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This page provides a detailed list of pick-your-own farms close to San Francisco,
Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sacramento. You
will also find north-central California's pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself)
for everything from apples, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, other
fruit, pumpkins, vegetables to
cut-you-own Christmas trees! There are loads of related resources
here, too.
We also have our own free and
simple, step-by-step,
illustrated
instructions on canning, freezing and drying many fruits and
vegetables, such as how to make jam,
apple
butter, applesauce,
spaghetti
sauce, salsa,
pickles,
ketchup or
freezing
corn . If
you are looking
for Canners,
mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!
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Does anyone know where there are pick-your-own grape vineyards in
California? There MUST be plenty, but I've only found a couple!
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Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
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Ardenwood
Historic Farm - working farm
Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA. Phone; 510-796-0663. 34600. Ardenwood is a working
farm, not really a pick-your-own. The daily activities change
from season to season. Through Ardenwood`s educational programs, visitors
can see and participate in many activities common to a turn-of-the-century
farm. Weekdays, naturalists provide programs for school classes and other
groups by reservation. Horse-drawn wagon & train rides.
Alpine County
- Debi's Mother Earth - apples, carrots,
cucumbers, herbs/spices, summer squash, tomatoes, Closed for
the current season (UPDATED: October 05, 2009)
11311 New York Ranch
Rd, Jackson, CA 95642. Phone: 209-223-3902. Email:
lildebito@sbcglobal.net. Open: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 Sat and Sunday
8 am to 6. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Please call before coming; Tomatoes
are now ripe $3;00 lb lots of different heirlooms, rainbow carrots, bright
lights chard, lemon cucumbers, yellow squash and zucchini, lots of herbs,
peppers; Pick a bouquet of beautiful sunflowers to brighten up the house;
Give us a call and come get the best. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July
21, 2009) (UPDATED: October 05, 2009)
Calaveras County
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Ornbaun-Gibson
Ranch Lavender - Annual U-Cut Lavender Days
2979 Gibson Road, Williams, CA. Phone: 530-473-2979. Email:
kornbaun@colusaNet.com.
Directions: Take Old Hwy 99 north through Williams. Turn left on
Haas Rd (just past Freshwater Rd) follow the bend in the road to the right, turn
left on Marengo Road, then turn left at the big barn. Come bask in the heavenly scent of our lavender as the
Sunday and breeze fill the air with its glorious aroma. To meet the growing demand
and public interest of the on-farm experience we will be opening our ranch to
the public. One may cut as much lavender as they desire directly from our field.
Our lavender products will also be available for purchase and for gifts at this
time. Visit our website to for info about harvest times. Picnic area available.
Rice growing/ Harvest tours and bird watching tours available by advance
appointment. June 2003 - 1st Annual U-Cut Lavender Days. June 7-8, 21
- 22, 28-29: Closed June 14 and 15.
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Bacchini's
Fruit Tree - Sweet Red Cherries, White Cherries, White Peaches, Montmorency Cherries (sour), Olallieberries, Pluots, Plums, White Nectarines, Apricots, Loquats, Walnuts
Phone: 925-634-3645.Corner of Walnut Blvd & Concord Ave, Brentwood,
CA 94513. Bacchini's Fruit Tree is a family operated Picked and U-Pick
fruit stand. We are located in beautiful Brentwood,
California. Just 60 miles east of San Francisco. Each year we are open
during May & June to offer our fresh fruit, grown in our orchard,
for you to pick! (UPDATED: April 20, 2009)
- Brentwood Garden
Ranch - cherries
175 Eureka Ave, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-513-6655. U-pick and picked cherries:
Bing, Royal Anne, and other
varieties.
- Canciamilla Ranch - peaches, nectarines, and plums
401 Eureka Ave, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-5123. U-pick and picked peaches, nectarines, and plums (from
about May 20). Peach varieties: Spring Gold, Springcrest, Babcock white.
Nectarines: Juneglo, Fire Bright, Independence, Fantasia. Plums: Satsuma,
Santa Rosa. Dried nectarines, walnuts, honey, cold drinks, and ice cream
also available. Picnic area.
- DC's
Extraordinary Cherries - cherries
Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-516-4495.
U-pick cherries: Bing, Utah Giant, Sweet Ann, Rainier, Van, and more.
Pruned to low height means no ladders to climb. A visitor writes:
"I really liked DC's pick your own cherries. They have a wide
variety of cherries to pick, you do not need a ladder, they took
consideration for the bucket used when weighing the picked cherries, and the
ground is more stable and solid. Went there twice this weekend. "
- Dwelley Farms - apricots, peaches,
tomatoes, cucumbers, and chili peppers
515 Delta Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-6508.
Also pre-picked
nectarines, white peaches, white nectarines, and veggies. Honey and eggs
also sold on site. Picnic area. Groups must call in advance.
- The Farmer's Daughter Produce - Cherries, Apricots, Many
Varieties of Freestone and Cling Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, White Peaches
and White Nectarines.
Walnut & Marsh Creek
Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. Phone: (925) 634-4827. Open: Daily,
weekdays from 8 am to 7 pm and weekends from 8am -6pm (Mid May to Late August). Also Picked Daily Sweet White Corn and
a Wide Variety of other Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
A visitor writes
on July 12, 2009: "I visited Farmer's Daughter Farm in Contra
Costa County - Brentwood. The fruit
there is pesticide free. A fact that would likely
draw many more people out to the area. I know the regulations for
organic farming are quite strict but if the website indicated if
certain farms were pesticide free that would certainly draw more
people out to the farms and the produce."
- Freitas Cherry Ranch
- cherries
555 Hoffman Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. Phone: 925-634-5461 or Phone:
(925) 634-9500. Email us at:
freitasranch@hotmail.com.
Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in May,
June. Open: Weekends 8am to 5pm during season, please email for weekday
availability Mid May through Early June Payment: Cash, only.
- Gerry's
Fruit Bowl - peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, asian pears
Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-3155 U-pick and picked cling and freestone peaches (mid-June
through July), plums (late June and July), nectarines (August), Summer
Rose apples (August), and Asian pears (mid-July to mid-August). Peach
varieties: Red Top, Suncrest, Elegant Lady, O’Henry, Elberta, cling.
- Gliedt Family Farm - FOLLOWS ORGANIC
PRACTICES,
apricots
3520 Orwood Road, Brentwood Ca. 94513. Phone: 925-516-8717. Fax:
925-634-5830. Directions: Located 3 miles east of Brentwood and just north
of Discovery Bay. Four hundred Patterson Apricots not certified as organic,
but the trees are not sprayed with pesticides or chemically fertilized. The
U-pick season is from late June thru early July. All the trees are harvested
from the ground without ladders, and it is necessary for all customers to
bring their own buckets and boxes for picking and transportation home. The
apricots are weighed, and sold by the pound at the current market prices.
- Laird's Bing Cherries - cherries,
already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), restrooms
3150 Sellers
Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. Phone: 925 998-5769. Email:
Lairdsusan@sbcglobal.net. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 8am to
4pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Dates approximate; Please
call or email to confirm availability; May 31st-July 1st. Payment:
Cash, only. (ADDED: June 21, 2009) (UPDATED: February 15, 2010)
- Lopez Ranch - cherries, peaches, plums,
and nectarines
Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-4433. U-pick and picked cherries (Bing, Rainier); peaches
(white, freestone), plums, and nectarines.
- Mangini's Farm - Bing and Ranier
Cherries ( a visitor
corner of Brentwood Blvd and Sand Creek, Brentwood, CA, 94513.
Weekends only. Portable toilet, cash only. Lots of off-road
parking..
