The Apple Farm

We love coming up to Philo and staying at The Apple Farm, especially starting days with a delicious breakfast and walking around the trees and farm. It is lovely in all seasons!

Truly a hidden gem in Northern California! Their apple juice was amazing! Can’t go back to having store bought juice. They also have jams, marmalades, ciders and apple cider vinegar for purchase. It’s a self serve stand and they accept cash payment or Venmo.

The apple juice is life-changing! My family has been visiting the apple farm for decades, their pressed apple juice flavors are unmatched. You'll never be able to drink another brand's juice without feeling disappointed. Pro tip: find them at some farmers markets in San Francisco during the summer months. (If you visit while the Pink Pearls are in season you definitely need to try them!)

There was a review that said they had the best apple juice of their life here, which I initially thought was some AI generated bs. All it took was 1 sip and I was hooked! Wow, super refreshing and I must say- this is the best apple juice I've ever had. The big bottles sell for $12, however if you buy a case of 6, only $55 - score! They grow up to a hundred different varieties of apples. Plus they make homemade jams. And they generously gave our group a taste of their awesome ciders. They host monthly farm dinners which is on my next to do list. Website says cash only- not updated, they have venmo and square machines for purchases. Such a hidden gem of a place. Thanks Tim and staff for all your dedication and hard work.

A gem in the valley. Growing 80 varieties of apples organically …. Homemade jams with local fruit like apricots and strawberries from the Boonville Barn Collective. YOU MUST TRY THEIR QUINCE APPLE CHUTNEY with some cheese and crackers. TOP THE APPLE FARM IS NOT A PARK but a cooking school, event place and bed and breakfast. So do not intrude their space without asking. Or wonder around if their sign says not to. Their cold apple juice is wonderful for a hot summer afternoon …

We had our wedding in 2019, and Philo Apple Farm was a perfect fit for us and our intimate wedding of ~45 guests! We absolutely loved the Apple Farm's sensibility and really appreciated its history as a multi-generational family-run operation. We wanted our wedding to be as stress-free as possible, which made their all-inclusive approach very appealing. We rented out the 4 cottages on site for our unofficial wedding party and ourselves and local Airbnbs for our families nearby for the duration of the weekend. There is a lot of care and charm to the place, but it's not fussy or trying too hard. Throughout the whole process, we really trusted that everyone at the Apple Farm was an expert in what they were doing. We intentionally had a very light hand on much of the decisions regarding food, flowers, and decor. Much of this was dependent on what was in season, and we were very happy with that. We opted for their "Roving Feast" option (no assigned table seating), which allowed our guests to roam around, play with the dogs or visit the goats, relax by the fire, and mix and mingle. A delicious variety of food was brought out throughout the night, and instead of a traditional cake, we went for their absolutely scrumptious strawberry shortcake. Everything was exactly what we had hoped for: good food, vibes, and company in a spectacular setting. Wouldn't have done it in any other way. Update: to this day (2023), our guests still rave about the wedding and the food! (We still dream about the strawberry shortcake alternative wedding cake.)

I love this place and stop in whenever I can in late summer and autumn for organic apples. They have a huge variety of organic heirlooms. Year round, they sell their homemade condiments, which make great gifts. My favorite is Apricot Walnut and Cherry Chutney.

A truly once in a lifetime experience! We had always dreamed of having our wedding at the Apple Farm and it was the best decision for us. From the land, to the food, to all of the flowers and details, everything was so intentional and beautiful. On the practical side, I really enjoyed not having to deal with multiple vendors, since they handle hosting the site, the food, and the meal. It all felt so seamless and we cannot rave about the Apple Farm enough. A true gem!

Cute little apple stand. They take drop in cash, Venmo and card if someone is there to help. Got the organic apple juice and it's very fresh and not extremely sweet like the processed apple juice. Cute quick trip.

Came from East Bay and drive about 2.5 hours to get here. Our friends went here before and had good experience and told us their apple juice was to die for! We went here as a pit stop and saw someone managing the stand. Depending on the time of day usually the stand is self serve. Checked the products around and saw there's two different drinks - apple juice and apple cider. While the lady at the stand was busy chatting up with another customer, we patiently waited for her to be finished and asked her some questions on the products. She said cider has multiple apple mixed in it and spices while apple juice just had one apples. I was intrigued and my husband asked for a small bottle of apple juice to try and it turned out to be good. Unfortunately there was no cider to try so we trusted that it's delicious and bought a jug as well too! It's easy to pay - they have cash box, Venmo and card swiper machine! You can pay for their products easily! Turned out everything was amazing! Both cider and the juice. I personally love the cider more bc of the different apples and spices. It makes you feel like it's fall!!! Def stop by here for some delicious juice! So good!

