Pick-Your-Own

Support local agriculture and make lifelong memories by picking your own fruit or cutting your own holiday tree at Linvilla Orchards!

What to Know

Thank you for a great 2023 Pick-Your-Own season! We are looking forward to 2024.

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Apples – Autumn Crisp

Sweet / tart taste. This extra crisp and juicy apple is a favorite salad apple because it is slower to brown after slicing!
Mid September Late September

Apples – Empire

The Empire apple is  a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious varieties. It has a sweet-tart combination with the sweetness of the Red Delicious and tartness of the McIntosh. Excellent for eating and salads. Good for sauces and baking.
Mid September Late October

Apples – Red Delicious

Sweet eating apple
Mid September Late October

Apples – Golden Delicious

Sweet eating apple, great for salads.
Mid September Mid October

Apples- Macoun

Macoun apples are a popular variety known for their crisp, juicy flesh and sweet, tart flavor with hints of berry undertones. They are often enjoyed fresh and are prized for their vibrant red skin and exceptional eating quality.
Mid September Late September

Apples – Aztec Fuji

Very sweet, firm, crisp and juicy, the Fuji is an excellent apple for eating, baking, sauce and salads!
Mid September Early October

Apples – Cameo

Crisp tart/ sweet apple.  Great for eating, salads, sauces and baking.
Early October Early November

Apples – EverCrisp

A cross between a Honeycrisp and a Fuji, this apple has the best traits of both!  It is sweet, firm and juicy and is an excellent all-around apple!
Early October Early November

Apples – Jonagold

A delicious eating apple, (a cross of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples) with a unique honey-tart flavor.
Late September Early October

Apples – Ambrosia

Ambrosia apples are known for their exceptional sweetness and crisp, juicy texture, making them a favorite choice for snacking. Their distinctive pink and yellow skin adds a visually appealing touch to their delightful flavor.
Mid September Mid October

Apples – Mutsu

Mutsu is an excellent dessert, salad, and cider apple. It has a sweet, light flavor when cooked, and it holds its shape well. Mutsu can grow quite large (a pie may require as few as three apples).
Mid October Late October

Apples – Crimson Crisp

Medium sized bright red colored apple. Very good, rich, sweet, slightly tart flavor.  Crisp! Excellent for eating, and baking.
Mid September Late September

Sunflowers

Over 5,000 plants and 8 different varieties of Sunflowers have been planted on the farm creating a magical and breathtaking experience! It's a photo opportunity that you won't want to miss.
Mid July Late September

Yellow Peaches

We grow 45 varieties of peaches. The varieties are both yellow and white, freestone and cling.
Mid June Early September

Pears – Harrow Sweet

The pear is yellow with a red blush. The flesh is sweet and juicy, with an excellent flavor that rates highly in taste trials.
Early September Mid September

Sweet White Corn

White corn is sweet and tender! Freshly picked corn is delicious raw or cooked.
Early July Late September

Figs

Figs are a new addition to our orchard and are quickly becoming a favorite here on the farm! Figs are a sweet, candy-like fruit.

9/16 Figs are only open from 8 am - 9 am

 
Early September Late October

Mini Pumpkins (White)

Mini Pumpkins are small, delicious pumpkins. They are approx. 3"–4" across and 2" tall. Their mild sweet, nutty flavor has similarities to the acorn squash.  They are often prepared by being creatively stuffed with various stuffing and or sauces.
Notes: They also provide great craft and decorations for the fall season.
Early September Mid October

Apples – Honeycrisp

A sweet, firm, crisp and juicy apple, the Honeycrisp is a terrific all-around apple!
Late August Mid September

Yellow String Beans

Early June Mid July

Zinnias

Gorgeous bright and vibrant flowers.
Mid June Mid September

White Peaches

White peaches are just as sweet as yellow peaches. Their tartness lessens as they ripen.  
Mid July Late August

Early Concord Grapes

Mid August Mid September

Yellow Nectarines

Yellow Nectarines.  Similar to peaches, but without the fuzz coating.  Nectarines tend to be smaller then peaches, but are sweeter.  
Notes: Nectarines are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and protein.
Early July Early August

