Paradise Valley Orchard Pickings

Apples Ready

2011-10-10T07:08:00.000-06:00

Just FYI to everyone, we will be open today and tomorrow afternoon for business, as well as all day Saturday and Sunday. Right now we have:

McIntosh (they are all pre-picked)
Jonathan
Cortlands
Macouns
Jonagolds

We have sold out of Gala and Honey Crisp, but there's still lots and lots of apples to choose from! We have lots of fresh pressed cider, and are still taking appointments for custom pressing.

We are on Facebook!

2011-10-09T11:18:00.001-06:00

We now have a facebook page! We will be posting updates, pictures and more!

Happy Fall!

2011-09-26T12:57:00.000-06:00

Hello! We are the new owners of Paradise Valley Orchard, Lorin and Ali Harrison. We are proud to say that we are continuing the legacy of Paradise Valley Orchard and offering all the same services as before. So stop by and see use! We are excited to meet all the customers that have been patrons of this farm in past years. Our services include:

U-pick apples
Pre-picked apples
Fresh apple cider (unpasteurized)
Custom apple cider pressing

We did not plant a pumpkin patch this year (a combination of bad timing and a wet spring), but will for sure be doing a pumpkin patch next year.

Please feel free to call us at 435-245-6203 if you have any questions or want to schedule an apple pressing. You can also write us an email at pvorchard@gmail.com. Also, at this point we do not have set hours. Just give us a call and let us know when you would like to come and visit.

We plan on updating the blog regularly, so check back with us to see what we are up to and what's available.

Best, Lorin and Ali Harrison

SOLD!

2011-04-09T17:12:00.000-06:00

We've sold the orchard. This blog may be updated by the new owners when they get up and running. You should be able to reach them at the same phone and email address.

We wish them the best.
Rich and Janet

The Best For Last

2010-10-30T13:32:00.000-06:00

Crispin

Star King Red

Special
U-Pick bushels are only $20 until their gone. A bushel is about 40 pounds; so, this is a great deal on the freshest apples around. Take advantage of a week of beautiful fall weather in Paradise.

Hours this week
This is our last week of our regular hours:
M, W, F: noon - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: noon - 6pm

Hours until November 20
We expect to have fresh cider, apples, honey and squash until November 20, 2010. Our hours beginning November 7th are:
Fridays: noon - 6pm
Saturdays: 9am - 6pm
and by appointment: 435-245-6203 or pvorchard {at} gmail {dot} com

Varieties still available

2010-10-16T09:12:00.003-06:00

Apple varieties available: Jonathan, MacIntosh, Liberty, Harelson, Cortland, Crispin, Red and Golden Delicious.

Cider, eggs, and raw honey still available.

The pumpkin patch is pretty well picked over. However, there is another u-pick patch, run by someone else, across the street from us.

NOTE: If you follow your GPS unit you'll end up on a Jeep road that can get very muddy. We suggest you follow the directions posted below.

Sold out of ...

2010-10-06T20:58:00.002-06:00

Sold out varieties: Williams Pride, Redfree, Pristine, Gravenstien, Gala, Honeycrisp.

NOTE: If you follow your GPS unit you'll end up on a Jeep road that can get very muddy. We suggest you follow the directions posted below.

Playground, picnic area and restroom facilities are available.
Friendly dogs welcome.

Back to regular store hours

2010-10-03T12:32:00.002-06:00

Store hours:
Sunday noon – 6pm
Monday noon –6pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday noon –6pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday noon -6pm
Saturday - 9am -6pm

If you'd like 5 or more gallons of cider or more than one bushel of apples please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. We're a small operation and this will help us serve you better. NOTE: driving directions are posted below, in an older entry.

Paradise Valley Orchard
9971 South Hwy. 165
Paradise Utah
435-245-6203
pvorchard {at} gmail {dot} com

Thanks!

Hard Cider Press - SOLD OUT

2010-10-03T12:25:00.002-06:00

Thanks for a great response. We are SOLD OUT of cider from this press.

Each fall we do a custom cider press specifically for hard cider makers (including us at Paradise Valley Orchard). The custom blend includes varieties that give a balanced semi-dry cider. This years blend includes 60% neutral base apples (Honey Crisp, Red Free and Harlason), 15% tart (Wealthy and Jonathan), 15% aromatic (Macintosh and Cortland) and 10% astringent for their high tannin content (Whitney crab as well as some wild/unnamed volunteer trees).

We are going to complete the press on Thursday morning October 21. If you are interested in cider from this press, e-mail or phone us to reserve what you need. The price is same $6/gallon, reduced pricing is available for folks who bring their carboy to us before hand (which is encouraged). We ask that you get your containers to us before 9:00 am, we will get them filled and hold in refrigerated storage for pick-up at your convenience.

