Historic Bucks County Mill Expands Store Hours, Offers New Saturday Tours

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Castle Valley Mill, one of Pennsylvania’s oldest working grist mills and a premier producer of stone-ground, locally sourced grains, is expanding its store hours and adding public tours.

Beginning this week, Castle Valley Mill will now be open to the public every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, giving more customers the opportunity to shop, learn and explore.

In addition, guided tours of the historic mill will now be offered on Saturdays, providing a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Castle Valley Mill continues its centuries-old tradition of stone milling. On the tour, visitors will learn about the mill’s history, the grain-to-flour process, and the importance 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. “People are increasingly curious about where their food comes from. This is a chance to see that process up close in a living piece of history.”

Nestled on the banks of Neshaminy Creek, Castle Valley Mill began grinding Bucks County grains in 1730. Built on land that was given to the Meredith family by William Penn, the mill has been known as Grove's Mill, Reed's Mill, and now Castle Valley Mill.

The historic building has witnessed the birth, growth, and advancement of the nation. With the Industrial Revolution came internal combustion engines and electricity, and slowly, the value of water power diminished, and the buildings fell into disrepair.

The property was in poor condition when Mark Fischer's grandfather, Henry Fischer, purchased and restored the property in 1947. A miller from Erlbach, Germany, Henry loved the honest, hard work and satisfaction of milling and made Castle Valley his home. His hobby was the ongoing repair as restoration of the mill and the milling machinery - a quest that Mark continues to this day.

(Castle Valley Mill)

Henry saved many milling machines and examples of American technology and ingenuity when older mills in Bucks County were being torn down or gutted. From this collection, Castle Valley Mill has restored several antique stone mills and processing machines and has put them back in operation.

"The public's support of Castle Valley Mill products not only pleases the palette, but contributes to the continuing preservation and restoration of this valuable piece of history," said the folks at Castle Valley Mill.

Today, the mill continues to produce the finest stone-ground flours, meals, and cleaned whole berry grains. Processed slowly and at cool temperatures on antique buhr mills, the flavor, nutrients, and wholesome goodness of the grain is preserved, and produces exceptional quality foods.

"When able, we use local Bucks County grains and we always grind the grains fresh. We use no preservatives other than refrigeration. We produce a healthy, quality product that is food the way God meant it to be: natural, healthy, nutritious, and full of flavor," said the owners.

New store hours are Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours are offered every Saturday at 10 and 11 a.m. and 12 and 1 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Castle Valley Mill is located at 1730 Lower State Road, Doylestown 18901. For information, call 215-340-3609. To learn more about Castle Valley Mill, schedule a tour, or explore their selection of grains and flours, click here or follow along on Facebook or Instagram @cvmllc.