Farm Life
Take a peek at our farm’s day to day work.
How We Put the Orchard to Bed for Winter | Chelan Ranch Organics
As autumn fades and we place the last apples in the bins, there’s a quiet but steady rhythm that takes over our farm. Before the first frost, our crew turns its attention…
Read More ›Why Fall Is The Best Time To Visit Chelan Ranch
The Season Of Golden Light The mornings at Chelan Ranch start softly a hush over Lake Chelan, the mist lifting from the water as the sun turns the hillsides gold. You can…
Read More ›Why Chelan’s Microclimate Grows the Sweetest, Most Flavorful Organic Fruit
The Secret Behind Chelan’s Exceptional Fruit Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the deep blue waters of Lake Chelan, our orchards thrive in one of Washington State’s most unique agricultural environments. This…
Read More ›Why October Is the Best Month to Buy Washington Apples (Fresh, Organic, and Local)
October Belongs to Apples When crisp autumn air arrives in Washington, apple orchards come alive with color and fragrance. October isn't just another month on the calendar—it's the height of apple season.…
Read More ›How to Choose the Best U-Pick Apples in Chelan: Timing, Traits & Tips
There’s something magical about wandering through rows of apple trees, reaching up to pluck a crisp, sun-warmed apple straight from the branch. U-Pick apples in Chelan are more than just a seasonal…
Read More ›Where Is the Fiber in an Apple?
When you bite into a crisp organic apple from Chelan Ranch, you’re getting more than just juicy sweetness—you’re fueling your body with natural fiber. But have you ever wondered where the fiber…
Read More ›Late Summer Orchard Care: How Organic IPM + Soil Health Keep Our Fruit Fresh & Flavorful
Fresh Fruit That Tastes Like Summer There’s nothing quite like biting into a crisp, juicy apple on a warm late-summer day. At Chelan Ranch, this is the season when our Sweetango apples…
Read More ›Introducing Our First Apple of Fall 2025: SweeTango®
At Chelan Ranch, the first apples of the season always feel like a celebration. This year, that celebration begins with SweeTango®. In just three weeks, we’ll start harvesting certified organic SweeTango apples…
Read More ›U-Pick Blueberries Now Open at Chelan Ranch | Next Event Aug 2
The summer season officially kicked off most sweetly last Saturday, July 19, with our first U-Pick Blueberry Event of the year at Chelan Ranch — and we couldn't be more grateful to…
Read More ›Embracing the Summer Solstice: Celebrating Light, Growth, and Organic Farming at Chelan Ranch
Join us at Chelan Ranch on Friday, June 20th, as we embrace the magic of the summer solstice, a day that symbolizes the peak of light and vitality in nature. Tucked in…
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