Eureka! The Apple Farm is Philo, California only 126 miles north of San Francisco is a oasis of beautiful, fresh fruits & vegetables and activities. Come visit the pigs, chickens, herd of cats & and incredible peaceful tranquility and relaxation.

We love little gems like this...just drove past on the way to the state park and pulled in. During our stop, there wasn't any fresh produce available, but the juice was cold, delicious and refreshing. Love the honors system and the trust comes with it.

We really loved our stay here!! This place is super cute and the people there are very friendly and welcoming. The apple juice is so good and free if you stay! Yum!! We would love to stay here again. It would be awesome if the cabins had A/c. Especially if they're going to charge that much. We were dying of heat, but that was our only complaint! We hope to be back!!

My boyfriend and I booked a cabin up in the middle of the forest for a New Year's getaway. We were lucky enough to happen upon the Philo Apple Farm, as it was on our way up to the cabin. We decided to stop in and see what they had to offer. No one was working the little outdoor market, instead, they operate on the honor system. (I think this is a beautiful and wonderful thing, and I wish we lived in a world where more businesses could operate this way.) Anyways, we decided to buy a few apples, some persimmons, and a few bottles of their apple juice. We recorded our purchases in their sales notebook and left our money in the box. The apples were so fresh and juicy as were the persimmons. And both my boyfriend and I could not get enough of their apple juice. We ended up coming back every day that we stayed at the cabin and bought more juice for our trip back home. This is an absolutely wonderful little spot.

Ok, this is probably one of the most bizarre reviews I've ever written for a business. Why? Because I still don't quite understand what this business does. For years, I've heard of Anderson Valley's famous Apple Farm. Apparently, it's a rural retreat with lodging accommodations, cooking classes + other communal activities, an apple farm stand, and more. And I have no doubt that it is all of these wonderful things. However, when I visited the place on Thursday, the place was completely empty. I couldn't find one soul. Perhaps it was their off-season? I did see their Farm Stand (where they offer juices, ciders, chutneys, and other apple-related goodies). That being said, the "store" was unattended, and you were encouraged to use the "honor system" when you paid. You def don't see that very often in the Bay Area! I was going to purchase some fresh apple juice for the road, but I only had a $20 bill (and I didn't see anywhere to break some change). So I decided to forego the juice and just wander around the property. And what a lovely property it is! Lush gardens, rustic wooden buildings, some roaming animals. So if you're up in the area, I do recommend checking out the Farm. Though you might want to call in advance to make sure someone will be there. While I can't speak specifics of their business and/or cooking/lodging facilities, I'm certainly intrigued. : )

A truly hidden gem. A self service honor pay organic farm stand. We selected a couple bags of apples then drop your money into a Dropbox. The kids were excited we found pink pearl apples here.

Truly enjoyed our two night stay here in June. Very peaceful, quiet (except for the late arrivals who purchased for jugs of hard cider on the second night), and laid back. "Forced relaxation" is what I call it. A radio in the room (reception marginal), but no TV (Not missed at all). Plenty of books and fresh air. lots of places to lounge around. Nice, unobtrusive staff. Farm stand (honor system) offers apple juice, hard cider, chutneys, jams, and other tasty organics. Breakfast includes delicious French press coffee, fresh cow's milk, granola, jams, and bread -- all local (most right from the farm!). It is a working farm, so the property abounds with chickens, goats, cows, horses (and gophers from what I can tell). You can sign up for cooking classes, too (we didn't). If you need something beyond the farm stand offerings, head into Boonville for shopping -- that's the "big" town in the area.

What a wonderful place! My friends and I rented out one of their cabins in the middle of the apple farm for a weekend recently and it was so cute and quaint, I love it! It's such a great place to unwind, relax, and is close to a bunch of amazing wineries. There is a house in the apple farm where you can use their kitchen to cook or go to cooking classes, you can purchase their apple cider, syrup, and other apple goods. The cabins are clean, comfortable, private, and outside you can find horses, a cow, chickens, dogs, all roaming around, minding their business, but it adds such a nice feel to the farm and staying there for a weekend. I highly recommend it if you want to enjoy some apple goodies and come spend a weekend away with a significant other or some friends. I wasn't on the call to reserve a cabin but my friend said that the owners are super friendly! I can't wait to come back again sometime soon!

