1752 Mountain View Orchard Road, Corvallis, Mt 59828
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2024 Season Recap
This season brought both challenges and triumphs at Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard. A spring freeze that reduced the king bloom, which produces the largest apple in the cluster, by 60-70% led to medium-sized apples. Still, by delaying harvest by about 10 days, we achieved peak sugar levels, resulting in exceptional apple and cider quality. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many customers saying the cider is reminiscent of the Swanson family’s traditional techniques.
Overall Season Totals
- Gallons of Cider Sold (Storefront + Retail): 9,241.25 gallons
- Total Pounds of Apples Sold (Storefront + Retail + Cider Production): 301,710 lbs
Montana Retail Stores
- Gallons of Cider: 8,065.5 gallons
- 3 lb. Bags Sold: 7,148 bags
- Total Pounds of Apples: 254,370 lbs
Storefront
- Pounds of Apples Sold: 47,340 lbs
- Gallons of Cider Sold: 1,176 gallons
Cider Production Highlights
Blending heirloom McIntosh apples with Golden Delicious created a perfectly balanced cider that honors the Swanson legacy. This season’s cider production totaled about 9,200 gallons, surpassing last year’s numbers and reflecting the tremendous effort and attention to quality this year.
Challenges and Successes
Despite early challenges, including a spring freeze and heavy windstorms, the season ended on a high note. Perfect fall weather — three weeks of no rain during harvest and U-Pick events — helped create optimum harvest conditions and excellent community turnout.
As we reflect on a successful 2024 season, we’re grateful for our customers and the community supporting Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard. We look forward to continuing this momentum, delivering the same quality apples and cider that our orchard is known for!
Apple & Grass-Fed Angus Beef - 2026 Waitlist
We’re officially sold out of our first herd of premium apple and grass-fed Angus beef raised on the pastures of Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard! Thank you to everyone who supported our new venture and helped make this a successful launch.
This locally raised, sustainable beef you can feel good about is perfect for stocking your freezer. Join the waitlist to reserve your quarter or half cow for 2026. Spots are limited! Learn More.
Our First U-Pick Season
Our first U-Pick season was successful, thanks to attendees and vendors! This event was an important step in connecting with our community, and we’d love to hear from those who attended. If you joined us for the U-Pick, please take a moment to share your feedback by filling out our form here. Your insights will help us make future events even better!
Thank you to Janie Quinn of Janie Bee Bakery, who made tasty treats with freshly picked apples. Thank you to McLain Mell of Photos By McClain, who took family photos for attendees.
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Interview with KPAX TV
Kendall Mouw shared a crop update and upcoming events with KPAX TV in Missoula County. Watch below, or click here!
Featured on The American Dream Network Show
Last fall, our manager, Kendall Mouw met with the production team of American Dream Network to share the history of our orchard and about what’s happening today! Skip to 6:19 (6 minutes and 19 seconds) to see our segment.
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ADTV interview