Castle Valley Mill in Doylestown, one of the oldest working grist mills in Pennsylvania, is expanding its store hours and introducing guided tours, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.
Starting this week, the premier producer of stone-ground, locally sourced grains in the state will now be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, which provides customers with plenty of opportunity to shop, learn, and explore.
Additionally, on Saturdays, the historic mill will offer guided tours, giving visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at the centuries-old tradition of stone milling. Visitors will explore the mill’s history, understand the grain-to-flour process, and discover the significance of supporting regional agriculture and sustainable food systems.
“We’re thrilled to invite the community in more often and offer tours that showcase the incredible history and craftsmanship that goes into every bag of flour we produce,” said Mark Fischer, Owner and Miller at Castle Valley Mill.
Castle Valley Mill, nestled along Neshaminy Creek, stands on land granted to the Meredith family by William Penn. It started grinding logical grains in 1730. Throughout its history, it has also been called Grove’s Mill and Reed’s Mill.
Read more about the Castle Valley Mill in the Patch.
