Burton City Cider and Pomona Gardens

After realising the climate in Burton was perfect for planting orchards, Barbara Ross and husband Alan purchased an old farmstead in the area. They started some gardens, planted fruit trees and each fall they would test a new batch of homemade cider. What began as a hobby and treat for family and friends transformed into a year-round way of life after Burton City Cider opened its doors to the public in 2016, offering refreshingly crisp, dry ciders for everyone’s enjoyment.
Their farm also hosts beehives and offers fruit, veggies, lamb, honey and cider for sale. On Saturday evening visitors can enjoy live music while sipping the cidery’s delicious beverages.

Barbara has a lifetime of experience serving on the boards of several organisations and now brings that broad view and bigger-picture strategic thinking to Burton City Cider as manager (and beekeeper!). Alan happily traded in his office chair working as a corporate lawyer for the skid steer seat and now serves as orchard manager and sheep flock master for the cidery.
Barbara’s favourite part of running Burton CIty Cider is the satisfaction of seeing others enjoy the products!
Burton City Cider is open to the public throughout the year on Thursday from 3pm and Saturdays 12 – 4. Summer hours are Wed thru Sunday 11 -5 and Thurs – Saturday till 9. Live music on Saturdays!