Cider Press 2013

Map & Ranch Guide

Your Official

2013 Guide to

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Discover YOUR Apple Hill … ®

Welcome to the 49th Apple Hill

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season. Our Growers

Association began with a well founded hope in strong families and a future in farming traditions. Many of the original families have passed those traditions on to the next generations. To this day we have remained a strong apple growing area, but our other fruits have added to this special place as we welcome first time visitors and longtime friends.

Thoughts of the spring blossom season in our orchards, fields and vineyards sustain us during the long winters and give time for planning improvements for the coming Lynn Larsen & Rett

season. As the summer season approaches we welcome our new and returning guests

that visit our year-round wineries, brewery and fruit stands. Fresh local berries, cherries, pears, peaches and a large variety of fabulous apples supply us with fruits from May through December. Fall pumpkins and gourds color the way to the Christmas season that opens with choosing a fresh tree from our many tree growers.

Take time to enjoy all that Apple Hill® has to offer! The beautiful scenic drive on country roads that lead from orchards to pie shops – from lavender and flower fields to olive trees – from wineries to you-pick fruit growers – from crafters to fresh apple juice … We remain family owned farms with great fresh products.

Our bountiful harvest awaits you. Come visit soon and find your favorite flavors and places! Our growers look forward to helping you fall in love with Apple Hill® for the first time or all over again!

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Contents

ate to Celebr Join us in 2014 ! y r a s r e our 50th Anniv

History How it all started

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Annual Events Family fun

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Shuttle Information 8

Relax and enjoy the ride!

Individual Ranch Listings Find what you’re looking for

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2013 Harvest Run 34th Annual family race

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Apple Hill ® Bake Shops A guide and map of locations

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Apple Hill ® Ranch Guides Ranch information

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The Authentic Apple Hill ® Recycling is nothing new for farmers

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Kid Specific Activities For the whole family inside back cover Calendar of Events Apple Hill ® information

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The Apple Hill® Cider Press is published yearly by the Apple Hill® Growers Association, Inc. The Cider Press is the only authorized guide of the Apple Hill® Growers. It may be found at Apple Hill® ranches, selected merchants, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce offices and locations along the Highway 50 corridor.

For advertising or sponsorship information contact the Apple Hill® Growers at (530) 644-7692, P. O. Box 494, Camino, CA 95709 or e-mail us at info@applehill.com.

If you would like to order copies of The Apple Hill® Cider Press please include your address along with $2.00 per copy requested to cover postage costs. An online version of the Cider Press is also available at www.applehill.com.

Apple Hill® Growers President: Lynn Larsen Publications Committee: Chairman: Robyn Delfino Members: Maryann Argyres, Christa Campbell, Tina Cardanini, Jane Harris, Lynn Larsen, Pat Scheuner and Ann Wofford.

Apple Hill® Office www.applehill.com (530) 644-7692 Thanks to all of our advertisers and Apple Hill® member growers for making this publication a success.

Apple Hill® Office: Ann Wofford Advertising: Robyn Delfino, Lynn Larsen Photo Contributions: Bill Scales Writing: Maryann Argyres, Christa Campbell, Joan Delfino and Ann Wofford.

Produced for the Apple Hill® Growers

by Image Factory image_factory@comcast.net

Copyright © 2013 Apple Hill® Growers Association, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of maps, listings or editorial content is prohibited without written permission.

Neither the advertiser nor the publisher is liable for misinformation, misprints, or typographical errors which may appear in this publication.

Apple Hill® is a registered trademark of the Apple Hill® Growers Association, Inc.

Almost 50 and Really Nifty How many couples

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you know that celebrate a 50th anniversary?

How many organizations last that long and are even stronger at fifty years?

Next year, 2014, Apple Hill® will reach that milestone. We’re ready to celebrate with you and are already planning amazing things showcasing our half a century of success.

And being 49 is also pretty sweet!

What began as an attempt to woo customers to buy directly from the farmer, has turned into a destination for families all across northern California and western Nevada. There’s something different about buying fruit from the farmer who grows it, rather than picking out trucked in fruit at a grocery store. Many customers have created relationships with our members. It’s not unusual for mothers and fathers to say their parents brought them to visit when they were children. That sure makes a farmer proud - and feeling a little bit older?

In the beginning, the organization used baked goods to entice visitors to see what our area offered. Apple Hill® wives baked every type of delicious apple dish their personal cookbooks contained. The founders called it a “Smorgy” and served mouth-watering desserts to rave reviews. The success of that effort increased so much that many of those members decided to build their own bake shops to personalize the experience.

How do we know our “experiment” has worked? Just this year, we’ve added four new members. And we diversified long ago to include flowers, all types of berries, early stone fruit, olive oil, pumpkins, a brewery, Christmas trees and, oh yes, so many award-winning wineries and their vineyards. Apple Hill® is so much more than apples and October!

After almost 50 years, our membership continues to adapt and change to offer just about everything a visitor could want….and we will continue to improve with age!

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DOUBLE CRUSTED PIES

Traditional Hand-Crafted Apple Pie • Blackberry Apple Pie Caramel Apple Pie • Cranberry Orange Apple Pie • Cinnamon Red Hot Apple Pie Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Pie • Giant 7 lb. Party Apple Pie Whole Wheat & Honey Apple Pie • Very Berry Apple Pie No-sugar added Apple Pie • No-sugar added Blackberry Apple Pie

PRE-BAKED SPECIALTY PIES

French Apple Pie • Pecan Crunch Apple Pie • Pumpkin Apple Pie Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie • Raspberry Cream Cheese Apple Pie Sour Cream Apple Pie • Walnut Apple Pie • Sour Cream Blackberry Apple Pie

OTHER APPLE SPECIALTIES

New - Gluten Free Crisp • Apple Almond Bar • Caramel Apple Bar Turnovers • Dumplings • Strudel • Pie Dough • Crisps Apple Hill® Cake • Cookies & Cookie Dough

EDUCATIONAL TOURS NATURE TRAIL COUNTRY STORE

Apples and more apples! • Apple butters, jams & syrups Famous Apple Cinnamon Sauce

ALL PRODUCTS MADE ON SITE!

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Wed. - Sun. Hand made tamales

OCTOBER WEEKENDS

BBQ – Apple Smoked

CRAFTS FAIR UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED Meet the Artists “on the green”

RESERVE A PIE!

Call or order online (24 hours notice please) Reserve a pie. Avoid the Lines.

We’ll have it ready at the pre-order door!

Open Daily 10 - 5 • Sept. - Thanksgiving Fri, Sat, Sun thru mid December

Bake Shop 644-2153

2360 Cable Road, Camino 95709

www.grandpascellar.com New - Gluten Free Crisp!

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Annual Events Apple Blossom Days showcase one of the loveliest times at our wineries and ranches! Whether blossoms are in full bloom, or tiny apples are peeking through the green leaves, many ranches welcome you at their activities celebrating Spring. Always the last weekend in April.

Art in the Orchard brings art culture and agriculture together! Tour the different ranch venues and enjoy music, wearable art, photography and fine art. Farmers and artists work together creating a weekend of more arts in more places. September 7 and 8, 2013.

Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday honors our folk hero! Bring the kids to the farms – our ranches are ready to show them a back-to-theland experience and a simpler lifestyle. Maybe you’ll see Johnny himself, planting a brand-new orchard! September 22, 2013.

Apple Hill® Harvest Run created a community partnership 34 years ago! Families and running groups gather every year to run or walk past our farms in support of Camino School, and to provide scholarships for two high school graduates. November 3, 2013.

Check applehill.com for annual event details.

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Family Friendly A Delfino Family Business Home Style Bake Shop • Farm Animals Grassy Picnic Area • Nature Trail Apples • Pumpkin Patch • Corn Maze • Tacos Specialty Coffee • Caminoccine

Celebrating 49 years as one of the original Apple Hill® Growers!

