The Carlisle Cider Co. represents three generations of dedication to growing exceptional apples and crafting quality ciders, rooted in a heritage story that began when Joe and Dini VanderMarel immigrated from the Netherlands in the early 1950s. After meeting and marrying in Toronto in 1957, the couple started with small rented apple orchards around Clarkson, Ontario, quickly establishing a reputation for growing some of the finest fruit in the region through hard work and unwavering commitment to quality. In 1968, they purchased their current Carlisle farm—originally established in 1904—where they built their family home and raised four children who all contributed to the farm’s operations. Now recognized as one of Ontario’s most renowned apple farms and packers, this third-generation operation has expanded its offerings while maintaining the founding values of quality, integrity, and community connection that have defined the VanderMarel legacy for over half a century.
The Carlisle Cider Co. represents three generations of dedication to growing exceptional apples and crafting quality ciders, rooted in a heritage story that began when Joe and Dini VanderMarel immigrated from the Netherlands in the early 1950s. After meeting and marrying in Toronto in 1957, the couple started with small rented apple orchards around Clarkson, Ontario, quickly establishing a reputation for growing some of the finest fruit in the region through hard work and unwavering commitment to quality. In 1968, they purchased their current Carlisle farm—originally established in 1904—where they built their family home and raised four children who all contributed to the farm’s operations. Now recognized as one of Ontario’s most renowned apple farms and packers, this third-generation operation has expanded its offerings while maintaining the founding values of quality, integrity, and community connection that have defined the VanderMarel legacy for over half a century.
