Come celebrate fall with us at the historic Cedar Creek Grist Mill!
Join us for one of our favorite annual traditions! Watch apples being washed, transported to the mill, and pressed into fresh cider using the historic, water-powered grist mill. Should we not have enough water in the flume to power the mill, we do have an electric motor in place to operate the mill so that this event can go on! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the mill in action, listen to live bluegrass music, and experience a special piece of Washington history.
Bring your family and friends, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and help support the preservation of this incredible historic landmark!
Cider Sales & Donations
Cider doors open at 9:00 AM and stay open until we run out of apples! (Typically ending between 2pm & 4pm)
- Donation: $8 per half gallon
- Limit: 2 half gallons per adult
- Cash is preferred (There is no cell service and limited wifi at the mill, thus limiting our ability to accept electronic donations)
Your donation goes directly toward helping the mill continue operating throughout the year. Cedar Creek Grist Mill remains open to visitors every Saturday and Sunday, year-round, and your support helps make that possible.
Your generosity also supports the ongoing preservation and maintenance projects necessary to protect our historic mill, including our newly completed roof project and upcoming projects such as siding replacement, sealing the flume, and maintaining the caretaker’s cabin.
Thank you for helping preserve this special piece of history for future generations!
What to See & Do?
Apple Washing Station
Visit the apple washing station at the caretaker’s cabin, located on the north side of the creek from the grist mill. Watch as the apples are prepared before being transported to the mill for pressing.
Watch the Cider-Making Process
Head over to the mill to see the apples pressed and the fresh cider poured into jugs. Cider sales begin when the cider doors open at 9:00 AM. The line can be long, but the wait is well worth it!
Not purchasing cider? You are still welcome to walk around the grounds and inside the mill to enjoy the cider-making process and explore this historic landmark.
Live Bluegrass Music
Enjoy live bluegrass musicians playing on the back deck, beginning around 9:00–10:00 AM.
Halloween Fun at the Caretaker’s Cabin!
Since our Annual Cider Pressing Event falls on Halloween, we invite all our little ghouls and goblins to wear their Halloween costumes and stop by the caretaker’s cabin for some spooky fun!
Photo Opportunity
A life-size statue of Jason from the film Jason Rising 2 will be on display at the caretaker’s cabin, giving visitors a unique Halloween photo opportunity!
Come dressed in your Halloween best, enjoy the cider-making tradition, and make some memorable fall memories at the mill. We can’t wait to see your costumes!
Directions & Event Entrance
Please follow the directions below to enter the event correctly.
Destination address:
43907 NE Grist Mill Rd
Woodland, WA 98674
Please be sure to enter Grist Mill Road from the SOUTH end. If you do not follow the designated directions, you may be directed to park at Green Mountain Baptist Church and walk to the event or wait for a shuttle.
From I-5 North:
- Take exit 21 toward WA-503 E/Woodland/Cougar
- Turn right onto WA-503 S/Lewis River Rd
- Turn right onto E CC St
- Continue over the bridge and stay left onto NW Hayes Rd.
- Continue on NW Hayes Rd (5.3mi)
- Continue onto NE Cedar Creek Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn left onto NE Grist Mill Rd
From I-5 South:
- Take exit 21 toward WA-503 E/Woodland/Cougar
- Continue onto Pacific Ave
- Turn left to stay on Pacific Ave
- Turn left onto Lewis River Rd
- Turn right onto E CC St
- Continue over the bridge and stay left onto NW Hayes Rd.
- Continue on NW Hayes Rd (5.3mi)
- Continue onto NE Cedar Creek Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn left onto NE Grist Mill Rd
Parking Information
Please read these instructions before arriving so we can keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.
- Grist Mill Road will be ONE WAY NORTHBOUND toward the mill.
- Parking will begin along the right-hand side of the road, with vehicles parked single file as directed.
- Once parking along the road is filled, additional parking will be available in the field at the top of the hill. Watch for signs.
- There is no general parking at the mill or caretaker’s cabin. These areas are reserved for handicap-accessible and motorcycle parking as space allows.
- Volunteers will be stationed along the hill to help direct traffic and park vehicles as close to the event as possible.
Please follow the directions of our parking volunteers. Their goal is to make your arrival as smooth and safe as possible!
Shuttle Service & Accessibility
Please plan ahead for a potentially long walk and a steep hill. Shuttle carts will be available to help transport visitors, although service may be limited during busy periods.
Helpful departure tip: When you are ready to leave, we recommend sending one driver up to retrieve your vehicle using the shuttle service. The driver can then return down the road and pick up the rest of your family at the mill as you pass through.
Please be patient with our volunteers and fellow visitors. This is a popular event, and traffic can be heavy!
Thank You for Supporting the Mill!
Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a volunteer-supported historic landmark, and events like our Annual Cider Pressing help keep the mill operating and preserve its unique history.
Whether you come for the cider, the music, the milling demonstration, or simply to enjoy a beautiful fall day, we look forward to welcoming you!
Come for the cider. Stay for the history. Help preserve the mill!
We can't wait to see you at Cedar Creek Grist Mill!
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