Pie Shop Opening Labor Day Weekend! Live Music.

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, 9am-5pm Call ahead for special orders or large orders – Ready when you get here.

Always on our Bake Shop Menu Walkin’ Pie • Farmhouse Pie • French Apple Pie Apple Crisp • Apple Hill® Cake • Apple Empanadas Georgia Cake • Creamy Pumpkin Pie • Apple Cheesecake Blackberry Sour Cream Pie (Sept. only) All our desserts are made from scratch and by hand and with fresh fruit grown here at our ranch!

Family Events!

17th Annual Kids Weekend & Johnny Appleseed Birthday Celebration Sat/Sun, Sept. 21-22, 2013– Lots of fun activities for kids.

LIVE Music. Mini-cooking school, walkin’ pie eating contest, scarecrow contest.

Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2013 Nevada Day, Friday, October 25, 2013 – Free a la mode ice cream to all Nevada residents.

Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013 – Free a la mode ice cream to all Veterans.

For Year-Round Kids Inc Desserts visit the …

Apple Blossom Coffee Camino California House

3205 North Canyon Road, Camino (530) 622-0184 • Opening Labor Day Weekend For history, events and ranch features check out our website: www.kidsincapples.comapplehill.com 7

Still a Free Ride From Exits 48 and 54!

The Apple Hill® Growers Association and El Dorado Transit are teaming up again this year to provide a free alternative to driving your car on the busiest harvest weekends. Review the following information to plan your shuttle trip: • Two shuttle route options, RED route and GREEN route, are shown on the fold out map at the back of this publication.

The RED route, serving western ranches, will offer parking and board passengers at Schnell School. Schnell School is accessed by Highway 50 at Exit #48 and signs from both east and west will direct drivers to the Schnell School parking lot.

The GREEN route, serving eastern ranches, will offer parking and board passengers at the US Forest Service Ranger Station located at Eight Mile Rd. The Ranger Station is accessed by Highway 50 at Exit #54 and signs from both east and west will direct drivers to the Forest Service Ranger Station parking lot.

• Riders may access BOTH western and eastern ranches by taking advantage of TRANSFER POINTS between the two routes.

TRANSFER STOPS for both RED and GREEN routes are located at Rainbow Orchards on Saturdays and Sundays and at Larsen’s Apple Barn on Sundays only.

• The shuttle will run on the following weekends, weather permitting: October 5th and 6th, October 12th and 13th, October 19th and 21st, and October 27th and 28th.

• The hours of operation are 10 AM to 5 PM (weather permitting).

• Buses are scheduled to arrive every 15-20 minutes.

The Apple Hill® Shuttle is sponsored in part by the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District, El Dorado Transit, and the Apple Hill® Growers Association. The shuttle service is free and allows visitors to relax, enjoy the scenery, and “leave the driving to El Dorado Transit.”

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Apple Hill® Grower Ranch Listings • Ranch descriptions • Icons provide at-a-glance information • More detail provided in separate ads • Fold out map provided on back cover

Discover the wide variety of ranches!

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High Hill Ranch – Offering activities including a large market area, hearty meals and, of course, delectable fresh baked goods.

We even have a stocked trout pond if you’d like to try your hand at fishing. Pony rides and hay rides on weekends.

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Daily 8-5, Aug 31 thru Dec. 24 2901 High Hill Road, Placerville • 530-644-1973 www.highhillranch1.net • highhillranch@att.net

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Boa Vista Orchards – Fresh fruits and vegetables. Open year round. Fresh apple pies, pastries, turnovers and brownies. Apple cider, apple wine, apple-blackberry wine. Blueberries, blackberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, pluots, pumpkins.

Variety of apples, pears, asian pears. Jams, jellies, fruit butters,

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syrups, dried fruit. Arts & Crafts weekends (fall season only).

Daily 9-5, year ’round. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas 2952 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-622-5522 www.boavista.com • appleman@boavista.com

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Kids Inc. – Nearing our 50th year as an Apple Hill Grower, Kids Inc remains devoted to agriculture and desserts made from the fruit we grow on our 20 acre ranch. Our claim to fame is the Walkin’ Apple Pie--an individual pie. We serve our famous tacos on weekends!

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Enjoy our kids’ activities for a fun family outing.

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Madroña Vineyards expresses the essence of farming and winemaking as it has always been in El Dorado County - honest and rewarding. It is a place where time slows to the rhythm of nature

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and where the traditions of grape growing and winemaking are yours to discover. We make exceptional wines that are a reflection of this special place, meant to be enjoyed with family and friends.

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Mother Lode Orchards - Come meet the new owners and taste the difference! We look forward to having you visit our “new” ranch!

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Sat. & Sun. 9-5, Aug. 31 thru Dec. 16 4341 North Canyon Road, Camino

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Larsen Apple Barn & Bakeshop- Come and visit the longest family owned Apple Hill farm. You’ll find over 20 varieties of apples along with pears, grapes, dried fruits, juices and more. Our bakery is full of treats! Specialty Pies, turnovers, dumplings and much more. Daily lunches available from our deli. Visit the family

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Rainbow Orchards - Home of the HOT apple cider DONUTS! Fresh Cider Mill on site. From scratch fruit and berry pies, cobblers, crisps, tarts, jams, syrups, vinegars. Quality apples, pears, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines. Heirloom pumpkin and squash.

Tri-tip BBQ. Homemade corn dogs. Bluegrass music. Family favorite

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Bavarian HIlls Orchard - Call ahead the day before to order your homemade German apple strudel. Bavarian Hills restaurant and bake shop serves home cooked German and American food in addition to pastries and apple pies. Lunch specials are served daily from 11am to 5pm. Visit our Apple Haus for fresh fruit, cider and caramel apples. Arts and crafts on weekends only.

Daily 10-5, Aug. 31 - mid-Dec. 3100 North Canyon Road, Placerville • 530-642-2714 www.bavarianhills.com • b31485@internet49.com

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ParaVí - If you’re new to ParaVí, you may be pleased to learn that we’re more than just a winery - we’re a destination. Our

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Please call for hours 2875 Larsen Drive, Camino • 530-647-9463 www.paravi.com

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Thomas Mtn Organic Farm - Look for our fruit at the Farmers Market at Bodhaine Ranch.

Corner of Larsen Drive and Hartwick Drive, Camino • 530-644-1119

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Denver Dan’s Apple Patch - Denver Dan’s Apple Patch – a great place to pick your own apples. We have at least 30 different varieties! Weekdays we have “Cookin’ Kids” and adult classes in pie

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Hangtown Kid Apple Orchard - Hangtown Kid is a friendly YOUPICK orchard with 12 varieties of apples and 3 varieties of pears,

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Our trees are “Kid-Friendly”----dwarf or semi-dwarf trees.

You-pick the pumpkins right off the vines.

Thurs. - Sun.,10-5, Sept. 6 - Nov. 24 2598 Mace Road, Camino • 530-647-1810 www.jpalmer42@att.net

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Patrick’s Mountain Grown Berry Farm - Visit our ranch or check

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our web site for Farmers Market locations! Call to find out more about our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program or many varieties of you-pick berries.

Daily, call for hours 4455 Pony Express Trail, Camino • 530-647-2833 www.patricksmountaingrown.com

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Grandpa’s Cellars - Since 1978 the Scheuner family follows their motto “There is always something new...” Gluten Free crisp new this year. Handcrafted pies, fresh rolled, baked or frozen. Phone and internet orders encouraged. No Sugar Added Specialties.