- Maggiore
Cherry Ranch - cherries
Apricot Way, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-4176 U-pick and picked Bing cherries.
- Matteri's
Peach Ranch - nectarines and peaches
1355 Delta Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-625-0115. U-pick and picked nectarines and peaches. Peach
varieties: Suncrest, Flamecrest, 49ers, Fayette, Cal Red, Fairtime.
Nectarines: Fantasia, White Rose.
- Mckinney Farms -
A Peachy Place- peaches, apricots, nectarines, white nectarines, and
plums.
25221 Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-7350. U-pick and picked peaches (white, freestone, and cling),
apricots (Blenheim and Katy), nectarines, white nectarines, and plums.
Fruit stand also offers picked vegetables and melons in season, dried
fruits, and refreshments.
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Mike's
Upick - apricots, nectarines, peaches
3230 Concord Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. Phone:
925-698-7459. Email us at:
work_out@pacbell.net
. Directions: hwy. 580 to Vasco road to Walnut Blvd. entering Brentwood. Right on Concord Ave. to
Mike's u-pick..
Click here for a map to our farm. Our hours are: Generally open Week Days 9am to 2 p.m.
week-ends 8:30 to 4:00 White Peach and Yellow peach end of May to beginning of June generally. White nectarines beginning of June. Apricots middle of June. All depending on weather.... For availability and ripeness call before 6:00 p.m. leave message.
- Moffatt
Ranch - peaches and nectarines
1870 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-3049. U-pick and picked peaches and nectarines. Peach
varieties: Suncrest, Fay Elberta, O`Henry, Rio Oso, Elegant Lady.
Nectarines: Fantasia, July Red. Bring containers.
- Nunn
Better Farms - cherries and apples
830 Sunset Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-6173. U-pick cherries (late May), picked corn (early June),
bell peppers (mid-June), and apples (late July through December).
Pre-picked produce sold by the box only.
- Papini
Farms - cherries, peaches, aproicots, plums, nectarines
301 Sellers Ave, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-516-1391. U-pick and picked cherries, early variety Springcrest
peaches and early apricots (about May 31), followed by other varieties of
peaches; nectarines, white peaches, Santa Rosa plums, and apricots
(mid-June); Queen Rosa plums (early July); and Flavorgiant nectarines (end
of July). Buckets for picking and fruit boxes supplied
- Pease
Ranch - cherries, tayberries, boysenberries,
and olallieberries
Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-4646 U-pick and picked
cherries -/cherry, Tayberries - tayberry, boysenberries - boysenberry,
and olallieberries ( Olallieberry ) . Picnic area.
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Peter
Wolfe Ranch - Apricots, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, loquats,
watermelons
Multiple locations in Brentwood. Phone: 925-634-1308.
Email:
peter@peterwolfe.com. Available
May - August. Located in Brentwood in east Contra Costa County, just 60 miles east
of San Francisco. Visit our website for directions and availability.
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Pomeroy Farms - Bing, White
Rainier & Brooks Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Apricots
Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA.
Phone: Directions: west of Walnut Blvd. (Vasco
Rd.). AlsoBing and White Rainier Cherries on Payne Ave. east of Walnut Blvd;
click here for
a map. Harvest starts approximately May 20 to June 15. Nectarines in June Springcrest &
Flavorcrest Peaches, Patterson & Westley Apricots on the east end of Eureka
Ave. May 20 to June 30. Walnuts & Walnut meats available.
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Salvador's Cherry Farm -
U-pick Bing Cherries
815 , Brentwood. Phone: (925) 634-1957. Cherries usually available in
May. Please call first. Located at Hoffman Lane Cross Street Byron Hwy. or
Marsh Creek Rd.
- Seko
Ranch Cherries - cherries
100 Eureka Ave, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-634-3771. U-pick and picked Bing cherries. Picked only: Burlat and
Mono cherries.
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Sharp
Ranch U-Pick Cherries - cherries
795 Hoffman Lane, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-513-1517. U-pick early Bing cherries.
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Smith
Family Farms - boysenberries, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins,
pumpkin patch, tunnel of hay, a barnyard where kids can pet the
farm animals, picnic area, and a replica of a Miwok Indian village.
4430 Sellers Road, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-625-5966. Directions:
in Eastern Contra Costa County, about 45 minutes east of Oakland or
one hour from San Francisco; call for detailed directions. Open:
daily from June through October and throughout the month of December
for Christmas trees; the rest of the year, open by appointment only. U-pick and picked boysenberries, tomatoes (50 varieties
including Roma, beefsteak, and heirloom), peppers (15 types of hot and
sweet), and a wide selection of other vegetables, herbs, stone fruits,
apples, and fresh-cut flowers. Fall pumpkin harvest hayrides and special
events offered. Picnic area. A visitor writes: "They have a marvelous
collection of unusual heirloom tomatoes, all kinds of other
vegetables, Brentwood sweet corn. They also have seasonal fruits.
You can pick or they have a stand you can buy from with very
reasonable hours. Their prices are very good also. At Halloween and
Christmas they have special hayrides and barn activities for the
kids along with corn and hay mazes. I am a very satisfied customer.
"
- Tachella Family
Farms - apricots, beans, black-eyed peas, okra, and tomatoes
2017 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA. Phone: 925-513-8495. U-pick and picked apricots, beans, black-eyed peas,
okra, and tomatoes. Picked only: nectarines, peaches, pears, citrus, and
other produce sold at fruit stand.
- Tidrick Ranch -UPDATE September 6, 2007: a visitor reports
that the ranch has been sold and is closed.
1800 Orchard Lane, Brentwood, CA.
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Wolfe Ranch Cherries -
U-Pick & Picked Cherries, peaches, nectarines, loquats, apricots, mandarins
2111 Concord Ave, Brentwood, CA. Phone (925) 634-1308. Cherries - (Bing,
White, Rainier, Van) - Late May and early June. U-pick and picked
Springcrest and Red Top Peaches and nectarines, picked Loquats Late May.
Apricots (Blenheims, Patterson, Perfection) Mandarins December to Jan.
Directions: 2111 Concord Ave. at the creek. Open: Daily in season. For
current information and directions, or visit our website.
Still didn't see the farm you were looking for in Contra Costa County?
Then try this website:
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Harvest Time in Brentwood
(we are a non-profit group of 38 separate
growers/farms and NOT one specific location.) -
Apples, asparagus, apricots, beans, blackberries, boysenberries, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, figs, flowers, grapes, melons, nectarines, olallieberries, onions, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, persimmons, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, walnuts, OTHER fruit or veg, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
Brentwood, CA 94513. Email us at:
harvesttime@pacbell.net.
Directions: Map directory to all of our farms is located on our
website. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: Check each farms description for more details We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Almonds, Citrus, Dried Fruit, Eggs, Firewood, Gourds, Herbs Teas & Spices, Honey, Livestock Products (alpaca), Oils & Vinegars, Okra, Pistachios, Pluots, Pomegranates, Wine.
Eldorado County (a.k.a. El Dorado County)
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American River Cherry Company -
follows organic methods, blackberries, blueberries,
boysenberries, cherries, figs, marionberries, olallieberries,
persimmons, raspberries, rhubarb, Honey from hives on the farm,
restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
2240 Dias Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: 530-626-3881. Email:
info@americanrivercherryco.com. Directions: From State Highway
50 in downtown Placerville turn North on State Highway 49 traveling
3 miles to a right turn onto Tyrell to Dias drive and follow the
"Cherries/berries" signs to the ranch on the hill top.
