Got Apples?
This apple listing blog is a free resource for both the cider maker as well as the grower. Local growers can list their fruit for sale. Please only list fruit local to Sonoma County and its environs.
If you would like to place a listing, please submit a post here AND send a quick email to info@thebeveragepeople.com to request the posting be approved. There is no fee. In the comments field below, please COPY & PASTE the following template and fill in the blanks, or create your own with similar info.
Growers, you may like to use this template and fill in the blanks.
Apple Varietal(s) Available:
Listing Date:
Pricing:
Estimated Pick Date:
Min/Max:
Who picks?
Location:
Contact info:
APPLE-A-DAY RAFTZLAFF RANCH
Apple-A-Day Ratzlaff Ranch west of Sebastopol offer Gravenstein, Golden Delicious, and Rome Apples. U-pick is offered from August through October. Call first to make sure there’s somebody at the ranch to meet you when you think you’d like to stop by: 707-823-0538.
They’re open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Sundays 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Saturdays. The also process and sell fresh juice, which we hear is delicious.
PLEASANT HILL FARM
Certified organic Pleasant Hill Farm in Sebastopol offer a u-pick experience for groups by appointment only. This beautiful farm has five acres of semi-dwarf organic apple trees including Fujis, Royal Galas, Red Delicious, Arkansas Black, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith.
CHILENO VALLEY RANCH
Chileno Valley Ranch grows organic apples—all of which are blind taste test winner—and provides them to local markets like Toby’s Feed Barn in Point Reyes Station. You can visit the ranch for u-pick in September and October. Varieties include Zesta, Orin, Pinova, Molly’s Delicious, and Jonathan’s Pride.
GOWAN OAK TREE
Located in Philo/Booneville. 6600 Hwy 128.
707-895-3353
Open 9am – 5pm.
Fresh or frozen juice is available for $11/gallon or so. The apple season kicks off in August with local favorite Gravensteins, and continues through the late summer and fall with varieties like Golden Delicious (Sept/Oct), Granny Smith (Oct/Nov) and Fuji (Oct-Dec).
Cider apple varieties ready now Oct 1 ~ Cherry Pearmain, Calville Blanc, Margil and Arkansas Black.
$2 per pound. U-pick.
Bring boxes, bags.
Cash/check only.
Please e-mail for appointment OrchardStationFarm@gmail.com
West Petaluma