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4 paź 2024 · The historic cider mill has been passed down through six generations, growing with Oakland County’s population. The Yates family put down roots in Michigan when Abraham Lincoln was still...
30 sie 2019 · In 1894, Yates replaced his original mill with a new, larger, state-of-the-art structure powered by a 26-inch-wide, water-driven turbine. That building still houses the cider mill today, and 125 years after it was installed, the same water-powered turbine is still in use.
7 wrz 2012 · Because of the imports and the apple losses in the state, the price of cider is up at Yates — just like at other cider mills in the area. A gallon is $9.60, up from $7.95 last year.
8 wrz 2023 · Despite a second consecutive above-average annual yield for Michigan apple farmers, family-run farms and cider mills are feeling the pressure of rising costs across the board this fall — the...
Born in 1863, Yates Cider Mill is the oldest cider mill in Michigan. With six generations and a 160-year history, it remains a treasured part of the fabric of the Oakland County community. To truly understand the Yates experience, it helps to know where Yates came from, what drives its spirit, and how it has evolved over the decades.
Yates Cider Mill is a cider mill in Rochester, Michigan. The mill traces its roots to 1863, when it was known as Yates Grist Mill. In order for the mill to utilize water power, the Yates Dam was built.
Yates Cider Mill is more than just cider and donuts — it’s a family destination. Enjoy walking and biking trails, the scenic Yates River Walk, and seasonal activities like pony rides, fudge, and our famous apple tent.
