tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21253569437164794082024-03-12T19:48:18.296-05:00Lapacek's Orchard LLCApples and FUN!PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.comBlogger896125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-69837977695559908462020-11-25T17:33:00.004-06:002023-09-07T09:48:57.491-05:00New WEBSITE For all current information on Lapacek's Orchard please visit our new websitewww.LapaceksOrchard.comThank you all so much!2023 Season HoursThursday - Saturday: 10-5Sunday: 10-4PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-53053623177963129882020-08-13T18:13:00.003-05:002020-08-13T18:13:50.007-05:00OPEN for 2020 - new website and blog!Hi everyone! We're opening for the 2020 apple season on Friday, August 14th! Things are much different this year due to COVID-19. Before you visit - be sure to read through our COVID-19 Policy page.
Also - this is the final blog post I'll be posting here. You can find me new blog on our new website - HERE.NEW HOURS in 2020!Tuesday - Friday: 9am to 5pmSaturday - Sunday: 10am to 5pmMonday:PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-37365597893358245302019-11-27T09:14:00.004-06:002019-11-27T09:14:54.060-06:00The Last Day of the 2019 Apple Season
Before I get down to business I wanted to share with you a few things I'm thankful for this year.
I'm thankful for all of you and all of your support. I'm thankful it was another successful Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holidays. I'm thankful my girls are growing up on this orchard and are seeing what hard works mean. I'm thankful that I get to see you and your families grow up through thePersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-46930568455534392592019-11-14T20:56:00.001-06:002019-11-15T07:47:43.103-06:002019 Hoedown Vendor ListWe're just one week out from the Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holiday's! I'm going to put up a quick list of the vendors that we currently have lined up. Keep an eye on instagram (@lapaceksorchard) and the facebook event to see some more detailed "sneak peeks" on items you can expect to find at the big craft sale event!
NEW this year! On Saturday, November 23rd, Heidi G will bePersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-75284526625614074242019-10-02T20:53:00.000-05:002019-10-15T15:53:16.025-05:002019 Handcrafted Hoedown for the Holiday's Dates and Application for new vendorsWhat is the Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holiday’s?
An opportunity to buy unique, locally hand-crafted items for friends and family while listening to holiday music!
What can I expect to find at the Hoedown?
Items from numerous artists include: Quilts, Ornaments, Baskets, Bags and Purses, Holiday Decoration, Baby Items, Hand-Dyed Clothing, Jewelry, Crocheted Hats, Winter Items, Candles andPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-41528001837489299322019-09-10T18:38:00.000-05:002019-09-10T18:38:52.832-05:00Cider After Dark - episode 25 - 30 recap
Since we have opened up for the 2019 apples season, Diane and I (Kim) have continued with our tradition of "Cider After Dark." Basically we take our unpasteurized, unpreserved apple cider and mix it with different alcohol's to see what delicious cocktail we can come up with next.
You can see all the episodes of "Cider After Dark' by heading to our YouTube Channel - Cider PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-19151800474294382792019-09-06T07:58:00.000-05:002019-09-06T07:58:25.033-05:00Shock Softball Brat Sale Fundraiser 9/7/19The Poynette Shock softball team is hosting a brat sale at Lapacek's Orchard on Saturday, September 7th from 9:30 to 3:30. Enjoy a brat and support a team full of heart, talent, and friendship!
Spread the word via Facebook - the event is posted HERE.
N1959 Kroncke Road
Poynette, WI 53955
608-635-4780PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-65102148392215153182019-08-14T08:17:00.003-05:002019-08-14T08:20:56.395-05:00Kraut Day 2019My father-in-law ran out of kraut so they decided to grow cabbage this year. Which means – we’re bringing back out KRAUT DAY!
Have you ever wondered how Sauerkraut is made? Well – you’re opportunity to find out and even make your very own is here!
What: Kraut Day
When: Saturday, August 24th from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Lapacek’s Orchard, N1959 Kroncke Road, PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-26356506185598026522018-11-22T09:20:00.001-06:002018-11-22T09:20:38.033-06:00Happy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving to everyone from our entire family! Just like that, the 2018 apple season has come to an end.  Thank you to all who have come out and supported our farm and family.  It’s because of all of you we can continue to keep living this dream of ours.  We couldn’t be more thankful for that. If you have any memories from the 2018 apple season or favorite things we didPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-66478066518349251542018-11-21T07:11:00.001-06:002018-11-21T07:11:50.457-06:00Last Day, November 21stPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-79489883452931403102018-11-15T22:47:00.001-06:002018-11-15T22:47:22.573-06:002018 Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holiday’s–TomorrowHello everyone!  Tomorrow is the big day!  We’ll be opening at 9am for the 11th annual Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holidays!  Here are just a few pictures of what you can expect to find when you come and visit!  I’ll add even more photos to the orchard’s instagram stories feed and hopefully to the facebook stories!  Be sure to check them out and start writing up your PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-32936837796054233492018-11-06T21:54:00.001-06:002018-11-12T17:45:02.439-06:002018 Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holiday’sIt’s that time of the year again!  The 11th annual Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holiday’s is just a few weeks away! What is the Hand Crafted Hoedown for the Holiday’s?    An opportunity to buy unique, locally hand-crafted items for friends and family while listening to holiday music! What can I expect to find at the Hoedown?   Items from numerous artists include: QuiltsPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-5991218591711731412018-10-22T10:09:00.001-05:002018-10-22T10:09:36.695-05:00Cider After Dark – a YouTube ChannelDiane and I have been having a great time trying different cocktails that use the same main ingredient – Lapacek’s unpasteurized, un-preserved apple cider.  