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Daily 10-5, Sept. - Nov. Closed Thanksgiving. Fri., Sat., Sun. Dec., 1-15 2360 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-2153 www.grandpascellar.com • grandpascellar17@gmail.com

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O’Halloran’s - O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch established in 1968 on 30 acres on the Golden Apple Trail. We produce and sell 16 varieties of apples, pears, plums, with cut your own pumpkin off

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El Dorado Orchards - Fun for the entire family. Train rides, horse and pony rides and you-pick pumpkins. Great handmade art and crafts, incredible food, fruit and pastries. Don’t miss our famous apple and cherry wood smoked turkey sandwiches: also delicious

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Santa Maria-style tri-tip sandwiches! Beautiful pond, picnic area

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Apple Ridge Farms - Apple Ridge Farms welcomes your family to our ranch. We have many attractions including our Bake Shop, BBQ house, Country Store, Kettle Corn Stand, haymaze, petting

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Daily Aug. 30 thru Nov. 12 1800 Larsen Drive, Camino • 530-647-0613 www.appleridgepies.com

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Goyette’s North Canyon Ranch - Great family fun with you-pick apples, you-cut pumpkins and Christmas Trees. Bring a picnic and enjoy a Farm Experience.

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Weekends and holidays or by appointment 3825 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-622-9299 www.lbgoyette@earthlink.net

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Argyres Orchard - Pick your own apples (Golden Delicious and Rome) and Concord Grapes. Apples sold in half-bushel (20 pound)

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boxes. Grapes sold in either 2 or 5 pound pails. All weights approximate - no scale. Beautiful mature trees - some over 70 years old.

Taste all you want while picking.

Sat. & Sun. 10-4, weekdays by appointment.

4220 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-644-3862 Call for ripening dates.

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Mill View Ranch - Pies, jams, apple butter, fritters, donuts, breads, apples, caramel apples, peaches, corn, popcorn balls, assorted candies, cupcakes, cookies, great lunch menu, beer/wine, wagon rides, live scarecrow, hay maze, huge gift shop, kids’ craft

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creation booth, free line dancing lessons on Saturday and Sunday,

talented crafters and the foothill views.

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Honey Bear Ranch - apple pie, apple turnovers, apple cinnamon rolls, chicken strudel, hamburgers, pulled pork, tri-tip, hard cider,

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Wofford Acres Vineyards - “Come for the Wine and Stay for the View!” Wofford Acres Vineyards makes just 1100 cases each year, sold only through our Sales Room. Apple Blossom Days, the last

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Weekends year ’round, weekday hours vary 1900 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino • 530-626-6858 www.wavwines.com

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Lava Cap Winery - Stop in our boutique winery and sample our elegant handcrafted wines. Enjoy gorgeous vineyard views from our deck and garden area. We offer a variety of gourmet deli items to complement your favorite Lava Cap wine! Visit

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Daily 11-5 year ’round. Closed major holidays.

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Time Out, A Private Resort and Day Spa - Time Out is a

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dreamcatcher – a refuge from reality......Experience the pleasure of time for yourself. We offer Massage, Facials, Vichy Treatments, Mani & Pedis...Reserve a day with your friends to enjoy Relaxing Self Indulgence....Gourmet Food & Decadent Desserts..& Home made candies....

Wed.-Sun. year ’round. Call for reservations.

2452 Apple Vista Lane, Camino • 530-644-0314 www.timeoutspa.com

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Sun Mountain Farm - Experience the tranquil, scenic and rural setting of an apple farm while you choose to pick among 6 varieties of apples in the orchard. Blueberries are also available for

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Weekends 9-4, June – blueberries, Sept. thru early Nov. – apples 3000 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-621-3740 www.sunmountainfarm.com

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High Sierra Iris and Wedding Gardens - Plan your dream wedding in our beautiful garden setting. Thousands of iris grace the hillside in May, followed by summer flowers and gorgeous Fall colors. The iris garden is open for public viewing in May. We offer wedding bookings May - October. Our Christmas Tree Farm opens November 29th.

Daily 9:30-4:30 - May, Daily 9:30-4 - Nov. 29 thru Dec. 22 3170 Hassler Road, Camino • 530-642-1222 www.weddingsnflowers.com • weddings@weddingsnflowers.com

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Barsotti Family Juice Company - Our freshly pressed juices and ciders are available at many Apple Hill® ranches during the season – and year round at supermarkets and cafes throughout California and Nevada. We have proudly been family owned and operated since 1976. Enjoy!

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Dancing Oaks Orchard - You-pick Golden Delicious apples.

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Boeger Winery - Boeger Winery offers both complimentary and reserve wine tasting in our beautiful hospitality room. Known for

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our outstanding Barbera, we also produce several other wines including Zinfandel, Tempranillo and Chardonnay. Our expansive, inviting grounds include a redwood grove, stream, pond, extensive picnic area and historic 1872 wine cellar for your enjoyment.

Daily 10-5, year ’round 1709 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-622-8094 www.boegerwinery.com • info@boegerwinery.com

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Bill’s Apples/Felice’s Dolls - (from Yelp) “Bill’s Apples / Felices’s Dolls is without any doubt a must see, must visit Apple Orchard.

The grounds are meticulously maintained with manicured lawns and flower beds full of color. Bill sells crafts as well and has some very fun lawn art and sprinklers too. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Don’t miss out on this Apple Hill beauty.”

Daily 9-5, Sept., 1 - Dec. 1 2234 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-5283 www.applehill.com/site/archive/bills.html

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Jack Russell Farm Brewery and Winery - Don’t miss the Guy Fawkes Day Celebration November 2nd, 2013, St. Patrick’s Day

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Apple Pantry Farm - Handcrafted pies, apple and pear butters, Hand made crafts, Tamales (some lunch items), apples and Asian pears for sale.

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Thur.-Sun. 10-5, Sept. 20 - Nov. 23 34 Corner of North Canyon and Hassler, Camino • 530-318-2834 www.applepantryfarm.com • applepantryfarm@hotmail.com

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Abel’s Apple Acres - Our four generation family ranch offers outdoor fun for all ages from pond and picnic areas to the Children’s “Field of Fun”. Enjoy the Craft Fair, Apple Barn with Bake Shop, Candy Counter, Apple Pantry, Gifts, Book Nooks, Deck

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Daily 9-5, Aug. 31 - Dec. 24 2345 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-626-0138 www.abelsappleacres.com • info@abelsappleacres.com

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Goldbud Farms - We sell only fresh, locally grown peaches, plums, nectarines, apples and Asian pears.

Daily 10-5, July 15 - Dec. 24 2501 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-626-6521 www.goldbudfarms.com • goldbud@comcast.net

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Fudge Factory Farm - We are more than just a candy store! We offer handmade chocolates and fudge, 15 types of candy coated

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Pine O’Mine - Pine’O’Mine was once a Christmas tree farm.

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blueberries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins. We wanted to have something for families, so we made our ranch u-pick. Now we have families coming year after year.

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Daily 9-5, June 10 - Oct. 31 2620 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-344-0288 www.pineomine.com • contact@pineomine.com

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Cardanini’s Pumpkin Patch - Authentic pumpkin patch with pumpkins on the vine! 18+ varieties of pumpkins growing on 5 acres. Corn maze, BBQ, pumpkin ravioli, and much more. Good

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Windmiller Farm - No roadside sales. Enjoy your visit to Apple Hill® ranches!

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Apple Country Christmas Trees - Come enjoy our family oriented you-cut Christmas tree farm, picnic area and local apple products.

Please note tree varieties available on Christmas tree guide page 43. Same low price – any variety, any size.

Daily, Sat., Sun. 9-4:30, Mon. - Fri. 11-4:30, Nov. 29 thru Dec. 23 2721 Mace Road, Camino • 530-644-2475 www.applecountrychristmastrees@gmail.com

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Fenton Herriott Vineyards - At Fenton Herriott Vineyards we have long held a great passion for wine, and it is for this reason that we chose to plant our vines amidst the steady sun and rich soil

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Grace Patriot Wines - Since 2004 we have handcrafted big wines from the rich red soils at our ridge-top location in El Dorado County. Only the boldest wines with the greatest character are included in our Patriot Collection.