Click here for a map and directions. Open: 6 am to 6 pm Sunday
through Friday; Closed Saturdays. The main season starts the Sunday
of labor day week-end and ends the fifth of July; Other items are
available seasonably by calling to arrange picking times; May 25
Cherries begin ending July 5 May 30 Berries begin ending July 5. We
follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Picnic area
surrounds large pond featuring hundreds of Koi fish! Free fish food is
provided for our guests to feed the Koi. Payment: Cash, Check.
(UPDATED: May 26, 2008)
- Argyres Orchard - apples, grapes
4220 North Canyon, Camino, CA, 95709. Phone: 530-644-3862. Email:
argyres@mindspring.com.
Directions: Highway 50 east past Placerville. Camino exit to Carson
Road, continue east, left on Barkley to Larsen, left on Larsen to
North Canyon, left on North Canyon. 1.4 mile on left look for Apple
Hill sign; Click for
MapQuest Direction. U-pick apples and grapes. Apples start in mid September.
- Bolster's Hilltop Ranch - blueberries, pumpkins
2000 Larsen Drive, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-2230. Open: all year for
Wine Tasting, Wine, Hard Cider, Gourmet Vinegar; U-Pick blueberries June
into September. Blueberry Festival last weekend in June. School tours, Gift Shop
June-Dec. Apples, Cider Mill, BBQ, Picnic, Pumpkins. Open Daily 10-5, June
thru December 8. Craft Fairs - Weekends.
- Celtic Gardens - Apples, Blackberries, Grapes, Pears
4221 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-647-0690. Fax:
530-677-6275. Email:
stephenvb@D-web.com.
- Denver Dan's - Apples
4354 Bumblebee Lane, Camino, CA. Phone: 530-644-2893. Open: September - December ,
from 9 am to dark. Apples: 40 varieties including Golden Delicious, Arkansas Black
, Spitzenburg, heritage varieties. We make our own jams and jellies and vinegar
(20 different kinds). We do vinegar tastings. Pick your own Apples. Friendly
atmosphere. Picnic area open year round.
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El
Dorado County Farm Trails - variety
This is an organization of a large number of member
farms - many are listed elsewhere, but this web site provides a look at many
that are physically close to each other. Their members grow a wide variety of
fruits, including cherries, berries, peaches, apples, pears, and oranges as well
as wine grapes, flowers, Christmas trees and other agricultural products. Note
that they don't state which of the farms are pick your own or not, so you would
need to call each to ask. PO Box 542, Camino, CA Member sites:
Apple
Hill farms,
EL
DORADO County CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS, ASSOCIATION ,
Georgetown
Divide ,
Gold
Hill ,
Pleasant
Valley ,
South County
- Goyette's North Canyon Ranch - U-pick apples, pumpkins
3825 N Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: (530) 622-9299. Email:
lbgoyette@earthlink.net.
Directions: #21 on Apple Hill map - off Hwy 50 at Camino. Open:
Weekends, mid September to end of Oct, 10 AM to 5 PM. 6 varieties of
apples. Pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds. (ADDED: March 19, 2008)
Also picnic and play areas, pumpkin patch.
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Hangtown Kid Apple Orchard - apples, pears, cherries,
pumpkins
2598 Mace Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-647-1810.
Open: Call before you go.
A visitor writes on June 23, 2009:
"great people, great fun, delicious fruit . Nice older couple, work
their own small farm of 10 acres. a bit out of the more crowded
areas associated with Apple Hill off Mace Rd. " (Suggested by a
visitor, ADDED: June 23, 2009)
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Honey Bear
Ranch - pumpkin patch, kid's corn maze, Christmas trees
2826 Barkley Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-644-3934 or Toll Free:
1-866-644-3934. For a
map, click here. Pick your perfect pumpkin from our giant pumpkin patch.
Meander through our kid's corn maze, wander through our Christmas tree farm
or just linger in the shade of our Cherry or Plum trees on the lawn. Watch
while our BBQ Chef roasts a whole pig on a spit over apple wood chips pruned
from our apple orchard. Enjoy the water wheel at our Koi pond while the kids
feed the Koi. Stroll under the weeping willows which drape the pond while
you wait for your turn to tour the orchard on our horse drawn cart.
- Hooverville Orchards
- NOT a pick your own
- Larsen Apple Barn - apples, peaches, pears, nectarines
2461 Larsen Drive,
Camino, CA 95709.
Phone: 530-644-2293. Also a bake shop
and picnic area.
- Michael's Vineyard - grapes,
7449 Fairplay Road, Fair Play, CA 95684. Phone: (775) 691-1223. Fax:
(530) 620-7939. Email:
michael.greenstein@gmail.com. Directions: From Placerville, CA -
Hwy 49 south to Pleasant Valley Road, go east (left) 10 miles to Bucks
Bar (right only). 10 miles to Mt. Aukum (E16) make right 3 miles to
next left Fair Play Road 3 miles on left side, next driveway past
Granite Springs Winery. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September, October.
Open: everyday - Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm, Saturday and
Sunday, 7 am to 6 pm These old vine Zinfandel grapes make great
jellies and syrups. Need picked NOW! In 2008, only 75 cents a pound, you
pick-em! Payment: Cash, Check.
- O'Halloran's Apple Trail Ranch - Apples,
Pears, U-Pick, Pumpkin Patch, Cut & Choose Christmas Trees
2261 Cable Road, Camino, California. Phone: 530-644-3389. Open: September - December.
Apples, Pears, U-Pick, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Cider, Indian Corn, Picnic Area,
Handmade Crafts, Nature Trail ,Cut & Choose Christmas Trees
- Plubell Family Orchards - pumpkins, U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
1800 Larsen Drive,
Camino, CA 95709.
Phone: 530-647-2306 or 530-644-1761
Open: September - Mid November.
Email: lowell9@hotmail.com. Apples
are not pick-your-own.
- Ralph's Apple Ranch - apples
2209 Larsen Road,
Camino, CA 95709.
Phone: 530-644-4038.Does not appear to be U-pick for peaches, pears,
nectarines or plums. Note: They sometimes close early in the season - in
2007, they were closed by October 7, 2007.
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Reneau Orchards
()aka Double J Ranch) -
NOTE, April 30, 2009: They may be closed - their website is now spam! Does anyone have more information?
If so,
please write me! ORGANIC, U-pick Organic Apples, peaches, nectarines, by appointment
2581 Mace Road, Camino, CA. Phone: 530-647-0111. We specialize in wholesale
Fuji Apples, Peaches and Nectarines and some U-Pick when in season. For
directions and a map,
click here.
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Patrick's Berry Farm
- raspberries, blackberries, boysenberry
4455 Pony Express Trail,
Camino, CA 95709.
Phone: 530-647-7833 or 530-647-2833. Open: Mid June-Mid
November. Pick your own raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, thornless black
and many other varieties. Open: late June thru end of Nov., Tuesday to Sun 8am
to 5pm. Closed Mondays.
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Sun Mountain Farm - apples, blueberries, picnic area
3000 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA 95709. Phone: 530-621-3740.
Email:
sunmountain@directcon.net. Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9
am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday By Appointment. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: June Apples:
September and October. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: August 19,
2009)
- Willow Pond Farm - apples
2731 Jacquier Road, Placerville, CA. Phone: 530-295-8090.
Open: U-pick, September to Nov. Weekends only, 9-5. Note: I have not been able to
confirm that this farm is still in business, so BE SURE TO CALL!
Lake County
Marin County
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Chileno Valley Ranch - apples, pears, tomatoes, farm animals,
weddings and wedding parties, school tours, naturally raised beef
5105 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA 94952. Phone: 707 765-6664. Fax: 707
765-3936. Email:
mgale@chilenobeef.com. Directions: From downtown Petaluma, take Western
Avenue off of Petaluma Blvd. South two miles to Chileno Valley Road. Left on
Chileno Valley Rd three miles until the corner (just past the Marin/Sonoma
border) Go right at the corner which is a continuation of Chileno Valley Road.
