that, so I crossed the street hike up the hill, being from Florida I'm not used to incline walking lol, so I get to the top, winded, and see a small register set up under an open barn type cover. Bag sizes and amount were listed and I opted for the $20 bag, way more than I needed and should have gotten the $10 bag, live and learn. The young lady at the register also informed me of an $8 admission charge that came with a paper bracelet. Paid a total of $28 and change to start my first apple picking experience and I'd do it again. All the gala apples were picked, but there were plenty of other apples and I filled my bag. They have an interactive map you can scan in near the register that shows you where you are on the map and what apples are in the orchard.
After picking my fill I went back across the street to unload my apple in the car and walked back into the main building. I wasn't going to leave without trying the apple cider (YUMMY!), an apple cider donut (small but good), and a fried apple fritter (not overly sweet, and I enjoyed it the most). I will definitely need to come back next season, but will remember to go ahead and park across the street. Fun for the whole family.

alison W.

On our way to the Bigfoot Museum, I saw some road signs/mini-billboards advertising hard cider. That just happens to be a gluten-free free alternative for me, so we decided to stop in.

We were hungry and hoping for lunch and a beverage of the adult nature. The place has picnic tables, but they do not serve food. You are welcome to bring your own, though, and enjoy live music and their cider.

The lady assisting us was super nice, and even let me try a taste of the apple pie hard cider. Some may have come home with us.

Alexis T.

Surprisingly, I went here when it was a apple festival picking day and it was extremely packed, but it was still fun because it had a lot of Apple options like I mean every type of Apple you can possibly think of, but make sure you wear shoes that are made for walking because that’s what you gonna do! Also, please take the tractor if you don’t wanna walk as much

they have pig racing but you got to get there on time so you can pig around. It’s a nice gift shop that sells apple cider drinks, apple cider food, apple pie apples, smoothies, apples, shakes apple everything! lol

Now, if you in traffic on the way there just know that everyone that’s in front of you is going to the orchard, you literally driving and questioning why is it traffic in the country? The traffic is the orchard! lol

Overall, it’s a fun experience. You really get some giggles here and there is something that you won’t do usually specially because most people live in the city so it’s definitely something you could do outside of just living in a city.

Uthpala M. K.

This place is superb. Their apples are delicious. I would recommend this place for a weekend family trip.

They have many varieties of apples to suit your tastes and needs. Ample parking, restrooms and diner, a shop full of fresh produce, snacks and drinks, other entertainment activities as well regardless of age group are among the things to expect here. You need to buy a ticket depending on weekend or week days you are visiting. And then again tickets prices are based on the activities you want to do. Their petting farm was the best thing that caught my interest. Also on that particular day there was a nice antique car show too. It was free 😊

Morgan P.

We came with the wildwood group & we all had the most wonderful morning.
Sam was our activity guide & she was so incredible with the kids.
We loved exploring the orchards, the petting zoo, and the playground areas. After our tour we visited the shop and came home with a car full of delicious treats.
I highly recommend the whole experience & we are coming back next year!

Jenevieve H.

We always come here to buy Apple seconds for canning and cabbages etc in October/November. The fried pie prices were killer this year at $4 a pie so that was a bummer even with inflation all around. Always better to come on a weekday or early morning if you want to beat the crowd. It’s a madhouse in there midday.