05/15/2021
Pickers,
Once again, we face a different kind of year here at the orchard. Our blueberry crop is not as bountiful as usual. The freeze in March took out all our early varieties and half of the later varieties of fruit.
We anticipate being open on:
June 5th
June 12th
Possibly June 19th
Picking hours on these dates will be 7:00AM - 12:00PM for those who wish to visit.
Due to COVID-19, we ask that you mask upon arrival and departure. Please maintain social distance protocol in the orchard, which is very easy to accomplish.
To reduce additional COVID-19 risk, buckets and belts will not be provided this year. We suggest beach buckets (sand castle sizes) for children, and for you crafty folks, check out YouTube for converting half-gallon milk cartons into containers.
IMPORTANT:
-Please CALL THE ORCHARD BEFORE YOU VISIT to make sure we have ripe fruit: (225) 683-1001
-Picking fee is $3.00 per person, ages two and older.
-Blueberries are $4.00 per pound (no pre-picked blueberries available this year). Average amount that most families pick is 5-10 lbs, more or less depending on the pickers and blueberry availability.
-Cash or check only. No credit cards accepted. Nearest ATM is 15 miles away.
-No pets, please!
Again, please CALL THE ORCHARD BEFORE YOU VISIT to make sure fruit is available for picking and that we are open: (225) 683-1001.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you in advance for your support during this transitional year back to some normalcy.
-Cliff & Susan Muller