Everything here is really fantastic. We had a chance to try their Hard Blackberry Apple Cider, Apple Cider, Dried Apples and Pears, and Apple & Quince Chutney. Prices are high but fair for direct-from-farm. Looking forward to the next visit!

We have been going there for 10 years. Take a picnic, buy their apple and apple juice and hang out for an hour or so. This time around we were lectured by a lady there that we should stop coming because of the "guests" in the cottages. Fair enough if they put signs to that effect and if there were actually any guests to be found. She was rude to loyal customers who actually also sent tons of people her way. That's the end of our patronage for this place. It is up to you to dictate the terms of your commercial property but you cannot be nasty to people if you change those terms, but fail to put signs to that effect.

I cannot even begin to describe in words the magical feeling you will have if you stay here. As for just visiting, I cannot speak for. STAY HERE. You will not likely regret it. My parents and I shared a cottage for a night, and it was sufficient to explore the grounds and take it in. The night was quite, calm, restoring. The morning was lovely, fulfilling... and the breakfast sent us off filled and happy. The only downside, was about a 40 minute visit from about 20 teenaged girls who made an incredible amount of noise during our dinner. But hey, it's a public place and you can't be upset if other people want to see the beauty of it so.. it did not ruin our visit overall. In fact, getting to know other people might even be an upside on your visit here, so... Take it all in. Apples, pigs, air, trees... life!

Attended a lovely wedding at this site. The owners clearly went out of their way to accommodate the needs of the bridal party. The bride and her maids had wildflower bouquets. I loved the informal garden reception without seating arrangements or dishes. There were tables and chairs if people wanted to sit. But most people wandered and chatted with their tacos and corn. Very informal with mostly finger food. It almost felt like a country wedding from 100 years ago. The cottages get only four stars. They are spacious and lovely and well appointed. But they do need some path lights or holiday lights to guide people after the sun goes down.

Bought some apples and cider which were great. Wish I could leave a better review but unfortunately I was double-charged for the purchase ($40 instead of $20 - it was manually entered into the credit card processor.) Called and left a message asking them to rectify the error and never heard back. Dishonest business practices... stay away.

While it took us a bit to figure out where this place was, we were excited to find it. That is why it pains me a bit to write this, but I feel as if others should know. Cute place! Supposed to be organic apples so I hope it is. We really enjoyed choosing different apples and some other products. I will note that the apples didn't last long at all when we brought them home. I was surprised since it is the beginning of the season. Also, the people working there were not friendly at all when we arrived. It is all self serve, which is nice. But it just didn't seem a friendly atmosphere for a farm. We finally made an effort to start conversation and then people acted a bit better. We were most excited to find raw apple cider, and the time of year to be able to get it. We were traveling, and they were kind enough to tell us about frozen jugs of cider they had, thus allowing us to get it home. We excitedly brought some home, a long way away, and opened it to drink. It had a very musty/moldy taste. I understand how fruit could do this, but I don't understand how they allowed this to happen. We still have another jug to try. But that one seems to have been filled to full and is leaking so may have been compromised already. Just very disappointing. It was a very special gift for our son who loves raw apple cider. And, frankly, it was a lot of money to spend on something that you have to dump out because the taste is so bad. :( I guess it is a reminder of "buyer beware."

Lovely farm. We got fresh apple juice and some Jonathan apples ( perfect for apple crumble). They sell at the sf ferry farmers market, we will have to visit! Delicious

Self service station (honor system) for some awesome items made there. How often do you find that? The grounds are gorgeous, make sure to walk around. So glad I found this unassuming gem!

