Celebrating the season
Chronicle Media — October 25, 2017Waterman’s Honey Hill Orchard got its start as a hobby in 1965. Today the family-owned and operated orchard is a popular destination for pick-your-own apples, raspberries and, of course, pumpkins. Honey Hill hosted its Pumpkin Harvest Weekend earlier this month at the location, open daily from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and located in southern DeKalb County on Waterman Road, north of town and west of Illinois Route 23. Photos by Jon Langham / for Chronicle Media
Natalia Sieczka picks some Cortland apples, one of her favorites. Honey Hill Orchard held its Pumpkin Harvest Weekend, Sunday, October 8, 2017, in Waterman, Illinois. (Jon Langham-for Chronicle Media)
Todd Conklin of Batavia holds up two large pumpkins that his family picked out to take home. Honey Hill Orchard held its Pumpkin Harvest Weekend, Sunday, October 8, 2017, in Waterman, Illinois. (Jon Langham-for Chronicle Media)
A team of Belgian horses give visitors a ride around the orchard. Honey Hill Orchard held its Pumpkin Harvest Weekend, Sunday, October 8, 2017, in Waterman, Illinois. (Jon Langham-for Chronicle Media)
Although most folks come to pick-your-own, many apples are available in the store already bagged. Honey Hill Orchard held its Pumpkin Harvest Weekend, Sunday, October 8, 2017, in Waterman, Illinois. (Jon Langham-for Chronicle Media)
Four year old Gabe Dorane finds a pumpkin that’s a bit to big for him to pick up but not to roll along to his car. Honey Hill Orchard held its Pumpkin Harvest Weekend, Sunday, Oct. 8 in Waterman. (Jon Langham-for Chronicle Media)
