The Apple Hills Growers Association is a community of local family farms dedicated to supporting and fueling the agriculture in the area. The group started with just 16 apple ranches in 1964 and has continued to grow to the over 50 properties they have today. Every property in the association is unique and produces different variations of fruits and vegetables.
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APPLE HILL HISTORY
In 1951 Floyd Bolster retired to Camino, California, to follow his lifelong dream of owning and operating an apple orchard. After six years of pursuing his dream, Floyd passed away and left his son Gene in charge of the farm. In 1964 Gene and some of his close farmer friends, Dick Bethell, Ed Delfino, and Bob Truck joined together to form the Apple Hill Growers.
To this day, the Apple Hill Growers Association continues to gain members and community support. Discover their full history by clicking on the button below.
Anyone who stays at Ponderosa Ridge Bed & Breakfast should visit their on-site orchard, but there are many other nearby orchards that guests are encouraged to visit. Our orchard recommendations are listed below.
Apple Hill Ranches
Grandpa's Cellar
5.6 miles
Specializes in pies, seasonal baked goods and specialty jams, jellies, and
much more. We are also the only bakery in Apple Hill that offers
Gluten-Free baked treats! New this season we will have our Coffee
Flights!!!
.9 mile
Well known as one of the last U-Pick apple farms in the Apple Hill area,
also serving local beer, Hard Cider, Smokehouse style BBQ, and events
through out the seasons!
4.3 miles
Home of the HOT Apple Cider Donut. Nice picnic area. Bake shop offers a variety of fruit pastries, jams & jellies. Seasonal – check website for dates.
2.3 miles
Home to the Walkin’ Pie (apple). On site is Joan’s Apple Bakery. Henrietta Stich Hard Cider made entirely by the apple grown on site.
Seasonal – check website for dates.
2.3 miles
So many activities, from apple picking – trout fishing – craft show, and more. Lunch items and apple desserts on-site.
Seasonal – check website for dates.
1.2 miles
Is a U-pick farm that offers local, organic & sustainable fruits & veggies Farm stand is open seasonally from the end of April through the end of November.
2.4 miles
We offer handmade chocolates and 40 different flavors of homemade fudge made fresh daily and much more. Fun activities for all.
Seasonal – check website for dates.
.6 miles
Peaceful historic farm (150 years, 7 generations) u-pick berries, apples, & pumpkins. Bake shop. Picnic area in the orchard and nature trail through the woods. Christmas trees and freshly made wreaths. Open June – Dec. Hours Thurs – Sun 9:00am – 4:30pm
5.6 miles
Indulge in fresh baked pies and pastries. You can browse and shop for
seasonal home décor, stock up on homemade jams, jellies and so much more.
