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Sebastopol |
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Apple orchards – Sebastopol is noted for its apple orchards, especially Gravenstein apples. |
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 Ratzlaff Ranch – In fall, this orchard has U-pick apples. When we visited, Rome beauty and Golden Delicious were ripe. Kids can grab a basket-shaped apple picker, head out to the orchard. Picking bags and boxes for picked apples are provided. Picnic tables in the shade. Ratzlaff is open daily, Sept. and Oct. |
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| Ratzlaff Ranch is located at 13128 Occidental Rd. | |||
| Walker Apples – To stock up on a wide variety of local apples, stop by this stand, sample apples and then buy your favorites. Open daily, late July to December. |
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| Walker Apples 10955 Upp Rd (country dirt road). |
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Gravenstein Apple Fair – | ||
Every August, families flock to this popular apple fair, celebrating the heirloom Gravenstein apple and farm life (many farms in the area are family owned). |
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On our blog, read about this seasonal event: "Gravenstein Apple Fair" | ||
| Kids can try apple fritters, apple pie, apple pie ice cream, fresh-pressed apple juice, pet farm animals such as dairy cows, mini horses, pygmy goats and pigs, run around a hay maze, and climb on tractors. | |||
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Ragle Ranch Regional Park (Ragle Rd) – This is a charming park, with lots of shady oak trees, picnic tables, and a large playground with swings and climbing structures. |
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