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Sat., Sun. 10-4, Oct. 5 - Oct. 27 2025 Carson Road, Camino • 530-621-1830 www.bluestonemeadow.com • info@bluestonemeadow.com

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Bodhaine Ranch - Organic apples and bake shop! Specialty lunches and a farmers’ market.

Daily 9:30, Aug. 31 - Nov 27, Sat., Sun. Nov. 29 - Dec. 15 2315 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-1686 www.bodhaineranch.com

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Hillside Tree Farm - You choose the perfect Christmas tree and we will cut it for you, or help you cut your own tree. We provide the saw.

We have a pair of mechanical tree shakers that, as a free service, will shake out all of the old needles from the interior of the tree so it is nice and clean!

Daily 9-4:30, Nov 16 until sold out 2881 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-621-2053 www.hillsidetreefarm.com

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McGee Christmas Tree Farm - McGee Christmas Tree Farm has been growing premium quality trees since 1952. Eco-Friendly Harvesting! “Stump culturing” allows a new tree to grow from the same base you cut your tree from. Branches left on the stump are nurtured all year long, turning upward to form new trees. Your Christmas Tree is a RENEWABLE resource!

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Harris Tree Farm - Harris Tree Farm - Visit our peaceful historic farm (150 years, 7 generations), farthest East ranch in Apple Hill away from the congestion and traffic. Seasonally we have apples, berries, apple cider, you-pick pumpkins, vegetables, CSA’s, and fresh eggs. Bake shop with pies, turnovers, strudel, and jams. Christmas trees, wreaths.

Picnic area in the orchard and nature trail through the woods.

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Smart’s Christmas Tree Farm - Close, easy access from Highway 50.

14 scenic acres, gentle terrain. Pristine non-stump-cultured trees nurtured from seedlings. You choose and cut or we cut for you.

Snack bar, crafts and picnic area. Free candy canes and greenery.

Cash, checks, MC, Visa and debit accepted.

Nov. 29 until sold out. Sat., Sun. 9-dusk. Mon. - Fri., 11-dusk 4401 Pony Express Trail, Camino • 530-644-0829 www.smartschristmastrees.com • jimmy0829@yahoo.com

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Carson Ridge Evergreens Christmas Tree Farm - For over 55 years we have been one of El Dorado County’s best family operated “Choose and Cut” tree farm. Make your way through our 9 acre farm with your family and find your perfect tree. When you have found it just yell “Cutter!” and we will be there to cut it for you or show you where you or the kids can cut it down.

Nov. 29 & wknds until sold out. Call for mid-week appointments.

3041 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-644-1490 www.carsonridgeevergreens.com • carsonridge@hotmail.com

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Crystal Creek Tree Farm - A family-owned choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm in picturesque Camino. We offer a large selection of groomed trees on 20 wooded acres. Noble, White, Red, Fraser and Douglas Firs are available along with a large selection of Blue Spruces. This idyllic setting is the perfect place to create memories.

Daily 9:30-dusk, Nov. 23 - Dec. 24 2019 Cable Road, Camino • 530-644-4647; 530-644-7014 www.caminotrees.com

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Rapetti Farms - Established in Yolo County a century ago Rapetti Farms has a long history in the region and was the first to introduce the wildly popular Nordmann Fir to the California Christmas Tree market in 1999. We offer a wide size range of Nordmann and Douglas Firs and are known for our famous handmade wreaths!

Daily 9:30-dark, Nov. 23 until sold out 2585 Fruitridge Road, Camino • 530-622-7229 www.rapettifarms.com • randy@rapettifarms.com

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Indian Rock Tree Farm - The Indian Rock Ranch is nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. We offer catch and release fly fishing and Christmas trees. For more than 40 years we have been here, working the Ranch, doing our best to be good stewards of the land, trying to create a place where families can grow and make lasting memories.

Daily 8:30-dark, mid-Nov. - Dec. 24 3800 North Canyon Road, Camino • 530-622-4087 www.indianrocktreefarm.com • indianrock@directcon.net

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Smokey Ridge Farmstand & Charcuterie - At our farm you’ll find fresh-picked tree-ripened apples and pears, chestnuts, produce, gourmet preserves, local honey, hard cider and wine, housemade sausage and charcuterie, and farm-to-table lunch by our

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Larsen Apple Barn

Home of Mr. Apple®

Apples Red Delicious • Golden Delicious • Winesap Rome Beauty • Pippin • Granny Smith • Braeburn Jonathon • Gala • Fuji • Paula Red • Pink Lady Arkansas Black • Parkdale Beauty • Honey Crisp • Mutsu

Locally Grown Mountain Fruit Fresh Cider • Honey • Pears • Peaches • Nectarines • Grapes

Cafe & Bake Shop “Home of the Original Apple Turnover on the Hill”

Indoor & Outdoor Dining – Specializing in Gourmet Cuisine Desserts, Sandwiches & Salads Frozen & Baked Desserts Available

Large Grassy Picnic Area

Three acres with waterfall and the oldest apple tree in El Dorado County. Picnic area available by reservation Private wedding area available by reservation

Visit the Larsen Pioneer Museum Six generations of family history on display

Opening Labor Day Sunday (Closed Saturdays) 2461 Larsen Drive, Camino, CA 95709 Apple Barn (530) 644-1415 • Bake Shop (530) 644-8166

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- 34th Annual Apple Hill® Harvest Run Sunday, November 3, 2013

A Camino Union School District Benefit

Registration forms available at www.applehillrun.org, our Facebook page or at the following locations: Apple Hill® Grower Ranches • Camino School or by mail at P.O. Box 494 Camino, CA 95709 Call (916) 492-8966 for more information Pre-Registration Perks: Special Rates, Special Drawings, Guaranteed AHHR T-shirt • 1/2 mile Kids’ Run 8:30 am • 8.5 mile Run 8:50 am • 3.5 mile Run 9:00 am • 3.5 mile Run/Walk 9:05 am Race Director - Rich Hanna of Capital Road Race Management

Thank you to Last Year’s Sponsors Abel’s Apple Acres Apple Hill® Growers Association Argyres Orchard Barsotti Juice Company Boa Vista Orchards Capital Road Race Mgmt.

Collina di Mela Col. Louie Babbitt Costco- Folsom Denver Dan’s Doug Veerkamp Engineering El Dorado Disposal El Dorado Savings Bank Fenton Herriott Vineyards Grandpa’s Cellar Kids Inc Kohl’s Cares Larsen’s Apple Barn Lava Cap Winery

Lawyers 4 Learning Leal Panaderia Madroña Vineyards Max Muscle O’Halloran’s Apple Trail Ranch ParaVí Winerey Placerville Natural Foods Co-op Rainbow Orchards Raley’s Roger and Pam Bradford Smokey Ridge Ranch SMUD Starbucks Coffee Step into my Soles Foundation The Mountain Democrat Whole Foods Wilkinson Portables Wofford Acres Vineyards

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˜RAINBOW ORCHARDS˜ Home of the HOT Apple Cider Donut

BAKE SHOP HOMEMADES HOT Cider Donuts Peach, Berry & Apple Cobblers Peach, Berry, Apple Pies and Pies Petite.

Apple Crisp Apple Cream Cheese Tart Jams, Butters, Syrups, Vinegars

APPLE BARN Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Pears

PIPER'S PUMPKIN PATCH Over 30 varieties of heirloom winter squash, pumpkins, and Indian corn.

PREMIUM WINES Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Chardonnay

CRAFTS & BBQ Weekends, Sept. 28–October 27 & Veteran's Day

Fresh apple cider mill in operation!