Back in the day apples were more known for the fruit that they are, their crisp, tart, and sweet natural flavors for enjoyment as is, or making all sorts of things with them (including juice, cider, hard cider, and of course...good ol' American apple pie...before it was fornicated in the movie American Pie just because some high school twit said that sex was like good ol' warm apple pie...). Unfortunately the fruit is now more synonymous with electronic gizmos that have the letter i in front of it from a company out of Cupertino. Philo Apple Farm sits right off the 128, where it is a lot easier to spot driving westward (where the Organic Apple Farm sign can be sign). If you are coming from the Mendocino side eastward, you might miss it...and if you see Gowan Apple Farm, (non organic with 30+ varieties) make a U-turn. The family that owns PAF, aka Bates & Schmitt, also run the Farmhouse Mercantile in Boonville. The extended family also operate The Boonville Hotel and a few other businesses. The biggest claim to fame being that one of the family members used to be the original owners of The French Laundry in Yountville, before they sold it to Thomas Keller. PAF is not just an Apple Farm...the grounds can be rented for special events, weddings, and there are cottages if you prefer to stay overnight. Certain cooking classes are held in the main building (fully equipped with a professional kitchen) for a fee (see website). Nearest the entrance is the farm stand, where it is all done on the honor system. You pick the apples you want, weigh them yourself, calculate the cost, then write down what you buy, and the cost in their log book, then insert the money into their box. Need change back? Yeah you have to help yourself too. Juice and cider are in the refrigerator, and runs about $1.50 for a cup, or $6 for a bigger jar of it (the stuff is great). Hard cider with alcohol? Why yes...but no sampling of that one. Chutney, jams/jelly, apple cider vinegar? Sure....but it is not cheap. The varieties of apples are fewer compared to the non organic competition next door, but you can be assured they are of very good quality. This might be what's around this time of year Golden Russet - Olde US cider apple, fully russeted skin with a sugary dense flesh. Historically this apple was often mentioned and rated higher than the similar Roxbury Russet. Roxbury Russet - might be the first apple developed in the New World. A fine cider apple with firm, coarse flseh. Equally suited for cooking and eating out of hand. King David - hybrid of Jonathan and Arkansas Black. Also used in cider making with a yellowfish coarse, crisp, and tender flesh. Wickson - introduced by an Albert Etter, named after E.J. Wickson, a famous California pomologist. Has the zing of a crab apple, but plenty of sweetness to balance it out. McInTosh - no not the name of the personal computer by the Cupertino company, but this one does hail from the East Coast, the parent apple of Cortland Empire, Macoun, and Spartan. They spoil quickly, so consume as soon as you can. Black Twig - firm, crisp, and fine flesh, with a nice tart. High in Tannin and also great for cider. Lady - Pomme d'Api or the Christmas Apple, grown by Louis XIII in his orchards. Crisp white flesh with an intense almost citrus like flavor. Spotted some quince (maybe not for sale), and a few pears, but it was mostly apples, at the farm stand. The two black dogs on the premise look ferocious but are extremely friendly. They love visitors and aren't even afraid of incoming traffic. One of them loves eating apples...

the original owners of the French Laundry, grandparents of Perry hoffman, Michelin award chef at Etoile in Yountville, and of course, suppliers of produce to TFL. Crazy accomplished right? Ive eaten much of their produce via TFL and it's a legend on how the relationship came about. I hope that relationship and supply goes as along as I keep eating

My wife and I had our wedding at the Philo Apple Farm in 2009. It was a wonderful experience. We stayed in a cabin and three couples stayed in the other cabins and our other guests stayed at nearby B&Bs. It was a totally memorable weekend. The setting was absolutely lovely. It was a perfect day. Well, it was a bit warm in my dark suit with a hat, but I probably would have been sweating anyway! Karen and Tim were very clear about how they work and what arrangements are best for them. They only do 2-4 weddings year because they are a lot of work and we are basically being hosted at their home. Well, that was fine for us. We arranged to have our friends pick flowers from their garden and do our own arrangements. The food was outstanding and informal. In fact, Sally (of French Laundry fame and Karen's mother) was there to prepare the meal along with one of her granddaughters and the magnificent Cruz, who makes the jams you buy at the Ferry Market year round. We had a smallish wedding of 65 and there were about 10 children who had the most awesome time checking out the farm animals and basically having their run of the place. One of my favorite parts was the impromptu breakfast that Karen hosted the next morning with fresh biscuits and cream with blackberries and coffee. We hung out for hours until it was lunch and we ate all the leftovers from the wedding- since of course the bride and groom are too busy talking to eat! We have fond memories of the Apple Farm and have been back each year since for a night to visit, and I expect we'll keep going back, too.

