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8546 Pete Wiles Rd
Middletown, MD, 21769
United States

3014733568

Maryland's premier meadery and winery bringing the world's oldest alcohol into the 21st century. Specializing in complex honey wines as well as unique red and white varietals. Locally crafted, Internationally awarded.

Visit Us

Tucked in the Middletown Valley of Frederick County, our hand-built log cabin tasting room sits amongst 15 acres with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. Sit and sip mead on our wrap-around deck or explore our property with glass in hand. You can view the vineyard, say hello to our chickens and bees, roast s’mores at our fire pit, or challenge your friends to a game of cornhole. Be sure to check out the artwork and gifts from local artists and vendors in our tasting room.


Taste Our Meads

Mead flights are a great introduction to the wide array of meads we create! Our flights are available in three different flavor experiences (Sparkling Meads, Classic Meads, or Spicy Meads) and come with four meads.

Orchid Cellar meads are available by glass or bottle. Elemental sparkling meads are available in single or 4-pack bottles with a rotation of flavors on tap for glass purchases. Artisanal grape wines are also available by the bottle.

Whether you are a new guest or a returning friend, we have a beverage for you to enjoy!

Fun fact: our meads are named after occupations in the Middle Ages and feature artwork by local Frederick artist Goodloe Byron! Try them all and let us know which is your favorite!

Seating

Seating is first come, first served. Due to limited seating in our tasting room, we are unable to accommodate groups of over 6 people indoors. For parties with 8 or more guests, a Private Event Rental is required.

Snacks

Cheese platters and small snacks are available for purchase or feel free to bring your own picnic. We often have food trucks onsite, so head over to our Upcoming Events calendar to check out our food truck schedule!

Canines & Children

Our vineyard Lab, Carmen, loves making new friends so feel free to bring your friendly pup. Dogs are welcome outdoors and are to remain leashed at all times.

Guests of all ages are welcome, but visitors must be 21+ to drink. Children visiting our Tasting Room must be supervised and stay with their guardians at all times.

Additional Policies

  • Due to Maryland law, alcohol not sold by Orchid Cellar is not permitted on our property. Anyone found with outside alcohol will be asked to leave immediately. Thank you for your commitment to helping us keep our license so that we can continue serving great mead!

  • Decorations are not permitted unless you have booked a Private Event Rental.

  • No buses over 25ft in length.

  • No outside music.


Directions  

From The East: Take RT. 70 W. Take exit 49 for US-40 Alt toward Braddock Heights/Middletown, turn left onto US-40 ALT W. Turn right onto MD-17 N. Turn left onto Pete Wiles Rd. After 1.2 miles, we'll be on the left just before the one-lane bridge.

From The West: Take Rt. 70 E. Take exit 42 for MD-17 toward Myersville/Middletown Rd. Turn right onto MD-17 S/Myersville Rd. Keep right to continue on Old Hagerstown Rd. Turn left onto Pete Wiles Rd. After 1 mile, we'll be on the right just after the one lane bridge.