Apples – Pristine

A crisp texture and a sweet-tart flavor, Pristine apples make for a tasty and healthy treat. Beyond being a great eating apple, their high sugar content makes them excellent for cooking and baking.
Early September Late September

Apples- Firestorm Honeycrisp

Firestorm is a highly colored red strain of Honeycrisp. Firestorm retains all of the characteristics of the standard Honeycrisp with the addition of improved coloration.
Late August Mid September

Apricots

Apricots do not contain any saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Notes: Not always available in great numbers due to their sensitivity to frost. First time in 2 years, our crop was not effected and they are delicious!
Mid July Mid August

Apples – Premier Honeycrisp

A large apple that's red with a yellow background color. Big, juicy, crisp and sweet.
Notes: We grow over 25 varieties of Apples. Each apple has their own unique taste and use. Different Apples are better for eating, baking, sauce and salad toppers!
Early August Mid August

Apples – Autumn Rose Fuji

Excellent apple for eating - delicious in salads and great for sauce.
Mid September Early November

Apples – Cortland

Sweet apple, with a hint of tartness, juicy with a tender, snow-white flesh. Excellent for eating, salads, sauces, pies and baking!
Early September Late September

Apples – Fuji

Fuji apples are a popular apple variety known for their crisp texture and sweet, juicy flavor. They were developed in Japan in the late 1930s and have since become a favorite choice for snacking and baking.
Mid October Late October

Apples – Gala

Sweet and crisp, this apple is a favorite for eating fresh or in salads!
Late August Mid September

Apples – Ginger Gold

This apple has a fairly mild flavor, and is a bit sharper than Golden Delicious but still sweet for an early variety.  It is equally good for eating fresh or baking.
Early August Mid August

Apples – GoldRush

Bright golden-green with flesh that is fine-textured, crisp and creamy white. This apple is great for snacks, salads and especially baking in pies.
Late October Late November

Apples – Granny Smith

Tart apple which is excellent for baking!
Late October Mid November

Apples – Jonamac

A cross between Jonathan and McIntosh apples, Jonamac is closer to a McIntosh in terms of flavor, just a bit sweeter. Many people love the touch-of-honey taste of a Jonamac, a great eating apple!
Late August Mid September

Apples – Macoun

(pronounced Ma-cown) This apple has snow white flesh and is sweet, juicy and aromatic. It is an excellent all around apple - great for eating, sauce, baking and salads!
Mid September Early October

Apples – McIntosh

Slightly tart apple.  Crisp and very juicy. A solid all-around apple that is delicious eating, bakes well, makes great sauce and is delicious in salads!
Early September Late September

Apples – Pink Lady

Crunchy textured apple and a tart taste with a sweet finish.  Excellent for eating and baking.
Late October Early November

Apples – Sansa

Sansa apples are sweet and juicy with a little tang. Sansa are also good for fresh eating or for making apple sauce.
Early September Mid September

Apples – Smokehouse

Firm and juicy apple, perfect for fresh eating, cooking and baking. Lively flavor makes for excellent cider.
Mid September Late September

Apples – Smokehouse

Firm and Juicy! A great all-purpose apple!
Mid September Early October

Apples – Stayman Winesap

Sweet/tart.  Great all around apple. Delicious for eating fresh and baking. Great for salads, sauce, baking and pies.
Mid October Mid October

Summer Sweet Pears

Mid August Early September

Apples – Summer Rambo

One of the first apples in early America. Attractive, large, brightly striped, red fruit. Breaking, crisp, exceptionally juicy flesh. Excellent fresh or in sauce!
Late August Mid September

Apples – Tydeman’s Red

Tydeman’s Red are medium to large-sized apples with thin, shiny, dark red skin. Inside, they have juicy, firm though not crisp flesh, with a mild flavor.
Mid August Mid September

Apples – Zestar

Crisp and juicy the Zestar apple has a sweet/tart taste with a hint of brown sugar. Excellent for eating!
Early August Mid August

Asparagus

We have three varieties of Asparagus on the farm! Mary Washington, Purple Passion, and Millennium!
Mid April Late April