It all started with a slow Friday and we decided to mix some Fireball with cider live on Instagram.  We received some amazing feedback from customers and online folks so we kept mixing weekly! It now even has a name – Cider PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-81426127839180101872018-10-17T09:55:00.002-05:002018-10-26T10:40:42.590-05:00Fireball Whiskey and Apple Cider–Cider After Dark, Episode 1The 2018 apple season started out with not the best weather – it rained and rained and rained some more.  One afternoon on a whim, my mother-in-law, Diane and I decided to mix a fun apple cider drink.  We started with Fireball Whiskey and our unpasteurized unpreserved apple cider and we turned on the live feed on instagram.  This is what happened … Our customers came in and toldPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-67673119213496207522018-10-16T12:56:00.001-05:002018-10-16T12:56:20.906-05:00Essential Oils–How do I get some?Hi All, Jenna here! I hope you have been enjoying my Fall tips and tricks for using essential oils over on Lapacek's Facebook and Instagram. If you are new to the oily world and are wondering how you can get started with essential oils, look no further. The Premium Starter Kit (PSK) is the best way to get started on your wellness journey with Young Living. The Premium Starter Kit includesPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-20854511778006560672018-09-20T17:28:00.001-05:002018-09-20T17:28:01.876-05:00Call for Recipes It’s that time again – we want to compile a new cookbook.  This round we would like to collect recipes from our customers of classic, go-to recipes.  I want the recipes that you like to make when you have people over, you’re asked to bring a dish to pass, or a special dessert to someone’s house.  It doesn’t have to included apples but it is a bonus if it does.  Let’s PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-86019587544586204462018-09-17T19:00:00.001-05:002018-09-17T19:00:57.147-05:00please don’t squeeze my applesThis special orchard shirt came to be simply as a way to help educate folks that apples bruise very easily.  The best way to not have a bruised apples is to not squeeze it, not drop it and treat it with gently care.  This is why all of our apples are picked by hand and handled as carefully as possible. I sold these tshirts at the shop for a few years … there are still a few there. PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-19276670296338398522018-09-04T15:27:00.001-05:002018-09-04T15:27:29.850-05:00Apple Cider and FireballSometimes when it’s a bit slow in the store we just have to try out a new fun beverage!  Check out Diane and me mixing our own unpasteurized, unpreserved apple cider with Fireball! WE concluded that approximately 8oz of cider mixed with a shot and a half of fireball whiskey is the perfect combination!PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-73959284656103754832018-08-24T09:33:00.001-05:002018-08-24T09:33:23.273-05:00A Bushel and a Peck Are you planning on processing some apples?  Perhaps making some applesauce to can or freeze?  Prepping pies to last you until next season?  Or does your family just eat A LOT of apples? We offer special bushel pricing at Lapacek’s Orchard.  If you call ahead to order your bushel you can save $3/bushel!  Call ahead to order your bushel and save 608-635-4780 WhatPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-20367067103110542132018-08-23T10:37:00.001-05:002018-08-23T10:37:38.454-05:00Always Construction Season Most of those who are affected by the construction of Hwy 22 have already figured out how to get around it.  I just wanted to post a few maps to show you that getting to our orchard is still pretty simple and really doesn’t take much more time than when you could go on Hwy 22.  I thought it appropriate to start this blog post out with a photo of my girls with the “It’s Always PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-7801649554909813832018-08-21T15:39:00.001-05:002018-08-21T15:39:27.529-05:00Old Building–Follow us On Social MediaHello everyone! Apple season is in full swing and I want to make sure you don’t miss any of the apple varieties or any of the fun things happening! If you’re not already be sure to Like and Follow Lapacek’s Orchard on facebook and to follow Lapacek’s Orchard on Instagram!  PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-36302752168978634722018-07-18T08:26:00.001-05:002018-07-18T08:26:57.575-05:00Apple Season 2018–Less than One Month AwayHi everyone!  Just popping in to remind you that the 2018 apple season will start in less than one month!  We are planning on opening on August 15th from 9-5.  I’ll keep you updated on what varieties of apples we’ll have but my best guess is Paulared, Zestar!, Scarlet and Chenango Strawberry.  But – time (and the apples – they have to be ready!) will tell! We’ll also have PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-37451418601124974932018-05-10T18:42:00.001-05:002018-05-10T19:14:14.071-05:00Breathing in Blooms 2.0I'm so excited that Yogi Amy is joining us once again at Lapacek's Orchard on Friday, May 18th 6:30-7:30 to lead a slow flow yoga class IN the orchard IN the apple blossoms! It's going to be an incredible night to enjoy the beauty of the orchard in may, practice yoga, learn from Amy (if you haven't before - she's AMAZING!), and just breathe! This event is open to ALL ages and skill levels. PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-48532134456788365882018-05-10T13:59:00.001-05:002018-05-10T13:59:01.101-05:00May Donuts DayHappy May everyone!  A few blossoms are just starting to pop open … literally just a few.  Which means by NEXT weekend we should have an orchard full!  So – in honor of the blooms and the start of my oldest daughter’s brand new Softball 12U team – SMASH – we’re having a few fun days planned at the orchard. Garage Sale We’ll be hosting a multi-family garage sale on Thursday, MayPersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125356943716479408.post-83236513219596655382018-01-01T13:25:00.000-06:002018-02-01T13:26:18.975-06:00Best 9 of 2017 Thank you to all for making 2017 a great year!PersimonDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105015955842841242noreply@blogger.com0