The Blake's Family of Companies is rooted in strong family traditions and a commitment to excellence. Blake's Cidermill locat ... ion started in 1946 & has since expanded to include Blake's Big Apple location & Blake's Almont Farm & Garden Center. 67 years and counting! We're so proud to have served the Metro Detroit community since 1946. With 3 family-owned orchards, a cider mill, and 10,00 square feet of greenhouses, we've grown a little since our beginnings--thanks only to you! Our season runs from April through December, where you can experience the best of Michigan agriculture. Fall may be the most popular time of the year to visit, catch up with friends while enjoying fresh-pressed cider, hot donuts, and those all-too-amazing Michigan apples...but we'd have to agree that out here, it's beautiful year-round. read more