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If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please let a staff member know when you arrive. Try our assortment of delicious specialty foods and sample our cold Sunrise Apple Cider and Sunrise Honeycrisp Apple Cider.   On weekends, during the height of the apple season, enjoy a Queen's Apple - a mouthwatering treat! 

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Bring your family out to our Sunrise Family Park! Lawn checkers game, horse tire swings, lawn bowling lanes are set up for your fun. Plus, pick out your favorite pumpkins, in our pre-picked pumpkin patch, next to the play area.  Dog walk park too!

OPEN DAILY: MID AUGUST - MID DECEMBER 

Gift Certificates:

Our Gift Certificates are a much-appreciated gift!  They can be ordered in any amount and never expire. Plus, the Gift Certificates can be used during our specials, which gives them more bang for the buck! 

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Home Delivery Apples

We're offering home delivery of your favorite apples during peak season!

OPEN DAILY: August 17 - December 21, 2026  

Closed for the 2025 Season. When properly refrigerated at 38 degrees Fahrenheit, this apple can maintain its outstanding flavor and texture for months on end. Thank you!


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Latest Honeycrisp Update

The Honeycrisp:

Has a sweet, crisp, juicy, with that signature “crunch.” It has a balanced sweet-tart flavor and is harvested during the main Honeycrisp season mid-September.  

Honeycrisp tip:

Store them in the fridge to keep that crisp, juicy crunch.

Sunrise Orchards Honeycrisp apples are typically available

starting mid-September

Honeycrisp apples have a crisp texture and sweet flavor that make them a versatile ingredient for both raw and cooked preparations.  

Honeycrisp apples are known for their excellent storage capabilities and outstanding flavor.  This variety can be stored for several months when refrigerated.

 The apples will be carefully packed in a special protective box, to ensure arriving in excellent condition. It’s located about five miles east of Sunrise Orchards at the intersection of highways 61 and 171.

Our goal is to maintain the friendly atmosphere and excellent service Hillcrest is known for while adding a touch of Sunrise's distinctive flavor.

You can also remove the skin and slow cook the sliced apples to make delicious applesauce, preserves, or apple butter.

The versatility of Honeycrisp apples also extends to freezing. The combination of the sweet apple and savory fillings will surely elevate your sandwich game.

If you prefer cooked dishes, Honeycrisp apples maintain their sweetness even when baked.

  EverCrisp maintain their sweetness and firmness extremely well when stored in a refrigerator.  This is available to those in the Spee-Dee Delivery Service area (WI, IA, IL, MN, SD, ND).  This service is available end of August - Mid October.

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EverCrisp Apple Subscription!

You'll receive three deliveries of 30 firm, great tasting, EverCrisp apples during the months of January, February and March.

It's more than just an apple - it's a true masterpiece of nature.

 

Ways to Shop at Sunrise Orchards


IN-PERSON AT THE ORCHARD:

Come out to Sunrise Orchards (Main Location) this fall - your destination to buy fresh apples, cider and much more. Enjoy hot apple cider or coffee while you shop.  

Samples are available of our various apple varieties throughout our season.

 They are the ideal daily snack for a healthy New Year!

Evercrisp Apple Subscription form

Apple Gift
Boxes

At Sunrise Orchards, we grow the finest apples, hand-select each item and lovingly create customized gift boxes. Their crisp texture and sweet flavor make them a versatile ingredient for both raw and cooked preparations.

When it comes to raw preparations, you can enjoy Honeycrisp apples simply by eating them as is.

Wisconsin State Statute 895.524

Photo & Video Notice

By entering Sunrise Orchards, you agree to being photographed or recorded for marketing and social media purposes. They freeze well and can be used in various recipes, such as smoothies or apple desserts.

Get creative in the kitchen and explore the many ways you can incorporate this versatile fruit into your favorite dishes.

Uses

Eating, Pie, Sauce, Baking, Freezing, Jelly, Salads, and Pickling

Heritage of the Honeycrisp 

The Honeycrisp apple is the crown jewel of our orchard - the "apple of our eye"  (although we enjoy our other varieties also). With its origins dating back to 1991, this apple has captured the hearts and palates of apple enthusiasts worldwide.

Created through a meticulous hybrid cross of the Macoun and Honeygold varieties, the Honeycrisp apple brings together the best traits of both parents.

You can also dice them and add them to coleslaw or chopped salads for an extra burst of flavor.

Looking to add some extra flair to your sandwiches or burgers? The incredible texture and refreshing taste make it a favorite among apple lovers of all ages.

But the Honeycrisp doesn't just delight the taste buds; it also offers exceptional storage capabilities.

gays mills wi apple orchards

With mouth-watering fresh picked apples and specialty food products, we create the ideal gift for everyone on your list.

Apple Gift Boxes are a perfect gift to reward and recognize employees, valuable customers and associates.

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Welcome to Sunrise Orchards at Hillcrest!

After 39 years of dedicated ownership, Robert Zimpel has decided to retire from the apple retail business.  Family-owned Sunrise Orchards recently acquired Hillcrest Orchard in 2024 and it will now be known as Sunrise Orchards at Hillcrest.

Try slicing Honeycrisp apples thin and layering them in between your favorite ingredients. They are a popular choice for making apple crisps or pies, where their juicy texture adds a delightful contrast to the crispy crust. We'll be open again Aug. 17-Dec 21, 2026!

 

 

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Sunrise Orchards is a Working Orchard

A person who observes or participates in an agricultural tourism activity on this property assumes the risks inherent in agricultural tourism activity.

We carefully nurture each tree, ensuring optimal growing conditions to produce apples that surpass all expectations.

Experience the heritage of the Honeycrisp apple.