SLATE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS BAND Sundays, Oct. 6-Oct. 27

BENEFIT EVENTS Camino Barn Dance – Aug. 24 Art in the Orchard – Sept. 7 & 8 Rotary Evening in the Orchard – Sept. 18 Johnny Appleseed Day – Sept. 22

Picnic under the apple trees

RAINBOW ORCHARDS CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKETS TUESDAY: Alameda, Concord,

SATURDAY: Alemany, Diablo

Crocker Galleria

Valley, El Cerrito, Fillmore,

WEDNESDAY: Castro, Corte

Grand Lake, San Mateo,

Madera, Pacifica,

Saratoga, Sunnyvale

SF Civic Center, Upper Haight

SUNDAY: Blossom Hill,

THURSDAY: Benicia, Concord,

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Mason, Inner Sunset, Marin Civic

FRIDAY: Old Oakland

Center, Montclair, Mountain View, Palo Alto, SF Civic Center, Stonestown Galleria, Temescal,

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New Owners!

Come See Our Extensively Renovated Ranch – We’ve Brought it Back and it’s Better Than Ever!

Family Friendly Fun! Fresh Baked Goods Fritters • Cakes Apple Turnovers Pastries • Pies Breads • Donuts Sweets Candies • Fudge Caramel Apples Jams & Jellies From our Orchards Apples • Grapes Peaches U-Pick Apples Pumpkin Patch

Food and Beverages BBQ • Hog Fries Beer • Wine Apple Cider Also Featuring …

Childrens’ Activities Kids Crafting Booth The Largest Gift Shop in the Area Crafters Shaded Picnic Area Wagon rides Events, Parties & Weddings

Visit us online for Specials, Events and Updated Information at www.millviewranch.com 2740 Cable Road, Camino 530-622-6885 23

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APPLE TRAIL RANCH An ideal spot for your family outing!

We offer a variety of activities for the whole family that last from September through the holidays. We hope you’ll stop in for a visit.

• Apples • Pears • Apple Cider • Applesauce • Apple Butter • Indian Corn • Picnic Area • Nature Trail • Cut your own Christmas Trees • 2 acre U-Pick Pumpkin Patch

Our pumpkins are grown right here on our ranch and are waiting for you to cut them off the vine!

644-3389 2261 Cable Road (530)

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Total Self Indulgence Pampering starts here!

It’s your day at Time Out Spa Relax. Visit. Enjoy.

530.644.0314 2452 Apple Vista Lane, Camino For more information or to take a Virtual Tour Online visit:

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Apples, Pears, Cider, Caramel Apples and more!

Homemade Crafts

Weekends and Holidays

Octoberfest CDs

Bake Shop • Restaurant & Deli Fresh or Frozen Apple Pies Gourmet Pastries • Home Cooked German & American Food

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS 10-5

Daily 10 - 5 Opening Labor Day Weekend

3100 N. Canyon Rd., Camino bavarianhills.com email b31485@internet49.com

(530) 642-2714

Banquet Facilities Available

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Please join us in 2014 as Apple Hill速 celebrates 50 years of fruit, farming & friendship.

19 DELICIOUS APPLE WOOD SMOKED TURKEY & SANTA MARIA STYLE TRI TIP SANDWICHES. APPLE DESERTS, FRESH FRUIT, HANDMADE CRAFTS. HORSE & PONY RIDES. HUGE PUMPKIN PATCH! FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. LARGE GRASS PARKING AREA.

530-642-1222

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September 1 - December 1 Bill & Felice Johnson, 2234 Cable Road P.O. Box 534 Camino, CA 95709

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PINE O’ MINE

Visit us online for up-to-date information.

You can view this entire guide online at www.applehill.com.

While you’re there, join our e-mail list for valuable coupons and specials.

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35 Varieties of You-Pick Apples – plus Jams & jellies, Desserts, Pies, Picnic Area, Vinegars, Apple Crisp Sundae Specialty, Samples on weekends, Gifts & More!

• Bring your children for Cookin’ Kids – lots of fun!

• Check our fundraisers for your school or charity, etc.

• Come see Sara’s animals on Saturdays & Big Al on weekends.

(530) 644-6881

See website for more information.

www.denverdansapplepatch.com

4354 Bumble Bee Lane, Camino

OPEN DAILY LABOR DAY WEEKEND THROUGH DECEMBER 24TH! PET FRIENDLY AND FAMILY APPROVED!!!

BAKE SHOPS

HIGH QUALITY CRAFTERS SHOW

APPLE BARN

UNIQUE GIFT SHOP

GOOD FOOD TROUT FISHING

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS & LARGE GROUPS (BY RESERVATION)

PONY RIDES ESPRESSO BAR

ENJOY THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE SIERRAS AND FEEL THE COZY COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE THAT INVITES YOU TO MAKE HIGH HILL RANCH YOUR FAMILY TRADITION! GEORGE VISMAN LOVES TO VISIT WITH YOU AND TELL STORIES OF THE PAST HE LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL EVERY YEAR!!!!!

JERRY AND MICHELLE VISMAN WELCOME YOU TO HIGH HILL RANCH

HIGH HILL RANCH 2901 HIGH HILL ROAD~PLACERVILLE CA 95667 530-644-1973 PHONE~530-644-5113 FAX Email us at: highhillranch@att.net Please visit our website: highhillranch1.net

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Fresh Apple Crisp

½ teasp. nutmeg ½ teasp. cinnamon ¼ teasp. salt ¾ cup flour ½ cup butter

Discover Variety and Quality in the Farm-Fresh Baked Goods our Apple Hill® ranches offer.

2 lbs. fresh apples ¼ cup water ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar

Ingredients:

Directions: • Peel and slice farm-fresh apples.

Place in a shallow one-quart casserole. Sprinkle with the water.

• Combine dry ingredients.

• Cut the butter into the dry ingredients.

Distribute generously and evenly over the apples. Don’t mix!

• Cover and bake at 350° for ½ hour.

• Uncover and bake another ½ hour.

A favorite dessert, Apple Crisp can be served warm or cold and is delicious with vanilla ice cream! Serves 4-6.

Area Food, Lodging and Attractions Apple Blossom Coffee House: Downtown Camino – Uptown Coffee p. 37 4077 Carson Road, Camino • (530) 644-0284 Best Western Placerville Inn: For your Business & Leisure Lodging Needs p. 38 6850 Greenleaf Drive, Placerville • (530) 622-9100 • bwplacervilleinn.com Best Western Stagecoach Inn: Amid the Towering Pines p. 36 5940 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines • 530-644-2029 bestwesterncalifornia.com/pollockpines.html Camino Hotel: Reasonable Rates and Top-Notch Service p. 37 4301 Carson Road, Camino • (530) 644-1800 • caminohotel.com Cary House Historic Hotel: Where Every Event is Legendary. Since 1857. p. 47 300 Main Street, Placerville • 530-622-4271 • caryhouse.com Dedrick’s Main Street Cheese: Your Neighborhood Gourmet Food Store p. 47 312 Main Street, Placerville • (530) 344-8282 • Dedrickscheese.com EDC Historical Society’s Fountain and Tallman Museum p. 47 524 Main St., Placerville • 530-626-0773 • eldoradocountyhistoricalsociety.org continued

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D E PO T (530) 295-3920 www.placervillecoffeedepot.com 70 Main Street, Placerville

Sierra at Tahoe direct-to-the-lift tickets available for sale.

Wine Country Station El Dorado County Wine Headquarters Local Pies & Novelties Clean Restrooms (530) 644-2199 3590 Carson Road, Camino Open 6am - 10pm daily Pumps open 24/7

Best Western Stagecoach Inn Amid the Towering Pines

5940 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines 530.644.2029

bestwesterncalifornia.com/pollockpines.html

applehill.com Visit us online for grower website links, upcoming events, Apple Hill® scholarship winners, an online version of the Cider Press and much more.