Update

2010-09-21T12:35:00.000-06:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be CLOSED until Saturday September 25. Watch for further updates on hours after that.

Sold out varieties: Williams Pride, Redfree, Pristine, and Gravenstien.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

2010/2011 Season

2010-08-22T14:24:00.003-06:00

The 2010/2011 Season will begin September 15, 2010.
We'll have: apples*, cider, pumpkins* and squash.
* u-pick available

Store hours:
Sunday noon – 6pm
Monday noon –6pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday noon –6pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday noon -6pm
Saturday - 9am -6pm

If you'd like 5 or more gallons of cider or more than one bushel of apples please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. We're a small operation and this will help us serve you better.

Paradise Valley Orchard
9971 South Hwy. 165
Paradise Utah
435-245-6203
pvorchard {at} gmail {dot} com

Thanks!

Harvest Schedule:
* Varieties available for u-pick.
Apple Variety ........... Approximate Harvest Date..... Notes

*Jon Grimes................ September, 2nd week
*Williams Pride........... September, 2nd week
*Redfree..................... September, 2nd week
*Pristine...................... September, 2nd week
*Gravenstien .............. September, 2nd week ......First Harvest

*Gala......................... September, 3rd week
Honeycrisp............... September, 3rd week
*McIntosh.................. September, 3rd week
Honey Gold.............. September, 3rd week............First Harvest
Macoun............. September, 3rd week ....First harvest will be 2011

*Jonathan................... September, 4th week
Cortland.................. September, 4th week
Wealthy................... No crop this year
Liberty..................... September, 4th week
Empire..................... September, 4th week

*Red Delicious........... October, 1st week
Haralson.................. October, 1st week
*Golden Delicious...... No crop this year
Crispin..................... October, 2nd week
Rome Beauty........... October, 3rd week

Playground, picnic area and restroom facilities are available.
Friendly dogs welcome.

* Varieties available for u-pick.
A Note about u-pick: We do not “hold” or leave varieties that are ripe hanging for u-pick. When the variety is ready we get them picked. Call (435-245-6203) or e-mail (pvorchard {at} gmail {dot} com) to see what may be available for u-pick.

2010/2011 Price List:
NOTE: Cash and check with ID only.
NO credit or debit cards.

Cider Gallon...........$6.00
Cider ½ Gallon.........$3.50
Cider Pint.............$1.50

Apples Bushel..........$30.00
Apples ½ Bushel........$17.00
Apples Loose...........$1.25/pound
NOTE: If you need more than a bushel please call or e-mail 24 hours in advance.
435-245-6203
pvorchard {at} gmail.com

Mulling Spice Loose    ....$2.50
Mulling Spice Bags......$2.50

Squash..................$0.25/pound

Pumpkins U-Pick.........$2.00
Picked Pumpkins also available

Eggs Dozen..............$3.00 when available
Eggs ½ Dozen............$1.50 when available

A note about credit card sales. We looked into accepting credit/debit cards and in an effort to keep our prices as reasonable as possible have decided NOT to accept them. Because we are a seasonal business the setup, transaction and percentage fees could add as much as 10% to the price. We gladly accept cash or checks.

Driving Directions from Salt Lake City:

NOTE: If you follow your GPS unit you'll end up on a Jeep road that can get very muddy. We suggest you follow the directions below.

Follow I-15 North for approximately 60 - 70 miles, through Bountiful, Kaysville, Layton, Ogden heading towards Brigham City.

Take the first Brigham City exit off of I-15, I believe the sign reads “Logan, Utah State University, US 89". It is the first exit past the only rest area you will pass. Proceed on the off ramp for approximately 1 mile to a traffic light, go straight through the light for approximately 1 mile to another traffic light and continue straight through this light.

After continuing straight through the second light you will be leaving the Brigham City area and starting up a steep grade over the Wellsville Mountains. You will be on highway US 89/91 North.

Continue on US 89 for approximately 10 miles, going through the small town of Mantua over the pass and on into Cache Valley/Logan. Mantua is a notorious speed trap.

After descending over the pass, for approximately 10 miles on US 89 you will come to a traffic light, in the town of Wellsville, at the intersection of US 89 & SR 101. There is a Gas station/Burger King on the left side. Go right onto SR 101 at the light.

