2015 - 2016Map & Farm Guide
Since 1964
Welcometo a new year with your
favorite farming families
who belong to the Apple
Hill™ Growers Association.
The seal of our quality
comes from each farm that
displays our logo sign
proudly. Membership in our
association is a privilege,
not offered to all. You
may find other farms in the area that offer fruit but is it grown
here? Fresh mountain grown local fruit is what is all about.
The colder winter temperatures bring out a special quality in our
products. Please enjoy our AHGA farms by falling in love with us
for the first time or all over again!
AHGA President Lynn Larsen, second from right, and family.
2015 President’s Message
Apple Hill Growers Association
P.O. Box 494 • Camino, CA 95709
www.applehill.com
Like us on the official Apple Hill Growers Association Facebook
page (Facebook.com/applehillgrowersassociation) representing
the 50+ Apple Hill Farms! Look for the sign of quality:
The winners of the 2015 Apple Hill Facebook Photo Contest have
been selected! Congratulations to Shelly McDaniel with her
gorgeous berry photo who won the Grand Prize. With 251 votes,
the People’s Choice winner Julee Marcel won with her colorful
pumpkin and gourd picture. Thank you to all of those who have
entered the photo contest. We loved all the photos and look
forward to your entries next year!
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New for 2015 ... and BeyondNew ways to experience Apple Hill™ 4
Farm to FamilyOur community food system 6
The Effects of WildfireThe impacts of fire and smoke on farming 8
Individual Farm ListingsComprehensive farm guides 12-24
From the Apple Hill KitchenTwo desserts you’ll want to try at home 26-27
Christmas Tree SafetyTips to select and care for your tree 29
Apple Hill™ Bake ShopsA guide and map of locations 34-35
Apple Hill™ Farm GuidesFarm information 38-42
Area Food, Lodging Activities & ServicesDiscover the diversity of our region 48-52
Kid Specific ActivitiesFor the whole family inside back cover
Calendar of EventsApple Hill™ information inside back cover
Contents
Apple Hill™ Growers President: Lynn Larsen
Marketing Committee:Chairman: Robyn Delfino
Members: Dave Bolster, Edith Bullard, Christa Campbell, Jane Harris, Seana Hartsell,
Loretta Kim, Lynn Larsen, Nicole Phillips.
Apple Hill™ Office:Nicole Phillips
Advertising: Edith Bullard, Robyn Delfino
Photo Contributions: Jane Harris, Vince Hill
Writing: David Bolster, Paul Bush, Jane Harris, Barbara Goyette, Dee Kobervig
Produced for the Apple Hill™ Growers by Image Factory
Apple Hill™ Officewww.applehill.com
(530) 644-7692 - message phone
Thanks to all of our advertisers and Apple Hill™ member growers for
making this publication a success.
Copyright © 2015 Apple Hill™ Growers Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of maps, listings or editorial con-tent is prohibited without written permission. Neither the advertiser nor the publisher is liable for misinformation, misprints, or typographical errors which may appear in this publication. Apple Hill® is a registered trademark of the Apple Hill™ Growers Association, Inc.
The Apple Hill™ Cider Press is published yearly by the Apple Hill™ Growers Association, Inc. The Cider Press is the only authorized guide of the Apple Hill™ Growers. It may be found at Apple Hill™ ranches, selected merchants, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce offices and locations along the Highway 50 corridor.
For advertising or sponsorship information contact the Apple Hill™ Growers at (530) 644-7692, P. O. Box 494, Camino, CA 95709 or e-mail us at [email protected].
If you would like to order copies of The Apple Hill™ Cider Press please include your address along with $2.00 per copy requested to cover postage costs. An online version of the Cider Press is also available at www.applehill.com.
What’s Happening:
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Major Routes to the Apple Hill™ Farms
Apple Hill®
Farms
see map to farms - back of Cider Press
Official Apple Hill™ Grower app Available for free in iTunes (iOS 6.0 or later) and the Google
Play store (Android 3.x or later). Up-to-date farm and event
information is available. Download it today!
50th Anniversary Cookbook Released in the summer of 2015, great recipes and a
commemoration of Apple Hill’s rich history will be available in
print and e-book versions. Visit applehill.com for more details.
Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday
Honors our folk hero! Bring the kids to the farms – our ranches
are ready to show them a back-to-the-land
experience and a simpler lifestyle. Maybe you’ll
see Johnny himself planting a brand-new
orchard! September 20, 2015.
Apple Hill™ Harvest Run
created a community partnership 36 years ago! Families and run-
ning groups gather every year to run or walk past our farms to
support Camino School and to provide scholarships for
high school graduates. November 1, 2015.
Check applehill.com for annual event details.
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Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 1 - December 1
Bill Johnson, 2234 Cable Road P.O. Box 534 Camino, CA 95709
(530) 644-5283
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According to Rutgers University, “a food system includes everything from
farm to table”. A community food system is a system in which
food production, processing, distribution and consumption are
integrated to enhance the environmental, economic, social and
nutritional health of a particular place, and its inhabitants.
While this description may be academic and a bit abstract, for
the Apple Hill™ Growers Association and their many visitors, our
local food system is very real. Apple Hill™ Association fruit and blue-
berry growers and their customers who visit our farms to “pick their
own” or purchase fruit products directly from the grower are the
ultimate examples of the locavore and farm to fork/table movement.
Our visitors transport their fruit products home to be tomorrow’s
blueberry pancakes or the apple in their kid’s school lunch. And, of
course, the estate grown wines purchased from one of our Apple
Hill™ Grower Association wineries will accompany that night’s meal.
While the nutritional health benefits of consuming fresh fruit
cannot be understated, there are other benefits that make the
Apple Hill Grower Association farm market a unique experience.
The grower has the opportunity to educate visitors regarding prac-
tices that will sustain their farms for future generations: Soil con-
servation practices such as mulching and cover cropping, water
conservation practices, and cropping systems that require less (or
no) chemicals and fuel inputs to produce a crop.
Our visitors are rewarded with a sense of place and a family
experience that create memories lasting a lifetime. Humans are
farmers at heart, reflecting an innate desire within all of us to stay
connected and close to the land from which we came. A visit to
the Apple Hill™ Association Grower farms to buy or harvest fruit
fresh from the grower is the highest expression of the farm to table
movement. Or, as the Apple Hill™ Association Growers would say,
“farm to family to fork”.
Farm to Table to Family By David Bolster
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˜Rainbow oRchaRds˜
644-1594baRkley & laRsen dR., camino
RainbowoRchaRds.neT
bake shoP homemadesHOT Cider Donuts
Peach, Nectarine, Berry & Apple Cobblers, Pies, Pies Petite
Apple CrispApple Cream Cheese Tart
Jams, Butters, Syrups, Vinegars
aPPle baRnBlueberries, Blackberries,
Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Pears
PiPeR's PUmPkin PaTchOver 30 varieties of heirloom
winter squash, pumpkins, and Indian corn.
PRemiUm winesCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvigon-Syrah, Syrah, Merlot,
Semillon, Grenache Rose, Mourverde, Petit Syrah
haRd cideR
cRafTs & bbQWeekends, Sept. 27–October 26
& Veteran's Day*
slaTe moUnTain blUeGRass band
Sundays, Oct. 4, 11 & 18
sUnday: Blossom Hill, Campbell, Clement St., Divisidero, Fort Mason, Inner Sunset, Marin Civic Center, Montclair, Moraga, Mountain View, Newark, Palo Alto, SF Civic Center, Stonestown Galleria, Temescal, Walnut Creek TUesday: Alameda, Concord, Crocker Galleria, El Cerritowednesday: Castro, Corte Madera, Mission Bay, Pacifica, SF Civic Center, Upper Haight
ThURsday: Benicia, Concord, Crocker Galleria, Daly CityfRiday: Old OaklandsaTURday: Alameda, Alemany, Diablo Valley, El Cerrito, Fillmore, Grand Lake, San Mateo, San Leandro, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
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home of the hoT apple cider donut
fresh apple cider mill in operation!
Picnic and hay-bale-hop under the apple trees
Rainbow oRchaRds ceRTified faRmeRs’ maRkeTs
hoTTesT on The hill!
