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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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There are so many delicious ways to enjoy the flavors of our Lavender Blue Harvest Days (coming up on June 21-22 and 28-29). One of our favorites is in Lavender Blueberry Shortbread Bars!
This simple yet impressive dessert combines fragrant lavender with juicy blueberries over a rich shortbread base. Get the recipe below! 👇
💜 🫐Lavender Blueberry Shortbread Bars Recipe
**Ingredients**
For the shortbread base:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
For the blueberry topping:
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
⅓ cup sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
**Instructions**
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Make the shortbread: In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prepare the topping: While the crust bakes, combine blueberries, lemon juice, lavender, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
Assemble and bake: Pour the blueberry mixture over the hot shortbread crust and spread evenly. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
Cool and enjoy: Let the bars cool completely before slicing. Chill in the fridge for easier cutting. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Like, save, and share this post, and be sure to follow @applehillofficial for more delicious inspiration!
#AppleHill #Recipe #DessertRecipe #RecipeoftheDay #LavenderBlue
Jun 15
Curious about when our farms have fresh blueberries, flowers, apples, and pumpkins? 💐 🫐 🍎 Check out our handy harvest calendar!
Download it at the below link/link in bio or save this post for reference.
Pictured: blueberries at @jrf_brewery, flowers at @harris_tree_farm and apples at @pineomineranch
🔗 applehill.com/harvest-calendar
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #HarvestCalendar #WhatsinSeason
Jun 13
Did you know you can find all the fun events at our farms on our event calendar? 🗓️ From High Tea in the Orchard to paint & sip, live music to WOGA – and much more!
Pictured:
🫖 High Tea at @harris_tree_farm
🧘🏻♂️ WOGA at @boegerwinery
🎶 Folk on the Farm at @delfinofarms
🔗 applehill.com/events
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #Events #EventCalendar
Jun 11
For those of you craving @grandpascellar coffee flights, they’ll be open the last two weekends in June for our Lavender Blue Harvest Days! 💜 Think coffee flights, lavender lemonade, lavender treats, and much more.
Their special seasonal Lavender menu is not to be missed, and a great refresher as you explore the 14 other wineries and farms open that weekend!
Grandpa’s Cellar Lavender Blue Festival Flights (only available June 21-22 and 28-29, 2025!)
Lavender Lemonade Flight
• Lavender Butterfly Pea Flower
• Spicy Peach Lavender
• Blueberry Lavender Mint
• Coconut Lavender
Lavender Cold Brew Flight
• Lavender Latte
• Blueberry Lavender
• Lavender Mocha
• Lavender Ube
See more at AppleHill.com/Events or the link in our bio!
#AppleHill #GrandpasCellar #CoffeeFlights #AppleHillOfficial
Jun 9
Our farms are open this weekend (and throughout the summer)! Enjoy fresh air, summer produce, u-pick, fresh-baked treats, mountain-grown wines, gorgeous views, and beautiful weather with family and friends.
🥕 @24carrotfarm : Thu-Sat 10-5
🍷 @boegerwinery : Daily 11-5
🥧 @delfinofarms (pictured): Joan’s Bakery Fri-Sun 11-5/Edio Vineyards Thu-Mon 11-5
🍷 @fentonherriottvineyards : Thu-Sun 11-5
💐 @harristreefarm (pictured) : Thu-Sun 9-4:30
🍺 @hiddenstar.applehill : Fri-Sun 9-5
🍺 @jrf_brewery : Mon-Thu 1-7, Fri 12-8, Sat-Sun 11-7
🍷 @lavacapwinery : Daily 10-5
🍷 @madronavineyards : Daily 11-5
🍺 @pineomineranch : Sat 11-7, Sun 12-4
🛏️ @ponderosa_ridge : Daily
🍷 @rucksack_cellars (pictured) : Thu-Sun 12-4:30
🍷 @starfieldvineyards : Daily 11-5
🍷 @wavwinesofficial : Thu-Sun 11-5
👉🏼 Like and share this post with your #AppleHillOfficial loving friends and save it for future reference!
#AppleHill #OpenNow #WereOpen
Jun 5
Who’s dreaming of u-pick blueberries? 🫐 Rainbow Orchards is now taking reservations for 2025 You Pick Blueberries at Rainbow Camino!
🗓️ Dates: June 21, 22, 28, 29, 2025
📍 Rainbow Camino Ridge (NOT Rainbow Orchards!): 3010 Snows Rd. at Fuji Ct., Camino 95709.
🎟️ Reservations available at the link in our bio.
#AppleHill #RainbowCamino #UPick #Blueberries #YouPick #SummerFruit
May 30
Want to know which #AppleHillOfficial farms are currently open? 🤔 We`ve got a page for that on our website! Head to the link in bio to see the complete list.
