Afton Apple Orchard is a “family owned and operated orchard of over 250 acres in the heart of the St. Croix Valley.  We are proud to serve our community with fresh apples, raspberries, black raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins and more, picked right at the peak of perfection! 
 
Families and friends of all ages enjoy our 15-acre corn maze, sunflowers, hayrides, playground, petting farm and other adventures that you’ll find only at our farm! 

We are picking Haralson, Regent and Honey Gold apples! We have those varieties plus Honey Crisp, Cortland and Paula Red apples available in our retail store. We have LOTS of pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, textures and colors!

We also have our usual fall activities including hayrides, huge playground, petting farm, Retread Hill, Johnny Combine, Straw Mountain, giant swing, giant rocking chair and more!”

Afton Apple Orchard

Croix Farm Orchard - “In 1980, John and Kay Leadholm decided to make a move from Duluth, Minnesota. Having spent most of his life as a pilot, John was looking for something completely different to do - and they decided an apple orchard was just the perfect thing. A new hobby, a chance to learn how to grow apples, and a way to give families in the community special Fall memories. John always said he wanted a place for “city kids” to get out and see the country.

They looked at orchards in Washington and Oregon, but fell in love with this property and decided to stay a little closer to home. John and Kay raised their two children on the orchard and have truly turned it into a family business.

In 2019, we lost both John and Kay to different illnesses. We hope they are now living where apples are ripe year round! John and Kay’s two kids - Jeff and Sara - have embraced the family business. Jeff and Sara, along with their families, are excited to welcome you to the orchard.

We have a huge variety of apples available to you throughout the season! Some of the apples we have at our orchard are: Whitney Crab, Beacon, Paula Red, Zestar, Ginger Gold, Sweet Tango, Chestnut Crab, Cortland, NW Greening, McIntosh, Sweet 16, Honey Crisp, Gala, SweeTango, Haralson, Honey Gold, Regent, Connell Red, Golden Russett, Fireside, Keepsake…and so many more!

Apple varieties ripen at different times of the Fall - so make sure to call ahead if you are looking for a specific variety!”

Pick your own apples, Minnesota grown pears, pumpkin patch and corn maze.

Croix Farm Orchard

Wyatt’s Strawberries is a fun, family-friendly farm. Boasting an enviable reputation across the local area and beyond, Wyatt’s Strawberries welcomes everyone to select and pick their own strawberries. Is there a better way to spend an early summer’s day with the whole family? Out in the sunshine, getting fresh air and exercise. You will not only pick some great strawberries, but also create some great memories.

3 Places for U Pick in Hastings, Minnesota for 2023