U PICK FRUIT
There’s nothing like the joy of handpicking fresh fruit straight from the tree, experiencing the sweetness of nature with every bite.
THE ORCHARD
Our journey started with pears and with 40-45% of pears distributed throughout the United States grown from Hood River Valley, we are proud of the pear varieties we grow. What has started from a pear farm, has expanded to so much more.
Some of the oldest apple trees in the valley are proudly grown on our farm. We have a 4 acre orchard of Newtown Pippin Heirloom apples (the original apple for apple pie). This is a perfect apple in so many ways. Excellent for fresh eating, pies, ciders, juicing, caramel apples, and winter storage.
Heirloom Pears & Apples
Summer: early August - end of August
(sometimes early September)
In Peak Bloom: Starkrimson, Bartlett and Red Bartlett are the Summer Pears.
Our most loved Summer fruit
Yesenia Loves: Starkrimson pears! They are beautiful alone, on the tree, and on a plate! Also, the Stark trees are absolutely stunning in the fall when their leaves start to turn color. Just the best!
Serynna Loves: Starkrimson because they are so juicy and sweet! Her favorite way to eat them is on pizza with red onion, sharp cheddar, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top.
Winter: late August - end of October
In Peak Bloom: Anjou, Bosc, Gold Bosc, Comice, Forelle, Seckel are the Winter Pears.
Our most loved Winter fruit
Yesenia Loves: Bosc! They are always ready to go for anything. You can pick one right off the tree to eat and it tastes sweet without needing to ripen. Once it’s more ripe, they are excellent for baking anything! Poach it in red wine for an effortlessly fancy treat!
Serynna Loves: Comice because they are delicious and easily one of our top favorite snacks.
THE STRAWBERRIES
Albion and Seascape Strawberries
Our U-pick fruit selection just got even sweeter. In addition to our pears and apples, we’ll now be offering organically grown strawberries for u-pick in the middle of our pear orchard. Choose from Albion strawberries with their firm, sweet flavor or Seascape strawberries with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. These everbearing strawberries will be ready to harvest starting in July and will keep producing until frost. It’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh, sun-ripened berries all season long.
Summer: July - frost
In Peak Bloom: Albion and Seascape Strawberries