Late summer in North Carolina makes this kind of outing especially tempting, when one visit can land right between berry season and the first apple picking of the year. Containers and current picking instructions are handled at the farm, and calling ahead at 828-974-1232 is sensible when blackberries are the main reason for the drive. Reward Your Picking With A Fresh Apple Cider DonutYou do not have to wait until deep into fall to find apple cider donuts here. By the time early apples are coming ready, the bakery can already be part of the visit. Justus also makes its well-known fried apple pies with orchard apples, so anyone who wants something more substantial has another option waiting inside.