Address is 718 Taylor Lane, Stoughton, WI 53589. Please drive through the red gates and take the long driveway to the parking lot. Volunteers wanted to help with parking!
BYO-Beverages & Food. We will have campfires available for grilling.
Please leave no trace whether you are camping or stopping by.
All activities are at your own risk. Please be careful climbing ladders, paddling on the river, or running around.
Applecamp Details + FAQ’s
Who are you and what is this place?
We are Nicholas Brigham Schmuhl and Liz Vanderwerff and we live on ~7 acres south of Stoughton. We have nearly 60 apple trees, an expansive lawn, and are right on the Yahara River. Seems like a good excuse to throw a party and have our friends and family pick apples.
Can I bring my friends and family?
Yes! Please RSVP so we have a sense of who is coming.
Please do not bring your dog. Our dog is not welcoming of other pets.
What kind of apple trees do you have and do you spray chemicals?
We have a variety, great for baking and eating. All trees are marked with labels. We recommend taste testing.
We do not spray any chemicals. The only thing we do to the apple trees is prune every winter (prunecamp?).
Will there be apple pressing?
Yes! We have an old-school press and will (hopefully) have volunteers stationed to grind and press apples for you to take home (Saturday only). Please bring your own vessels!
Additonally, we are going to make a small batch of hard cider and would appreciate your help in picking apples to be pressed.
What is the bathroom situation?
We will have a portal potty ready to transport you to another dimension.
What if I can’t make Applecamp but I still want apples?
You are welcome to come out and pick on your own throughout September. Apples are usually ready to start picking by late August through mid-October. Bring your own tote. We will have the cider press set up if you would like to press your own juice.
What are we providing?
Hearty soups at 5pm-ish (Friday & Saturday)
Pudgie Pie Irons
Light breakfast fare
WaterAM Coffee
Fresh-pressed cider (NA)
A very large cooler with ice
Plates, napkins, silverware
Lawn games
A few canoes/kayaks
Wreath-making and some craft materials (we welcome additions!)
Endless apple picking
What should you bring?
Tote bags for your apple haul
Vessels to take home fresh-pressed cider
BYO- Drinks & Food. Feel free to use the campfires to cook and we recommend making Pudgie Pie's
Chair/picnic blanket
Cooler & Ice
Water bottle
Mug/cup for coffee/cider
Camping gear/tent
Bug repellent of choice
Yoga Mat + Blanket
Headlamp/lantern
We are also seeking to borrow additional shade tents and water coolers for the weekend.
Are the bugs bad?
Well, this is Wisconsin, so basically yes. Check for ticks. Use repellent.
There also tend to be wasps flying low to the ground, eating the windfalls. We have learned that they are drunk and mostly harmless. However, we highly recommend wearing close-toed shoes while in the orchard.
Is the river swimmable?
Technically, one could swim in the Yahara River but we wouldn't recommend it. It is not that deep and tends to be weedy on the bottom. Better to stay inside the boat.
Where should I set up camp?
Wherever you want, you have 6.5 acres to explore. Most campers set up in the flat, grassy, wooded area along the river.
What if it rains?
We will keep a close eye on the weather as the date approaches. If it’s spotty rain, we will party on. If it’s severe weather, we will need to postpone certain activities but will resume apple-picking & partying after it passes. Please RSVP so we can notify you of any significant changes at the last minute.