Our Story

Our Story

Pictured: William & Marion Behling

Behling Orchards was established in 1947 and has since been passed down through 5 generations. We have grown from 6 acres of apples to over 200 with nearly 80 varieties of apples. Of the 80 varieties, there’s one special apple that we have produced named Jenna Blush which is the perfect blend of sweet/tart. For over 50 years Behling Orchards has made cider the old fashioned way. Our cider mill uses a rack and cloth technique that captures the flavor of the apples.

“We use the same technique that my great-grandfather Charles did in the 1940’s. We start by picking the apples fresh from our orchard. There are no preservatives or additives in our cider, only what Mother Nature provides.

We pay close attention to which varieties of apples we put in to the cider. Blending the right amount of each type of apple gives our cider that “just right flavor.” We make and bottle the cider right in our apple barn.”

Cider is available from mid-September thru November and can be purchased in ½ gallon or gallon containers in our store.

*All of our cider is U.V.’d for freshness and your health.*
– Eric Behling, Co-Owner

Pictured: William & Marion Behling

Eric and Steve Behling

Pictured: Eric & Steve Behling

Images from our past to present on the farm.

William on Tractor
Young Eric pouring cider
Crew planting new trees
Jenna on advertising poster
Behling Grandkids
Behling Family
Crew resting after picking

“we have gone to behling’s for years!! Our Adult children go there as well with their children!! It’s the best orchard in NY. Crisp awesome apples! fabulous cider!! ”

— 5 Star Review on Google