Champlain Orchard buys Douglas Orchards

SHOREHAM — Two popular Shoreham orchards have come together under one owner. On July 8 Bill Suhr and Andrea Scott of Champlain Orchards announced that they had purchased Douglas Orchards and Cider Mill from Bob and Scott Douglas. “For the past 21 years I have been emulating our neighbors … as they care for their family farm and orchards,” Suhr wrote in announcing the deal. “After years of discussions, we were able to officially purchase the 180-acre farm, allowing Bob & Terry, and Scott & Sue Douglas to o … (read more)

SHOREHAM — For so many Addison County residents, Douglas Orchards in Shoreham holds a special place. For generations the orchard has been a go-to for apples, pears, strawberries, raspberries cherries and cider. Now the 181-acres of agricultural land will … (read more)