Tucked in a spectacular valley outside Petaluma, Ranchers Mike and Sally Gale raise grass-fed beef, offer u-pick apple picking in the fall, and host a small number of farm weddings and corporate events each year.

Enjoy a day of family apple picking in our orchard with organically grown varieties such as Orin, Pinova, Candy Crisp, and Jonagold. We are open for u-pick on Sundays only, during August, September and sometimes October.”

Chileno Valley Ranch

Duckworth Family Farm are a small, certified organic, family farm “here to give you a one of a kind experience.  Come and U-pick as many blueberries as you like! You are also welcome to enjoy a picnic, sit by the pond, or simply enjoy our homemade blueberry ice cream.  You can always expect blueberries (of course) and blueberry ice cream on your visit!”

Duckworth Family Farm

Mr. Jingles is a “one stop shop for anything and everything Christmas! Along with 6 different tree types, fresh garland and wreaths anywhere from 8 inches to 60 inches, Mr. Jingles is here to serve you!

You will be greeted by one of our team members when you arrive who will explain the tree types and sizes that we offer. Once you select your tree, our team will apply a stand with a custom fit water bowl so your tree can drink water to stay healthy and fresh throughout the season. If you have your own stand, make sure to bring it and we will put it on for you! Once the stand is applied, we will make sure the tree is straight and that you are happy with it. We will then secure the tree to your vehicle with twine to ensure a smooth and safe ride home.”

Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees

Swanton Pacific Ranch “CCOF Certified Organic U-Pick Apple Orchard opens at the end of September.

We are excited to open our orchard gates once again. There have been many changes in the valley but we are glad to be serving the community again!

Friendly reminders: (1) payments must be cash or check; (2) no pets are allowed in the orchard; (3) park inside the orchard gates.

Enjoy the harvest!”

Swanton Pacific Ranch

Villa del Sol is a “25 acre working cherry farm started by the Shafer family in 1999. We are located at the intersection of Elizabeth Lake Road and Godde Hill Road in the lovely Leona Valley, California.  Just 1 hour northeast of Los Angeles, take the Palmdale Boulevard Exit off of the 14 Freeway and head west! Villa del Sol is the “first cherry stop” on the right.

When is the cherry season?

Although each season is unique, Leona Valley cherries are generally available from the end of May through early July-if we are lucky.  Cherry picking season is a very short season and the trees only produce once per year.”

Villa Del Sol

Carlsbad Strawberry Company is a family run Upick farm, just waiting to welcome you and yours to enjoy the strawberry picking season together.

“Our family run Strawberry fields are located in beautiful and sunny Carlsbad California, right off the 5 freeway. Our 25 acres of farm land has been cultivated by our family now for 4 generations and our expertise shows. Our passion for strawberries mixed with our many years of experience really make us the widely known and respected strawberry field that we are. If you want to visit a strawberry farm, and try some delicious strawberries, then you need to come visit us - you won’t be disappointed.
 
Our fields are great for family outings, dates, field trips, team bonding, and so much more. Carlsbad Strawberry Company has been growing Strawberries for 4 generations and the experience shows. Our strawberries are the tastiest around, grown with love and passion. We have been in Carlsbad since the 1950’s growing with the city around us, and even seeing Interstate 5 come into being. Dedicating ourselves to giving back to the community, we work with local schools, churches, non-profits and more.
 
When you visit us you are visiting family - we look forward to welcoming you to our Strawberry Fields!”

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

Guldseth Cherry Orchards offer U PICK Cherries.  Everything is Organically Grown.  We are family owned and operated.  Please note: we can now accept CASH or CREDIT CARD

Cherry Season: mid-May through June approx.

Additional Harvest Dates:
Loquats and Plums in June
Apricots in July
Peaches in August
Vegetables in August through November
Walnuts in Fall

Guldseth Cherry Orchards

Temecula Berry Company is “is a U-pick Blueberry farm located in Temecula, California.  

Temecula Berry Company began as a family farm in the late 90’s.  Since then, the Graesser Family have planted 10 acres of southern highbush blueberries in the Temecula Valley. The Graesser’s are committed to providing local residents with great tasting berries that are also one of the 5 Super Foods.

 Blueberries are extremely high in anti-oxidants, have a great shelf life and make a perfect snack for kids.  Try blueberries as a unique garnish on salads or a good friend over cereal.”

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