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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
Near the Sierra foothill town of Placerville, just off the beaten path between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe are the Apple Hill Growers. We are an agriculture community with a rich history in farming and winemaking where a new generation of growers invites you to share the experience with your family and friends.
Delicious, sweet apples are just the beginning.
Representing over 50 local, family farms, the Apple Hill Growers are dedicated to supporting agriculture in our community. Founded in 1964 with just 16 apple ranches, we’ve now grown to include unique fruit & vegetable farms, bakeshops, wineries, a Bed & Breakfast Inn, flower gardens, and Christmas tree farms. Our winding roads and scenic beauty have been a popular destination for over 50 years. Come enjoy the fruits of our Apple Hill Growers any time of year!
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What's happening with the Apple Hill Growers
🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 is the last day of the season for @grandpascellar! Stop by for one last coffee flight, some pies and treats to take home with you, and Christmas shopping at their gift store.
They have lots of holiday gifts, jams, syrups, butters, hot sauces, pancake mixes, local honey, and fudge! Their pies last a whole year in the freezer so come and stock up for all your holiday needs.
#AppleHillOfficial #GrandpasCellar #CoffeeFlights
Dec 2
Tomorrow is #SmallBusinessSaturday! 🎁 Shopping small never goes out of style. 🛍 Find your perfect Christmas tree, indulge in one more fritter, pick up a pie, taste our wineries’ newest releases, and discover unique gifts at our gift shops and craft booths!
Pictured:
🌲 Christmas Trees at @crystalcreektrees 📷 @cero24
🎅 Santa at @bluestonemeadow
🛍 Lavender products at @bluestonemeadow
🥧 Pumpkin pie at @drewbeanfarms
🍷 Views at @lavacapwinery (their ‘Dust off the Bottle’ library wine event is this weekend!)
🍬 Treats at @fudge_factory_farm
🍩 @rainbow_orchards_ca fresh cider donuts 📷 @yanethhargis
☕️ Coffee flights at @grandpascellar 📷 @liascirea
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #ShopSmall
Nov 30
We have so much to be grateful for right now. 🙏 Including you, our community. Thank you for your support for all our farms!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here on the hill! 🍎🦃
Many of our farms (including Christmas tree farms) will be open this weekend and are looking forward to seeing you! 🎄 🥧 🍎 🍷 🍩
📷 @fentonherriottvineyards
#AppleHill #HappyThanksgiving #Community #AppleHillOfficial
Nov 29
Holiday pies, apples galore, wines for the holiday table, gift shopping, treats to give and to keep on hand, Christmas trees, and festivities. 🍎 🥧 🍩 🍷 🌲 All valid reasons to head to our farms this weekend!
🎥 @ileanasophs @applehillofficial @tahoejenn
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #VisitElDorado #ShopLocal #ShopSmall #FamilyFarms #FamilyFriendly
Nov 27
Quick reminder – while many of our farms are seasonal, several will remain open in December and beyond, with most wineries and cideries open all year round! 🍎
Come for pies, gift shopping, donuts, wine, apple cider, a lunch out with friends, and more. We’d love to see you once more in 2024!
FARMS OPEN IN DECEMBER
🍏 @grandpascellar - Open through December 2
🍎 @abels_apple_acres – Open through December 23
🍏 @drewbeanfarms – Open through December 8
🍎 @goldbudfarms– Open through December 15
🍏 @harris_tree_farm – Open through December 24
🍎 @highhillranch_applehill – Open through December 24
🍏 @ohalloransappleranch – Open through December 15
🍎 @pineomineranch – Open through December 15
🍏 @fudge_factory_farm – Open until sold out
🍎 @rucksack_cellars – Late December
FARMS OPEN YEAR-ROUND
🍷 @boegerwinery
🍷 Edio Vineyards at @delfinofarms
🍷 @fentonherriottvineyard
🍺 @jrf_brewery
🍺 @hiddenstar.applehill
🍷 @lavacapwinery
🍷 @madronavineyards
🍷 @starfieldvineyards
🍷 @wavwinesofficial
Save, like, and share this post, and be sure to follow @applehillofficial for the latest updates and news on our farms!
