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Weekending in Apple Hill

October 15, 2014 by Hillary 11 Comments

Last weekend, P and I drove a couple of hours east to Apple Hill. Surprisingly, it wasn’t until last year that I heard of this quintessential fall/winter destination in the middle of California.

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I must go to the pumpkin patch every year, so it was convenient that there was a pick-your-own pumpkin patch nestled among the fruit trees.

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I can certainly see how a trip to Apple Hill would be a yearly tradition for many: it is essentially a couple dozen (or more) apple orchards strung together along a quaint, windy road outside of Placerville, CA.

Amongst the variety of apple trees are pumpkin patches, spas, wineries, tractor rides and horse back riding, tire swings, Christmas tree farms, bake shops, and homemade crafts.

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We made the mistake of not arriving early enough on a mid-October Saturday, so I think the crowds/traffic got the best of us; but, we still visited a handful of farms and got a sweet taste of what Apple Hill is all about. Next time, I’d like to do more apple picking (we only did so at one farm) and craft shopping.

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Hot apple cider doughnut – I could have eaten a half dozen more!

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Have you ever been apple or pumpkin picking?

Do you have a Fall tradition?

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  1. Dani says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    My mouth was watering over these apples!
    I love the picture of the pumpkin patch! And your outfit!!

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    • Hillary says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks! :)

      Reply
  2. Alex says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Look at all of those pumpkins! And local apples.

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  3. Alex says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    How many did you end up picking and taking home?! What are you going to make?

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    • Hillary says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      We got about a dozen or so off of the trees and bought the rest already picked. I’ve been munching on them cold ‘n’ crisp. Dreaming of an apple bundt cake though…

      Reply
  4. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    Beautiful photos! After seeing Jenna at Eat, Live, Run’s post, I SO wanted to go! I’ll have to try to get up there next fall. It looks beautiful. Cute photo of you, too! I have a headband almost identical to that but a greyish purple color.

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  5. Nicole says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I’ve never been apple picking! I still need to go, and hopefully soon since it’s getting later in the season :(

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  6. Carrie (This Fit Chick) says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    What a fun weekend!! I LOVE apples – so my place!

    Reply
  7. Pam S @ Nuts for Nutrition says

    October 16, 2014 at 3:10 am

    Aww I love Apple Hill! I used to go with my best friend and her family when I lived near Folsom; those doughnuts were the best!!

    Reply
  8. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:00 am

    My hubby and I go pumpkin picking every year, and then have a carving contest! Can’t wait to go this year – probably next weekend.

    Apple picking is so much fun, and I feel like I need a hot apple cider doughnut in my life!!

    Reply
  9. Alyssa @ The Healthy RD says

    October 16, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    What a fun fall tradition! I could eat half a dozen apple cider donuts, too :)

    Reply

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