Bicolor Corn

Mid June Mid October

Blueberries

Just one cup of Blueberries contains 3.6 grams of fiber, 25% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Late June Early August

Crispie Pears

It is a medium-sized, yellow pear and has a firm yet juicy texture with great flavor.
Late August Early September

Cut Your Own Tree

Take your whole family on a hayride to the Christmas tree fields to select your tree. The majority are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir. No advanced reservation or tickets are required!  
Notes: We provide a saw for you to cut the tree. Then we haul your tree back, shake the loose needles, wrap it up and even tie it to your car! We can also drill a hole in your tree for "Stand Straight" Christmas Tree Stands.The majority of our trees are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir. We also have some Canaan Fir.
Mid November Late December

Cucumbers

Cucumbers & Kirby
Early August Early October

Eggplant

Black Beauty, Japanese, Sicilian, Italian, White and Purple varieties
Early July Late October

Garlic

Garlic is a superfood! Garlic contains both C and B vitamins as well as strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Early July Mid August

Garlic Scapes

Garlic scapes are the tender, green shoots that grow from the top of garlic plants. They are a seasonal vegetable that is harvested in the late spring or early summer, typically before the garlic bulbs are fully mature. Garlic scapes have a distinct, garlicky flavor that is slightly milder than garlic cloves, but still adds a delicious depth of flavor to dishes.
Mid May Early June

Green Beans

Green beans are high in vitamins and minerals, and have a vibrant green color and crisp texture!
Mid June Early July

Hot Peppers

Jalapeno,  Cherry, Habanero & Long Hots
Early July Late October

Lettuce

Butter, Red, & Green, Kale and Spinach
Late May Early July

Niagra Grapes

Niagara, sometimes known as "White Concord" is most recognized as a grape for juice or jelly.
Mid August Early September

Peonies

Peonies are beautiful flower typically used in cut flower bouquets.
Notes: "Cut long stems in the morning when the buds are still fairly tight. You can wrap freshly cut peony stems in damp paper towel and put them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. When removing the peonies from the refrigerator give the stems a fresh cut and place them in lukewarm water to wake them up."
Late May Early June

Plums

Plums are a very nutritious fruit. Both plums and prunes are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
Early July Mid August

Pluot

A cross between a Plum & an Apricot
Early July Early August

Potatoes

We grow two varieties of potatoes. Yukon Gold and Red Pontiac
Early January Early January

Potatoes

Pontiac Red and Yukon Gold
Late May Mid June

Blackberries

Thornless
Notes: They are loaded with vitamin C, but are low in calories and sodium. They are an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Early July Late July

Raspberries

Raspberries are nature's candy. They are sweet and delicious!

 

Notes: Raspberries contain powerful antioxidants that work against free radicals, inhibiting tumor growth and decreasing inflammation in the body. The potassium in raspberries supports heart health and they are extremely high in fiber.
Mid June Late August

Rhubarb

Late May Early July

Strawberries

Strawberries are Farmer Norm's favorite crop! There is nothing more delicious than freshly picked Linvilla strawberries.
Late May Mid September

Strawberries – Strawberry Festival

Includes a hayride to the fields.
Late May Mid June

Tomatoes

Beefsteak, plum, and cherry  
Early July Early October

Sour Cherries

Sour cherries, or tart cherries, are smaller and more acidic than their sweet counterparts, with a distinct tangy flavor. These cherries are often used in baking, preserves, and beverages, and are prized for their vibrant red color and tart taste.
Mid June Late June

Spring Onions

Late May Mid July

Sweet Cherries

Notes: Cherries are a low-calorie snack with large amounts of vitamins, antioxidants and plant compounds. They reduced the risk of several diseases including cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Early June Late June

Sugar Peas

Sugar peas are a delicious and nutritious legume that are both crunchy and sweet. With their tender pods and delicate flavor, sugar peas are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes.
Early June Mid July

Sugar Plums

Notes: Plums are an excellent source vitamin C. Plums are also a great source of vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and vitamin E.
Mid July Mid August