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #OpenNow #ShopLocal
Nov 25
Who’s open on Thanksgiving weekend? 🦃 🍂 Many of the #AppleHillOfficial farms will be, including:
CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS
Note: Most tree farms remain open until they sell out,
🎄 @applecountrychristmastrees
🎄 @hillsidetreefarms
🎄 @indian_rock_tree_farm
🎄 @silverthornmeadows
🎄 Hacienda Orchards
🎄 @harris_tree_farm
🎄 @crystalcreektrees
🎄 @ohalloransappleranch
🎄 @fudge_factory_farm
FARMS + RANCHES
🍏 @highhillranch_applehill – Open Friday - Sunday
🍎 @abels_apple_acres – Open Friday - Sunday
🍏 Larsen Apple Barn (closed Saturday)
🍎 @drewbeanfarms – Open Friday - Sunday
🍏 @pineomineranch– Open Friday - Sunday
🍎 @harris_tree_farm – Open Friday - Sunday
🍏 @rainbow_orchards_ca– Open Friday - Sunday
🍎 @grandpascellar– Open Friday – Sunday
🍏 @bluestonemeadows – Open Friday – Sunday for Santa visits and lavender products!
🍎 @ohalloransappleranch – Open Friday - Sunday
🍏 @appleridgefarms– Open Friday - Sunday
🍎 @fudge_factory_farm – Open Friday – Sunday
🍏 @hiddenstar.applehill – Open Friday – Sunday
WINERIES + BREWERIES
🍺 @jrf_brewing – Open Friday - Sunday
🍷 @starfieldvineyards – Open Friday - Sunday
🍷 @lavacapwinery – Open Friday - Sunday
🍷 @boegerwinery – Open Friday - Sunday
🍷 @madronavineyards – Open Friday - Sunday
🍷 @rucksack_cellars – Open Friday - Sunday
🍷 @fentonherriottvineyards – Open Friday - Sunday
🍷 Edio Vineyards at @delfinofarms – Open Friday – Sunday
🍷 @wavwinesofficial – Open Friday – Sunday
👉 Pro tip: Save this post so you can refer to it later and follow @applehillofficial for insider tips and updates!
Pictured:
🍩 Abel’s Apple Acres donuts by @gusgruesome
🍎 Pink Lady Apples at High Hill Farms by @eatdrinkandbemyra
🍻 Hidden Star Camino cider flights by @yanethhargis
🍫 Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge at @fudge_factory_farm
🍎 Apple Turnover at Apple Ridge Farms by @farmtotablekitchen
☕️ Coffee Flights at Grandpa’s Cellar by @visioneritravels
🌲 @indian_rock_tree_farm
#AppleHill #ThanksgivingWeekend #OpeningHours
Nov 23
Looking to get into the Christmas spirit? Head to one of these farms this weekend to get your tree!
🌲@crystalcreektrees - Opens November 23
🌲 @harris_tree_farm - Reservations required at harrisfamilyfarm.ticketspice.com/2024-choose-cut-christmas-tree
🌲 @ohalloransappleranch - No reservations needed. Open daily 9-5, tree area closes at 4:30.
#AppleHill #ChristmasTrees #UPick #Christmas #HolidayTradition #ElDoradoCounty #VisitCalifornia #ChristmasSeason #FamilyFun #FamilyFarm
Nov 22
🙏 November is National Gratitude Month, a perfect time to share our appreciation for our partners! 🙏
@raleys, @mysmud, @eldoradodisposal, @redhawkcasino, and
@memorableeventsrentals are valued supporters of our Grower farms and programs, and we’re so grateful for them.
Please check them out on Instagram and give them a follow!
📷 @starfieldvineyards
#AppleHill #ThankYou #GratitudeMonth #Sponsors
Nov 20
Have you heard? Santa’s coming to the #AppleHillOfficial farms this month!
🎅 @fudge_factory_farm – Every weekend until Thanksgiving
🎅 @harris_tree_farm – November 23-24 Santa Visits from 11-3. Enjoy a bonfire, chili, cornbread & s’mores from 9-4:30 both days
🎅 @appleridgefarms – November 29-December 1
🎅 @hiddenstar.applehill – Visit Santa on Thanksgiving weekend and the following weekend from 12-4 on Friday, 12-5 on Saturday and Sunday.
📷 @harris_tree_farm @moniquenicollette90 @hiddenstar.applehill
#AppleHill #SantaClaus #MakeAList
Nov 18
‘Tis the season for Christmas trees! 🎄 And our Christmas tree farms are looking forward to welcoming you.