The Effects of Wildfire By Paul Bush
It still amazes me that people visiting our tasting
room from other states will sometimes comment that they could never
live in California due to the constant threat of earthquakes. This
statement is the perfect opportunity to open up a discussion on what
we in the Sierra Foothills consider to be the greatest threat: forest fires.
The region’s broad expanses of grass and timbered land make for
dangerous situations, especially under drought conditions. The recent
Rim Fire and last year’s King Fire are both reminders of the destruction
and loss possible when wind, heat, dryness and a spark combine.
Although most people see the direct damage to the region with
scorched hillsides and burnt trees, there are a host of less evident
impacts to our livelihoods and way of life.
It’s the immediate impact of the smoky conditions that can
really hurt farmers. Forest fires often seem to flare up when most
people might consider the fire season to be over in September and
October. For Apple Hill™ Grower Association farmers, this
coincides with our most popular tourism season: harvest.
Small family farms survive by selling products directly to people
visiting. Smoke-filled air hides much of the beautiful views and
creates poor breathing air quality which drastically reduces the
number of visitors. And as a domino effect, farmers see less
income to help maintain their orchards and vineyards.
This maintenance of the farm includes the fact that many of us
need to harvest our crops in September and October. As with your
garden at home, our fruit needs to be picked at perfect maturity,
meaning “no waiting.”
Small farms rely upon skilled individuals to pick our crops (no
mechanical harvesting here). If conditions are too smoky, however,
it’s difficult to ask anyone to work outside. Thus the crop ripens
more and the risk of over-ripeness increases.
And then there is a unique issue associated with wine-grapes and
smoke. Smoky conditions during the rapid ripening season (early
August through late September) can produce smoke taint in the
wines. Just as we breathe, the leaves of the grape vine transpire
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~ Bake Shop ~ Made from scratch daily!
Homemade pies ~ Apple dumplings with caramel sauceHomemade caramel apples ~ apple or berry strudel
Apple donuts ~ A delicious variety of cakes and pastries
~ Apple Ridge BBQ ~ TTri-tip sandwiches ~ smoked pulled pork sandwiches
BBQ chicken sandwiches ~ Hamburgers/hot dogs Chicken pot pie ~ grilled chicken wraps ~ Homemade chili
~ Country Store & Fudge Shop~ A large variety of fresh apples ~ Apple cider
Homemade jams and syrupsFrozen pies and pastries ~ Homemade fudge
LaLarge selection of fresh fudge flavors dailyGift shop and home decor
~ Attractions ~Face painting ~ Hay Maze ~ Picnic Area ~ Pumpkin Patch
Craft Booths (Check website for schedule)
~ Events ~
~ Saturday, Aug. 29th – Opening Day
~~ Sunday, Sept. 20th – Johnny Appleseed Day Kids 12 & under receive their own coloring book
featuring Johnny Appleseed
~ Friday, Oct. 2nd – Pumpkin Patch OpensAdditional events to be scheduled.
Please check our website at appleridgepies.comBus and RV parking available
~ ~ Kettle Corn Booth~ Come visit our new booth for delicious hot kettle corn
Apple Ridge Farms(530) 647-0613 • 1800 Larsen Drive, Camino 20
FAMILYFUN!
NEW!
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Johnny Appleseed Says “Be Fire Safe”
Mother Nature throws a lot of “curve balls” at
farmers. These “curve balls” include late frost, heavy rains, flood,
hail, and, in the current four year cycle, drought.
While all these “curve balls” challenge the farmer to implement
interventions, farmers must develop specific practices to combat
drought. The farmer is conscious of water conservation at all times.
However, in years of drought, the farmer is hyper conscious of
guarding against using water unnecessarily.
One threat in a drought cycle that effects the water supply for
the farmer is the use of water to extinguish wild fires. A measure
to limit this waste of water is the practice of Green Waste Fuel
Reduction Programs in agricultural areas and neighboring commu-
nities. Green Waste Fuel Reduction Programs create defensible
space and firebreaks. This not only protects our farms and our
neighboring communities from devastating wildfires, but also helps
save ag water from usage in fighting fires.
In this high-risk fire year and fourth year of drought, the Apple
Hill™ Growers Association is teaming up with the El Dorado
County Fire Safe Council and El Dorado Disposal to promote Green
Waste Clean-Up Projects throughout Placerville, Camino, and
Pollock Pines, the towns that are home to our farms and wineries.
Because this year controlled burning will likely be restricted to little
or no burning, piles of green waste fuel must be removed from the
land rather than burned. The Green Waste Clean-Up Projects
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• BAKE SHOPS
• APPLE BARN
• BEEF TACOS
• TROUT FISHING
• PONY RIDES
• ESPRESSO BAR
• Hayrides - WeekeNds
• HIGH QUALITY CRAFTERS SHOW
• UNIQUE GIFT SHOP
• SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS & LARGE GROUPS (BY RESERVATION)
OPeN daiLyWeekend before Labor day Weekend through
december 24th!
PET FRIENDLY & FAMILY APPROVED!
High Hill ranch2901 High Hill road • Placerville, Ca 95667
www.highhillranch1.net(530) 644-1973
enjoy the breathtaking views of the sierras and feel the cozy country atmosphere that invites you to make High Hill ranch your family tradition! Jerry and Michelle Visman welcome you to High Hill ranch.
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High Hill Ranch – Offering activities including a large market
area, hearty meals and, of course, delectable fresh baked goods.
We even have a stocked trout pond if you’d like to try your hand
at fishing. Pony rides and hay rides on weekends.
Kids Inc. – In our 51st year as an Apple Hill ™ Grower, Kids Inc.
remains devoted to agriculture and desserts made from the fruit
we grow on our 20 acre ranch. Our claim to fame is the Walkin’
Apple Pie – an individual pie. Enjoy our Junior Farm Tour for a fun
family outing. New this year: “Henrietta Stich” HARD APPLE CIDER!
Madroña Vineyards Madroña Vineyards expresses the essence of
farming and winemaking as it has always been in El Dorado County -
honest and rewarding. It is a place where time slows to the rhythm of
nature and where the traditions of grape growing and winemaking
are yours to discover. We make exceptional wines that are a reflection
of this special place, meant to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Daily 8-5, Aug 29 thru Dec. 242901 High Hill Road, Placerville • 530-644-1973highhillranch1.net • [email protected]
Fri.-Mon. 9-5, Sept. 4 thru Nov. 303205 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-622-0184kidsincapples.com
Daily 11-5, year ’round except Easter, T’giving, Christmas & Jan. 12560 High Hill Road, Placerville • 530-644-5948MadronaVineyards.com • [email protected]
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Apple Hill™ Grower Farm Listings• Farm descriptions
• Icons provide at-a-glance information
• More detail provided in separate ads
• Fold out map provided on back cover
Discover the wide variety of farms!Many of these ranches can also be followed on facebookFind them through Facebook.com/applehillgrowersassociation
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Mother Lode Orchards - Come for fresh apples, a picnic and a
Christmas tree. We look forward to seeing you!
Larsen Apple Barn & Bakeshop - Come and visit the longest
family owned Apple Hill™ farm. You’ll find over 20 varieties of
apples along with pears, grapes, dried fruits, juices and more. Our
bakery is full of treats! Specialty Pies, turnovers, dumplings and
much more. Daily lunches available from our deli. Visit the family
Museum and park for a special adventure. Park available to rent.
Rainbow Orchards - Home of the HOT apple cider DONUTS! Fresh
Cider Mill on site. From scratch fruit and berry pies, cobblers, crisps,
tarts, jams, syrups, vinegars. Quality apples, pears, blueberries,
blackberries, peaches, nectarines. Heirloom pumpkin and squash.
Tri-tip BBQ. Homemade corn dogs. Bluegrass music. Family favorite
HAY BALE HOP A CROOKED MILE. Family owned since 1977.
Bavarian HIlls Orchard - Call ahead the day before to order your
homemade German apple strudel. Bavarian Hills restaurant and
bake shop serves home cooked German and American food in ad-
dition to pastries and apple pies. Lunch specials are served Fri-Sun
from 11am to 5pm. Visit our Apple Haus for fresh fruit, cider and
caramel apples. Arts and crafts on weekends only.
