What All Seasons Orchard does

All Seasons Orchard is a family-owned seasonal agritourism destination operated by Orchard Fun, LLC at 14510 IL Route 176 in Woodstock, Illinois, approximately 40 miles from the Chicago metropolitan area. Founded by Jim and Sue Hong in 1993 after James Hong completed the Kellogg Apple School program at Michigan State University, the business has operated continuously for over 30 years, growing from an initial planting of 3,000 apple trees to a current orchard inventory of 16,000-18,000 trees spanning 12 apple varieties plus Asian pears. The site operates seasonally from late August through early November, closing Tuesdays, and centers on four ticketed admission products — Barnyard Fun ($9+), Apple Picking ($12+), Combo Pass ($19+), and Season Pass ($49+) — that grant access to 30+ attractions including a 6-acre corn maze, 3/4-acre pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, apple cannon, ropes course, bee lines, and apple train.

The underlying operating technology combines traditional horticulture with on-site food production: apple cider is pressed through a seven-step process using a traditional basket press and UV clarification (each half-gallon drawn from ~18 apples), and the orchard applies Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles to minimize chemical inputs. Supporting infrastructure includes a Country Kitchen restaurant, bakery producing fresh apple cider donuts daily, scratch hand-dipped caramel apples (recognized as Best Caramel Apples by WGN's Chicago's Best), kettle corn production, and a Farm Market retail outlet. Distribution runs through on-site point-of-sale plus a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront for advance ticket, gift card, and season pass purchases.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with five revenue streams: admission/activity tickets, food and beverage sales, farm market retail, group bookings (school field trips, corporate groups, scout groups, senior tours), and gift cards/season passes. The primary customer segment is families with children seeking fall seasonal traditions, supplemented by B2B group bookings across education, corporate, and senior segments. Marketing relies on seasonal content (blog with recipes and farm news), the In-Cider Club email newsletter, organic social media, earned media (WGN feature), and promotional discount codes for online conversion.

Name

All Seasons Orchard

Legal name

Orchard Fun, LLC.

Website

https://allseasonsorchard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

All Seasons Orchard is a family-owned seasonal agritourism destination in Woodstock, Illinois (40 miles from Chicago), operating late August through early November with apple picking, a pumpkin patch, 30+ barnyard attractions, and on-site bakery products serving families, school groups, and corporate outings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and U-Pick Farm Entertainment

NAICS

Apple Orchards (111331), Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

Keywords

• U-pick apple orchard
• Fall family festival
• Agritourism destination
• Pumpkin picking farm
• Barnyard attractions

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodstock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Admission and Activity Tickets: Ticket sales for barnyard activities, apple picking, pumpkin picking, and combo passes. Revenue from single-use admissions and multi-use season passes.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site food sales including apple cider donuts, fresh-pressed apple cider, hand-dipped caramel apples, kettle corn, and seasonal treats from the Country Kitchen and bakery.
3. Farm Market Retail: Pre-picked produce sales, gift shop items, specialty pumpkins, gourds, and apple varieties in the Farm Market.
4. Group Bookings and Field Trips: School field trip tours, senior tours, corporate group outings, and scout group bookings with educational components.
5. Gift Cards and Season Passes: Season pass sales for unlimited visits during the fall season. Gift card purchases available for presents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

All Seasons Orchard operates a seasonal agritourism destination offering U-pick apple and pumpkin experiences, a 30+ attraction Barnyard play area, and on-site food and beverage products from a farm bakery and Country Kitchen. Core offerings include Barnyard Fun admission tickets, Apple Picking tickets, Combo Passes, Season Passes, and gift cards, complemented by Farm Market produce, fresh-pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, hand-dipped caramel apples, and kettle corn. The operation is run as a family-owned farm in Woodstock, IL, open August through November each year.

Product overview

All Seasons Orchard is a family-run apple orchard and pumpkin farm offering fall family entertainment experiences. The company operates primarily as a seasonal agritourism destination (open August through November) with a multi-product portfolio: ticketed admission products (Barnyard Fun, Apple Picking, Combo Passes, and Season Passes) that provide access to over 30 attractions including a corn maze, petting zoo, and apple cannon; U-pick experiences for apples and pumpkins across more than 16,000 apple trees; and a Farm Market selling fresh food products including apple cider, apple cider donuts, hand-dipped caramel apples (WGN Chicago's Best winner), and kettle corn. The company also offers group services including school field trips, corporate events, and scout tours. The orchard is operated by Orchard Fun, LLC and powered by Shopify e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Volo Auto MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolo Auto Museum partnered with All Seasons Orchard to bring a Scooby Doo themed corn maze. The Scooby gang's Mystery Machine van from the live action movie was on display at the orchard throughout the season. This partnership provided unique entertainment content for the corn maze attraction.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apple Holler: Apple orchard and farm park in Sturtevant, WI (between Milwaukee and Chicago) with U-pick apples, bakery, cider, farm animals, and seasonal events. Comparable in scale, mix of U-pick plus attractions, and in serving the same broader Chicago/Midwest day-trip market.
• Siegel's Cottonwood Farm: Multi-generation pumpkin farm and fall festival in Lockport, IL (southwest suburbs of Chicago) with pumpkin picking, a large corn maze, farm animals, and weekend farm-market offerings. Comparable as a Chicago-area agritourism fall destination competing for the same regional day-trip family audience.
• Jonamac Orchard: Family-run apple orchard in Malta, IL (DeKalb County) offering U-pick apples, a hard cider cidery, bakery, corn maze, and barnyard attractions. Closely comparable to All Seasons Orchard in scale, regional Northern Illinois location, and the mix of orchard + fall festival + on-site F&B.
• Edwards Apple Orchard: Family apple orchard in Poplar Grove, IL (Boone County) with U-pick apples, cider, donuts, and a farm market. Direct comparable in terms of Northern Illinois location, family operation, traditional cider pressing, and bakery offerings.
• Royal Oaks Farm: Family-owned farm in Beloit, WI offering apple orchard U-pick, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and on-site food. Comparable as a family-run agritourism farm in the same Chicago–Wisconsin corridor targeting fall family outings.
• Kuiper's Family Farm: Family farm in Homer Glen, IL offering U-pick pumpkins and apples, a large corn maze, hayrides, and farm-market goods. Comparable to All Seasons Orchard as a Chicago-area agritourism fall destination with multi-attraction bundling and family traditions.
• Valley Orchard: Family-run orchard in Cherry Valley, IL (near Rockford) with U-pick apples, bakery, cider, and farm market. Comparable as a Northern Illinois family apple orchard with traditional cider and bakery offerings.
• Honey Hill Orchard: Family apple orchard in Waterman, IL (DeKalb County) offering U-pick apples, cider, and bakery items. Comparable as a smaller-scale family-run Northern Illinois apple orchard focused on traditional cider and on-site food.

Others

• Shopify: E-commerce platform All Seasons Orchard uses for online ticket sales, gift cards, and product purchases. Included as an ecosystem/enabling partner that powers the orchard's direct-to-consumer ticketing and retail channel.

Regional players

• Wilmot Orchards / Harvest Time Orchards: Apple orchard in Wisconsin with U-pick apples, bakery, cider, and seasonal farm experiences. Comparable in business model but located further north in WI, serving a different primary geography than All Seasons Orchard's Northern Illinois focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allseasonsorchard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about All Seasons Orchard