We currently have a small pumpkin patch, squash, sweet corn and ornamental corn. NOTE: Due to Social Distancing Timberland Hills will not be offering Hay Wagon Rides this year.Įach year we are expanding our vegetable "gardens". Check our calendar for availability of special activities at the orchard. Hay wagon rides are being provided on most weekends. Picnic and game areas, a camp fire, and gardens and paths through the orchard provide a fun environment for young families to experience the orchard. The building is also set up with apple washing, grading, sizing and packaging equipment. The orchard has a single large building, which contains retail sales area, a commercial kitchen, a walk-in apple cooler, workshop and space for material storage. There are currently eleven varieties of apples, most of them coming from the U of M, as well as various crab apple trees which are used to assist in pollination. The orchard is laid out with each row being a certain variety of apple. The trees are on dwarf and semi-dwarf root stocks. The first trees were planted at the site in 1985. Over the years, a large portion of the orchard has been replanted with newer cold-hardy root stocks.orchard property is located in temperature zone 4a and grows primarily University of Minnesota (U of M) "northern" apple varieties. It is about 20 minutes south of the Burnsville Mall, or 40 minutes from downtown Minneapolis or St. We are certified members of "Travel Green Wisconsin" based on our sustainable energy practices. We are conveniently located 1 1/2 miles east of I35 on Highway 19 (exit 69) in Northfield MN. The 16 panel grid tied system generates roughly 50% of the electricity that the orchard uses on an annual basis. The simple ground-mount racking system was installed by the owners with the assistance of a master electrician for making the utility connection. Recently, we installed a 4.5kW solar PV array at our orchard.
We hope our customers have a wholesome country experience & leave our orchard feeling recharged. We recognize the importance of being a caretaker of the earth, it's animals, plants & nature. Our fruit is grown utilizing sustainable agriculture & incorporates integrated pest management. Our goal is to provide customers with high quality, locally grown fresh apples, apple cider and related retail products, while providing a family-fun, scenic environment. Home & News Café & Bakery The Orchard Location & Hours
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