Welcome to Bender's Orchard

Family-owned since 1987, we grow premium apples and Asian pears in the heart of Wolf Lake, Indiana. Experience the taste of fresh, farm-grown fruit with our u-pick experience and farm-fresh cider.

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About Our Orchard

We're proud to offer excellent apple and Asian pear crops each year. This season, we have eating peaches too! Our crop is typically ready two weeks earlier than normal, ensuring you get the freshest fruit at peak ripeness.

Fresh apples at Bender's Orchard
Apple varieties at Bender's Orchard
Monarch Waystation at Bender's Orchard

Premium Quality

Hand-picked fruit at peak ripeness for the best taste and quality.

Local Heritage

Family-owned and operated in Wolf Lake, Indiana since 1987.

U-Pick Experience

Enjoy picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree.

Fresh Products & Pricing

All prices for 2025 remain the same as 2024

Fresh Apples

One Half Peck (5-6 lbs) $10
One Half Bushel $30
HoneyCrisp Half Peck $12
Half Bushel 2nds $18

A half bushel makes 6-8 quarts of apple sauce

U-Pick Apples

Half Bushel (minimum) $30

We provide bags for your convenience

Asian Pears

Half Peck $15
U-Pick Half Bushel $50

Half bushel minimum for u-pick

Fresh Apple Cider

Half Gallon $6

Pressed fresh on the farm. Usually frozen immediately after pressing to maintain quality.

Cider Apples

One Bushel $15

Transferred to your containers

School Tours

Per Child $5

Call Rachel for details and scheduling

Payment Information

We accept Cash or Check only. We DO NOT take credit cards. Make checks payable to "Rachel Bender" or "Bender's Orchard".

Visit Us

U-Pick season starts early September

Regular Hours

Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Other Days By Appointment

Call ahead for other days to ensure we're available

Important Notice

DO NOT WANDER THE ORCHARD WITHOUT PERMISSION

If something goes wrong, or you tried a variety and didn't like it, just give us a call. Your satisfaction is important to us!

Find Us

Located in Wolf Lake, Indiana

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Contact Us

Get in touch for appointments, tours, or questions

Phone

Rachel: (260) 442-2996

Joe: (260) 799-5772

Email

BenderAppleOrchard@gmail.com

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