Hangtown’s Gold Bug Park & Mine PANNING! • MINE TOURS GIFT SHOP • PICNIC AREA HIKING TRAILS Open daily April thru Oct. 10 AM-4 PM Weekends Nov. through March 12-4 PM

2635 Gold Bug Lane Placerville, CA 95667

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Area Food, Lodging and Attractions Eden Vale Inn: A Luxury Bed & Breakfast - Destination of Rustic Sophistication p. 38 1780 Springvale Road, Placerville • 530-621-0901 • EdenValeInn.com Gold Country Artists Gallery: Longest Continuously Operating Gallery in Placerville 379 Main Street, Placerville• 530-642-2944 • goldcountryartistsgallery.com p. 47 Hangtown’s Gold Bug Park & Mine: Panning, Mine Tours, Much more! p. 36 2635 Gold Bug Lane, Placerville • (530) 642-5207 • goldbugpark.org Heyday Café & Wine Bar: California Cuisine – Lunch & Dinner p. 47 325 Main Street, Placerville • 530-626-9700 • heydaycafe.com The Independent Restaurant and Bar: Beer, Wine and Cocktails p. 47 629 Main Street, Ste. 102, Placerville • 530-344-7645 • IndependentPlacerville.com Placerville Coffee Depot: Yogurt, Breakfast, Coffee & More! p. 36 70 Main Street, Placerville • 530-295-3920 • placervillecoffeedepot.com Placerville Hardware: Oldest Hardware Store West of the Mississippi p. 47 441 Main Street, Placerville • 530-622-1151 continued

Apple Blossom Coffee House The Camino Hotel

Bed & Breakfast Inn – top-notch service!

4301 Carson Road, Camino 530.644.1800

Serving Kids Inc Desserts Year Round (530) 644-0284 4077 Carson Road, Camino

www.caminohotel.com

7am-2pm Mon. thru Fri. 7am-4pm Saturday. Closed Sun.

What you can enjoy Day use and overnight camping (191 individual sites and large group areas; separate equestrian camping area with corrals)

640 surface acres of lake water 8.5 miles of shoreline 2 boat ramps

(no personal water craft)

Boat rentals available

(weekends only Memorial Day – Labor Day)

More than 9 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails Event facility with full kitchen

OPEN YEAR ROUND

4771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, CA (530) 295-6810 www.eid.org

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Area Food, Lodging and Attractions Placerville News Company: Hangtown’s Newsstand since 1856 p. 47 409 Main Street, Placerville • 530 622-4510 • pvillenews.com Sly Park Recreation Area: Open year round – Recreation for the whole family! p. 37 4771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines • 530-295-6810 • eid.org Randolph Jewelers: “The oldest jewelry store in the west” p. 47 375 Main Street • 530-622-3787 • randolphsjewelry.com Wine Country Station: El Dorado County Wine Headquarters. p. 36 3590 Carson Road, Camino • 530-644-2199 Winterhill: Local Extra-virgin Olive Oils. Artisanal Specialty Foods & Tastings p. 47 321 Main Street, Placerville • 530-626-6369 • winterhillfarms.com

B E S T W E S T E R N PLUS

Placerville Inn

• 107 Newly Renovated Guest Rooms & Suites • Free Hi-Speed Internet access in all rooms • Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast • Lobby Lounge with Fireplace Open 24 hours • 2 miles from Red Hawk casino at exit 44a • Exercise Room • Outdoor Pool and Spa • Banquet and Meeting Facilities • Pet Friendly

3 Diamond AAA rating

THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL FAMILY™

For all of your Business & Leisure Lodging Needs

Each Room Features:

• Refrigerator and Microwave Oven • Coffee Maker • 37” LCD Color TV • Free Local Calls • Hairdryer • Iron & Ironing Board

6850 Greenleaf Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-9100 • Fax (530) 622-9376 • www.bwplacervilleinn.com

“One of America’s

Top 10 Most Romantic Inns”

530-621-0901 www.EdenValeInn.com

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Supplying a wide range of products to supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, bakeries and caterers since 1946.

333 North 7th Street v Sacramento, California www.scottnaake.com v 916.443.6611

WHOLESALE FOODS Cash & Carry Warehouse & Delivery Providing Fresh Ingredients that Bring Out the Best in Your Apple Hill® Product Needs.

No Membership Required.

Serving the Community for 44 Years.

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49. APPLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TREES 82. HILLSIDE TREE FARM 83. McGEE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 85. SMARTS’ CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 86. CARSON RIDGE EVERGREENS 87. ROBERTS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM (Mace Rd.) 88. ROBERTS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM (Glmore Rd.) 89. CRYSTAL CREEK TREE FARM 90. RAPETTI FARMS 91. INDIAN ROCK TREE FARM 3. BOA VISTA ORCHARDS 8. MOTHER LODE ORCHARDS 18. O’HALLORAN’S APPLE TRAIL RANCH 21. GOYETTE’S NORTH CANYON RANCH 24. HONEY BEAR RANCH 29. HIGH SIERRA IRIS AND WEDDING GARDENS 40. FUDGE FACTORY FARM 84. HARRIS TREE FARM

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FRUIT WINES

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36. JACK RUSSELL FARM BREWERY & WINERY

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Discover Historic

Placerville Downtown

Find links to all these downtown businesses at applehill.com

Historic Main Street is a fun place to visit all year long. The Placerville Downtown Association is working on a great line-up of events to please one and all. A relatively new favorite is the Placerville Oktoberfest, with Wiener Dog Races right down Main Street. There’s something for everyone at the 2013 Placerville Oktoberfest on Sept.

21st (same date as in Munich!). There will be children’s games, German music, beer, bratwurst, strudel and chicken dances!

There are many other special events to stimulate your senses, like Girls Night Out, Bell Tower Brewfest, Craft Fair, Antique Fair, Art & Wine Festival, Car Shows and much more. For more information or to see a complete Calendar of Events for Historic Main Street please visit www.PlacervilleDowntown.com or call (530) 672-3436.

Historic Main Street

Placerville

Special Events 2013 SPRING/SUMMER MAY Friday, May 3 Girls Night Out 6pm - 9pm Saturday, May 11 Motherlode Century Bike Ride Info: motherlodecentury.com Sunday, May 19 Hangtown Car Show 9am - 3pm (Info: 622-1731) JUNE Saturday, June 8 Wagon Train & BBQ Rib Cook Off 12pm - 6pm Saturday, June 29 Bell Tower Brewfest 6pm - 9pm JULY Thursday, July 4 Red, White & Blue Celebration & Sidewalk Sale 10am - 3pm

SUMMER/FALL AUGUST Sunday, August 11 17th Annual Craft Faire 8am - 3pm Thursday, August 22 Hangtown Car Show 5pm - 8pm (Info: 622-1731) SEPTEMBER Saturday, September 14 Kacie’s Ride For Hope 8am - 11am (Info: 626-1450, x205) Saturday, September 21 Placerville Oktoberfest 3pm - 8pm Sunday, September 29 Antique Street Faire 8am - 3pm OCTOBER Saturday, October 19 Art & Wine Festival 6pm - 9pm Thursday, October 31 Trick or Treat on Main Street 4pm - 6pm

* SATURDAY, MONTHLY: Placerville Artwalk, Every 3rd Saturday - 5pm - 8pm * SAT. (Dates on Website), JUNE-OCT: Music in the Courtyard - 1pm - 4pm (Info: 622-4900) * SATURDAY, MAY - OCT: Saturday Farmer’s Market - 8am - 12pm (Info: 622-1900) * WED., MID JUNE - OCT: Main Street Farmer’s Market - 4pm - Dusk (Info: 415-250-5337) * DAILY, JUNE-OCT: Banners on Parade (painted banners on light poles) Please call PDA to verify time, date and location of these events.