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Sun.-Fri. 9-5, Aug. 31 - Nov. 29. Closed Saturdays2461 Larsen Drive, Camino530-644-1415 Barn & Bake Shop • larsenapplebarn.com
Weekends 9-5 Sept. 5 - Sept. 13 & Dec. 5 - Dec. 13Daily Sept. 13 - Nov. 29 • 2569 Larsen Drive, Camino 530-644-1594 • rainboworchards.net • [email protected]
Fri. - Sun. 11-5 Sept. 4 - mid-Dec.3100 North Canyon Road, Placerville • 530-642-2714bavarianhillsorchard.com • [email protected]
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ParaVí - If you’re new to ParaVí, you may be pleased to learn that
we’re more than just a winery - we’re a destination. Our facilities
include an outdoor amphitheater, two regulation bocce courts,
tasting room and more. We host events throughout the year, and
are also available to host your private event, wedding or confer-
ence.
Thomas Mtn Organic Farm
Denver Dan’s Apple Patch - We are friendly, enjoy kids, have
entertainment such as pony rides, “Cooking Kids”, and tours. Big
Al on weekends for apple peeler demos and tastings of our jam
and Denver Dan’s vinegars- Come See Us!!
Patrick’s Mountain Grown Berry Farm - Visit our ranch or check
our web site for Farmers Market locations! Call to find out more
about our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program or
many varieties of you-pick berries.
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Please call for hours2875 Larsen Drive, Camino • 530-647-9463paravi.com
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Daily 9-5, Aug. 29 - Nov. 25 then F/S/S Nov. 26 - Dec. 134354 Bumble Bee Lane, Camino • 530-644-6881denverdansapplepatch.com • [email protected]
Daily, call for hours4455 Pony Express Trail, Camino • 530-647-2833patricksmountaingrown.com
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Grandpa’s Cellars - Since 1978, we have delectable fresh-rolled
hand crafted pies, strudel, dumplings, no-sugar added specialties,
gluten free products and more. Enjoy a visit to our small farm and
watch us make jams, syrups, and sauces. Phone and internet orders
encouraged to reserve your order. Nature Walk, Educational Tours,
Crafts, and Lunch. Picnic in the orchard!
O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch - established in 1968 on 30 acres
on the Golden Apple Trail. We produce and sell 16 varieties of ap-
ples, pears, plums, with cut your own pumpkin off the vine and
cut your own Christmas trees. We have a 1-mile Nature Trail, picnic
area, activities for children, apple cider, apple butter, applesauce,
Indian corn and squash.
Apple Ridge Farms - welcomes your family to our ranch. We have
many attractions including our Bake Shop, BBQ house, Country
Store, Kettle Corn Stand, hay maze,pumpkin patch, face painter,
crafters and picnic area. We are open daily 10a.m.-5p.m. weekends
9a.m. - 6p.m. SEE YOU SOON!!
Goyette’s North Canyon Ranch - Visit Goyette’s farm for a great
family experience. Pick your own apples in the orchard. Hunt for a
pumpkin in the patch. Cut a sunflower or pick ears of Indian corn.
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy eating outdoors. Choose and cut
a Christmas tree after Thanksgiving. Enjoy your day at an Apple
Hill™ ranch.
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Daily 10-5, Labor Day Weekend - Nov. 29, Fri.- Sun., Dec. 1 - Dec. 13 2360 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-2153grandpascellar.com
Daily, call for hours2261 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-3389ohalloranranch.com
Daily, 10-5 Aug. 28 thru Nov. 16, Mon.-Fri, Weekends 9-61800 Larsen Drive, Camino • 530-647-0613appleridgepies.com
Wkds. & holidays 10-5 or by appt., Sept. 12 - Nov. 1, Nov. 27 - Dec. 63825 North Canyon Road, Camino • [email protected]
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Argyres Orchard - Pick your own apples (Golden Delicious and
Rome) and Concord Grapes. Apples sold in half-bushel (20 pound)
boxes. Grapes sold in either 2 or 5 pound pails. All weights approx-
imate - no scale - fill boxes as much as you want. Beautiful mature
trees - some over 70 years old. Taste all you want while picking.
Open when fruit is ripe, closed when gone! Call for ripening dates.
Mill View Ranch - Enjoy our pies, jams, apple butter, fritters,
donuts, breads, apples, caramel apples, peaches, popcorn balls,
assorted candies, cookies, great lunch menu, live scarecrow, huge
gift shop, free Kid’s Town, talented crafters and sweeping foothill
views. NEW – specialty Espressos and made-to-order crepes! Choices
include: fruit, breakfast, chicken, pork, beef and gluten free.
Honey Bear Ranch - Wine and wine tasting, hard cider, organic
apple cider vinegar, pizza, panini sandwiches, deli platters, espres-
so coffee bar, fudge and other desserts.
Wofford Acres Vineyards - “Come for the Wine and Stay for the
View!” Wofford Acres Vineyards makes just 1,100 cases each year,
sold only through our Sales Room. October weekends features
Barrel Samples for Breast Cancer Research. “Fish-friendly” farm.
Visit during the spring to see the Irises with the view!
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Sat. & Sun. 10-4, weekdays by appointment.4220 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-644-3862
Daily 8-5:30, Year ‘round. Call for holiday hours2740 Cable Road, Camino • 530-622-6885millviewranch.com
9-5 Thu. - Sun. Apr. - Aug.; Sept.- mid-Dec. closed Tue.; Closed mid-Dec. - March2826 Barkley Road, Camino • 530-344-7672honeybearapples.com • [email protected]
Weekends year ’round, weekday hours vary 1900 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino • 530-626-6858facebook.com/wofford.acresvineyards • wavwines.cominstagram @woffordacres • twitter @woffordacres
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Lava Cap Winery - The Jones family welcomes you to sample our
wines in our tasting room daily from 10-5 and enjoy a picnic in the
gardens overlooking the vineyards. We are dedicated to produc-
ing premium estate bottled wines that include Chardonnay, Sauvi-
gnon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Barbera
and Syrah.
Time Out, A Private Resort and Day Spa - a dreamcatcher – a
refuge from reality... Experience the pleasure of time for yourself.
We offer Massage, Facials, Vichy Treatments, Mani & Pedis…
Reserve a day with your friends to enjoy Relaxing Self Indulgence...
Gourmet Food & Decadent Desserts & Home made Candies...
Sun Mountain Farm - Experience the tranquil, scenic and rural
setting of an apple farm while you choose to pick among 6 vari-
eties of apples in the orchard. Blueberries are also available for
picking in June. You may pause awhile and picnic under the tent
while you enjoy the view. Weekdays - call for appointment.
Barsotti Family Juice Company - Our freshly pressed juices and
ciders are available at many Apple Hill™ ranches during the season
– and year round at supermarkets and cafes throughout California
and Nevada. We have proudly been family owned and operated
since 1976. Enjoy!
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Daily 10-5 year ’round. Closed major holidays.2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville • 530-621-0175lavacap.com • [email protected]
Wed.-Sun. year ’round. Call for reservations.2452 Apple Vista Lane, Camino • 530-644-0314timeoutspa.com
Wknds 9-3:30, June – blueberries, Sept. thru Oct. – apples3000 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-621-3740sunmountainfarm.com
Wholesale only2239 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino • 530-622-4629barsottijuice.com • [email protected]
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Boeger Winery - The little winery with a big Barbera. This picturesque and
quaint winery sits on an enchanting Gold Rush era homestead and is the oldest
commercial winery in El Dorado. Founded in 1972, Boeger has built a reputa-
tion on innovative and unusual varietals and blends with a special emphasis
on Barbera. If you are looking for the best in wine and ambience, please join
us in our intimate tasting room and enjoy our historic grounds and gardens.
Bill’s Apples/Felice’s Dolls - (from Yelp) “Bill’s Apples / Felices’
Dolls is without any doubt a must see, must visit Apple Orchard.
The grounds are meticulously maintained with manicured lawns
and flower beds full of color. Bill sells crafts as well and has some
very fun lawn art and sprinklers too. The staff was very friendly
and very helpful. Don’t miss out on this Apple Hill™ beauty.”
Apple Pantry Farm - Come visit our corner and relax in the shade.
