Set atop the rolling rise of Lutes Mountain just outside Moncton, The Cidery is a purpose-built gathering space shaped by its owners’ passion for community, craft, and landscape. The elevated terrain grants expansive views of orchards, meadows, riding trails, and a quiet pond, all contributing to the site’s immersive rural character.
A welcoming wood-framed porch leads into a high-ceilinged breezeway and great hall, where exposed glulam trusses form a sculptural timber canopy. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull the surrounding landscape indoors, drawing guests toward the sweeping panoramas beyond. Every approach through the space is calibrated to heighten a sense of connection—to both people and place.
In warmer seasons, the experience unfolds outward. Patios on both ends of the breezeway extend events into the open air, encouraging fluid movement between interior and exterior. Below, the cider house and tasting room are partially nestled into the slope, anchoring the lower level with a quiet gravity. Here, guests can enjoy crisp cider and mountain breezes on a patio set against the hillside.
The material palette of natural wood, stone, black-framed glazing, and a standing seam metal roof merges rustic texture with modern simplicity. This balance continues inside, where a catering prep kitchen is discreetly integrated to support large events without disrupting the spatial flow.
Every design move serves a dual purpose: to celebrate the site’s agricultural roots and to create a contemporary venue that feels grounded, elegant, and open. The Cidery is not simply a place for tasting; it’s a carefully crafted environment where architecture, landscape, and hospitality converge.