I don't know where to start.....this place is so wonderful! Not only do they have the best jams and apple juice in the world, but other items as well, plus a gourmet cooking school.....including guest cottages. The best way to understand my enthusiasm is to visit their web site, http://www.philoapplefarm.com/, or visit the actual site if at all possible. We just opened our jar of Apricot Preserves last week and it's like eating fresh apricots....with REAL flavor. A few edible apricot pits are in each jar. Proprietors of the farm are the former owners of the French Laundry (Yountville) who joined their daughter and son-in-law at the 16-acre farm in 1994. The entire family is involved in some aspect of the farm operation. Incredible in this day and age, there's an honor system for fruit stand purchases, with plenty of proper change if you pay cash, and checks are also accepted.

I LOVE THE APPLE FARM!!! Though, I am slightly biased since I am getting married there in June. I just love Tim and Karen, the owners. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and so supportive of the sustainable farm movement. The grounds are gorgeous, and their apple products speak for themselves. Every jam, every cider, every vinegar, dried apple . . . . EVERYTHING I've tasted is deliciously natural and sweet. Worth the price. For those of you who want to do a small wedding, it's a good choice for a wedding site, but Tim and Karen only do 4 weddings a year, only during the summer months, so plan early! And Karen has cooking in her genes (her family originally owned the French Laundry) so sign up for her cooking classes! And, needless to say, I know the food at my wedding will be to die for!

I came across the self-serve stand this past weekend and was amazed at the reasonable prices. The stand was well stocked, clean and the staff and the dogs were very polite. The apple juice is first rate - I am a bit sad that I only got one gallon since it is definitely worth buying a case if you have space to store it at home - fantastic!

Everyone's covered the basics already - the fruit stand is self-serve on the honor system. We stopped in on Saturday and though there were folks working near the fruit stand, no one said a word to us while we were there. The prices for the 100% apple products were a bit high for us (I understand the higher prices when in stores because of markups, but here it seemed unnecessary), so we only bought a couple of apples and left. We had a much nicer time at Gowan's Oak Tree down the road.

My girlfriend and I stayed here for our first anniversary, last year. The farm has a few cottages spread across the property. We stayed in the "Red Door." The cottage is simple, a bed, a few chairs. The bathroom adjoining has a large claw-footed tub in it, and off of that there is an outdoor shower. The breakfast is toast and coffee, with locally-made jam. It's a great, rustic getaway. There are more vineyards around there than you can shake a stick at, which makes the Apple Farm a great place to stay if you're wine-tripping. I will say two things though - 1. You are on an apple farm! Try calling to find out when the flies are at their lowest. We had about 10 of those little friends in our room by the time we left...which got to be a little annoying. We were there in November, and I think it was right after the last harvest, and there were a lot of rotting apples around. Winter or early spring might be better...not sure. 2. If you really want to be pampered, go someplace else. This is a rustic getaway.

We came to this Family Farm from Venice for a family wedding. This place was so beautiful, so nice! The family, and their staff were all so great, we wanted to move in immediately. The wedding was amazing, the reception after was even more outrageous. The food was out of control bananas, the hand-made drinks were on point, and the atmosphere was breathtaking. The grounds were stunning, the animals were sweet, and the individual huts were just gorgeous. The main home was so inviting, we didn't want to leave the kitchen, the store outside is excellent, and the over-all experience was a perfect 10. We will be back for sure. Thank you very much to everyone involved that weekend for making our stay a "Once in a Lifetime" moment. Anthony Napoli "Belli Fratelli Roasters"

Haven't stayed yet but have stopped in to their little help yourself/honor system out door apple stand a few times, and have toured the grounds. I'm pretty sure this is heaven, and I can't wait to stay.

This place is really cute and they have tasty goodies. Some items were a little too expensive for me to purchase but I enjoyed the lower priced items we left with. I think I ate a bag of apple chips all by myself.

Apples and apples and apples. Honor system to pay. Walk around the apple farm. Super cute. Must go if in area.

Good apples at a good price($1/lb for X-mas). The cider here is terrible, and I would not recommend anyone get it just to try. The Cider deserves 1 star, but the honor stand is so charming it's worth checking out.

Stopped by this ADORABLE little apple stand on the way back from hiking in the Hendy Woods State Park. It's full of old-world charm and the cutest fruit stand place EVER. We bought some cider and apple juice from the honor-system un-manned station, and savored the juice and packed the cider away for later. Based on how good the juice was, I'm looking forward to tasting their other items. I'm so excited to have discovered this place, and am looking forward to going back!