Enjoy our delicious handcrafted pies, apple butter and tamales.
Shop our barn for handmade crafts. Take a break in our picnic area.
Abel’s Apple Acres - Our four generation family ranch offers out-
door fun for all ages from pond and picnic areas to the Children’s
“Field of Fun”. Enjoy the Craft Fair, Apple Barn with Bake Shop,
Candy Counter, Apple Pantry, Gifts, Book Nooks, Deck and Terri’s
Country Cuisine & BBQ.
Daily 10-5, year ’round1709 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-622-8094boegerwinery.com • [email protected]
Daily 9-5, Sept., 1 - Dec. 1 2234 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-5283applehill.com/bills-apples-felices-dolls/
Wed.-Sun. open at 10, Sept. 19 - mid-Nov. Corner of North Canyon and Hassler, Camino • 530-318-2834applepantryfarm.com • [email protected]
Daily 8:30-5:30, Sept. 4 - Dec. 24. Open T-giving 10-12, Dec. 24 8:30-32345 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-626-0138abelsappleacres.com • [email protected]
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Goldbud Farms - We sell only fresh, locally grown peaches, plums,
nectarines, apples and Asian pears.
Fudge Factory Farm - We are more than just a candy store! We
offer handmade chocolates and fudge, 15+ types of candy coated
apples, homemade jams, fresh baked hand pies, organic apples,
raspberries, blackberries & blueberries (seasonal), and now fea-
turing raspberry, blackberry and apple wine. All made and grown
right here! We also have a kids play area and farm animals.
Pine O’Mine - Pine O’Mine was once a Christmas tree farm. We
kept the name but cleared the Christmas trees and planted blue-
berries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins. We wanted to have
something for families, so we made our ranch you-pick. Now we
have families coming year after year.
Cardanini’s Pumpkin Patch - Authentic pumpkin patch, grown
on the ranch and still on the vine. Come cut your own pumpkin on
approx 10 acres of field to choose from. Many varieties from carv-
ing to specialty pumpkins. Corn maze, pumpkin ravioli and much
more! Good old-fashioned family fun!!
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Daily 9-5, Sept 1- Oct., Nov 10-5, Dec. 10-4. Closing mid-Dec.2860 High Hill Road, Placerville • 530-644-3492fudgefactoryfarm.com • [email protected]
Daily 9-5, June 12- Oct. 32620 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-344-0288pineomine.com • [email protected]
Fri Noon-4, Sat. - Sun. 9-5, Sept. 26 - Oct. 252655 High Hill Road, Placerville • 530-644-2140cardaninispumpkinpatch.com • [email protected]
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Windmiller Farm - Come and enjoy your picnic lunch under the
shade of the walnut trees. Pick a pumpkin from our pumpkin
patch and take your family photo at our Fall photo spot. Apples
sold by the bag or bushel box. Some U-pick available. Visit our
website for U-pick updates.
Bolster’s Hilltop Ranch - You-pick blueberries, you-pick apples,
cider mill, forest nature trail, cider vinegars and baked goods.
Apple Blossom Farm - Specializing in 10 feet and taller choose &
cut Christmas Trees. Supplies are limited. Why not choose your tree
during berry picking season? Open Weekends in July- by appoint-
ment only. We are a registered Southdown Babydoll Sheep Farm.
Reserve your 2016 lamb today!
Goodness Orchard - First Certified by CCOE since 1990. Ten
heirloom apple varieties, peaches, pears, berries and 30 vegetable
varieties. Farm Sales and you-pick strawberries June-November,
Mon-Fri. by appointment only. Market Stand open at Bodhaine
Ranch Sept. 5-Nov. 28, Saturdays 10:00AM-4:30PM/ Sundays
1:00PM-4:30PM. See website for more information.
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Daily June 1 - July 1 – blueberries; weekends only in Sept.; Daily 9-5 Oct. - Nov. 25; weekends Nov. 26 - Dec. 132000 Larsen Drive, Camino • 530-644-2230
Sun. only 10-5, Dec. 6- Dec. 20, Choose trees in July by appt. only3734 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709 • 530-647-0358appleblossomtreefarm.com
Mon. - Fri. by appointment, Sat. 9-3, Sun. 12:30-34341 Pony Express Trail, Camino • 530-644-6448goodnessorchard.com
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Apple Country Christmas Trees - Come enjoy our family orient-
ed you-cut Christmas tree farm, picnic area and local apple prod-
ucts. Please note tree varieties available on Christmas tree guide
page 41. One price for any size and variety of tree.
Fenton Herriott Vineyards - At Fenton Herriott Vineyards we
have long held a great passion for wine, and it is for this reason
that we chose to plant our vines amidst the steady sun and rich soil
of Placerville. We believe that our sincere appreciation for the no-
ble grape is reflected in the complex yet infinitely drinkable wines
that we create.
Bluestone Meadow - Bluestone Meadow continues the farming
traditions of the land, growing lavender, pumpkins and Christmas
trees. We look forward to developing this twenty acre farm into a
special place to share with our visitors. Enjoy and experience
traditional family farm life and the unique activities, crafts, and
events we will offer.
Starfield Vineyards - A new estate winery opening in 2017. Own-
ers and father-son team, Tom and Rob Sinton, bring four generations
of wine growing experience to the project, and are currently plant-
ing 30 acres of Mediterranean varieties on the hillsides above Smith
Flat. Starfield Vineyards is located at the Gateway to Apple Hill just
off exit 49 alongside Jacquier Road. The Sinton family invites you to
follow their progress on Facebook and www.starfieldvineyards.com.
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Daily 11-5, year ’round120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville • 530-642-2021fentonherriott.com
June 27 & 28 Special Lavendar Weekend, Open weekends in Oct. 10-42025 Carson Road, Camino • 530-621-1830bluestonemeadow.com • [email protected]
Opening in 2017 • 2740 Jacquier Road, Placerville • 530-622-5424starfieldvineyards.com
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Bodhaine Ranch - Organic farm with 7 different varieties of apples
and grapes. Savory lunches including BBQ Tri-tip sandwiches and
apple sausage (BBQ from our apple wood), chicken empanadas, hot
wings and homemade chicken pot pie made fresh daily and more
delicious entrees. Baked fresh daily! Homemade berry apple pies,
pastries. Enjoy our picnic area and patio in a country setting.
Hillside Tree Farm - You choose the perfect Christmas tree and
we will cut it for you, or help you cut your own tree. We provide
the saw. We have a pair of mechanical tree shakers that, as a free
service, will shake out all of the old needles from the interior of
the tree so it is nice and clean!
Harris Tree Farm - Visit our peaceful historic farm (150 years, 7
generations), farthest East Apple Hill™ ranch away from the con-
gestion and traffic. Seasonally we have you-pick berries, apples, &
pumpkins; apple cider, vegetables & fresh eggs. Bake shop with pies,
turnovers, strudel, and jams. Picnic area in the orchard and nature
trail through the woods.Christmas trees and freshly made wreaths.
Carson Ridge Evergreens Tree Farm - We are one of the oldest
family operated tree farms in El Dorado County. Voted best tree
farm for three successive years by the readers of our local paper,
our 9 acre farm is sure to have your perfect tree. Choose and cut
it yourself with our saws or we do it for you. Free netting, candy
canes and greenery. A “Fish Friendly” farm. Check Facebook page.
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Daily 9-4:30, Mid-Nov. until sold out 2881 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-621-2053hillsidetreefarm.com
Thurs.- Mon. 9-4:30, June thru Dec. 24. • daily 9-4:30 Fall to Dec 242640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines • 530-644-2194harristreefarm.com • email: [email protected]
Day after T’giving & wknds until sold out. 8:30-43041 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-644-1490carsonridgeevergreens.com • [email protected]
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Crystal Creek Tree Farm - A family-owned choose-and-cut Christ-
mas tree farm in picturesque Camino. We offer a large selection of
groomed trees on 20 wooded acres. Noble, White, Red, Nordmann
and Douglas Firs are available along with a large selection of Blue
Spruces. Freshly made wreaths. This idyllic setting is the perfect
place to create memories.
