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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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Enjoy a day at the farm this weekend! 🥧 🫐🌼 🍻 From sweet treats to you-pick berries and flowers, refreshing drinks to live music, there are plenty of reasons to head up the hill.
See the complete list of open farms at AppleHill.com/Events or the link in bio.
#AppleHill #WereOpen #AppleHillOfficial #FarmLife
Jul 17
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Farm to Fork event such a success! It’s a pleasure to share our farms’ delicious summer bounty with you.
We’re thankful for all our farms, who provided wine, hard cider, juice, desserts, fruit, raffle items, flowers, volunteer time, and so much more.
A special shoutout to Delfino Farms for providing the beautiful venue and the hours of tireless attention to all the details. And to everyone who helped make this event a success - we’re endlessly grateful!
Last but definitely not least, thank you to everyone who came to enjoy an evening under the stars! ✨ We can’t wait to do it all again next year.
#applehill #applehillofficial #farmtofork
Jul 15
U-pick berries are a summer tradition, and the Marionberry Patch is officially open at @harris_tree_farm ! Head there this weekend for berries, refreshing slushies, sweet treats, and more!
Hours:
Thu-Sun 9-4:30
#AppleHill #Upick #Marionberries #UPickBerries #AppleHillOfficial #BerryPicking #FreshBerries #HarrisTreeFarm #familyfarm
Jul 12
Celebrate summer`s delicious bounty on July 26-27 and August 2-3 at the Apple Hill Summer Harvest Days! 🍎🍏
Enjoy activities and offerings that feature u-pick flowers and berries, plums, peaches, vegetables, wine, baked goods, jams, treats, and more at several farms including Harris Tree Farm!
We’ll announce farm offerings in the next few weeks, once everything is confirmed!
See more at AppleHill.com/Events or the link in our bio.
#AppleHill #SummerHarvestDays #Peaches #Upick #Berries
Jul 11
Wondering your favorite flowers, berries, apples, pumpkins, and Christmas Trees are ready at our farms? We’ve got a handy Harvest Calendar on our website with all our crops’ approximate harvest dates!
Check it out at https://applehill.com/harvest-calendar or the link in bio.
Pictured:
🫐 U-pick blueberries at Rainbow Camino at @rainbow_orchards_ca
🌼 U-pick flowers at @ohalloransappleranch
🌸 U-pick flowers at @harris_tree_farm
#AppleHill #HarvestCalendar #SummerFruit #UPick #YouPick
#Blueberries #Flowers #Blackberries #Apples #Pumpkin
#visitcalifornia #visitsacramento #visiteldorado #placerville #sierrafoothills #familyfarm #familyowned #applehillofficial #eldoradocounty #sacramento #reno #laketahoe #roseville #eldoradohills
Jul 9
Four reasons why we love @rucksack_cellars :
🍷 Amazing wine flights
🥓 Charcuterie boards!
🌳 Beautiful vineyard views from the shaded patio
📚 Their Tiny Library!
Discover them for yourself on your next visit to our farms.
Hours:
Thu-Sun 12-5
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #RucksackCellars #Winery
Jul 7
Celebrate the red, white, and blue at our farms this weekend! 🇺🇸 From refreshing slushies to chilled wine, u-pick berries to those amazing donuts, you`ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend!
Pictured:
🍩 Cider donuts at @hiddenstar.applehill
🍓 Strawberries at @24carrotfarm
🥤 Patriotic slushies at @harris_tree_farm
🫐 U-pick Marionberries at @harris_tree_farm
🥤 Adult slushies at @jrf_brewery
🍷 Rosé all day at @starfieldvineyards
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #July4thWeekend #WereOpen
Jul 5
Happy Independence Day weekend from all of us at the Apple Hill Growers Association! Hope you get to spend it with family and friends! 🇺🇸
Note that many of our farms and wineries will be open this weekend, including a few on Friday! See the complete list at AppleHill.com/Events or the link in our bio.
#AppleHillOfficial #July4th
Jul 3
If craving a freshly baked apple fritter in summer is wrong, we don`t want to be right. 😍 🍎
Find this beauty at @hiddenstar.applehill - they`re open Friday through Sunday 9-6!
#AppleHill #AppleFritter #HiddenStarCamino
Jul 1
The forecast is calling for lavender and blueberry everything this weekend! Join us at our farms today and tomorrow for:
🫐 U-pick lavender and berries
🛝 Kids activities
🍹 Refreshing beverages for all ages
🍩 Fresh baked goods ranging from donuts to pies
🎶 Live music
🍷 Wine tasting
🙌🏽 Scenic views
And so much more!
