Wicks Apple House was owned and operated by the Wicks family for 51 years. It is located on a centennial fruit and vegetable farm that was in their family for over 100 years.

The Apple House had a modest beginning in the fall of 1950 on the front lawn of the family farmhouse. Apples and cider (purchased elsewhere) were the only items sold.

Increasing demand led the Wicks to construct a small building which is now the rear part of the present showroom. Two years later, a 4,000 bushel cold storage area was added to preserve the quality of the fruit.

In 1960, a small cider press was purchased and the Wicks began pressing their own cider. A year later, the present century-old press was found in a field, purchased and rebuilt to replace the smaller one.

Four years later, the Apple House was enlarged with a 20 x 50 foot showroom, which made room to increase the variety of products. In 1969, another addition was made, making room for the Cider Mill and the famous Wicks Apple House products being made.

Until 1973, the Apple House was open only during the fall. Demand for the Apple House products and increased tourism led them to open for the summer as well as the fall.

A year later found more construction going on at the Apple House. This time, the Apple Tree Gift Shop and Snack Bar were opened. The Snack Bar served a very limited menu and the small Gift Shop featured hand crafted items.

By 1987, the Snack Bar needed more space to handle the increased number of visitors, so construction started again! This time, a new room was added to house a full service restaurant called the Orchard View Room and the snack bar area was used for more Gift Shop space.

1992 marked still another year for expansion, a new room was added to the rear of the original building to provide more room for larger displays of apples in the fall.

2001 marked the biggest change of all, when Wicks Apple House reopened for it's 51st year with a change of ownership. Jerry and Kelli Casey of Dowagiac, purchased the business from Paul and Suzanne Wicks in January of 2001. The Casey's strive to uphold the excellent quality and reputation that has made the Apple House a "must see" attraction in this small agricultural town. They encourage everyone to stop and visit this "one of a kind" business. New faces, and old faces alike, are welcome to enjoy their warm, country hospitality.