Sweet Peppers

Yellow, Green, and Red
Early July Late October

White Donut Peaches

White variety.  They are the size and shape of a donut, especially when the small, round pit comes out, leaving a perfect hole in the center of this fruit. Also known as Saturn peaches which makes sense if you view the pit as the planet and flesh as one big ring around it.
Notes: Donut Peaches are a good source of Potassium and Vitamin A.
Mid July Early August

White or Red Onions

Early June Mid July

Yellow Donut Peaches

Yellow variety.  These peaches are the size and shape of a donut, especially when the small, round pit comes out, leaving a perfect hole in the center of this fruit. Also known as Saturn peaches which makes sense if you view the pit as the planet and flesh as one big ring around it.
Mid July Early August

Yellow Plums

The Shiro plum is a large, round, yellow plum with a mild, sweet flavor.
Mid July Mid July

Yellow Squash & Zucchini

Yellow & Green Squash available pre-picked at PYO Shed.
Notes: Summer squash is a rich source of Vitamin A and C, magnesium, fiber, folate, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium and Vitamin B6. In addition, it is high in manganese, a mineral which helps the body process fats, carbohydrates, and glucose. Most importantly, it's yummy!
Mid June Early September

Picking your own fruit is an age-old idea with a fresh new approach

We do the planting and growing. You do the picking. It is as close as you can come to having your own garden without the space, work and expense. Due to our size, we can offer a diverse variety of many fruits and vegetables.

We present the opportunity to learn how different fruit crops are grown, see these fruits ripen and experience the difference in taste and appearance between varieties of each fruit. For instance, we grow 45 varieties of yellow and white peaches, picking for each variety lasts about a week and peach season lasts from July through September. We grow 30 varieties of both eating and cooking apples. Apple picking starts in early August.

“Pick Your Own” is entertaining and fun. It is an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The fresh air and sunshine are great for your health, the hayride to the fields and orchards is an adventure, and of course the fruit always tastes better when you’ve just picked it. We also offer helpful suggestions for new ways to prepare and preserve the fruit that you pick.

What better family outing is there than coming to the farm, having a fun-filled experience and ending up with a refrigerator full of great tasting, healthy produce!

Conditions

Excellent Picking Conditions

  • The fruit is abundant and easily found
  • It does not require much time to pick and fill a picking container
  • One does not have to go far or cover much distance or area in the field to fill a picking container
  • There is more excellent quality fruit
  • It is the height of the season or one of the peaks of the season

Good Picking Conditions

  • The fruit is abundant but not as plentiful or as easily found as when conditions are excellent
  • It takes a little longer to pick the same amount of fruit as compared to excellent conditions
  • You may have to cover more area to fill your container as compared to excellent conditions
  • The quality of the fruit is still very good
  • The season may be on the way up or down or we may be in between the peak of a variety of a crop

Fair Picking Conditions

  • There is not a lot of fruit and the crop might be considered “light”
  • It takes longer to pick and fill your container
  • You will have to work harder and cover bigger area to fill your container
  • The quality can be excellent and there will be pockets of great fruit but it will take more effort
  • The picking can be “fair” when the season is just beginning or when it is ending
  • Often the fruit can be sweeter and the best tasting of the season, but not as pretty, this is especially true towards the end of a crop’s season

Picking Tips and Guidelines

  • Dress comfortably and seasonally appropriate. Sneakers are recommended.
  • Be sure to pack a hat and wear sunscreen if you're picking on a hot summer day.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Before you start picking with your children, explain to them how to identify ripe fruit. If you need any help we have knowledgeable staff on hand! You can ask at the PYO Shed or any of the hayride drivers.
  • Only pick ripe fruit that you want to take home with you.
  • Once fruit is picked it cannot continue to grow, ripen or be selected by anyone else.
  • After a rainy night our fields may be wet, but we do plant grass or put straw down between all our rows of fruit. We work hard to keep these grass areas mowed to make your picking experience enjoyable.
  • Follow all signs and instructions by staff.
  • No sampling or eating of fruit is permitted in the fields.

Fishing - Late March Thru October

Fishing at Orchard Lake

*Trout*Bass*Catfish*

For more information visit our Fishing page.