Proceed on SR 101 for approximately 6 miles into the town of Hyrum. Be aware that SR 101 takes two “jogs” through Hyrum. If you follow the sign for SR 101/Main Street/Blacksmith Fork Canyon/Hardware Ranch you will be on the correct route. (Note: Turn LEFT at stop sign at the second jog)

Follow SR 101 to the intersection with SR 165 at the only traffic light you will hit. There is a McDonalds, Ridley's market, Chevron at this intersection. Turn right onto SR 165. Note: No longer follow signs for Blacksmith Fork/Hardware Ranch.

Follow SR 165 for approximately 4 miles into the town of Paradise. Note sign: “Paradise 4 Miles”.

When entering Paradise (speed limit sign 40 mph) you go by the Cracker Barrel General store on your left and in 2 more blocks the highway will jog to the left around a large church on your left.

SR 165 will continue for 4 or 5 more blocks to a stop sign. Turn right at the stop sign going towards Avon. Note, prior to the stop sign there is a sign that reads “End SR 165/End State Maintenance”. Ignore this end sign, the highway continues. Follow yellow lines and you will remain on the correct route.

After turning right you will be heading out of the town of Paradise towards Paradise Valley Orchard (PVO). PVO is almost exactly 1.1 miles from the stop sign to the PVO driveway. The address for PVO is 9971 South Highway 165. There is a large 8 foot tall gate across driveway that will be open. The driveway is on the right or west side of the road. There is a large sign for PVO as well as a sign that reads "Apples, Cider, Produce" 1/2 mile previous. The PVO driveway is approximately 500 feet past the LARGE metal garage on the right. If you go to the Avon (town of Avon) sign you have gone too far by about 1 mile.

The phone number for PVO is 435-245-6203 if you get lost. NOTE: There is limited cellular phone service south of Hyrum.

Closing Day 2009

2009-10-20T22:49:00.000-06:00

We will have apples and cider through Halloween. October 31, will be our closing day this year.

New Hours

2009-10-11T16:49:00.000-06:00

Supply and daylight are dwindling and so are our hours.
New hours:
Sunday: 1pm - 4pm
Mon, Wed, Fri: 1pm - 6pm
Tu, Th: CLOSED
Saturday: 9am - 6pm

Sold out of...

2009-10-04T13:29:00.001-06:00

We are sold out of: Honeycrisp, Jon Grimes, Williams Pride, Redfree, Pristine and Jonathan.
We still have: Gala and McIntosh in the store.
Coming soon: Cortland, Liberty, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Crispin and Rome Beauty.

NOTE: See other older posts (August) for hours, directions, harvest schedule, etc.

Thanks!

U-Picking

2009-09-12T09:54:00.002-06:00

We offer u-pick apples to allow you to experience “the harvest” and knowing your apples are the freshest possible. Please be respectful of the orchard and others.

Picking is at your own risk.

U-pick rules:
1. Both of your feet must be on the ground at all times. NO CLIMBING ladders, trees, stools or buckets.
2. Sampling is encouraged, one apple per variety. Please throw your core into the bucket provided.
3. Apples that you pick but are damaged should be thrown into the bucket provided.
4. Please do not pick more than you intend to purchase. We provide appropriate sized boxes and bags. Don't overfill boxes. Lids should close completely.
5. Have fun and be safe.

NOTE: See other older posts (August) for hours, directions, harvest schedule, etc.

Photos by Luke

2009-08-30T12:02:00.037-06:00

Harvest schedule 2009

2009-08-30T11:18:00.002-06:00

NOTE: all varieties available for u-pick

Apple Variety ........... Approximate Harvest Date..... Notes
Jon Grimes................ September, 2nd week
Williams Pride........... September, 2nd week
Redfree..................... September, 2nd week
Pristine...................... September, 2nd week
Gravenstien .............. September, 2nd week ...........First harvest will be 2010

Gala......................... September, 3rd week
Honeycrisp............... September, 3rd week
McIntosh.................. September, 3rd week
Honey Gold.............. September, 3rd week............First harvest will be 2010
Macoun.................... September, 3rd week ...........First harvest will be 2010

Jonathan................... September, 4th week
Cortland.................. September, 4th week
Wealthy................... No crop this year
Liberty..................... September, 4th week
Empire..................... September, 4th week

Red Delicious........... October, 1st week
Haralson.................. October, 1st week
Golden Delicious...... No crop this year
Crispin..................... October, 2nd week
Rome Beauty........... October, 3rd week

Playground, picnic area and restroom facilities are available.
Friendly dogs welcome.

Hours for 2009/2010 Season

2009-08-23T14:05:00.002-06:00

The 2009/2010 Season will begin September 11, 2009.

We'll have: apples*, cider, eggs, pumpkins* and corn*
* u-pick available

Store hours: Sunday - Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday - 8am - 7pm

Closed for 2008/2009 Season

2008-10-19T09:49:00.000-06:00

Thanks for a great season. We are SOLD OUT of everything.