Travel 5.1 miles to the ranch on the left-5105. The gate is closed to keep
the dogs off the road, but it is not locked. PLEASE close the gate after
coming onto the ranch. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September,
October, November. Open: Sunday afternoon-12:00-4:00pm We are certified
organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Note: They also naturally
raised beef for sale, fed on grass (not corn), without antibiotics,
hormones, or grain.
A visitor writes on October 18, 2009: "We visited (thanks to your site) Chileno Valley Ranch in Petaluma last week for
apple picking - the closest apple picking to the Bay Area - a BEAUTIFUL place
with SUPER kind folks who walked us around the farm, kids fed the chickens and
sheep, cow and pig - they also sell incredible fresh eggs - it was a lovely day,
these people are wonderful."
Mono County
Nevada County
- Lazy Valley Ranch
- u-pick blueberries
Penn Valley, CA. Phone: 530-432-2234.
Owner Jeannie Gleason. Watch for the open sign hung at the
end of Lazy Valley Road in Penn Valley or the classified ad that
runs in The Union in early June. Open Sunday-Friday 10am-5pm
to buy blueberries. U-pick from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Appointments are
necessary for u-pick by calling 432-2234.
- Linda Grace's Place -
Follows organic practices,
apples, blackberries, herbs/spices, lavender, nectarines, pears,
peaches, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes,
walnuts, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
17458 Friendly
Valley Place, Grass Valley, CA 95949. Phone: 530 2725156. Email:
linda.menge@att.net. Open: Typically July through October,
Monday through Sunday - anytime, but Mornings and evenings are best
- Call first!. Directions: South McCourtney area. Call for
directions.
Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic
practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only.
(ADDED: August 06, 2009)
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Sun Smile Farms - blueberries, red raspberries,
black raspberries, and blackberries.
10110 West Drive, Grass
Valley, CA 95945. Phone: 530 273-6507. Email:
info@sunsmilefarms.com. Directions: From Sacramento
east on
I-80 approximately 30 miles, Take the CA-49 exit towards Grass
Valley/Placerville. Take the exit towards CA-174/COLFAX/CENTRAL
Grass Valley, Turn left onto South Auburn Street, Turn left onto W
Main Street. W Main Street becomes ROUGH AND READY Highway., go 1.8
miles to West Drive and turn left. Follow the road to the end and
you’re there.In addition to U-pick, they offer Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA) with weekly boxes. A visitor writes on May 08,
2009: "Great, with a wide variety of fruits and berries."
(Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: May 08, 2009)
Placer County
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Amber Oaks Raspberries -
No pesticides are used,
blackberries, boysenberries, chestnuts, olallieberries, raspberries
(red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red),
rhubarb, tomatoes, walnuts, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, school
tours
2770 Shanley Road, Auburn, CA 96603. Phone: (530) 885-3420.
Email:
frogberry51@hotmail.com. Open: We are open by appointment on
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please call
first for availability. Directions: From Sacramento take interstate
80 east to Auburn. Exit Highway 49 turn left at the light. Travel
about 3 miles on 49 turn left onto Atwood Road. Travel 1.5 miles
turn left onto Shanley Road. Our drive way is the second left just
past the mail boxes. Look for the wooden carved sign Tim and Rhonda
Berry Farm. Follow the gravel drive and keep to you right and follow
signs for parking.
Click here for a map and directions. Raspberries Varieties: Mid
May to Mid June and August to November Olallieberries and
Boysenberries: Mid June Thornless Blackberries: July, August and
September Tomatoes: Mid July - August Chestnuts: September and
October for pick your own Pomegranates: End of October Kiwi Fruit:
November Mandarins: Mid November-February. We do not use pesticides
on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. School tours in October Only
available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays We sale at many farmer
markets. Reno NV, Sparks NV, Tahoe City CA, South Shore Tahoe CA,
Marin CA, Sacramento CA, Sunrise mall. (Suggested by
a visitor, ADDED: September 07, 2009)
(UPDATED: March 08, 2010)
A visitor writes on September 07,
2009: "Had a great time picking blackberries. Very abundant,
large, sweet berries. Very reasonably priced. Unfortunately I found
out about this farm at end of berry picking season but will plan
next year to get out more often to pick. They have kiwis and
clementines in the fall. I believe you can pick those as well. Also
have available a wide variety of tomatoes, delicious Stinsen
watermelon(which they shared with us)figs, chestnuts and much more.
They also have homemade jams and honey."
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Flower Farm - corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers,
herbs/spices, melons, onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash,
winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties,
school tours
9280 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis, CA 95650. Phone: (866) 819-4899 And
for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open:
Daily, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. except Mondays Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. We are
certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard.
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Snowy Peaks Christmas Tree & Berry Farm - strawberries,
30100 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631. Phone: 530-367-3766.
Email:
jima@foothill.net. Directions: From Interstate highway 80
eastbound take the "Foresthill, Auburn Ravine Road" exit; Turn right
off of the exit ramp; Go straight through the stop light. Continue
21 miles through the town of Foresthill. We are on the right side of
Foresthill Road. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August,
September, October, November, December. Open: for strawberries
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am to 5pm July 1 to October 31; Open for
Christmas trees 9am to 4:30pm from the day after Thanksgiving
through December 16,2007. Payment: Cash, Check. All trees $7.00 plus
tax.
- Stirling Oak Cellars - grapes,
7677 North Forbes Road x-street: Lone Pine Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648.
Phone: 408-526-0507. Alternate Phone: 408-410-3686. Email:
peteh007@yahoo.com. Open: August - Saturdays only - please call
ahead to reserve your harvest and picking time. Directions: From
Lincoln area: North on McCoutney 6 miles north of Lincoln: turn
right on South Forbes Road. Drive 3 miles. Drive 400ft past the x-st
of Lone pine lane. Vineyard on your left behind deer fence.
Stucco/black metal gate entrance.
Click here for a map and directions. Barberra Red Wine Grapes -
Available in August - Exact time will be determined by the Sugars/Brix
- Saturday only Picking times - $1/pound - Please call ahead to make
your harvest reservation - 10 miles north of Lincoln, CA near Camp
Far West Lake. Payment: Cash, only. We can supply buckets and can
crush/de-stem on site - if you call ahead and request it. (ADDED:
May 26, 2009)
Sacramento County
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R Kelley Farms - Black-Eyes, Purple Hulls, Crowder peas,
Green Beans, Italian Beans, Sweet Peas, Speckled Butter Beans,
Cranberry Beans, Okra, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Onions, Bell
Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Hot Hot Peppers, Squash, Cucumbers
1120 Scribner Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Phone: 916-665-1191.
Email:
fresh@rkelleyfarms.com. Open: July through October Wednesday
through Sunday
8am to 6pm. See their website for
availability and prices for u-pick. Directions:
Click here for
a map and directions. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 22,
2009)
A visitor writes on July 28, 2009:
"They
had everything..I counter about 7 different melons from casaba to
savors to a yellow meat watermelon--they have black eye peas, purple
hull peas, okra, squash, and the biggest onions in the world, and
some beautiful purple bell peppers( never seen those before)..the
watermelon is to die for and I eat a passport melon(something new)on
the way home. I was there on Sunday and they had Live Jazz on the
farm. They said they do tours for kids and community groups. They
had an employee restroom that they let me used, which was very
clean. There is a nice pinic area with a manicured lawn, with BBQ
pit access. This is not an organic farm however the farm said he
only sprays when he has too. The crops look amazing you can but your
items already picked and shelled or pick your own. Personally, I got
a bag of shelled black eyes for $13.50 for 5lbs my mother was
impressed. I was able to lie and say I picked them myself. I
loved the veggies and people. From the diverse staff to the
multi-cultural customers, I did not want to leave so they told me to
go hang out on the lawn and eat my melons, so I did with the Jazz."
