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'''Apple Hill''' is an area in the [[Sierra Mountain]] [[foothills]] in [[El Dorado County]], [[California]], that is a widely visited place for its [[rural ambiance]], [[apples]] products including [[pies]] and [[cider]]. |
'''Apple Hill''' is an area in the [[Sierra Mountain]] [[foothills]] in [[El Dorado County]], [[California]], that is a widely visited place for its [[rural ambiance]], [[apples]] products including [[pies]] and [[cider]]. |
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Every year in February, Molino de Viento wine releases a new wine. In March of every year, people travel from far away to see the 1000 daffodils at [[Argyres Orchard]]. Every year around [[St. Patrick's Day]], they throw a bash to celebrate at[[Jack Russell Farm Brewery]]. April 7th is the mug club auction. |
Every year in February, Molino de Viento wine releases a new wine. In March of every year, people travel from far away to see the 1000 daffodils at [[Argyres Orchard]]. Every year around [[St. Patrick's Day]], they throw a bash to celebrate at[[Jack Russell Farm Brewery]]. April 7th is the mug club auction. |
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Apple Hill is an area in the Sierra Mountain foothills in El Dorado County, California, that is a widely visited place for its rural ambiance, apples products including pies and cider.
Background
In 1964, a glut of fresh pears encouraged growers in and around Camino, CA to switch their production to apples. Gene Bolster, who was the apple grower; Dick Bethell, the El Dorado county's pomology specialist and farm advisor; Ed Delfino, the county's agricultural commissioner; and Bob Tuck, a retired army officer, organized what is known today as the Apple Hill Growers Association.
Starting a Mission
The team started in mid-June 1964. They had finished preparing everything in August for the first press picnic. The picnic consisted of each Apple Hill family hosting a meal for some of the press members. Many of these press members became close friends. All the growers also produced 50,000 little litter bags that they had passed out at the state fair. They offered 2 pounds of free apples to anybody who brought the bags with them.
Apple Hill consisted of 16 original ranches, eventually growing to 55 ranches including Christmas tree growers, and wineries, vineyards, a microbrewery, and a spa. Apple Hill was the first ranch marketing endeavor in northern California. Its success has inspired other ranch marketing groups to do the same, and now there are lots all over the United States.
Landmarks
A Rhode Island Greening at Larsen Ranch is beleived to be the oldest apple tree in El Dorado County.
Events
Every year in February, Molino de Viento wine releases a new wine. In March of every year, people travel from far away to see the 1000 daffodils at Argyres Orchard. Every year around St. Patrick's Day, they throw a bash to celebrate atJack Russell Farm Brewery. April 7th is the mug club auction.