Question 1

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Echodale Farm is nestled in the rolling hills of the North East Kingdom in South Albany, VT. While we don't often have visitors to the farm itself because we don't hold the permits to allow us to serve our cider on our property, you can purchase Echodale Cider by the glass at Parker Pie, or by the bottle next door at E.O Randall & Co General Store (formerly Lake Parker Country Store) at 161 County Rd in Glover, VT.

Question 2

Can I purchase Echodale Cider online?

Accepted Answer

We sell our ciders exclusively in person at Parker Pie and the E.O. Randall & CO General Store (formerly Lake Parker Country Store) in Glover, VT.

Question 3

Is Echodale Cider organic?

Accepted Answer

We’ve chosen not to pursue organic certification—not because we fall short of the standards, but because the process often emphasizes paperwork and fees over real ecological care. In truth, our approach goes well beyond what the organic label requires. We don’t add anything to the land—no synthetic chemicals, no fertilizers, not even approved organic inputs. We farm intuitively, working with the rhythms of the land and trusting in the strength of natural systems to guide us. Our focus is on true stewardship: listening closely, responding thoughtfully, and letting the ecosystem lead.​​

Question 4

Is Echodale Cider Sweet?

Accepted Answer

Echodale Cider is an effervescent cider that is fizzy, fruit-forward, and not too sweet. There is no sugar added to our cider.

Question 5

What apples do you use in Echodale Cider?

Accepted Answer

We use exclusively apples grown in our permaculture orchard.

Question 6

What is permaculture?

Accepted Answer

Permaculture is a set of principles that guides how we interact with natural systems. It is not as simple as “certified organic” in the sense that it is a system that applies to all aspects of life, from growing food and interacting with the natural environment to the built environment. It is a system that treats nature as an equal partner, and relies on nature to do what nature does best — growing things. By following these principles, we are able to grow agricultural products without any synthetic inputs. Many agricultural management practices call for testing — such as testing the soil for micronutrients. In permaculture, we like to say if you get the biology right, the chemistry will follow. So if anything, we test the biology, not the chemistry.

Question 7

How old are the trees?

Accepted Answer

We acquired the property in 2011 and planted the first tree in 2015. In parallel, we started making cider using purchased cider apples, until 2023, when we had enough of our own apples to ferment 2,000 liters.

Question 8

How is the cider made?

Accepted Answer

Depending on year, variety, and quality of apples, we sometimes ferment them in stainless steel, or barrels. We don’t have have different cider “varieties” — we have different processes — and these are noted on each label.

Question 9

What does E.O. Randall & Co General Store carry in store?

Accepted Answer

E.O. Randall & Co General Store (formerly known as Lake Parker Country Store) carries basic essentials like local milk, eggs, and fresh-baked bread twice a week; shelf-stable local grains, beans, and other Vermont-based products; flowers; Echodale Farm cider; a variety of beers, seltzers, and wines, and a seasonal selection of simple luxuries you didn’t know you needed or wanted.

Question 10

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

EO. Randall is open from 11am-7pm daily. If you'd like a glass off the tap, you can stop by next door at Parker Pie from 11am-9pm Monday-Saturday.

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