Several farms open next week, with the rest open after Thanksgiving:
🎄 @harris_tree_farm: November 21 (reservations required – see https://harrisfamilyfarm.ticketspice.com/2024-choose-cut-christmas-tree)
🎄 @crystalcreektrees: November 23
🎄 @ohalloransappleranch: November 23
🎄 @fudge_factory_farm: November 29
🎄 @applecountrychristmastrees: November 29
🎄 Hacienda Orchards: November 29
🎄 @hillsidetreefarms: November 29
🎄 @indian_rock_tree_farm: November 29 (reservations required Thanksgiving weekend – see website)
🎄 @silverthornmeadows: November 29
🎄 @madronetreehill : December 7-8
See the complete list of farms at the link in our bio.
👉 Follow @applehillofficial for more farms updates and news!
#AppleHill #ChristmasTrees #UPick #norcal #ElDoradoCounty #placerville #ChristmasDecor
Nov 16
📣 BREAKING NEWS: INTERNET HAS BEEN RESTORED! Credit card payments can be processed!
We`ve learned that several farms recently lost internet due a communication tower going down. This means phone lines and credit card processing are NOT available at the moment.
👉 @highhillranch_applehill has internet and can take credit card payments!
💵 Please bring cash if you`re planning on visiting this weekend!
While we hope this is a short-lived issue, we`d like to ensure you can enjoy the apples, fritters, donuts, wine, and other goodies during your visit!
📷 @sugar_sue_
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #CashIsKing #InternetIssues
Nov 15
⏰ Time is running out to stock up on @24carrotfarm`s incredible fruits and veggies! Their last day is Wednesday, November 27. They will have special opening hours Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25-26, for your holiday needs!
🦃 It means that they will be open EVERY DAY the week leading up to Thanksgiving, so you can stock up for the holiday (and beyond!).
They plan to reopen on January 2, 2025.
Hours: Thu-Mon 10-5
#AppleHillOfficial #AppleHill #24CarrotFarm #ShopLocal
Nov 14
PSA: There`s still time to enjoy apples, donuts, pie, and fall colors at our farms this month.🍎 🍩 🍁 🥧
🥧 Walkin` Pie at at @delfinofarms (📷 @aillean.komihair )
🍷 @starfieldvineyards wines + incredible fall colors
🍎 Apples at @pineomineranch
🍩 @appleridgefarms donuts
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #November #Fall
Nov 12
Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve. 🇺🇸 🙏 #VeteransDay
We are open this weekend (including Veterans Day on Monday, November 11), and some farms will be offering specials for veterans, so be sure to check our events calendar for what`s going on and being offered this weekend.
🗓 AppleHill.com/Events or link in bio
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #Veterans #ThankYouVeterans
Nov 9
Thanksgiving may be a few weeks away, but there’s no time like the present to make sure you’ve ordered your holiday pies! 🍎 🥧
Here are just a few of the many bake shops offering holiday pies:
🥧 @drewbeanfarms: Their signature Blackberry Apple Sour Cream pie is always a hit!
🥧 @applepantryfarm: Looking for vegan and nut-free options? Their pies fit the bill.
🥧 @abels_apple_acres: Three words - Caramel Apple Pie.
🥧 @delfinofarms: Pre-order a Farmhouse or Pumpkin pie for your holiday table!
See a full list of all the delicious bakeshops at the link in our bio!
#AppleHill #ApplePie #Holidays #Pies
Nov 6
🇺🇸 The Apple Hill Growers will be open for Veterans Day on November 11 (and the entire weekend!) and several growers will be offering specials for veterans, including:
🍎 @delfinofarms : Veterans will receive a complimentary à la mode at Joan’s Apple Bakery and a complimentary wine tasting at Edio Vineyards (📷 @busybeemd13)
🍏 @harris_tree_farm : 10% off to veterans
🍎 @madronavineyards : 15% discount to all military (with ID) on Veterans Day – and every day of the year! (same goes for its sister winery @rucksack_cellars)
🍏 @rainbow_orchards_ca: Free hot apple cider donut to every veteran on Veterans Day Weekend
🍎 @starfieldvineyards : Complimentary tasting for Veterans (with ID) + 3 guests & 15% off all wine purchases.
Be sure to ask the farms you visit if you are a service member! See more at AppleHill.com/Events
#VeteransDay #AppleHill #OpenAllWeekend #Camino #AppleHillOfficial #PlacervilleCA
Nov 4
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