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With fall right around the corner, Apple Holler welcomes schools to learn about farming and the importance of local agriculture through several...

Haflinger horses help guests enjoy many wonderful moments here at Apple Holler. We use their skills to take guests on magical winter...

A joint breeding program between Indiana, Illinois, and New Jersey Agricultural research stations developed the Gold Rush apple in the 1990s and...

Ida Red apples were developed in Moscow…Moscow, Idaho that is! The Ida Red was developed by the University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment...

The Rome apple goes by many names including ‘Red Rome,’ ‘Rome Beauty’ ‘Gillett’s Seedling’ but to bakers, it is often called ‘Baker’s...

The Red Delicious Apple variety was discovered in the 1870’s as a chance seedling growing on Jesse Hiatt’s farm in Peru, Iowa....

The late-season Shizuka apples were developed by Tsuneo Murakami in 1969 and were released commercially in 1986. The parentages of the Shizuka...

Macoun Apples are a cross between the McIntosh and Jersey Black apples and were developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment...

There is a bit of controversy on the origin of Golden Supreme Apples. One source says it was discovered in 1890 in...

The Autumn Crisp Apple is a blend of a Golden Delicious and Monroe apple and was developed at the New York Cornell...

We are now picking Pristine, Jersey Mac & Viking Apples from 9:00AM-4:00PM, last bag sold at 3:00PM.

In order to ensure the health and safety of our guests and staff while having an enjoyable time on the farm, Apple Holler has implemented the following procedures:
1. Face Masks Recommended: Face masks are recommended when coming indoors at Apple Holler. Face masks are not required outdoors at Apple Holler, especially when social distancing is possible.
2. Vaccinations: Vaccinations are highly encouraged.
3. Showing Symptoms? If you, someone in your party, or someone with whom you have recently come into contact with are showing symptoms of COVID-19, please do not visit our farm. Return home and follow the CDC guidelines.
4. Keep Your Distance: Practice safe social distancing and stay a minimum of 6 feet (preferably more) away from other visitors and staff.
5. Wash Your Hands Thoroughly Whenever Possible: Please use hand sanitizer & hand washing stations (indoor & outdoor) as much as possible. We have dispensers placed for your convenience.
We are committed to keeping your family, our family, and our employees safe. There remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present, and we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed. Regular sanitizing, access to sanitizer and handwashing, and daily health checks of our employees are just some of the precautions we are taking.