Heritage Apple Picking at a 5-Generation Orchard Near Julian
Pick heritage apples, taste orchard-made cider, and settle in for a picnic
Duration
1 hr
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Apple picking, tasting, snacks
Highlights
Pick your own apples to take home from a secluded mountain orchard near Julian. Explore a creek-side setting cared for by a family with generations of experience grafting and nurturing heritage fruit.
- Discover an orchard with more than 25 apple varieties and trees over 80 years old
- Taste heritage apple varieties on a short guided orchard tour
- Relax with your snacks on the lawn or at picnic tables inside the greenhouse
Itinerary
You need to arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation time. The entire group needs to be present at your appointed time. Before entering the orchard one or two people need to check in to get your picking bags & receive instructions. If you are not early this will cut down on your actual time in the orchard. Your hour starts at your appointed schedule time. We will give you a heads up 15 minutes prior to your hour being up to give you time to collect your basket & finish up before leaving. You will receive Ranchita del Reo "bucks" to spend in our store for your free jar of jam/salsa/honey or use the "bucks" towards a gift item of your choice if it is at a higher value. You will keep your basket & goodies. We have a full schedule and we work hard to space out our guests each hour so your experience is relaxing & semi private. Please respect all our other guests just like we greatly respect your time & experience with us! Our Family appreciates you picking our orchard to visit. Thank you!
What's Included
- One 1/4-peck apple-picking bag per person
- A small cup of freshly made heritage apple cider per person
- Cream cheese and crackers or homemade corn chips to accompany your chosen jar
- Plates and utensils
Important details
- Children require an accompanying parent or adult.
- Watch your footing on uneven ground with prickly weeds, and stay alert for rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes occur year-round and are most common from May through October.
- Follow orchard rules and avoid damaging property; groups that do not may be asked to leave.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds. Rebooking may be possible for extenuating circumstances, subject to availability. Rain, wind and heat do not cancel the experience. A full refund applies if the orchard closes due to state or national hazardous weather conditions. Arriving more than 15 minutes late forfeits the experience without refund; you'll receive your basket of goodies, but no apples or cider.
Product ID: 4AWCWY
FAQs
Yes. The orchard is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, though the ground is uneven.
No. Pets are not allowed on the property.
Yes. Extra apples and freshly pressed apple cider are available to purchase separately and aren't included in the listed price. For on-site purchases, bring cash or use Venmo; credit cards aren't accepted.
Meeting details
Ranchita del Reo, 742 1/2 Farmer Road, Julian, CA 92036