Cold Hollow Cider Mill

About the Business

Specialties

New England's most famous historic cider mill! Come watch and sample fresh cider being pressed the old-fashioned way using a rack and cloth press built in the 1920's. Our retail store offers an array of goodies including maple syrup, specialty Vermont products and foods, fresh baked goods from our bakery, and a must try--our legendary cider donuts featured in Gourmet Magazine! Come watch our live, in-door beehive as the honey bees toil away. Also, if you are hungry, stop by our Luncheonette. We have a great selection of cold sandwiches made on home made bread, wraps, salads with organic greens, grilled Panini's, kid-friendly items, and a gluten-free flatbread option! Feel free to have a local beer or hard cider with your meal or take some with you from our beer store with over 60 varieties of Vermont beer and hard ciders. While you're there be sure to try our new Hard Cider, Barn Dance! Available for purchase in bottles and growlers!

History

Established in 1974.

The Cold Hollow Cider Mill began ... In 1974, Eric and Francine Chittenden, descendents of Vermont's first governor, were starting out as farmers near the base of the Cold Hollow Mountains in rural northwest Vermont. They started making apple cider for friends, with a press that Eric picked up. Before long, the couple saw real business potential in making cider the true, traditional way. Eric and Francine created a vision. They would make enough cider to distribute to supermarkets, and become a real Vermont tourist attraction. Searching for the perfect location, they settled on Route 100 in central Vermont, between Waterbury and Stowe. In 1976, they bought the old Gibbs farm in Waterbury Center. After decades of additions, the old place sure doesn't look the same! But the original barn still houses our cider press and our store, where we make our cider donuts and feature specialty foods, baked goods, cheese, honey, maple syrup, hot beverages, and lots more Vermont goodness.

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Jamie N.

Manager

My name is Jamie Neuman and I have been the business manager of Cold Hollow Cider Mill for the past 4 years. I have my B.S. in Business Administration and a M.B.A. I hail from Michigan but have been living in Vermont for the past 4 years,

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Jamie N. says, “Stop by the Luncheonette for a variety of lunch options including wraps, salads, grilled Panini's, kid-friendly items, and cold sandwiches.”