Eckert’s Farms

According to Eckert’s Family Farm website, they have been ‘growing apples for more than 100 years in rural Illinois, near St. Louis. Proud of their farming heritage and diligent stewards of the land, the Eckerts have cultivated and preserved their orchard business for seven generations.’  After circling the parking lot many times due to the huge crowd, it was a tour of the general store (with lots of apple samples to try) along with the cider shed and bakery.  We then took the wagon ride to the orchard and followed by going to the pumpkin patch.  We finished the day with lunch at the country restaurant.  Here are a few images of the trip, which is well worth a visit!

Location: Eckerts Farms, Belleville, IL