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Dedrick’s Main Street Cheese

Your Neighborhood Gourmet Food Store

312 Main Street, Placerville 530-344-8282 • Dedrickscheese.com M-F 10 to 6 • Sat. 9 to 6 • Sun. 11 to 6

Winterhill

Local Extra-virgin Olive Oils Artisanal Specialty Foods & Tastings

321 Main Street 530-626-6369

El Dorado County Historical Society’s

Fountain & Tallman Museum

• Snowshoe Thompson • John M. Studebaker • Sheriff James B. Hume • Stella Tracy • Historic Placerville Main St Walking Tours & much more!

Heyday Café & Wine Bar Lunch & Dinner - California Cuisine Over 40 wines by the glass 325 Main Street • 530-626-9700 www.heydaycafe.com

“The Biggest Little Museum in the West” 524 Main St., Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0773 • Wed. thru Sun. 11-4 www.eldoradocountyhistoricalsociety.org

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Randolph Jewelers

Hardware • Housewares • Mining Supplies Oldest Hardware Store West of the Mississippi

441 Main Street • 530-622-1151

“The oldest jewelry store in the west” established in 1852

375 Main Street • 530-622-3787 www.randolphsjewelry.com

Gold Country Artists Gallery Where Every Guest is Legendary

300 Main Street • 530.622.4271 Since 1857. www.caryhouse.com

Longest Continuously Operating Gallery in Placerville

379 Main Street • 530-642-2944

www.goldcountryartistsgallery.com

The Independent Restaurant and Bar

Beer, Wine & Cocktails 629 Main Street, Suite 102 • 530-344-7645 applehill.com 47 www.IndependentPlacerville.com

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“Premium Pruning & Vineyard Supplies Now In Stock”

We carry fertilizers, herbicides, quality tools, wood stove pellets, irrigation equipment and more!

Makes over 200 gallons of spray

Low Price!

Long lasting weed control for long lasting fire protection

Deer and Livestock Fencing Contact us and we’ll help find the best solution for your fencing needs.

Personal Assistance Feel free to

Call or Stop by We’ll help you find answers for all your outdoor projects.

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What’s Old is New Again There is a tradition

among Apple Hill®

neighbors that occurs every late winter and early spring. Actually, this tradition exists all over the county and probably in many more rural areas. Utility companies and County Road Departments send out tree trimmers to clear roads and wires that have accumulated fallen branches and brush. These tree trimmers grind the branches, logs and brush into wood chips. It is not unheard of for the trimmers to be offered an apple pie in exchange for wood chips.

These chips are sought after by gardeners and homeowners. They make wonderful mulch and pathways. They are clean and smell like the woods. These chippers are very popular people and are regarded with much affection and respect. Fifteen years ago the roads were cleared and the brush was gathered and was either dumped in a landfill or burned. Maybe, just maybe, we are learning.

Recycling is smart, it is easy, and it is right. But … recycling is not new. When we first opened our bake shops in the ’70s, we had an excess of apple peels from the apples we peeled for pies.

Farm animals ate some, but soon were saturated, so we began spreading the peelings in the orchards and mulching them into the soil. Problem solved. When it dawned on some apple farmer that the trimmings from pruning the trees each year could be chipped and mulched into the soil, a large amount of work and air pollution caused by burning them was eliminated. The same is true with grape growers and their clippings.

Farmers are great recyclers. Ask any farmer what he does with a broken hoe or shovel. He fixes it. Our farm has hoes that date back to 1928. Same blades, many handles later.

Of course, food is not wasted ever. If people aren’t eating it, the chickens are. Our organic food waste is composted. By recycling in this way, landfills, septic tanks, and the environment benefit.

Our Apple Hill® visitors can help by using available recycle cans and barrels. Specially marked containers provided by El Dorado Disposal/Waste Connections are located at participating ranches.

Look for the recycle symbol posted at ranches and on ranch listings in the Cider Press, pages 11-24.

Recycling is a win-win situation.

We’ve come a long way, but have a way to go.

– Joan Delfino

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2013 Calendar of Events all area codes 530

JUNE 1: HARVEST DAY PLANT A PUMPKIN SEED #23 Mill View Ranch 622-6885 JUNE 14: SUNDOWN AT THE BARN SUMMER MUSIC SERIES BBQ KICK-OFF #55 Grace Patriot 642-8424 JUNE 16 & 17: FATHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION: #27 Time Out 644-0314; #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175 JUNE 22 & 23; JULY 13 & 14: LAVENDER FESTIVAL: #56 Bluestone Meadow 621-1830.

JULY 27: SUMMER TUNES IN THE VINEYARD: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175 AUGUST 17-SEPT 28: WINE AND SUNSETS: #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175 AUGUST 24: CAMINO BARN DANCE: #10 Rainbow Orchards AUGUST 31-SEPT 1, 2: OPENING DAYS OF MOST APPLE HILL® RANCHES AUGUST 31: TENTH-ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: #25 Wofford Acres Vineyards 626-6858 SEPT 7: COUNTRY HOEDOWN #23 Mill View Ranch 622-6885 SEPT 7 & 8: ART IN THE ORCHARD: Cider Press P. 6, applehill.com; Sponsored by Apple Hill and El Dorado Arts Council SEPT 9: GRANDPARENTS’ DAY: #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153 SEPT 13, 14, 15: CHUGGERS’ SHOW: #1 High Hill Ranch 644-1973 SEPT 14: WINE TASTING, BREAD AND MUSIC #23 Mill View Ranch 622-6885 SEPT 18 EVENING IN THE ORCHARD: #10 Rainbow Orchards. Benefits Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary. 644-1594 SEPT 21-22: KIDS’ BAKING-DAY: #37 Apple Pantry Farm 318-2834 SEPT 21-22: 17TH ANNUAL KIDS’ WEEKEND: #5 Kids Inc. 622-0184 SEPT 22: JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY: Cider Press P. 6 or www.applehill.com for ranches, activities and times.

OCTOBER 5: BARREL-SAMPLES KICKOFF: #25 Wofford Acres Vineyards 626-6858 OCT 6: GIRL-SCOUTS’ SCARECROW CONTEST: #84 Harris Tree Farm, harristreefarm.com 644-2194 OCT 24-31: HAUNTED NATURE-TRAIL: #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153 OCT 25 NEVADA DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS: #5 Kids Inc. 622-0184 • #19 El Dorado Orchards 642-1222 #26 Lava Cap Winery 621-0175 • #25 Wofford Acres Vineyards, 626-6858 NOV 2: GUY FAWKES’ BONFIRE: #36 Jack Russell Farm Brewery and Winery 647-9420 NOV 2: CHESTNUT FESTIVAL: # 133 Smokey Ridge Farmstand & Charcuterie 626-5078 NOV. 2: PRE-HARVEST RUN SPAGHETTI LUNCH: #5 Kids Inc. 622-0184 NOV 3: APPLE HILL® HARVEST RUN. Benefits Camino School.

Cider Press P.6 or applehill.com NOV. 3: RUNNER APPRECIATION SPECIALS #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594 • #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153 #25 Wofford Acres Vineyards 626-6858 NOV 9-10: VOLKSMARCH WALK: #19 El Dorado Orchards 642-1222 NOV 11: VETERANS’ DAY SPECIALS #5 Kids Inc. 622-0184 • #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594 NOV 16: HOLIDAY-PIE TASTING: #37 Apple Pantry Farm 318-2834 NOV 22: OPENING DAY OF MOST APPLE HILL® CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS LAST WEEKEND IN APRIL, 2014: APPLE-BLOSSOM DAYS applehill.com after April 1, 2014 Apple Hill® Celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2014!

