Cross everything off your shopping list with our baked goods, Christmas Trees, wine and more!
The apple harvest may be over but there is still plenty to enjoy at Apple Hill Grower farms this 2024 holiday season. Most Apple Hill farms are still open as well as the area wineries.
It is hard to name a more quintessential fall dessert than hot apple pie! The bake shops of Apple Hill are working overtime to create delicious pies in many styles – and not just apple. Take home a few of your favorites frozen to save for Christmas and beyond. Frozen pies will stay delicious for up to a year in the freezer. It’s also the season to enjoy a cup of hot apple cider or warm cocoa and take in the fall foliage. The area is also flush with prime spots to get a great family photo for your holiday card or your Instagram feed.
The smell of fresh pine is synonymous with fall in the foothills. Many Apple Hill Grower tree farms open the weekend after Thanksgiving and visitors can pick their perfect tree, and in some places, cut it down themselves.
You can also pick up stocking stuffers and hospitality gifts that are made right here in El Dorado County. Most Grower farms produce artisan products from jams, sauces and mulling spices to olive oils and lavender sachets. The farms are stocked with fun and locally made items for everyone on your list.
Last but not least, don’t forget to pick up wine for all the holiday season festivities. Our wineries have some beautiful wines that complement the traditional Thanksgiving menu as well as varietals to pair with any Christmas meal. Don’t forget to pick up some bubbles to ring in 2025!
Christmas Tree Farms (open starting the day after Thanksgiving unless noted until sold out)
- Indian Rock Tree Farm: Open Fri-Mon 8-4:30pm
- Apple Country: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Crystal Creek Tree Farm: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Fudge Factory Farm: Sold out of Christmas Trees for 2024 but open with treats goodies (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-4)
- Hacienda Orchards: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Harris Family Farms: Sold out of Christmas Trees for 2024 but open with pies and goodies through Dec. 24 (Thur – Sun 9:00am – 4:30pm)
- Hillside Tree Farm: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Madrone Tree Hill: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- O’Halloran Apple Trail Ranch: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Rapetti Farms: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Silverthorn Meadows: CLOSED FOR THE 2023 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
Farms
- 24 Carrot: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us in the Spring.
- Abel’s Apple Acres: Open daily to 3PM Christmas Eve.
- Apple Pantry: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Apple Ridge: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Delfino Farms: Open year round Thursday–Monday 11am–5pm
- Denver Dan’s Apple Patch: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Drew Bean Farm: Open till Dec. 23 (Thursday through Sunday)
- Fudge Factory: Opens for trees the day after Thanksgiving
- Grandpa’s Cellar: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Harris Family Farms: Open till Dec. 24 with pies and goodies through Dec. 24 (Thur – Sun 9:00am – 4:30pm)
- Hidden Star: Open Dec-Mar, Fri/Sat/Sun & holiday Mondays from 9am-5pm.
- High Hill Ranch: Open until Dec. 24 10-4 pm.
- Jack Russell Farm & Brewery: Open year round 11-6 pm.
- Larsen Apple Barn: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- O’Halloran Apple Trail Ranch: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Pine-o-Mine: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
- Rainbow Orchards: CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON. Check back with us next year.
All of the Apple Hill Grower wineries are open throughout the season, most operate year-round. Please check out The Cider Press for individual businesses’ operating hours.
For more information on what’s in season and maps of the area, please visit the Apple Hill Growers website at http://applehill.com/ and follow @applehillofficial on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-the- minute information. About Apple Hill Growers