Rapetti Farms - Established in Yolo County a century ago Rapetti
Farms has a long history in the region and was the first to intro-
duce the wildly popular Nordmann Fir to the California Christmas
Tree market in 1999. We offer a wide size range of Nordmann and
Douglas Firs and are known for our famous handmade wreaths!
Indian Rock Tree Farm - We offer hook and release trout fish-
ing. Lessons available. Memories are made as you pick your perfect
Christmas Tree, hand-made wreaths and visit the broken-handle
goldmine, Indian hut and gift shop. For over 45 years our family
has been here to make this the “best part of Christmas” for you.
See ya’ll Round the Burn’n Barrel.
Hacienda Orchards - Hacienda Orchards is a 10-acre Christmas
Tree Farm founded in 1998, and features rolling, scenic topog-
raphy. Although it is more labor intensive, we meticulously hand
trim every tree for perfect shape and density. This gives our trees
a natural appearance and texture. Our eco-friendly farm manage-
ment ensures that your tree is naturally grown.
Daily 10-dusk, Nov. 21 - Dec. 24. Closed T‘giving Day.2019 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-4647; 530-644-7014caminotrees.com • [email protected]
Daily 9-dark, day after T’giving until sold out2585 Fruitridge Road, Camino • 530-622-7229rapettifarms.com • [email protected]
Daily 8:30-dark, mid-Nov. - Dec. 243800 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-622-4087indianrocktreefarm.com • [email protected]
Weekends 9-5:30, Day after T’giving- Dec. 242900 Barkley Road, Camino • 408-657-6568haciendaorchards.com •[email protected]
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Smokey Ridge Farmstand - At our farm you’ll find fresh-picked
tree-ripened apples and pears, chestnuts, produce, gourmet pre-
serves, you-pick pumpkins, wine and farm-to-table lunch by our
beautiful pond. Taste apples side by side and take advantage of
great bulk apple prices!
Fri. - Sun. 9-5 Mid-Sept.- Nov., apples. 11-5 year ’round, wine tasting2160 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-626-5077smokeyridgeranch.com • [email protected]
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Blueberries … the new apple!
Discover Apple Hill™
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Available beginning in June. Visit applehill.com for berry farm opening datesand ripening guide.
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Larsen AppleBarn
We sell only our locally grown fruit!
ApplesRed Delicious • Golden Delicious • Winesap
Rome Beauty • Pippin • Granny Smith • BraeburnJonathon • Gala • Fuji • Paula Red • Pink Lady
Arkansas Black • Honey Crisp • Mutsu
Locally Grown Mountain FruitFresh Cider • Honey • Pears
Peaches • Nectarines • Seedless Grapes
Cafe & Bake Shop“Home of the Original Apple Turnover on the Hill”
Indoor & Outdoor Dining – Specializing in CuisineDesserts, Sandwiches & Salads
Frozen & Baked Desserts Available
Large Grassy Picnic AreaThree acres of groomed lawn with Waterfall and the
oldest apple tree in El Dorado County. Picnic area available by reservation. Private wedding area available by reservation
Visit the Larsen Pioneer MuseumSix generations of family history on display
Pet Friendly!Opening Labor Day Sunday (Closed Saturdays)
Open 8am-5pm • (530) 644-14152461 Larsen Drive, Camino, CA 95709
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I like having these cookies for breakfast. Interestingly,
this cookie pairs great with Pinot Noir for a great dessert.
Ingredients:2⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 egg
2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoon dark rum or water
¾ cup flour (gluten free flour works just fine, too)1⁄4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon powdered ginger1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 1⁄2 cups old-fashioned oats1⁄2 cup dried tart cherries or cranberries
1 medium-sized “Apple Hill™” apple, peeled, cored.1⁄2 cup medium Cheddar cheese, grated
¾ cup chopped walnuts
• Preheat the oven to 375°
• Whisk olive oil and egg in a bowl until combined.
• Whisk in vanilla and rum and set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift flour, brown sugar, ginger,
baking powder, salt. Add oats.
• Stir in dried cherries/cranberries.
• Grate cheese directly into mixture. Add apples and stir.
• Add liquids and stir gently until dough is wet and clumpy.
• Drop dough in large spoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake until cookies are golden (17-20 minutes).
Apple and Cheddar Oatmeal CookiesSubmitted by Jane Harris
Blueberry CobblerSubmitted by Lavon Rapelje
Ingredients:
4 cups blueberries from “Apple Hill™ Growers”
1 cup sugar
½ cup water or apple juice
2 teaspoons corn starch
1 cup melted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 cups milk
Heat oven to 450º. Combine in a saucepan: blueberries, sugar, water
or apple juice, and corn starch. Mix well then cook over medium heat
until bubbly and thick. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix the
remaining ingredients until combined. Pour over fruit in baking dish.
Bake for 25 minutes. Cool slightly before enjoying.
Look for our 50th Anniversary
Cookbook Released
in the summer of 2015.
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(530) 644-33892261 Cable Road
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• Apples • Pears • Apple Cider
• Applesauce • Apple Butter
• Indian Corn • Picnic Area
• Nature Trail
• Cut your own Christmas Trees
• 2 acre U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
An ideal spot for your family outing! We offer a variety of activities for the whole family that last from September through the holidays. We hope you’ll stop in for a visit.
Our pumpkins are grown right here on our ranch and are waiting for you to cut them off the vine!
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Real Christmas trees have always been a topic of
conversation when it comes to house fires that occur during the holi-
day season. Each year, according to the California Christmas Tree
Growers Association, Californians purchase approximately 33 million
fresh cut Christmas trees. At the same time, the National Fire
Protection Association reports that annually there are approximately
210 house fires involving Christmas trees. While the odds of your tree
causing a house fire are extremely low (less than 0.0006%), the Apple
Hill™ Christmas Tree Growers would like to offer you a few tips to
further reduce any risk without having to forego the tradition of hav-
ing a beautiful fresh cut tree in your home during the holidays.
1. Buy the freshest tree possible! The best way to buy is to visit a
local farm to select and cut a live tree. Not only will you get the
freshest tree possible, farmed trees are a renewable resource,
they are completely biodegradable and your purchase supports
local family farms.
2. As soon as you get home, re-cut the tree stump approximately
2” and put it in water. Check the water level daily and ensure
the base of the trunk is fully submerged in water at all times as
long as the tree is inside.
3. Place your tree as far away as possible from heat sources, out of
direct sunlight, and away from open flames.
4. Prior to installation, check all string lights and electric powered
decorations for frayed cords or exposed wires. Do not overload
electrical sockets and always turn off lights and electric powered
decorations when you are sleeping or away from home.
There is nothing like having a fresh cut Christmas tree from an
Apple Hill™ Christmas Tree Grower in your home for the holidays!
The Apple Hill Christmas Tree Growers hope these
simple tips will ensure you have a safe and fire
hazard free Holiday season!
Christmas Tree Fire SafetyBy Dee Kobervig
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Delfino Family FarmHome Style Bake Shop • Family Farm Animals
Grassy Picnic Area • Nature Trail • Apples Pumpkin Patch • Corn Maze • Famous Tacos
Introducing “Henrietta Stich” Hard Apple Cider
Celebrating 51 years as an original Apple Hill™ Grower!
3205 North Canyon Road, Camino (530) 622-0184 • Opening Labor Day WeekendFor history, events and ranch features check out our
website: www.kidsincapples.com
Pie ShopOpening Labor Day Weekend! Live Music.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, 9am-5pmCall ahead for special orders or large orders –
Ready when you get here.
Always on our Bake Shop MenuWalkin’ Pie • Farmhouse Pie • French Apple Pie
Apple Crisp • Apple Hill™ Cake • Apple Empanadas Georgia Cake • Creamy Pumpkin Pie • Apple Cheesecake
Blackberry Sour Cream Pie (Sept. only)All our desserts are made from scratch and by hand
and with fresh fruit grown here at our ranch!
Family Events! 19th Annual Kids Weekend & Johnny Appleseed Birthday Celebration
Sat/Sun, Sept. 19-20, 2015 – Lots of fun activities for kids.LIVE Music. Mini-cooking school, walkin’ pie eating contest,
scarecrow contest. Pre-registration required.Nevada Day, Friday, October 30, 2015
Free a la mode ice cream to all Nevada residents.APPLE HILL HARVEST RUNNER DISCOUNTS: Oct 31 and Nov 1Veterans Day Celebration, Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Free a la mode ice cream to all Veterans.