Kids’ Activities #38 Abel’s Apple Acres 626-0138 Lead-Line Horse/Pony Rides, Hay-Bale Maze, Measuring Tree & Photo-Op Cutouts, Field Trips #20 Apple Ridge Farms 647-0613 Petting Zoo, Hay-Bale Maze, Nature Trail, Field Trips, You-pick Pumpkin Patch #56 Bluestone Meadow www.bluestonemeadow.com You-pick Pumpkin Patch, Train, Puppet Theater, Pumpkin Catapult #42 Cardinini’s Pumpkin Patch 644-2140 You-pick Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze #14 Denver Dan’s Apple Patch 644 -6881 You-pick Apples, Cookin’ Kids & Adults, Apple-Wreath Making Sara’s Animals, Pony Rides #19 El Dorado Orchards 642-1222 Hands-On Crafts, Train Rides, You-pick Pumpkins, Horse/Pony Rides #40 Fudge Factory Farm 644-3492.

Candy Making Workshops, Birthday Parties, Play Area #21 Goyette’s North Canyon Ranch 622-9299 You-pick Apples & Pumpkins #17 Grandpa’s Cellar 644-2153.

Educational Nature Trail, Tours, Pet an Emu, Haunted Nature Trail and Hands-on Pottery Making #15 Hangtown Kid Apple Orchard 647-1810 You-pick: pears, apples, pumpkins & persimmons.

Photo-Op: hay-bale with GIANT pumpkin & scarecrows; apple & worm cut-out. Chestnut Fun: learn how chestnuts grow. #84 Harris Tree Farm 644-2194 Nature Trail, Scavenger Hunt, You-pick Pumpkins #1 High Hill Ranch 644-1973.

Fishing, School Field-Trips, Pony Rides, Hay Rides #5 Kids Inc 622-0184 Mini-Pumpkin Decorating, Farm Animals, Nature Trail, You-pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze #9 Larsen Apple Barn 644-1415 Family Pioneer-Museum and Family Park #23 Mill View Ranch 647-1789 Kids Crafts, Country Line Dancing, Wagon Rides, Hay Maze #41 Pine O’ Mine 344-0288 You-pick Blueberries, Raspberries, Apples and Pumpkins. Play Area, Photo-Op Seasonal Wagon. #10 Rainbow Orchards 644-1594 Hay-Bale Hop-a-Crooked-Mile, “Piper’s Pumpkins” Photo-op Wagon with Heirloom Squash and Pumpkins. #28 Sun Mountain Farm 621-3740.

You-pick Apples, Pumpkins, Blueberries

Major Routes to the Apple Hill® Area see map to ranches - back of Cider Press

Apple Hill® Ranches

Planning your trip …

Available resources include this guide, our comprehensive website, eblasts throughout the year and Facebook. What you find happening at the ranches depends on the time of year. We are proud of our “different reasons for different seasons” from flowers in the Spring; berries in the Summer; apples and bake shops in the Fall; Christmas Tree farms in the Winter; and beer and wine tasting year ‘round.

Do ranches take credit/debit cards?

Most Apple Hill® ranches take credit/debit cards. Several ranches have ATMs for your convenience. You can also find ATMs at local businesses and area banks.

So, as we say, “Come soon, come often and enjoy your visit!”

El Dorado Disposal – a Waste Connections Company and the Apple Hill® Growers –

Partnering for a healthy future.

When you visit our Apple Hill® Ranches this year you’ll find recycling bins provided

by El Dorado Disposal. Please do your part by placing your recyclable items in these containers. Thank you!

Look for recycling bins at ranches with this symbol.

You can make a difference. When you reduce, reuse and recycle, you …

Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators Conserve natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals Prevent pollution caused by reducing the need to collect new raw materials Save energy Reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change Help sustain the environment for future generations

Apple Hill® Grower Locations

with choosing a fresh tree from our many tree growers.

Take time to enjoy all that Apple Hill has to offer! The beautiful ®

scenic drive on country roads that lead from orchards to pie shops – from lavender and flower fields to olive trees – from wineries to you-pick fruit growers – from crafters to fresh apple juice … We remain family owned farms with great fresh products.

Our bountiful harvest awaits you. Come visit soon and find your favorite flavors and places! Our growers look forward to helping you fall in love with Apple Hill® for the first time or all over again!

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8. MOTHER LODE ORCHARDS

22. ARGYRES ORCHARD

38. ABEL’S APPLE ACRES

9. LARSEN APPLE BARN

23. MILL VIEW RANCH

39. GOLDBUD FARMS

10. RAINBOW ORCHARDS

24. HONEY BEAR RANCH

40. FUDGE FACTORY FARM

11. BAVARIAN HILLS ORCHARD

25 WOFFORD ACRES VINEYARDS

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26. LAVA CAP WINERY

42. CARDANINI’S PUMPKIN PATCH

13. THOMAS MOUNTAIN ORGANIC FARM

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14. DENVER DAN’S APPLE PATCH

28. SUN MOUNTAIN FARM

45. BOLSTER’S HILLTOP RANCH

15. HANGTOWN KID APPLE ORCHARD

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48. GOODNESS ORCHARD

16. PATRICK’S MTN. GROWN BERRY FARM

30. BARSOTTI FAMILY JUICE COMPANY

49. APPLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TREES

17. GRANDPA’S CELLAR

31. DANCING OAKS ORCHARD

50. FENTON HERRIOTT VINEYARDS

2560 High Hill Road, Placerville 4341 North Canyon Road, Camino 2461 Larsen Drive, Camino 2569 Larsen Drive, Camino

3100 North Canyon Road, Camino 2875 Larsen Drive, Camino

Corner of Larsen Drive & Hartwick Drive, Camino

4354 Bumble Bee Lane, Camino 2598 Mace Road, Camino

4455 Pony Express Trail, Camino 2360 Cable Road, Camino

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Discover YOUR Apple Hill …

2261 Cable Road, Camino

2881 North Canyon Road, Camino

1800 Larsen Drive, Camino

3825 North Canyon Road, Camino 4220 North Canyon Road, Camino

1900 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino 2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville 2452 Apple Vista Lane, Camino

3000 North Canyon Road, Camino 3170 Hassler Road, Camino

2239 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino

2700 Dancing Oaks Road, Camino

2740 Cable Road, Camino

2826 Barkley Road, Camino

1709 Carson Road, Placerville 2234 Cable Road, Camino

2380 Larsen Drive, Camino

corner of North Canyon & Hassler, Camino 2345 Carson Road, Placerville 2501 Carson Road, Placerville 2860 High Hill Rd., Placerville

2620 Carson Road, Placerville 2655 High Hill Rd. Placerville

2453 Carson Road, Placerville

2000 Larsen Drive, Camino

4341 Pony Express Trail, Camino 2721 Mace Road, Camino

120 Jacquier Court, Placerville

2701 Carson Road, Placerville

56. BLUESTONE MEADOW

2025 Carson Road, Placerville

68. BODHAINE RANCH

2315 Cable Road, Camino

82. HILLSIDE TREE FARM

2881 North Canyon Road, Camino

83. McGEE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

3131 Carson Road, Placerville

84. HARRIS TREE FARM

2640 Blair Road, Pollock Pines

85. SMART’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

4101 Pony Express Trail, Camino

86. CARSON RIDGE EVERGREENS

CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

3041 Carson Road, Placerville

87. ROBERTS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

2561 Mace Road, Camino

88. ROBERTS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

5645 Gilmore Road, Pollock Pines

89. CRYSTAL CREEK TREE FARM

2019 Cable Road, Camino

90. RAPETTI FARMS

2585 Fruitridge Road, Camino

91. INDIAN ROCK TREE FARM

3800 North Canyon Road, Camino

133. SMOKEY RIDGE

FARMSTAND & CHARCUTERIE

2160 Carson Road, Placerville