Member Event – Pleasant Valley Orchard

apples on trees with text thank you for joining our member day at pleasant valley orchard

Thanks for joining us!

On Saturday, October 8th Freshwater hosted a member pop up at the scenic Pleasant Valley Orchard near Shafer, MN.

In the most perfect autumn setting, we celebrated our members among the apples, pumpkins, and colorful leaves. Members and attendees enjoyed the best of the apple harvest, took a hayride with a special focus on water quality projects, and viewed beautiful photos in the restored barn from the St. Croix Camera Club, who's had numerous photos published in the Weatherguide Environment Calendar & Almanac over the years.

Don't worry if you missed this member event, there will be others throughout the season! Stay tuned for those opportunities by visiting the Member Hub or subscribe to Freshwater's email list.

Gavin enjoying the piles of pumpkins!

Olivia is ready to chat with members and orchard visitors!

Gavin enjoying the root pull display with his grandpa, Greg.

Freshwater executive director, John Linc Stine, and Pleasant Valley Orchard owner, Judy Erickson.

Freshwater executive director John Linc Stine with Freshwater staff members Tera and Kris.

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Freshwater staff Chyann (left) and Olivia (right) chat with an orchard visitor.

St. Croix Valley Camera Club photo gallery

A view of the orchard and barn.

Pumpkins galore!

Irene and her new friend, Scarecrow.

Orchard owner, Jim Birkholz, giving a talk about the water quality efforts on the farm.

The perfect pumpkin.

The entrance to the Cider Room where Freshwater set up shop.

Orchard-goers enjoying the day.

An old maple tree on the nature trail.

Pleasant Valley Orchard

Pleasant Valley Orchard offers a fun fall experience for the whole family! Situated as it is, the orchard offers sweeping views of the St. Croix Valley in full fall dress. You will enjoy the charm of our apple shed. In addition to your favorite Minnesota Grown apples, (pre-picked and ready for you), you will find an amazing array of pumpkins, bakery, gourmet foods and gifts. You won’t want to miss their classic Apple Pie, hand-dipped caramel apples and other goodies from our bakery!

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