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Junior Farmer Tours! Includes Kids Inc. collectible pin.
Join the fun Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.
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Come visit our new Kids Town,
Gift Shop & the best view in the area!
Open 8-5:30 Daily
Fresh Baked Goods Donuts • PiesFritters • Pastries Breads • Apple CakesDumplings • Cookies
SweetsCaramel ApplesCaramellosFudge • Jams Apple Butter
From our OrchardsApples • GrapesPeaches U-Pick Apples &Pumpkin Patch
Food and Beverages Pizza • Hot DogsTri Tip • QuicheDaily SpecialsApple CiderEspresso Bar
Also Featuring …Childrens’ ActivitiesKids TownThe Largest Gift Shop
in the Area Crafters Shaded Picnic AreaEvents, Parties & Weddings
Family Friendly Fun!
NEW - Crepe Barfruit, chicken, pork and beef
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Pre-register online and save time. Don’t wait in line! Registration forms available at
www.applehillrun.org, our Facebook pageor at the following locations:Camino School or by mail at:
AHHR 3060 Snows Road, Camino, CA 95709Call (916) 492-8966 for more information
- 36th Annual -Apple HillTM Harvest Run
Sunday, November 1, 2015
A Camino Union School District Benefit
• 1/2 mile Kids’ Run 8:30 am • 8.5 mile Run 8:50 am• 3.5 mile Run 9:00 am • 3.5 mile Run/Walk 9:05 am
Brought to you by Capital Road Race Management
Thank you to Last Year’s SponsorsAbel’s Apple Acres Andrea Winton Apple HillTM Growers AssociationApple Mill StorageArgyres Orchard Barsotti Juice CompanyCapital Road Race Mgmt. Doug Veerkamp EngineeringEl Dorado Disposal El Dorado Savings Bank Frost FamilyGrandpa’s Cellar Goyette’s North Canyon RanchHillside Tree FarmKids Inc Larsen’s Apple BarnLava Cap Winery
Lawyers 4 Learning - Law Offices of Patrick Kernan- Kingsley/ Bogard & AssociatesMadroña VineyardsMax Muscle O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch ParaVí WinereyRainbow OrchardsSerrano Associates, LLC SMUD The Mountain DemocratThe Sports AuthorityTime Out Resort & Spa Wilkinson PortablesWofford Acres Vineyards
For sponsorship information visit www.applehillrun.org
Want to come out to run and play?
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DENVER DAN’S35 Varieties of You-Pick Apples – plusJams & jellies, Desserts, Pies, Picnic Area, Vinegars, Apple Crisp Sundae Specialty,
Samples on weekends, Gifts & More!
• Bring your children for Cookin’ Kids – lots of fun!• Check our fundraisers for your school or charity, etc.• Come see Sara’s animals on Saturdays & Big Al on weekends.
(530) 644-68814354 Bumble Bee Lane, Camino
See website for more information.www.denverdansapplepatch.com
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2360 Cable Rd, Camino 530.644.2153
www.grandpascellar.com Open Daily 10-5 ~ Sept. to Dec 20th
17 types of Apple Pie Dumplings, Turnovers, Crisps, Cookies,
Strudel, many available No-Sugar Gluten-free items
~ Reserve your order!
Call or order online, 24 hours notice please ~
Nature Trail ~ Country Store Crafters & BBQ Oct Weekends
Special Events ~ Lunch
Since 1978 In Upper Apple Hill
Picnic in the orchard
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June 1-July 1& Aug. 30-Dec. 14
(530) 644-2230 2000 Larsen Dr. • Camino
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We carry fertilizers, herbicides, quality tools, wood stove pellets, irrigation equipment and more!
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* SAT., MONTHLY: Stagecoach Rides, Every 3rd Sat. (except June, Sept) - 12pm - 3pm* SATURDAY, MONTHLY: Placerville Artwalk, Every 3rd Saturday - 5pm - 8pm* SATURDAY, MAY - OCT: Saturday Farmer’s Market - 8am - 12pm (Info: 622-1900)* WED., MID JUNE - OCT: Main Street Farmer’s Market - 4pm - Dusk (Info: 415-250-5337)
Please call PDA to verify time, date and location of these events.(530) 672-3436 or visit www.PlacervilleDowntown.com
Historic Main street
PlacervillesPecial events 2015
SPRING/SUMMERMAY Saturday, May 9Mother Lode Century Bike Ride(Info: motherlodecentury.com)
Saturday, May 16Girls Night Out6pm - 9pm
Sunday, May 17Hangtown Car Show9am - 3pm (Info: 622-1731)
JUNESaturday, June 6Wagon Train on Main 12pm - 3pm
Saturday, June 27Bell Tower Brewfest6pm - 9pm
JUNE - OCTOBERDaily (Light Poles on Main St.)Banners on Parade 2015
JULYSaturday, July 25National Dance Day3pm - 8pm (Info: 295-3496)
SUMMER/FALLAUGUSTSunday, August 23Craft Faire8AM - 3PM
Thursday, August 27Hangtown Evening Car Show6pm - 8pm (Info: 622-1731)
SEPTEMBERSaturday, September 12Kacie’s Ride For Hope8am - 11am (Info: 626-1450)
Saturday, September 19Placerville Oktoberfest3pm - 8pm
Sunday, September 27Antique Street Faire8am - 3pm
OCTOBERSaturday, October 17Art & Wine Festival (w/ Banners on Parade Auction & Images of Hope)6pm - 9pm
Saturday, October 31Trick or Treat on Main Street4pm - 6pm
Heyday Café & Wine BarLunch & Dinner - California Cuisine
Over 40 wines by the glass • Open 7 days/week325 Main Street • 530-626-9700
www.heydaycafe.com
Smokey Ridge Charcuterie has a new name and new location in downtown Placerville!
. THE FARM TABLE . Charcuterie - Good Food - Provisions
311 Main Street, Placerville ~ ourfarmtable.com
Food & products also available at Smokey Ridge (Apple Hill #133)
THE FARM TABLERESTAURANT - CHARCUTERIE - MARKET
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Hardware • Housewares • Mining SuppliesOldest Hardware Store West of the Mississippi
441 Main Street • 530-622-1151
Strike Gold!Get your prospecting supplies & more here!
• Gold Pans• Sluice Boxes• Classifiers• Metal Detectors• Rentals $30/day
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Dedrick’s Main Street CheeseYour Neighborhood Gourmet Food Store
312 Main Street, Placerville530-344-8282 • Dedrickscheese.com
M-F 10 to 6 • Sat. 9 to 6 • Sun. 11 to 6
The Independent Restaurant and Bar
Beer, Wine & Cocktails • Open 7 days/week629 Main Street, Suite 102 • 530-344-7645
www.IndependentPlacerville.com
BreakfastLunch • DinnerFull BarPiñatasPrivate PartiesRehearsal DinnersCatering Any Event
Tortilla Flats Mexican Restaurant
530-626-0101564 Main Street, Placerville
4771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, CA(530) 295-6810 www.eid.org
Owned and operated by El Dorado Irrigation District
What you can enjoyDay use and overnight camping (191 individual sites and large group areas; separate equestrian camping area with corrals)
640 surface acres of lake water
8.5 miles of shoreline
2 boat ramps (no personal water craft)
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More than 9 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails
Event facility with full kitchen
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FOOD ______________________________________Apple Blossom Coffee House: Downtown Camino – Uptown Coffee p. 554077 Carson Road, Camino • 530-644-0284 • appleblossomcoffeehouse.com
Burger Barn: Now That’s a Beefy Burger p. 556404 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines • 530-344-7167 • burgerbarn.co
Camino Food Center: Convenient Camino Location pg. 554124 Carson Road, Camino • 530-644-1987
Durango’s Mexican Restaurant: Lunch, Dinner, Full Bar. Open 7 days/week pg. 48263 Placerville Drive, Placerville • 530-626-0841 • durangosrestaurant.com
Dedrick’s Main Street Cheese: Your Neighborhood Gourmet Food Store p. 47312 Main Street, Placerville • 530-344-8282 • Dedrickscheese.com
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The Farm Table: Restaurant, Charcuterie, Market p. 46311 Main St. Placerville • ourfarmtable.com • 530-295-8140
Heyday Café & Wine Bar: California Cuisine – Lunch & Dinner p. 46325 Main Street, Placerville • 530-626-9700 • heydaycafe.com
The Independent Restaurant and Bar: Beer, Wine and Cocktails p. 47629 Main Street, Ste. 102, Placerville • 530-344-7645 • IndependentPlacerville.com
Smith Flat House: Restaurant, Dining and Events p. 482021 Smith Flat Road, Placerville • 530-621-1003 • smithflathouse.com
Tortilla Flats: Mexican Food - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner p. 47564 Main St, Placerville • 530-626-0101 • Facebook.com/tortilla.flats.5
Sierra Banquet Center: Home of the Log Cabin Cafe. Please call for reservations p. 553220 Pondorado Rd., Camino • 530-644-0345 • sierrabanquetcenter.com
Wine Country Station: El Dorado County Wine Headquarters. p. 553590 Carson Road, Camino • 530-644-2199
LODGING __________________________________Best Western Placerville Inn: For your Business & Leisure Lodging Needs p. 49 6850 Greenleaf Drive, Placerville • (530) 622-9100 • bestwestern.com/placervilleinn
Camino Hotel: Reasonable Rates and Top-Notch Service p. 554103 Carson Road, Camino • (530) 644-1800 • www.caminohotel.com
Coloma Resort: A Family Camping Adventure on the American River! p. 50800-238-2298 • www.colomaresort.com • Reserve online!