A visitor writes on July 22, 2009:
"Very sweet and a variety of melons. Very fresh produce and unique
varieties. They specialize in fresh southern peas. Very friendly.
They have restroom and a picnic area. You can schedule a tour. The
owner is a Certified Crop Advisor and will conduct the tour. He also
is a mentor for young adults. ( 10 yrs---18 yrs old) "-
Ryde Hotel - blackberries, pears,
restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
14340
Highway 160, Walnut Grove, CA 95690. Phone: 916-402-7307. The phone
number is the groundskeeper. Open: All month of August 2009; Any
time as long as there is daylight; Come pick pears but respect the
golf course where the fruit tress are located. Directions: The fruit
trees are located in the golf course of the Ryde Hotel. It is the
only big pink 3 story hotel on HW 160 near Isleton and Galt.
Click here for a map and directions. Just drop by they are ready
to harvest, Hundreds of trees all for free!. Payment: Cash, only.
There is no cost the fruit is free. (ADDED: July
31, 2009)
Note from Blake: do be
considerate of the business, the golf course and paying patrons, or
they'll likely restrict access!
- U-pick - apricots, cherries, pears, peaches, plums
2380 Twitchell Island Road, Rio Vista, CA 94571. Phone: 916-777-4439. Email us
at: maryegregory@yahoo.com. Directions: Direction signs to the U-pick are on
Highway 12 and 160 in Rio Vista, CA area. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: 8am to
4pm...7 days a week June through August Payment: Cash, Check.
- Bogarin Farms - U-pick apples, boysenberries, apricots.
4351 E Armstrong
Lodi, CA, 95240. Phone: 209-327-6487. Open: May 1- October 15 daily 9:30 am to 5 pm.
Directions: Take Hwy 99 South towards Lodi. Exit onto N 99 Frontage
Road. Turn left onto East Armstrong Road. Fruits and U-pick apples, school
trips. (UPDATED: October 07, 2009, from web)
- Buon Giardino Produce - Cherries, tomatoes, corn, summer
squash, green beans, winter squash and pumpkin patch
16220 E Hwy 88 Lockeford, CA, 95237. Phone: 209-727-3114. Phone: 209-759-3394.
Open: 7 days a week from 9-6 May through October
Directions: Hwy 88, one mile east of Lockeford on the right hand
side between Lockeford and Clements.
- Country
Lake Ostriches - Blackberries
6906 N. Cox Road, Linden, CA. Phone: 877-999-7969. PYO
Blackberries, presumably well fertilized by the ostriches! :-)
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Countryside Farms - blackberries, carrots, cherries,
flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes,
walnuts, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic
area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours,
events at your location (call for info)
6666 E. Main Street,
Stockton, CA 95215. Phone: 209-943-1632. Alternate Phone:
209-484-5480. Fax: 209-943-1636. Email:
cntryfrm@aol.com. Open: Springtime on the Farm Wednesday and
Saturday April 1 to May 31 Summertime on the Farm Wednesday and
Saturday June 1 to August 31 Falltime on the Farm Wednesday and
Saturday September 1 to November 15. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Agriculture Education Farm Field trips and Programs. Agriculture
Commodities Tours. Recreational Vehicles Farm Stays. (UPDATED:
September 18, 2009)
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Ruscigno Orchards
- UPDATE June 3, 2007: NOT a pick-your-own - Dried apricots only
29999 S Chrisman Road, Tracy, CA, 95304
. Phone: 888-279-8882 or 408 279 8822. Email:
ruscigno@ix.netcom.com.
Open: all year for dried
apricots and from October to March for dipped apricots.
Directions: 2 one half miles north of I-580 and State Route 132 on
Chrisman Road.
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Saevang Strawberry Farm -
Uses integrated pest management practices, strawberries,
Corner Of highway 88 And Brandt Road, Lockeford , CA 95237.
Phone: 916-712-2831. Email:
saevangstrawberry@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday 7am to 6pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry season, both the
strawberry stand and U-pick field will be open from April 15 to
July. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash,
Check. (UPDATED: March 05, 2010)
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Coastways
Ranch Inc (aka Swanton Berry Farm). - ORGANIC, Blackberries olallieberries, kiwifruiot, pumpkins,
Christmas trees
640 Cabrillo Hwy,
Pescadero, CA. Phone: 831-469-8804. Phone: (650) 879-0414. Email:
mail@swantonberryfarm.com. They have three PYO / u-pick crops; the blackberries (Olallie)
in June, the pumpkin and winter squash are usually available in
October. from November through January, the kiwifruit and Christmas
trees are available. Click here for a
map and driving directions.
They have many attractive areas for relaxing after
gathering your fill of berries or kiwis, so bring a picnic and spend
the day. Olallieberry U-Pick will begin in June runs into late July.
Olallieberries cost $2.50 per pound (2009 price). Kiwi U-Pick 2009:
The 2009 Kiwi U-Pick will begin in November! Please check back later
for exact dates. Also pre-picked
broccoli, cauliflower, artichokes and peas. Everything is
Certified Organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. U-Pick
Sundays beginning June 15th and continuing every Sunday until August 31st.
(UPDATED: May 17, 2009, from web)
A visitor writes on June 27,
2009: " Since I wrote to complain about one farm, I should
follow up with some real praise for the Swanton Berry Farm
operation. On Fathers Day, 2009, after we left Pescadero, we drove
south down Highway 1 and visited Swanton's Coastways Ranch U-Pick
strawberry fields overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We had researched
this farm on their website, and if anything they had understated the
beauty and quality of the place. A beautiful location (admittedly on
a beautiful day) with friendly, helpful people at the field, and
some beautiful fruit. My wife and I and our 7-year-old twins picked
two flats in under 20 minutes, paying $2.50 per pound. We enjoyed
some wonderful fresh fruit and made some beautiful strawberry jam
the next day."
(UPDATED: June 27, 2009)
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Phipps
Ranch -
Strawberries, Olallieberries
2700 Pescadero Road, Pescadero, CA. Phone: 650-879-0787. Strawberries are ripe and ready for picking from mid May through the end of
September, depending on the weather. Olallieberries (which are a type of
blackberry) are ripe and ready for picking from the beginning of June through
the end of July, depending on the weather. Open: NO BERRY PICKING MONDAYS OR
TUESDAYS. Strawberries: Light picking throughout May. Olallieberries:
Will be ready for picking around the 3rd week of June
Boysenberries: Will be ready for picking around the 2nd week in
July. In 2009, all berries are $3.00 per pound. The cost of berries
is in addition to the
entrance fee. See
this
page for hours and other information.
A visitor writes on
June 26, 2009: "We stopped at this farm on Father's Day 2009,
lured by their web site. We were VERY DISAPPOINTED. The place was
unkempt, even filthy, and help was less-than-helpful. The worst
thing was that their single porta-potty was full to overflowing
right next to the store area -- absolutely disgusting. We left
immediately."
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Webb Ranch Farm - FOLLOWS ORGANIC PRACTICES,
blackberries, boysenberries, pumpkins, raspberries, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
2720 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028. Phone: 650 854 5417.