I have been coming to the apple farm at least once a year for a while to grab those delicious apples they have! The stand is a honor system and about 15 different varietals of apples all displayed. Above each pallet of apples is a taster apple and a knife to have a little nibble to see what you are getting! The hard cider is hit or miss for some people but I love it! It would be fun to pick the apples but the old time feel of the stand makes up for it! This place is a good stop on a wine trip through Anderson Valley!

Organic, rustic, self-serve and a bit out of the way, The Apple Farm has great locally grown apples to be sure, but their ace in the hole is preserves. Mmm Jams and jellies from local organic providers (apples - natch, but blood oranges, quince, pear) - raising my glycemic index through the roof, but smiling all the while....

Staying in Anderson Valley for the weekend (Oct. 12-13, 2012), my girlfriend and I put the Apple Farm high on our list of places to stop because the place gets a lot of publicity from mags like Sunset. But it's the high-end lodging and cooking classes NOT the drop-in visitor experience that are (possibly) deserving of the hype. The small farm stand, while picturesque (nice apple displays and info), was self-service, which means you can't learn more about their farming practices and products. My one encounter with a staffer was to shoo me and my camera out of an adjacent garden that's reserved for guests. (There are lots of signs discouraging drop-in visitors from going here or there on the property). We felt like we were sneaking around just to stroll through the orchards and admire the old apple trees and views. Parking is limited. The apples, juices and other products are good, but you can buy them elsewhere in the region. For a more fun farm stand experience that's family-friendly, try Gowan's Oak Tree just down the road. Same apples, etc., and a whole lot more traditional farm stand vibe.

Philo Apple Farm is a must visit when you are in the Anderson Valley. They have a self-serve fruit stand with all kind of goodies from the farm. From Hard Cider and juice, numerous fruits, and duck eggs. When you are there make sure you tour the farm and wander around the huge place. They have pigs, sheep, goats and dogs!

Fresh apples straight from the nearby field are too good. Dried pears, apples, prunes, + apple cider, berries, all kinds of goodies. stock up for the drive ahead.

Are you kidding me? An honesty system in the year 2008? Heartwarming. We drove in, were met by a cute mini rottweiler who came up to greet us, we got some chutney ( it is VERY good) and some incredibly tasty organic apple cider. It was late in the day so we didnt see anyone else. We left with the feeling that the world is a better place for the likes of Philo Apple Farm.

I love this place and take the chance to stop here for a wonderful bottle of fresh apple juice anytime I head to the coast via Anderson Valley/Philo. The Apple Farm has beautiful grounds and an array of animals to interact with in addition to their fresh apple products, cooking classes, guest cottages, etc. Really a great place worth checking out!

We had an incredibly relaxing and enjoyable time at the Apple Farm. It was a last minute trip to Anderson Valley for the Alsace festival and we were fortunate enough to be the recipients of a cancellation for a previous guest so we stayed for the weekend. Karen was so hospitable with her morning breakfast delights. We really enjoyed the small cozy feel of the cottages that were beautifully appointed. The claw foot tubs were so nice to soak in, and the french soaps were a nice luxury. Overall if you are looking for somewhere special to stay I highly recommend the Apple Farm. On weekends, Karen has cooking classes. The couple who stayed next door went to the cooking class and really enjoyed it. Their family is the original founders/owners of the French Laundry BTW! And last but not least, they have two dogs, one called Zeke who greeted us the night we checked in late. He is a goofy sweet guy and the animals on the farm just make it that much more enjoyable (especially if you are from the city trying to get away!)

We didn't stay there but it was really nice to wonder around the grounds. We got some amazing organic apples, cider and hard cider at pretty reasonable prices from the little farm stand, very good stuff. The hard cider wasn't sweet at all, more like kombucha then a spiked cider you may be used to. You should stop by if you are in the area. They have pigs and goats, etc. You can stay there in the little cabins in the orchard if you want but a little pricey.

Great place for young kids and adults! We took our 2.5 year old and newborn to the apple farm last weekend and had an A+ experience. The horses, goats, chickens and dogs will entertain young kids (plus teach them about farming practices). The orchard is beautiful and the cottages are excellent. Breakfast in the morning was delicious. We will go back.

I took my family ranging in age from 5 to 75 here for an overnight and a cooking class and we had the most magical experience ever. The farm is so beautifully put together, Karen is such a warm host and patient teacher, and we all made a lovely dinner together and learned many cooking protips in the process. At night we played hide and seek in the orchard with the kids and the cottages were so comfortable and well appointed with hospitable little details. It's such a lovely spot that I am already trying to find another excuse to go back. Such a special place!