Eden Vale Inn: A Luxury Bed & Breakfast - Destination of Rustic Sophistication p. 491780 Springvale Road, Placerville • 530-621-0901 • www.EdenValeInn.com
North Canyon Inn: Bed & Breakfast p. 553901 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-957-6952 • www.northcanyoninn.com
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6850 Greenleaf Drive, Placerville, CA 95667(530) 622-9100 • www.bestwestern.com/placervilleinn
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ATTRACTIONS ______________________________Apple Mountain Golf Resort p. 553455 Carson Rd., Camino • 530-647-7400 • www.applemountaingolfresort.com
Crystal Basin Recreation Area Let’s power more family time p.56 Located just east of the Apple Hill™ farms • www.smud.org/recreation
El Dorado Gold 2016 World Gold Panning Championship p.53September 11-18, 2016 in Placerville, CA • www.eldoradogold2016.com
Knotty Pine Bowling Center: Family Fun Center p. 552667 Sanders Dr., Pollock Pines • 530-644-5414 • www.knottypinebowl.com
Mountain Mandarins: Tree Ripened, Hand picked pg. 50Tours • food • crafters • artists • animals • wine tasting • www.mountainmandarins.com
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• Amenities to Please Tent and RV Campers Alike
• On-Site RV Rentals, Bunkhouses, Cabins and Tent Cabins
• Rafting Trips, Swimming Pool, Ropes Challenge Course, Fishing and Gold Panning
• Ideal for Groups and Special Events
• 100+ Hookup Sites & Over a Mile of River Frontage!
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Weekend Before Thanksgiving
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Fruit & Fruit Products Food Crafters Artists Animals Wine & Beer Tasting
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Placerville Downtown Association Discover Historic Downtown Placerville p. 46-47 530-672-3436 • www.PlacervilleDowntown.com
Placerville Hardware: Oldest Hardware Store West of the Mississippi p. 46441 Main Street, Placerville • 530-622-1151
Placerville News Company: Hangtown’s Newsstand since 1856 p. 45409 Main Street, Placerville • 530 622-4510 • www.pvillenews.com
Red Hawk Casino More Winners. More Jackpots. More Often. back cover 1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville • 888-573-3495 • www.redhawkcasino.com
Sly Park Recreation Area: Open year round – Recreation for the whole family! p. 474771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines • 530-295-6810 • www.eid.org
www.Visit-eldorado.com: We invite you to Stay and Play! p. 51800-457-6279 • Gold Rush History, Outdoor Adventure & Award Winning Wines
SERVICES __________________________________El Dorado Disposal Partnering for a healthy future Inside back cover P.O. Box 1270, Diamond Springs • 530-626-4141 • www.eldoradodisposal.com
Placerville Fruit Growers Quality since 1915. Open to the public p.454600 Missouri Flat Rd., Placerville • 530-622-2640
Scott-Naake Supplying paper products to retailers, bakeries, caterers & more p.52333 North 7th Street, Sacramento • 916-443-6611 • www.scottnaake.com
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We invite you Stay & Play!
Gold Rush History, Outdoor Adventure & Award Winning Wines
Enjoy Your Day?
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Sierra Gold Graphics Presentation is Everything p.51289 Placerville Drive, Placerville • 530-622-4500 • [email protected]
Umpqua Bank 530-644-5466 • www.Umpquabank.com p. 55TWO LOCATIONS: 2661 Sanders Dr., Pollock PInes & 1224 Broadway, Placerville
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during these smoky days and nights. The result is that the vine can pick
up this smoky flavor, putting some of it into the grape berry itself. Wines
produced from these grapes can have an identifiable smoky flavor.
Lastly, the lifeline of agriculture is water. There is no doubt that
when fighting fires, the need to use water in order to put out the fire
trumps all other uses. Preventing fires, however, will help save this
limited and valuable resource for farms and cities alike.
In 2014, we were lucky. Although the King Fire did impact tourism,
most vineyards and orchards had already harvested their crops before
the smoke-filled air arrived. These conditions, however, highlight the
new world in which we live. No longer are farmers just looking at the
weather for the success of their crops. Instead we are reliant upon
everyone being careful when enjoying the beautiful Sierra Nevada.
Earthquakes come and go, but forest fires we can help prevent.
WILDFIRE continued from page 8
FIRE SAFE continued from page 10
encourages our community members to work collectively to create
defensible space to reduce fire risk for our farms, wineries, families,
friends and neighbors and also to conserve our ag water.
The “King Fire” of 2014 scorched nearly 100,000 acres and was
stopped within a few miles of many Apple Hill™ Grower Association
farms. Join us as we work to make our towns and communities fire
safe. For more information on green waste disposal in general and on
the Green Waste Reduction Projects in our communities and how you
can help, visit the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council website at
www.edcfiresafe.org.
BE FIRE SAFE AND FIRE WISE.
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Why do people come to visit the Apple
Hill™ Grower Association farms? Is it the fresh fruit, the crisp air,
the winding country roads, the beauty of the crops lined up in neat
rows? Maybe it’s the chance to see a real farm and to observe a
life-style that was once the way most people lived.
A hundred years ago, visiting a farm in California would not
have attracted many people since most people lived on a farm.
Today, a trip to an Apple Hill™ farm is a chance to see fruit on the
trees or berries on the vine, and perhaps to pick and eat that fruit.
Now visitors can observe juice being pressed and then have a glass.
They can follow the delightful aromas coming from a bake shop
and watch pies and cakes come right out of the oven. They can
choose a pumpkin out of the patch. They can taste wine near the
vines that produced it. They can picnic in an orchard or overlooking
vineyards. They can cut their own Christmas tree.
Visitors often look around and think that this would be a great
place to live - and it is. But a word or caution: While it has many
rewards, living on a farm is not for everyone. Trees and vines
require care all year long. Those 4-H animals and charming poultry
must be fed each day (which means few vacations). Many Apple
Hill™ farmers have other “real jobs” and farming is the all-con-
suming hobby. There are few days off, it’s hard physical work, and
farmers seldom retire.
It was a life-style we chose more than 40 years ago. We learned
to be farmers. Our children developed many skills and learned to
work hard. Grandchildren and neighbor’s children have worked on
the farm. Many a college application lists work experience at our
little fruit stand. The people we live and work with are the best.
We have never regretted our choice!
So do come and visit the Apple Hill™ Grower Association farms.
Although it may not be your choice for a life-style, your experience
at these farms will be something you will always remember.
