Notice:

PIETREE Orchard is closed until spring, 2012.

Orchard & Farmstand News:

Bryce & Campbell have returned to Jamaica after caring for our crops. We are updating their residence while they are away.
 
Jesse completed the brick oven and became “ The baker of Sweden”. His apple raisin  and apple bread sold out every week, along with rye boules and delicious pizza. He made applesauce and apple butter in the oven and even had a couple of “how to” impromptu workshops..
 
Paul, Shawn and Margaret joined Bryce & Campbell in keeping the strawberries picked, boxed and ready for sale.
 
Margaret’s prized peaches were happily devoured by the peach enthusiasts. We even had a decent crop of Asian Pears. Alas, the turkeys ate the blueberries.
 
Scott Miller, the apple doc, was a busy guy watching over the fruits of his labors while moving and going to Italy twice. He did manage to keep all the balls in the air.
 
Dan Cousins, a nephew of the owners, came to the area for the summer and worked at the orchard. He has a degree in Botany from the University Of Texas and is now a “manager in training”.
 
Bonnie and Lori, made the apple cider donuts along with baked treats.. After two years of experience, we are going to remodel the farmstand, built in 2009 to make it more efficient and to accommodate our multi fruit crop.
 
We celebrated Maine Apple Sunday, The Fryeburg Fair and Columbus Day. We toted apple pickers around on the hay wagon and the flatbed trailer. They enjoyed the outdoor picnic table area and of course our spectacular scenery, contributing to a successful pick your own season.
 
The cider crew, Scott, Paul & Shawn have produced a delicious brew that has sweetened with each pressing. The cider room will also see a bit of a makeover for 2012.
 
Alas the sunflower crop circles were destroyed by our fall hurricane. They did twist and turns their heads in all sorts of curves and still managed to contribute to our beautiful orchard.
 
Thanks to all who came to visit, we look forward to seeing you in June, 2012, when we hope to open with strawberry pick your own.