This is paradise in Northern California. Kids loved it. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to relax in the country side.

We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after camping with our daughter at Hendy Woods next door. Such a lovely space but strange, snooty, and pretentious energy. Their self service stand is neat, if you can pay $14 for a jar of jam. It is definitely a shabby chic place for well to do folk. I opened the lobby door to inquire about a brochure and a cook there quickly came to me, ushered me out, and said, take a business card from outside, I have to close the door as you are letting out the AC. Wow! sorry! I work in the food business and was instantly turned off by her energy. The clincher was the hard cider they bottle in their cutesy farmstand was horrible. We cracked it open and I immediately decided it is best for cooking. Made a decent sauce for my roasted chicken. wanted so bad to love this place as a client of mine told me how great the owner was. However this place unfortunately carries an air of entitlement that was a huge turn off to our family.

Just returned from a wedding at the Apple Farm. The grounds are nice. The cottages are cute . (although very expensive). It's not all that. The owner Karen and her staff were so rude. I felt like I was bothering them by being there. I did not see anyone on the staff smile the entire 3 days. The bride and groom spent a lot of money to have there wedding there. They obviously do not like doing weddings. If they are going to continue I would suggest hiring a separate staff.

My wife and I recently hosted 105 of our closest friends and family at The Philo Apple Farm to celebrate our wedding. There is not an adequate supply of superlatives to describe how terrific the weekend was. During the planning phase we visited the property a couple of times and had some informal meetings with Karen and her amazing staff. They made us feel so comfortable and secure in the fact that every little detail would be cared for. We are "food people" and after hearing Karen's story and her vision we immediately knew we had chosen wisely. And in turn we were thrilled that they had chosen us to be one of the few weddings they do each season. Upon our arrival on the wedding weekend the farm was buzzing with activity as the staff diligently prepared the farm for our special day. Ariel and I, along with our wedding party stayed in the 4 beautifully appointed cabins on the property while our remaining guests stayed at the sister property, The Boonville Hotel and throughout the valley at many beautiful rental homes. We awoke on Saturday morning to an amazing spread of baked goods, chutneys and jams along with house-made granola and fruit all prepared by the peerless Cruz. Their casual elegance and grace along with a "you're family" kind of vibe really made us feel at home. Rita was hard at work making the gorgeous flower arrangements, along with the bridal bouquets and some striking boutineers, spiked with hops, all coming from the property. The ceremony was held among stately trees brimming with the season's bounty of apples. The guests were greeted on the hot day with sparkling apple drinks and took respite in the shade of the beautiful orchard. When the ceremony was complete we chose to take Karen's recommendation and indulge in the Farm's famous "Roving Feast". There was no formal seating, just a progressive meal and lots of mixing and mingling of the guests. Everybody raved, not just about the format, but about the bounty of food and amazing flavors that seemed to not stop for several hours. Even the kids were catered to with amazing bites and plenty of animals to interact with on the property (the goats were a huge hit). The incredible evening morphed into a lively dance party, with Tim and Jersey making easy work of the cocktails and wine, and I would be ashamed if I failed to mention the unimaginable array of apple-spice cakes that the utterly talented Courtney put together. Simply amazing! All in all, the day was a smashing success. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. But, it didn't end there. On Sunday, at the farewell brunch, Karen wowed the crowd yet again with farm-fresh frittatas, her famous biscuits, and a handful of other delectables that helped ease any residual soreness from the previous night. We lingered as long as we could soaking in all the beauty and were sent off by all the family and staff sporting huge smiles. I simply can't say enough good things about this place and we will be returning often to relive our wedding day and to catch up with "old friends". Do yourself a favor, if you get to Anderson Valley, carve out some time to visit this charming place!

Hard Cider, my mom got this weekend taste like brewing yeast, very bitter. I think it's off. I think I'll stick to my ACE Perry Cider, thank you.

stopped by the farm for a bit just to check it out and walk the grounds. we were immediately greeted by an friendly elderly gentleman, who told us a little about the place. he welcomed us to purchase some jams or juice at their self-serve "store," told us which cottages were open to look in, and showed us the kitchen where they make all their products AND hold cooking classes. the cottages were super cute, big bedrooms and cool bathrooms. the kitchen was really beautiful and cozy. the land was also lovely, full of apple trees, of course. this is a family-run working farm!