See the complete list of participating farms at the link in our bio or at AppleHill.com/Events
#AppleHill #LavenderBlue #AppleHillOfficial #SummerisHere
Jun 28
Missed Lavender Blue Days last weekend? 💜 🫐 Good news – it’s on again this weekend, with delicious lavender and blueberry treats at several farms! Enjoy activities, treats, drinks, and more at our farms (several of which are opening special for this event!).
From blueberry drinks to u-pick flowers and home-baked pies to make-your-own lavender wreaths, there are endless reasons to visit this weekend.
And lots more! See details at the link in our bio or at AppleHill.com/Events.
#AppleHill #AppleHillOfficial #LavenderBlueDays
Jun 27
Ever wonder how apple cider is made? 🍎 🍺 Some say it’s magic, others science, and a few argue that it`s straight up alchemy. 🪄 One thing we can all agree on – it’s delicious!
Discover what’s behind our farms’ classic and hard cider on our blog (link in bio!).
#AppleHill #AppleCider #HardCider
Jun 25
Crazy to think that our annual Farm to Fork dinner* is less than THREE weeks away!
There are still a few tickets left, we hope you can join us for a delicious evening under the stars. ✨
Enjoy a night on the farm with an incredible five-course dinner featuring Apple Hill Grower wineries, local summer fruit and produce, and beautiful views!
*21+ only. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options will be available
🔗 Get tickets at the link in our bio.
#AppleHill #FarmtoForkDinner #AppleHillOfficial #FarmtoFork
Jun 24
Lavender Blue Days start TOMORROW at @bluestonemeadow and participating farms. Join us this weekend as we kick off summer at our farms!
See the complete list of farms at the link in our bio.
#AppleHill #BluestoneMeadow #LavenderBlueHarvestDays #Lavender #KidZone #LavenderGuy
Jun 21
We wish to thank @mysmud for partnering with us on Lavender Blue Days. We’re grateful for their ongoing support of our events and our growers!
Visit the Crystal Basin Recreation Area (just east of the Apple Hill Farms) for outdoor recreation like hiking, camping and water sports.
Learn more at smud.org/CrystalBasin.
#AppleHill #MySMUD #Sponsor #ThankYou
Jun 19
Lavender Blue Days are THIS weekend! Enjoy activities, treats, drinks, and more at our farms (several of which are opening special for this event!) including:
💜 @bluestonemeadow: U-pick lavender, cut your own lavender bouquets, locally made products, lavender labyrinth, Kid Zone, and Lavender Answer Guy. $5 per car admission.
🫐 @24carrotfarm: They’ll have organic lavender plants, fresh organic blueberries and strawberries, organic blueberry plants, and fresh baked goods.
💜@delfinofarms: Joan’s Apple Bakery will feature Strawberry Rhubarb, Strawberry, Cherry, and Blueberry desserts for Lavender Blue Days. Enjoy a wine tasting at Edio Vineyards and end your visit with a seasonal treat from Joan’s Apple Bakery.
🫐 @grandpascellar: lavender-themed baked goods and flights (see our earlier post for the deets on the flights!).
💜@harris_tree_farm: They’ll have lavender mini donuts, lavender lemonade, slushies and other lavender and blueberry pastries, along with live music and more!
🫐 @hiddenstar.applehill: Sample hard and fresh sparkling Blueberry-Lavender Cider, blueberry-lavender cider donuts and blueberry-lavender cobbler.
💜@jrf_brewery: They’re featuring a special Blueberry Pancake Brunch, Blueberry a Hot Honey Dessert Pizza, Blueberry Ale and Lavender Lemonade Hard Seltzer Slushies
🫐 @lavacapwinery: Savor their wines in their Lavender covered garden! Outside food is allowed, and picnic tables are available on a first come first served basis.
💜 @pineomineranch: They’ll have live music, serving food, shakes and signature blueberry lavender lemon cocktail and mocktail that can be enjoyed in their picnic area.
🫐 @rucksack_cellars: Mention Lavender Days and receive a 2 for 1 tasting flight!
💜 @smokey_ridge_ranch: Their signature lavender sangria as well as lavender flower bouquets will be available.
🫐 @starfieldvineyards: Self-guided wine flights, wine specials, and more!
💜@wavwinesofficial Mention Lavender Blue Harvest Days to receive a 33% discount on select wine purchases.
See more at https://applehill.com/event/lavender-blue-harvest-days/all/
#AppleHill #LavenderBlue #AppleHillOfficial
Jun 17
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
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