The Farm LifeBy Barbara Goyette
JUNE FRIDAYS: SUNSET SIPPIN’: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094JUNE 7: YOGA IN THE ORCHARD:l #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094JUNE 14: MUSIC CONCERTS- COMPLIMENTARY: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175JUNE 20-21: FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION: #27 Time Out Spa 644-0314JUNE 21: FATHER’S DAY BBQ & LIVE MUSIC: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175JUNE 20-21: LAVENDER HARVEST DAY: #56 Bluestone Meadow 621-1830JUNE 27-28: LAVENDER FESTIVAL: #56 Bluestone Meadow 621-1830JUNE 28: WHITE ON WHITE. DINNER-MUSIC.: #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594JUNE 28: MUSIC CONCERT- COMPLIMENTARY: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175JULY FRIDAYS: SUNSET SIPPIN’: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094JULY 11-12: LAVENDER HARVEST DAY: #56 Bluestone Meadow 621-1830JULY 12: MUSIC CONCERT- COMPLIMENTARY: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175JULY 19: MAKE YOUR OWN JAM: #84 Harris Tree Farm 644-2194 - ReservationsJULY 19: MUSIC CONCERT - COMPLIMENTARY: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175AUGUST FRIDAYS: SUNSET SIPPIN’: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094AUG 1: WINE & WEENIE WEEKEND: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094AUG 8: WINE CLUB PICK UP LUAU-COMPLIMENTARY: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175AUG 20: FLIGHTS DINNER AT SMITH FLAT HOUSE: #6 Madrona Vineyards 621-1003 - ReservationsAUG 22: CAMINO BARN DANCE: #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594AUG 23: MAKE YOUR OWN JAM: #84 Harris Tree Farm 644-2194 - ReservationsAUG 29: KICK-OFF HARVEST DINNER: #6 Madrona Vineyards 644-5948 - ReservationsAUG 29: OPENING SEASON HARVEST FESTIVAL: #1 High Hill Ranch 644-1973SEPT 4 - SEPT 7: OPENING DAY OF MOST APPLE HILL™ FARMSSEPT SATURDAYS: HARVEST TOURS: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094 SEPT SATURDAYS: WINE & SUNSETS MUSIC SERIES: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175SEPT 10: EVENING IN THE ORCHARD: #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594SEPT 13: GRANDPARENTS DAY: #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153SEPT 13-15: APPLE HONEY DAY ROSH HASHANAH: #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153SEPT18-19: CHUGGERS SHOW: #1 High Hill Ranch 644-1973SEPT 19: GOLD COUNTRY BONSAI: Display & sale. #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594SEPT 19-20: 19TH ANNUAL KIDS’ DAYS WEEKEND: #5 Kids Inc 622-0184SEPT 20: JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY: See applehill.com for farm informationSEPT 22: CALIF. RETIRED TEACHERS LUNCHEON: #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594SEPT 26: KIDS BAKING DAY 11AM-1PM: #37 Apple Pantry Farm 318-2834SEPT 26: THE BARBERIAN BARBERA BASH!: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094SEPT 26-27: GRAPE FESTIVAL & TASTING: #133 Smokey Ridge Farmstand 626-5077OCT 4: GIRL SCOUT SCARECROW CONTEST #84 Harris Tree Farm 644-2194OCT 23-OCT 31: HAUNTED NATURE TRAIL #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153OCT 30: TEEN FRIGHT NIGHT: #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153OCT 30: NEVADA DAY WITH DEDRICK’S CHEESE: #6 Madrona Vineyards 644-5948OCT 30: NEVADA DAY SPECIALS: Wofford Acres Vineyards 626-6858, Kids Inc 622-0184, Harris Tree Farm 644-2194, Madroña Vineyards 644-5948OCT 31-NOV 1: CHESTNUT FESTIVAL #133 Smokey Ridge Farmstand 626-5077NOV 1- NOV 2: DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION: #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594NOV 1: APPLE HILL™ HARVEST RUN. Benefits Camino School. Details pg. 36NOV 1: APPLE HILL™ HARVEST RUNNER APPRECIATION SPECIALS: #5 Kids Inc; #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1592; #25 Wofford Acres 626-6858; NOV 7: HARVEST FESTIVAL: #6 Madrona Vineyards 644-5948 - ReservationsNOV 11: VETERAN’S DAY SPECIALS: #5 Kids Inc 622-0184; #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594; #40 Fudge Factory 644-3492NOV. 14: KIDS BAKING DAY 11AM-1PM: #37 Apple Pantry Farm 318-2834NOV 21: HOLIDAY SAMPLER: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094NOV. 21: OPENING DAY OF MOST APPLE HILL™ CHRISTMAS TREE FARMSNOV 21-22: HOLIDAY TASTINGS, PAIRINGS #133 Smokey Ridge Farmstand 626-5078NOV 22: SANTA VISITS-BONFIRE-S’MORES: #84 Harris Tree Farm 644-2194NOV 27-DEC. SANTA VISITS- check schedule at harristreefarm.com: #84 Harris Tree Farm 644-2194NOV 29: SANTA IN THE CELLAR: #32 Boeger Winery 622-8094DEC 5: CHRISTMAS IN THE CELLAR: #6 Madrona Vineyards 644-5948
2015 Calendar of EventsPlease contact individual farms to verify event time, date and location More details at applehill.com. All area codes 530
Kids’ Activities #38 Abel’s Apple Acres 530-626-0138
Lead-line Horse & Pony Rides, Maze, Free Johnny Appleseed
Measuring Tree, Free Photo-Op Cutouts, Field trips by appt. only
#20 Apple Ridge Farms 530-647-0613
Petting Farm, Hay Bale Maze, Nature Trail, You-Pick Pumpkin
Patch, Field trips
#56 Bluestone Meadow 530-621-1830,
Train, Rubber Duck Races, Puppet Theater, Picnic Area
#42 Cardanini’s Pumpkin Patch 530-644-2140
You-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze
#14 Denver Dan’s Apple Patch 530-644-6881
You-Pick Apples, Cookin’ Kids, Apple Wreath Making, Sara’s
Animal’s, Pony Rides, Orchard Tours, Apple Slinkies on Weekends
#40 Fudge Factory Farm 530-644-3492
Kids Play Area, Farm Animals
#21 Goyette’s North Canyon Ranch 530-622-9299
You-Pick Apples & Pumpkins
#17 Grandpa’s Cellar 530-644-2153
Educational Tours by appt., Make a Hand Pie, Orchard Bingo,
Make a ceramic bowl, Haunted Nature Trail
#84 Harris Tree Farm 530-644-2194
Nature Trail, B-day Parties, Scavenger Hunt, You-Pick Berries,
Pumpkins, & Apples, Santa Visits during Christmas Season
#1 High Hill Ranch 530-644-1973
School & Group Tours, Walking Tours & Hay Rides, Face
Painting, Trout Fishing, Pony Rides
#5 Kids Inc. 530-622-0184
Kids Crafts, You-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Farm Animals,
Junior Farmer Tours
#9 Larsen Apple Barn 530-644-1415
Grass Park Play Area available during apple season
#23 Mill View Ranch 530-622-6885
Free Kid’s Town & Crafts, You-Pick Pumpkins & Apples, Nature
Trail, B-day Parties,Live Scarecrow in Oct.
#18 O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch 530-644-3389
School Picnics and Activities, Farm Tours, Cut Your Own Pumpkin
from the Vine, Nature Trail, Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
#41 Pine O’Mine 530-344-0288
You-Pick Blueberries, Raspberries, Apples & Pumpkins, Play Area,
Photo-Op Seasonal Wagon
#10 Rainbow Orchards 530-644-1594
Hay Bale Hop-a-Crooked-Mile, “Piper’s Pumpkins” Photo-Op
Wagon with Heirloom Squash and Pumpkins
#133 Smokey Ridge Farmstand 530-626-5077
You-Pick Pumpkins & Chestnuts
#28 Sun Mountain Farm 530-621-3740
You-Pick Blueberries, Apples & Pumpkins
Some activities have feesMore details at applehill.com
El Dorado Disposal – a Waste Connections Company and the Apple Hill™ Growers –
Partnering for a healthyfuture.When you visit our Apple Hill™ Farms this year you’ll find recycling bins provided by El Dorado Disposal. Please do your part by placing your recyclable items
in these containers. Thank you!
Look for recycling bins at ranches with this symbol:
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