Pictured are just a few of the currently open farms:
🍷 @delfinofarms
🍷 @rucksack_cellars
🍩 @hiddenstar.applehill
🍺 @jrf_brewery
#AppleHill #WhosOpen #OpenNow #MemorialDayWeekend
May 23
Make it a weekend to remember during our upcoming Lavender Blue Days with a stay at @ponderosa_ridge (which happens to be around the corner from @bluestonemeadow and several of our growers!). Save 15% off your room rate with code LAVENDER!*
*Fine print: Must stay 2 consecutive days in the same room. Valid June 20-22 and 27-29, 2025
👉🏼 Book at ponderosaridgebandb.com or at the link in bio.
#AppleHill #PonderosaRidgeBandB #LavenderBlue #AppleHillOfficial
May 21
Love jazz music? 🎺 Don’t miss Mike’s 6th annual Jazz Jubilee at Wofford Acres Vineyards on Saturday, May 24. Enjoy live music, award-winning small-batch wines, BBQ, and gorgeous canyon views! 🍷
Here`s the fine print:
🧺 Picnics and low-profile chairs are welcome. No outside alcohol permitted.
🚗 Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible. No reservations needed or accepted, and the tables are first come first served.
#AppleHillOfficial #WoffordAcresVineyards #JazzJubilee
May 19
It’s #ApplePieDay, a day of celebration for our Growers! 🥧 🍎 After all, with so many delicious apple pies ranging from classic to farmhouse, from gluten-free to caramel, it’s hard to go wrong.
Here are a few to inspire you:
🍎 Blackberry Apple Sour Cream Pie at @drewbeanfarms
🥧 The 10-inch Apple Pie at @appleridgefarms
🍎 Gluten-free Apple Pie at @grandpascellar
🥧 Cottage Apple Pie at Joan`s Bakery at @delfinofarms
🍎 Apple Blackberry Pie at @applepantryfarm
What`s your favorite #AppleHillOfficial Apple Pie? 🥧
#AppleHill #EveryDayisPieDayForUs
May 14
Farm to Fork Dinner tickets ON SALE NOW! Join us on Saturday, July 12, 2025, for a memorable evening under the stars. ✨
Our 50 farms are excited to come together yet again for an authentic Farm to Fork experience featuring many of our farms. We are honored to experience this event with all of you!
21+ only. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available.
🎟️ Tickets + details at the link in our bio.
#AppleHill #FarmtoForkDinner #AppleHillOfficial
May 13
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷 Today we’re celebrating the many amazing mothers at our farms. 🍎
In addition to being moms, they also play essential roles in their farm businesses – and the Apple Hill Growers Association. We`re so grateful for them!
Pictured:
🌷 Noreen Jones, @lavacapwinery
🌷 Maggie and Leslie Bush, @madronavineyards
🌷 Ann Wofford, @wavwinesofficial
🌷 Seana Hartsell and her mom, Jean Reinders, @fudge_factory_farm
🌷 Christine Delfino Noonan, @delfinofarms
🌷 Eileen Javora Boeger, @boegerwinery
🌷 Christa Campbell, @rainbow_orchards_ca
#AppleHillOfficial #AppleHill #MothersDay
May 12
The weekend is near, and if you’re thinking of heading up to our farms, here’s who is open. 🌸 Several will be featuring Mother’s Day specials as well!
🍷 @starfieldvineyards (pictured)
🍺 @jrf_brewery
🍺 @hiddenstar.applehill
🛌 @ponderosa_ridge
🫐 @harris_tree_farm
🍷 @lavacapwinery
🍷 @delfinofarms
🍷 @starfieldvineyards
🥕 @24carrotfarm
🍷 @fentonherriottvineyards
🍷 @boegerwinery
🍷 @madronavineyards
🍷 @wavwinesofficial
🍷 @rucksack_cellars
See a full list of events and farms at applehill.com/events or the link in bio!
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #WhosOpenNow #MothersDayWeekend
May 9
Summer is around the corner, which means Lavender Blue Harvest Days are back! Join us the last two weekends in June to celebrate lavender and blueberry season at our farms!
@bluestonemeadow will feature all things lavender, including cut-your-own lavender bouquets and wreaths, locally made lavender products, and the ever-popular Lavender Answer Guy!
Join our farms on June 21-22 and 28-29 for a family-friendly, delicious, and decidedly fun way to kick off the summer.
Stay tuned for a full list of participating farms and activities!
#AppleHill #BluestoneMeadow #Lavender #Blueberry #UPick
May 6
Spring is a season of renewal, and for our Growers, it’s also a time of hard work and preparation. 🌼 🌸 🌱 While visitors flock to the orchards in the fall for apple picking, cider sipping, and scenic autumn views, the magic of harvest season begins long before that. 👨🏻🌾
So, what happens behind the scenes in the orchards? We take at how local farmers gear up for their busiest time of year on our blog. Learn more at the link in our bio!
📷 @rainbow_orchards_ca
#AppleHill #Spring #FarmWork #AppleHillOfficial
May 3
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