As apple season ends, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for helping us make it another incredible year. This season’s success is a reflection of all the heart, effort, and dedication from so many people – and we couldn’t be more grateful.
A heartfelt thank you to Linda Dryden and her wonderful friends for the truly memorable Apple Pageant they brought to life for Opening Day! The creativity, care, and countless hours that went into crafting puppets, designing costumes, and setting up the beautiful bunting made for an unforgettable celebration that perfectly captured the spirit of the season. A special thanks to Fresno State's Puppetry class for their talented participation; your contribution helped set a magical tone for the apple season that delighted kids and adults alike. To everyone involved, thank you for making the start of our season so special!
To our incredible partners, thank you for your support in bringing beautiful mountain apples to this side of the Sierra. Rick and J.C. from NOMA Resort, your help in supplying apples this season was invaluable. Thank you. This season brought fresh faces, familiar friends, and school groups from nearby and as far away as Hanford, bringing so much energy and curiosity to the orchard. A special shout-out to Yosemite Valley and Monarch River Charters – your groups were total rockstars! The kids were a delight, knowledgeable about grafting and other apple farm science, and the parents were amazing: smart, gracious, and truly engaging. Whatever you're doing over there, keep doing it! ;)
To our wonderful vendors: Sandy Risley, your hand-knitted fiber art and the joy you bring with your craft added warmth to each weekend. Dallas Noord from Solace Lavender Farm, the beauty and fragrance you shared with us was something special - may your third year of lavender farming in the Valley be as inspiring as the first two. Molly Beck, your whimsical jumbo stitch animals delighted visitors young and old, and your creativity made our farm feel like home. Luis from Madera's Queen Honey, we loved learning from you during our honey harvest event, and your honey kept us all healthy and strong all year long. To every vendor who joined us this season, your unique talents, crafts, and presence made the farm come alive – thank you.
To our amazing staff, Robin and Laura, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and ability to adapt "on the fly." It wasn't an easy season this year, but remember: If it was easy, everyone would do it. ;) You're on an exploratory mission around the Universe and we all get to chart the path! Your willingness to help makes this place – and the world – a better place for us all, is truly inspiring. This season would have been impossible without you.
To our incredible guests: thank you for shopping local and supporting our small business. We know you have other choices for where to spend your time and money, and it means the world to us that you chose to do it here. Serving the hard-working people of the Central Valley who provide the best food in the world, to everyone around the world, is always such an honor. Meeting farmers from France and other European countries this season, reminded us how meaningful it is to share knowledge and joy in this work. We look forward to even more tours and opportunities to educate people about the wonders of living, working, and thriving in the Sierra National Forest.
And to James Weirick: none of this would be possible without you. The tireless effort you put in to keeping the farm running, and all the work behind the scenes to help make your family's dreams come true, never go unnoticed. Your dedication brings the farm to life and makes it possible for us to share its magic with others. Thank you for all you do. ❤️
Here’s to another season well-spent, with good people and great memories. We’re already looking forward to next year and can’t wait to welcome you all back. Until then, thank you for supporting our small business and helping us grow, one apple at a time. 🌳🍏
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