Email:
the4webbz@aol.com. Directions: We are located off of Hwy 280 and
Alpine rd east in Menlo Park. We are 15 mile south of San Francisco,
and 15 miles north of San Jose, 300 feet right off of Hwy 280. And
for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August,
September, October, December. Open: Starting June 1st through
October 31st we're open 7 to days - a - week 10 to 6 for the produce
stand; U - pick starts mid June through mid July Thursday to Sunday
9am to 2pm. U-pick berries mid-June through mid July. We are
certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: May 21, 2008) Also see our
choose and cut Christmas tree farm and
U-Pick Pumpkins.
Santa Clara County
- No PYO / Upick farms found here yet. Do you know of any?
Write me!
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Crystal Bay Farm -
Certified Organic, olallieberries, raspberries (red),
raspberries (yellow), strawberries, tayberries, picnic area, farm
animals, birthday parties, school tours
40 Zils Road,
Watsonvillle, CA 95076. Phone: (831) 724-4137. Email:
crystalbayfarm@mac.com. Open: Please call ahead for u - pick.
Directions: From Highway 1 take the the San Andreas / Larken Valley
exit to San Andreas road, drive 4.5 miles to Zils road We are at the
corner of San Andreas and Zils Road.
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic
for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. We are a small family farm open
to the public, located between two state beaches on the beautiful
Monterey Bay. We offer a self-serve farm stand, a pumpkin patch, and
farm tours. Our Self-Serve Farm stand operates on the honor system.
If the farmer is not around take your fruit and place your payment
in the cash tube at the corner of the farm stand. In the Fall we
have a huge assortment of pumpkins and winter squash. So come on
out, we look forward to seeing you in the field. Certified Organic
by CCOF since 1997. (ADDED: October 12, 2008) (UPDATED: May
24, 2009)
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Gizdich
Ranch - PYO
olallieberries, strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries,
blackberries, apples and large fruit.
55 Peckham Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076
. Phone: 831-722-1056 or 831-722-2458. Email:
postmaster@gizdichranch.com. Open: 9 am to 5pm, Daily
- Pies, fresh berries, apples, jams, apple products,
U-pick, gift shop
Apple Butter Festival - web site has more details about
the festival
Directions: From Hwy 1, exit Riverside Drive/Hwy 129. 3 miles east,
left at Lakeview Road. Follow signs. From Hwy 101, exit 152 west. 15 miles to
4-way stop sign. Left on Carlton Road. Follow signs. Pick-your-own Apples (Sept)
Red Delicious, Newton Pippins, Golden Delicious Berries:
Strawberries,(May-July) Olallieberries ( June) Boysenberries (mid
June) Ranch grown Raspberries & Blackberries are sold in their shop.
They grow 16 varieties of apples but only Red Delicious, Newton
Pippins & Golden Delicious are U-pick.
A visitor writes
on December 21, 2009: "Have been going to their ranch for years.
It is a wonderful place. Their olallieberries and apples are the
best! Gizdich Ranch is surrounded by other small family farms. The
whole county is rich in agriculture. Fields of artichokes,
strawberries, olallieberries, boysenberries, apples, vegetables,
etc. In the fall the area it is a cornucopia to the season. They
have a shop located in their barn that sells farm grown apples and
fresh berries in season or bags of frozen berries ( 4 & 8 lbs.),
frozen berry puree, freshly pressed apple juice and a variety of
jams, etc.. There is also a bakeshop/deli that serves: freshly baked
pies (sold whole or by the slice), shortcakes, pastries, apple
dumplings, sandwiches, box lunches & drinks. Also have an antique
shop next to the barn. Yes they have restrooms. Yes, credit card and
ship nation wide. There are picnic tables & tours of ranch. Family
friendly. They are not organic. But are trying a variety of natural
approaches to cut back on spraying."
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Spooky-Ooky Pumpkin Patch at Crystal Bay Farm
- u pick strawberries, Pumpkin Patch
40 Zils Road, Watsonville, CA. Phone: 831/-761-8507. Email:
marisol@caff.org
. Open: October 1-31, 2007, 10 am to 6 pm. No admission charge.
 Swanton
Berry Farm - ORGANIC, Strawberries
25 Swanton Road, Davenport, CA. Phone: 831-469-8804.
Email:
mail@swantonberryfarm.com. Containers are provided. We have many
attractive areas for relaxing after gathering your fill of berries
or kiwis, so bring a picnic and spend the day with us at one of our
ranches. Click here for a
map and driving directions.
Strawberry fields are open from 8 am to 6 pm at the Swanton
Farm Stand. Strawberries are $2.50 per pound (2009 price).
Also pre-picked
broccoli, cauliflower, artichokes and peas. Everything is
Certified Organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. U-Pick
Sundays beginning June 15th and continuing every Sunday until August 31st.
Tours depart from our Swanton Ranch Farm Stand (just 2 miles north of Davenport
on Highway 1) every Sunday at 9am. The day includes a 1 hour guided farm tour,
variety tasting (all you can eat!), plus a dessert from our bakery kitchen.
Bring a picnic to enjoy by our ocean front fields. The cost is $10 for Adults,
$5 for Children under 8. U-pick is available for tour guests at an extra charge.
(UPDATED: May 17, 2009)-
Swanton
Pacific Ranch - NO PICK-YOUR-OWN. They have prepicked apples, vegetables
125 Swanton Road, Davenport, CA 95017. Phone: 831-427-1718. They've stopped
doing U-pick after 2004.
Sierra County
Solano County
- Bar J Ranch -
FOLLOWS ORGANIC PRACTICES, Hachiya
(soft) Persimmons, Walnuts, Pomegranates
4004 Cantelow Road, Vacaville, CA 95688. Phone: 707-448-0870. Email us at:
ruth_yerkes@yahoo.com.
Directions: north on 505 from Vacaville highway 80, exit Midway, go west on
Midway, left on Timm, right onto Cantelow about 2-3 miles, And for a map to
our farm,
Click here. Crops are usually available in October, November. Open:
Daily, must call or email first for availability and times October 1 to
November 19 only We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified.
Payment: Cash, only. Must call or email first. Bring your own bags or containers.
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9-99 Cherry Orchard U-Pick - cherries
2627 Rockville Road, Fairfield, CA. Open:
daily 6:30 am to 6 pm in season. Pick your own fresh cherries right
from the trees. Come out and pick by the bucket full!! We also offer
seasonal fresh fruits, homemade ice cream, coffee and baked goods.!
A visitor writes on September 29, 2008: "Delicious"
(Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 29, 2008)
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Larry's Produce - tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, eggplants, hot chili
peppers, peppers
4606 Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534.
Phone: 707-864-8068. Open: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Their farmer's
market offers local peaches, apricots, plums, pears, sweet corn, melons
and much more. In October, they have a pumpkin patch, hay maze, and the have
Christmas trees in December. (Suggested
by a visitor, ADDED: November 01, 2009)
- Anderson Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch -
ORGANIC, pumpkins
4588 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952. Phone: 707- 763-3852. Open June-October Daily
- Adobe Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins, tomatoes,
vegetables, fresh-cut flowers
2478 East Washington
Street, Petaluma, CA 95954. Phone:
707-763-6416.
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Full House Farm -
Bed and Breakfast with apples and
pears u-pick operation
1000 Sexton Road, Sebastopol, CA, 95472. Phone: 707-829-1561 or 888-596-6006
or 707-824-0802. Email: lyricfhf@aol.com. Open:
9 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Sunday / all year.
The U-pick is only for guests staying at the B&B. Reservations required.
Farm stay, farm/ranch
vacation.