2023 Spring and Summer PYO

Crop availability changes throughout the day. This can be due to, weather, the amount of ripe fruit, the number of visitors, how much they pick, or the abundance of a particular crop. The most up-to-the-minute picking information is posted on this page! Please note that as the summer days get hotter, and more people come out to pick fruit the earlier time slots tend to have more favorable picking conditions.

Each person over 12 months who would like to enter the Pick-Your-Own field requires a ticket. This ticket gains you entry to the fields as well as a base-size container to fill with fruit. Once you get here, if you would like to pick additional fruit or upgrade your container size you can purchase additional containers at the PYO shed. The ability to purchase additional containers is based on crop availability. 

Different crops go in different-sized containers. When checking in you will let our Pick-Your-Own staff what crop you are interested in picking and they will get you started!

4pm tickets are limited to one crop. If you would like to pick multiple crops or travel around with your group you must purchase tickets prior to 3:30 pm. Transitioning to different crops after 4 pm will not be permitted.

One ticket is good for one crop, you may purchase several tickets to pick multiple crops or come with multiple people all holding tickets and travel to the different crops together.

4 pm tickets have extra limitations:  Monday - Friday 4 pm tickets are limited to one crop. If you would like to pick multiple crops or travel around with your group you must purchase tickets prior to 3:30 pm and be at your final crop choice by 4 pm. Transitioning to different crops after 4 pm will not be permitted.

2023 Ticket Prices
$11 - Online
$13 - Walk-Up limited availability 

Tickets are not crop-specific and are non-refundable. In the event of rain, you will have the option to swap your tickets to a different day. 

2023 Fall PYO

Crop availability changes quickly due to weather, the amount of ripe fruit, the number of visitors, how much they pick, or the abundance of a particular crop at any given time. The most up-to-the-minute picking information is posted on this page!

We have three ways you can purchase tickets to pick apples. Each person who wants to enter the orchard needs to be accounted for when picking. If you have 4 people you need to make sure you purchase a ticket that admits up to 4 people.

You can purchase a container that admits more than the number of people in your group if you are looking to pick a larger quantity of fruit while you are here!

2 Qt. Box (Admits 1 Person) $11 online - $13 in person -  Only one person is admitted into the orchard with this ticket. This is the perfect container if you are looking to spend some time in the orchard but aren’t looking to pick a ton of fruit!

Peck Box (Admits up to 3 People) $33 online - $39 in person - Up to 3 people are admitted to the orchard with this ticket. Spend more time in the orchard and get approximately 12 lbs of apples!

1/2 Bushel Box (Admits up to 4 people) $44 online - $52 in person - Up to 4 people are admitted to the orchard with this ticket. A 1/2 bu. box fits approximately 25 lbs of apples.

Tickets are not crop specific and are non-refundable. In the event of rain, you will have the option to swap your tickets to a different day. 

2023 Cut-Your-Own Trees

Make a lifelong memory of cutting down your own tree! Our Cut-Your-Own program starts with a ride to one of our Christmas tree fields! The majority are 5' to 7' Douglas Fir. We also have some Canaan Fir. We provide a saw for you to cut the tree. Once you cut your tree, we haul it back, shake the loose needles, wrap it up, and tie it to your car! We can also drill a hole in your tree for "Stand Straight" Christmas Tree Stands. Due to the many different locations of the tree fields on the farm, no walking is permitted. No power tools are permitted in to the Cut-Your-Own fields. You must utilize the saws we provide.

November 18 thru December 23 excluding Thanksgiving Day

Monday through Friday: 10 am - 4 pm. The last wagon departs at 4 pm sharp fields close at 4:45 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm. The last wagon departs at 4 pm sharp fields close at 4:45 pm 

Price
$99.99 plus tax  includes shaking, wrapping, and straightening the cut at the bottom of your tree!

Pre-Cut Trees
We have the region's best selection of pre-cut trees! Pre-cut Christmas Trees are available in all shapes, sizes and varieties at our Christmas Shop and Garden Center. You'll also find greens, roping, wreaths, and all of the trimmings.  We strive to carry tree varieties including Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir,  Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, Victorian Douglas Fir, Victorian Fraser & Nordmann Fir.  From time to time, a variety may be out of stock.  If you are interested in a specific tree variety, please call to check before you come.