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xHEIRLOOM APPLE BAGS & BOXES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE* FOR FARM SHOP PICK UP ONLY, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
MINIMUM 48 HOUR ADVANCE ORDERING REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY. We will reach out when your order is ready for pick up. Please connect with our team to confirm a pickup time.
If any of our apples has a fan club, it’s the Pink Pearl! This tart, early-season applehas a cream-colored, lightly blushed skin. Underneath that demure exterior, though, the Pink Pearl lives up to its name: its flesh is shocking pink! Some fruit will be almost solidly pink inside; others have white flesh mottled and streaked with bright pink.
The Pink Pearl is the best-known and most renowned of the many pink-fleshedapples bred by Albert Etter in the 1920s through the 1940s. Starting with a Midwesternvarietydubbed Surprise* for the reddish-pink flesh hidden under its dull green-yellow skin, Etter bred and planted hundreds of experimental varieties on his remote Northern California homestead. By 1945, his business partner registered a plant patent for Etter’s most promising development, the Pink Pearl, which boasted a translucent skin, an elegantly tapered shape with rounded shoulders and a delectablebright pink flesh.
Aficionados of this special apple often refer to the fruit’s raspberry-like flavor notes, perhaps due to the red anthocyanin compounds that give the Pink Pearl its distinctive pink color. Pink Pearl makes a delicious pink applesauce and a tart, refreshing fresh juice or cider. However, it doesn’t store well either on or off the tree, so enjoy it now during its very brief season. When it’s gone, it’s gone!
*Surprise, which arrived in the American Midwest from Europe in the 1830s, is believed to be a descendent of a rare, red-fleshed Central Asian apple known as malus Niedzwetskyana, or Niedzwetsky’s apple.
10 # box of Oregon Tilth Certified Organic Heirloom Apples
*Late July through October* Advance ordering required, harvest timelines vary by season and weather. Please note that certain selections have a short harvest season, so availability may be extremely limited.
Shipping
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Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. Rates are based on package weight and shipping destination. Your selected shipping speed applies once the parcel has been packed and picked up by the carrier. Please allow for extra shipping days over the holidays, as delays are possible.
We ship to the continental US via UPS and USPS. We offer free ground shipping for domestic orders above $100. This offer applies to the lower 48 states only and does not include Alaska, Hawaii, or international destinations. Some restrictions and special handling may apply. Free shipping is only applicable to shippable items and excludes fresh produce items, which are available for farm pick up only.
We make every effort to ship your package as promptly as possible. Orders are typically processed Monday through Friday during regular business hours, 9 AM to 4 PM PST. Please allow up to 3–5 business days for your order to be processed for shipping. This excludes weekends and holidays. Delays may occur during peak seasons, and during warmer months to best preserve product quality. We appreciate your patience.
If you have not received a shipping confirmation email within the allotted time, please contact us at farmshop@goldridgeorganicfarms.com and include your order number, your name, and the recipient’s name.
Farm Pick Up
You may select the option to pick up your order at the farm during our Farm Shop hours, 10 AM to 4 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. If you are unable to visit during these days, please reach out to our team to make other arrangements and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Fresh Apples, Pears & Citrus
We are currently unable to offer shipping for fresh produce. Fresh apples, pears, and citrus are available for local farm pick up only. When placing an order for fresh fruit, please allow a minimum of 48 hours (excluding weekends) to ensure availability.
Same-day or next-day orders are not guaranteed, as fruit is harvested to order and availability may vary due to weather conditions, harvest schedules, and other factors beyond our control.
Awards
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"I haven’t encountered many American olive oils that knocked me out, but this one from Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastapol is exceptionally good."
Ruth Reichl, James Beard Award Winner, Food Writer & Chef
"Your EVOO is extraordinarily delicious! The oils are smooth, flavorful, and absolutely outstanding. I found your EVOO to be perfect for drizzling on cooked vegetables, and salads; although I use it anywhere I would previously use butter or a spread. The taste is simply incredible. Thank goodness you ship to the east coast; I'm so glad I found you and I will continue to be a customer."
Carol T., Hackettstown, NJ
"5 stars: We were a bit late arriving at Gold Ridge, but Stephanie warmly welcomed us. Such a glorious day to explore the apple and olive orchards...we loved every minute of it! The olive oil tasting, a first for all of us, was a hit! Thank you for sharing Gold Ridge with all of us!"
Karen A., Sebastopol, CA
"We had a wonderful experience at Gold Ridge Organic Farms! We booked a tour and olive oil tasting to celebrate a birthday, and our morning here did not disappoint. The place is simply beautiful. The olive and apple orchards are gorgeous, with views for miles. We came home with new knowledge and some delicious items for our kitchens. Thank you for a fabulous day."
Nina S., SF Bay Area, CA
"I'm only on my first of the trio, Minerva, but I'm already super happy with my order. And, as a longtime connoisseur, you are now one of my favorite olive oils, not kiddin, and will now be in my regular rotation. Thank you for the complimentary pour spout. I never liked their idea as to keep oxygen out. But I love it. Super convenient and makes it easy to pour all over the place."
Homero D., Driftwood, TX
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