Directions: From Hwy 101 in Santa Rosa, take Hwy 12 west through
Sebastopol. Continue 3 more miles to Sexton Rd on your left. Travel 1 mile to
1000 Sexton and the sign reading Full House Farm.
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Gabriel Farm - Apples, and prepicked produce, gift shop,
restrooms, picnic area
3175 Sullivan Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Phone: (707)829-0617. Fax:
(707)829-9238. Email us at:
torrey@gabrielfarm.com. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September, October.
Open: By Appointment - please call or email... We are certified
organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check.
- Green
Acre Ranch - UPDATE: June 21, 2008: A visitor tells me they are now
permanently closed.
apples, pears, blackberries, boysenberries
4859 Paulsen Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Phone: 707- 824-8545. Apple Picking (Aug-September), Arkansas Black (Fall apples), Granny Smith,
Pippins, Gravenstein, Red & Golden Delicious, Rome
Beauty, Macintosh and also Barlett Pears. Summer Berry picking:
Boysenberries - mid June to mid July, Blackberries - July-Sept.
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Hale's Apple Farm - apples (limited U-pick), pumpkins
1526
Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Phone number:
707-823-4613. Open: daily, 9:00am to 5:00pm from late September to
October; CALL before coming to confirm the availability of u-pick;
when they are very busy they cannot accommodate PYO as they won't
have staff to show you out to the apples. Hales Apple Farm has a 40 acre orchard with over 30
different varieties of apples that you can pick. Directions: located
right on Gravenstein Hwy in Sebastopol as you head out towards
Forestville. They also have tomatoes, squash, gourds and apple
cider made from the apples on the farm. (ADDED: September 27, 2009)
(UPDATED: October 04, 2009)
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Love Farms Organic Produce -
Certified Organic, beans,
beets, blackberries, blueberries, broad beans, broccoli, carrots,
corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices,
melons, onions, peas, raspberries (Spring, red), summer squash,
winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school
tours, events at your location (call for info)
15069 Grove Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Phone: 707-433-1230.
Alternate Phone: 707 433-6274. Email:
rlove@lovefarms.com. Open: April to November 9 am to 5 pm.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. We are
certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (ADDED: April 07,
2009)
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New Carpati Farm - PYO mushrooms
421 Watertrough
Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472. Phone number: 707-829-2978. Email:
newcarpati@yahoo.com.
Open: from February to November, by appointment. Organically grown
shiitake mushrooms. (ADDED: September 27, 2009)
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Senk Farms - strawberries, lavendar
1369 Keiser Avenue, Santa
Rosa, CA 95404. Phone: 707-585-8811. Email:
Cindy @senkfarms.com. Open: Saturday only, from 12 noon to
6 pm (for the pick your own strawberries only. The farm stand is
still open 7 days a week). Directions: Located between Petaluma Hill Road and Snyder
Lane, half mile north of Rohnert Park Expressway. Just outside
Rohnert Park city limits.
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: May to
September. Lavendar in July only. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May
29, 2009) (UPDATED: September 17, 2009)
- Pick-Your-Own Farms in Sebastopol
- They may be others I haven't heard about to list here! Pick up a Farm
Trails map at the Sebastopol or other chambers of commerce. The Farm Trails
phone number is 707-837-8896. If you hear of any pick-your-own farms that
I haven't listed here,
please tell me about them!
Stanislaus County
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Fantozzi Farms - apricots, and prepicked produce
1825 Walnut Avenue, Patterson, CA 95363. Phone: 209-892-2015. Fax:
209-892-7482. Email:
fantozzifarms@yahoo.com. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July. Open: every
day 8 a.m.to 7p.m. Fresh apricots: June 5-July 15 Payment: Cash, Check.
apricots
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Jessop Farms - No
pesticides are used, blueberries, already-picked produce
(of the pyo crop), snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, Bouncy
castle or moon bounce, school tours
21386 S. Murphy Road, Ripon, CA
95366. Phone: 209-824-0341. Email:
lorenj@jessopfarms.com. Open: Wednesday to Saturday, from 8 am
to 3 pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries are picked May
15 to July 15. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash,
Check. (ADDED: June 24, 2009)
A visitor writes on June 24,
2009: "These are the sweetest blueberries I have ever tasted. Go
early because it gets hot out there but it doesn't really take long
to gather them. I bought 17 pounds in less than an hour by myself.
They can tell you how to preserve them as well. These are great for
headaches for me so I want to stock up. Great place. I will go
again."
A
visitor writes on June 23, 2009: "A friend of a friend went with her
mother's group, and I just came home this afternoon with my sons.
Worth the visit, great berries! They have restrooms, a picnic area,
a koi pond and a jumpy house. Owner is really nice, named Loren
Jessop, and welcomes mothers groups, larger groups as well as
individuals. If a larger group is planning on attending, call in
advance so that he may inflate that jumpy house and be sure to have
it ready. He's only been open as a pick-your-own for three weeks
now." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 23, 2009)
Sutter County
Tuolumme County
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Sierra Glen Ranch - apples,
berries, summer fruits, choose-and-cut Christmas trees.
15665 Big Hill Road, Sonora, CA, 95370. Phone: 209-532-2534 or 209-533-0620.
Email: drwolf@sonnet.com.
Open: varies by season, check their website. U-pick summer
fruits, 18 varieties of apples, apple products, farm tours, and "choose and
cut" Christmas trees. Map and directions on web site.
Yolo County (near Sacramento)
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Haag Farm - Walnuts
16200 Road 87 Esparto, CA, 95627. Phone: 530-787-3603. Phone: 530-787-3603.
Email: haag@cal.net. Open: Call for
appointments - Walnuts and almonds. U-Pick October for insecticide-free
walnuts. Hands-on training/tours for modern orchards: drip irrigation,
biological controls, pruning, chemigation, and IPM. 25 years in business!
Directions: Call for directions
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Impossible Acres -
boysenberries, blackberries,
raspberries...cherries, peaches, apples...pumpkins, corn, gourds
26565 Road 97D, Davis, CA. Phone: 530-750-0451. Email:
impossibleacres@aol.com.
Directions: West of Davis, East of Winters, South of Woodland, North of
Dixon. Follow signs from the corner of County Road 98 and County Road 31 (Covell).
Call for hours ; Petting zoo and school tours. Pick-your-own produce:
boysenberries, blackberries, raspberries...cherries, peaches,
apples...pumpkins, corn, gourds...goats, ponies, chickens...hayrides, mazes,
scarecrows. Most of our produce is marketed as pick-your-own so we have set
up the farm to provide easy access to the picking fields. We grow many
varieties of each crop to extend the picking season, and we provide
containers to pick into and scales to weigh your produce.
- Jacob Mini Farm - U-pick pecans, Christmas trees,
pumpkins
34905 Creeksedge Road, Davis, CA, 95616. Phone:
530-753-3037. Phone: 530-758-9280. Open: Call for hours. Farm stand
- oranges, persimmons, walnuts, mistletoe, pecans, evergreen boughs.
Directions: From Davis - West on Russell Blvd, left on Rd 95A, right
on Creeksedge Road 1st driveway. From Dixon - North on Pitt School Road, left on Sievers Road, right on Stephenson Bridge Road, cross bridge,
left on Creekside Road. At Putah Creek and Yolo County Rd 95A.
- Pacific Star Gardens - apricots,
blackberries, flowers, marionberries, olallieberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce, school tours
20872 County Road 99, Woodland, CA 95695. Phone: 530-666-7308.
Email:
ramfam@pacbell.net. Directions: Interstate 80 east to Highway
113 north, Road 27 exit, turn left go one mile to Road 99, turn
right, we are about a mile north. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June,
July. Open: Monday-Sunday, 9 am to 7 pm We are certified organic for
all crops! Payment: Cash, only.