We'll see you again in September of 2009!

Thanks,
Paradise Valley Orchard

What's left 2008

2008-10-11T08:44:00.000-06:00

Apple varieties that we still have available: Red Delicious and McIntosh.

We are SOLD OUT of: Jon Grimes, Williams Pride, Redfree, Pristine, Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Cortland, Wealthy, Liberty, Haralson and Golden Delicious.

Gone: Honeycrisps and Jonathans

2008-10-03T20:49:00.000-06:00

You liked them as much as we did.

We are sold out of Honeycrisp and Jonathans for this year.

Honeycrisps in limited supply

2008-09-19T21:37:00.000-06:00

Our Honeycrisp apples look beautiful this year! They are in limited supply though. To meet demand, purchases will be limited to 1/2 bushel per week.

We are sold out of Redfree and JonGrimes.

The salmon are running at Porcupine and fall colors are starting to turn. We hope to see you in Paradise soon.

We're Open 2008/2009

2008-09-13T11:20:00.000-06:00

We are open!
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 1 PM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - Sunset
Sunday: 10 AM - Sunset

2008 / 2009 Harvest Schedule

2008-09-06T13:51:00.000-06:00

Apple Variety...........Approximate Harvest Date.........Notes
---------------------------------------------------------------
Jon Grimes...............September, 2nd week
Williams Pride...........September, 2nd week
Redfree...........September, 2nd week
Pristine...........September, 2nd week

Gala...........September, 2nd week
Gravenstien ........First harvest 2009
Honeycrisp...........September, 2nd week
McIntosh...........September, 3rd week

Jonathan...........September, 3rd week
Cortland...........September, 3rd week
Wealthy...........No crop this year
Liberty...........September, 3rd week
Honey Gold........First harvest 2009
Macoun...........First harvest 2009

Empire...........September, 4th week ...........First harvest this year

Red Delicious...........October, 1st week...........Available for U-Pick
Haralson...........October, 1st week ...........Available for U-Pick
Golden Delicious...........No crop this year
Crispin...........No crop this year
Rome Beauty...........No crop this year

2008 Season

2008-07-08T17:05:00.002-06:00

Spring came late to Northern Utah and apple development is running about 2 weeks later than in years past. Our retail store will open for the season on Saturday September 13th instead of our traditional Labor Day opening.

Proposed retail store hours will be:

Sunday 10am – Sunset
Monday – Friday 1pm – Sunset
Saturday 8am – Sunset

Any other time, outside of those set hours, by appointment.

Products sold in our store are all grown on our farm and made by us (with the exception of honey which is provided by our neighbor). We will have many varieties of apples (PYO and picked, look for further postings for specific varieties and harvest times), un-pasteurized apple cider, free range eggs, rhubarb sauce, maple apple sauce, winter squash, cider mulling spices, hot mulled cider by the cup (Saturdays and Sundays), local honey and possibly choke cherry syrup.

The pumpkin patch is growing well. Pick your own pumpkins will be $2 for any pumpkin, any size. We will also have pre-picked pumpkins.

A note about credit card sales. We looked into accepting credit/debit cards and in an effort to keep our prices as reasonable as possible have decided NOT to accept them. Because we are a seasonal business the setup, transaction and percentage fees could add as much as 10% to the price. We gladly accept cash or checks.

We look forward to seeing you this fall and look here for future postings, updates, pricing

Summer of 2007 is coming to an end

2007-08-19T17:13:00.002-06:00

Paradise Valley Orchard

We are starting to take appointments for custom apple pressing. The press will typically be running on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. As always there is a ten bushel minimum; that will yield about 30-40 gallons of cider, depending on how juicy your apples are.

We have also starting taking pre-orders for our specialty cider blends:
Thanksgiving Blend – available the Monday before Thanksgiving
Christmas Blend – available the Monday before Christmas
Hard Cider Blend – available mid October

The pumpkin patch has really taken off. Come pick your own pumpkin before Halloween.

Springtime in Paradise

2007-05-06T17:05:00.000-06:00

We planted 30 trees this spring, Gravenstien, Macoun, and Sweet 16. Look for them to start producing in three to five years.

We've had a warm dry spring; the trees are blossoming a bit early. Maybe too early? Yesterday it rained and snowed most of the day. If it gets too cold for too long we'll lose part of the crop, only time will tell.

The chickens are loving the warmer weather. They are laying up to a dozen eggs per day. The new hens are still giving the older hens their space but they are starting to venture out of the hen pen and scratch for bugs and seeds.

Closed for the season

2007-01-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

We are closed for the 2006 season.