About our U-Pick Experience
& Seasonal Schedule
Read our U-Pick Experience Guide to ensure Safety and Fun!
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Dogs are not allowed in the Orchard, yard or inside the Country Store.
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Ensure your comfort and safety:
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Remember to wear closed-toed shoes, especially if you need to use a ladder for picking.
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Dress appropriately for the weather; U-pick is open rain or shine.
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Bee-awareness:
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Keep in mind that you'll be sharing the farm with pollinating bees, so bring your bee-sting supplies just in case.
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Read our blog all about Farm Etiquette to allow for the safest and most enjoyable family experience!
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CHECKING IN
When you arrive at the farm, simply follow the signs leading to the designated Pick-Your-Own (PYO) or U-pick fruit station, marked by the Red Tent. You must purchase one of our three (all you can fill!) basket options to enter the orchard.
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WHERE TO PICK
Our friendly staff will guide you through the process:
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We'll show you where to pick and provide you with the appropriate containers.
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You'll be asked to read and sign a waiver.
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We'll share some helpful hints, tips, and etiquette for your picking experience.
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When you've finished picking, return to the station to check out and collect a box from one of our employees. Take this box to the fruit stand to make your payment. U-pick fruit is priced by the bucket, and if you have any questions about pricing, feel free to call ahead or ask our pick-your-own tent staff for clarification. We're here to assist you every step of the way.
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THE U-PICK EXPERIENCE
At Draper Girls Farm, the U-pick experience is a tranquil and family-friendly adventure that allows you to immerse yourself in nature while harvesting delicious fruit. Our apple and peach trees are dwarf varieties, ensuring that most of the fruit is easily accessible. To ensure your fruit is perfectly ripe, we close off rows that are not ready for picking and guide you to the sections with the best fruit.
We also maintain well-mowed and weeded areas for easy access to the fruit. Please note that cherry trees are not dwarf trees and may require the use of ladders for picking. If you plan to use a ladder after watching our ladder safety video, we'll ask you to fill out a release of liability form for your U-pick experience. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities.
What's In Season For 2024
Available for U-Pick as of 10/14:
-Gala
-Jonagold
-Golden Delicious
-Red Delicious
-Winter Banana
-Rome
-Fuji
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-U-Cut Dahlia Flowers
-Lot's of Pumpkins scattered around the yard to pick from
U-Pick Bucket Sizes
We price by bucket, not by the pound.
Pick as much as you can fit in your bucket!
Small Bucket (8 lbs.)
Medium Bucket (10-12 lbs.)
Large Bucket (20+ lbs.)
Spring
March, April, May
Cherry Blossoms
Flower Picking
April - Dates depend on the weather
June-September
When the snow melts and the cherry blossoms start to arrive is when when we know that spring has sprung! Come visit the beauty of the cherry blossoms and have an opportunity to take stunning photos in our orchards. We will keep our email list up to date with exact visiting availability as the spring approches.
Our flower picking experience is a tapestry of color and fragrance. Wander through our blossoming fields, with the majestic backdrop of Mt. Hood. Here, you're invited to pluck your own bouquet and enjoy peaceful moments you'll cherish. Come, join us, and add a splash of Draper Girls' natural splendor to your home.
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Summer
June, July, August
U-Pick
Cherries
June, July
Cherries for sale and for picking! Beginning in June (depending on the season) we will start to have cherries in the Country Store already picked. In July we will start to have U-Pick Cherries. The days are long and U-Pick is a great activity for families and friends. Check out our blog for seasonal baking recipes using cherries!
U-Pick Peaches
& Nectarines
August, September
Indulge in the sweet, juicy bounty of summer at Draper Girls Country Farm with an idyllic peach and nectarine picking adventure. As you meander through our sun-soaked orchards you'll enjoy a variety of fruit to choose from.
Fall
September, October, November
U-Pick Apples & Pears
August-October
Embrace the crisp essence of fall with an apple and pear picking experience at Draper Girls Country Farm. Stroll through our orchards where many varieties of apples and pears await your harvest. Our orchards are not just places to gather delicious fruit, but a space to create traditions with every apple and pear that you pluck. Join us at Draper Girls, where the harvest is hearty, and the memories are ripe for the picking.
Cider Doughnuts & Cider Festival
September / October
Cider Festival is one of our favorite weekends of the year! We celebrate the season of cider making and give our customers a variety of different cider flavors to sample. Each years harvest brings new flavors to explore. Come join us!
Harvest Festival
October
Harvest Festival at the farm is a fun event for families and friends! We serve hot and hard cider paired with Apple Cider Doughnuts for your tastebuds. We also have a wide selection of locally made goods in our farmstand and all kinds of pumpkins! Join our newsletter to stay up to date each year on the Harvest Festival, as the dates change each year.
Pumpkins
September, October
Pumpkin time at the farm is always so much fun! We love seeing our return visitors coming by the farm each year to pick out pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors!
Winter
December, January, February
Farmstand is open for cider tasting & shopping!
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U-Pick Closed
Come by for a visit and get some cider to take home for the Holidays. We also offer a wide selection of unique seasonal gifts, perfect for stockings and presents for loved ones. We love supporting our local community by carrying handmade items from Hood River and all over Oregon.
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