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Bishop's Pumpkin Farm -
Apples, pumpkins, walnuts, Corn maze.
1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, CA, 95692. Phone: 530-633-2568 or 530-633-9538. Email:
bishops@syix.com. Open: Pumpkin patch last week in September thru October 31.
Sunday to Thursday
9-6; Friday and Saturday 9-7. Company picnics, from April thru August.
Directions: From the north, drive south on Hwy 65 to Wheatland. Turn
right on 4th St and drive one half mile to the farm. From Interstate 80 east of
Roseville, take Hwy 65 turnoff. Wheatland is approximately 21 miles north. Turn
left on 4th St and drive one half mile to the farm.
Farmers Markets, Farm Stands and Farmer's Markets (NOT pick-your-own, unless
they are also listed above)
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Ardenwood
Historic Farm - working farm, farm market, pumpkins
Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA. Phone; 510-796-0663. 34600. Ardenwood is a working
farm, not really a pick-your-own. They have a pumpkin patch & all sorts of
seasonal events. The market is called Perry's & it has both organic
& not. The daily activities change
from season to season. Through Ardenwood`s educational programs, visitors
can see and participate in many activities common to a turn-of-the-century
farm. Weekdays, naturalists provide programs for school classes and other
groups by reservation. Horse-drawn wagon & train rides.
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J.E. Perry Farms -
Certified Organic, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and
vegetables (some locally grown), Indoor market, Fresh local eggs,
restrooms, picnic area, school tours
34600 Ardenwood Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94555. Phone: 510-791-0340. Alternate Phone:
510-579-0763. Fax: 510-791-0128. Email:
jeperryfarms@sbcglobal.net. Open: Monday to Sunday 9am to 7pm.
Directions: South on us 880 toward Oakland/San Fransisco. Exit
Dumbarton highway 84.exit Highway 84 at Ardenwood/Newark Boulevard.
Go north on Ardenwood Boulevard. The entrance is just north of
Highway 84. North on us 880 toward San Jose. Exit Dumbarton highway
84.exit Highway 84 at Ardenwood/Newark Boulevard. Go north on
Ardenwood Boulevard. The entrance is just north of Highway 84.
Pumpkin patch is open till October 31st. We are certified organic
for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 16, 2009)
Placer County
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Amber Oaks Raspberries - No
pesticides are used, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and
vegetables, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, blueberries, corn (sweet),
eggplant, figs, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lemons, melons, oranges,
pears, peppers, persimmons, pumpkins, raspberries (black), summer squash,
winter squash, strawberries, other vegetables, restrooms, school tours
2770 Shanley Road, Auburn, CA 96603. Phone: (530) 885-3420. Email:
frogberry51@hotmail.com. Open: We are open by appointment on Monday,
Wednesday, and Saturday, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please call first for
availability. Directions: From Sacramento take interstate 80 east to Auburn.
Exit Highway 49 turn left at the light. Travel about 3 miles on 49 turn left
onto Atwood Road. Travel 1.5 miles turn left onto Shanley Road. Our drive
way is the second left just past the mail boxes. Look for the wooden carved
sign Tim and Rhonda Berry Farm. Follow the gravel drive and keep to you
right and follow signs for parking.
Click here for a map and directions. Raspberries Varieties: Mid May to
Mid June and August to November Olallieberries and Boysenberries: Mid June
Thornless Blackberries: July, August and September Tomatoes: Mid July -
August Chestnuts: September and October for pick your own Pomegranates: End
of October Kiwi Fruit: November Mandarins: Mid November-February. We do not
use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. School tours in October
Only available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays We sale at many farmer
markets. Reno NV, Sparks NV, Tahoe City CA, South Shore Tahoe CA, Marin CA,
Sacramento CA, Sunrise mall. u-pick kiwi fruit Pomegranates loquats
pineapple guavas. (ADDED: March 08, 2010)
Sacramento County
- Hog and Dog produce Ranch -
Follows organic practices, apricots,
beans, broad beans, cherries, currants (red and black), eggplant, figs,
flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lavender, melons, nectarines, onions,
pumpkins, raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (black), summer squash,
winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Fresh eggs, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties,
weddings and wedding parties
12637 Sharon Bee Ln, Herald, CA 95638.
Phone: 916-688-0913. Alternate Phone: 916-995-0060. Email:
briendebbie@aol.com. Open: We are closed August 1st 09 to September 5th
09 due to private bookings June 2nd through September 30th Wednesday to
Saturday 7am to 12pm 4pm to 930pm February 15th through May 30th Wednesday
through Saturday 8am to 6pm October 10th through October 31st Thursday
through Sunday 9am to 6pm please call for event schedule. Directions: from
highway 99 take Twin cities 104 east make a right turn onto Alta mesa rd,
make left turn Borden road approximately 6 miles turn left onto clay station
road miss it stop at blue gum winery have a taste then go back and turn
right clay station road Make a right onto Bennett Road it is a gravel road
please for the sake of your car a 15 mile and hour speed limit strictly
enforced by the neighbors follow it, it will turn into Sharon bee lane we
are on the left.
Click here for a map and directions. June 1 09 through September 30th 09
please call for times February 15 through May 30 music venues and tasting
parties October 10th through October 31 for pumpkins all else depending the
readiness of the crop. We follow organic practices, but are not yet
certified. Payment: Cash, Check. we will bring to you if with in 50 miles
delivery is usually a Thursday evening to be available for the weekend is
other time is needed we will try to accommodate. Our vegetables, are mostly
heirloom, or unique verities example banana cantaloupe. usually grown in the
east. (ADDED: August 02, 2009)
San Joaquin County
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Saevang Strawberry Farm - Uses
integrated pest management practices, Preserves, jams, jellies,
strawberries,
Corner Of highway 88 And Brandt Road, Lockeford , CA
95237. Phone: 916-712-2831. Email:
saevangstrawberry@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Saturday
and Sunday 7am to 6pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry season, both the
strawberry stand and U-pick field will be open from April 15 to July. We use
integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October
14, 2009) (UPDATED: March 05, 2010)
Solano County
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Larry's Produce -
local peaches, apricots, plums, pears, sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, eggplants, hot chili
peppers, peppers
and much more
4606 Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534.
Phone: 707-864-8068. Open: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. In October,
they have a pumpkin patch, hay maze, and the have Christmas trees in
December. (Suggested
by a visitor, ADDED: November 01, 2009)
Local Honey Sources:
Placer County
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Rickey Ranch Vineyards and Pumpkin Farm -
Follows organic practices, Raw
honeys, Tours, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle
or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties,
weddings and wedding parties, school tours
6950 Cavitt Stallman Road,
Granite Bay, CA 95746. Phone: (916) 797-2089. Email:
rickeyranch@surewest.net. Open: Call for availability and details!.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Craft Fair and Fall Festival is
scheduled for October 16th and 17th; We also have a Scarecrow Contest,
please visit our website for details and your chance to win $100!. We follow
organic practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check.
(UPDATED: March 01, 2010)
Meats, Milk and Eggs:
Placer County
-
Rickey Ranch Vineyards and Pumpkin Farm -
Follows organic practices, Honey from
hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony
rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding
parties, school tours
6950 Cavitt Stallman Road, Granite Bay, CA 95746.
Phone: (916) 797-2089. Email:
rickeyranch@surewest.net.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Craft Fair and Fall Festival is
scheduled for October 16th and 17th; We also have a Scarecrow Contest,
please visit our website for details and your chance to win $100!. We follow
organic practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check.
(UPDATED: March 01, 2010)
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