Jackson’s Orchard

A microcosm of autumn in the South, Jackson’s Orchard has it all. An afternoon flew by as we spent time at the orchard sightseeing.

Upon arriving, the first thing that catches the eye is the big barn used for organic food sales. Inside, we found a variety of products ranging from fruits like apples and peaches, to vegetables like potatoes and yams. The atmosphere was one of hustle and bustle as people of all ages browsed the breads, candies, and honeys.

Exiting the building, we came across a series of concessions providing services such as hair dyeing and beverages. At the end of that section stood a vast playground whose key feature was undoubtedly the gigantic slide. Kids were buzzing around excitedly from left to right while they waited for their turn (I may or may not have been one of them).

From there we headed to the hay ride. This had the longest line by far, but not without good reason, for it led to the corn maze, pumpkin patch, and apple garden. Here we spent the bulk of our time as we got lost in the maze and ran across groups of people all trying to find their way out. Once we got a little hungry, we wandered over to the apple garden and picked a couple of fresh apples to snack on. Last we strolled through the pumpkin patch to finish passing the time, gaping at the size of many of the pumpkins.

The atmosphere on the ride back was one of contentment, as we in the Gatmobile reflected on the good time we’d had.