Apple Hill | High Hill Ranch

S M

2023-12

Had a great time here with hubby on a Sunday except it was super crowded. The fudge was okay nothing too great at the fudge factory so was their Dutch apple pie and cider shake at the restaurant. We did pick some fresh apples on our way back which were very sweet. Oh if you've got kids the pony rides look so cute, it's 15 or 12 for a round cash only.

Tiffany Adair

2023-12

It was my first time visiting Apple Hill and it didn't disappoint. The location is surrounded by the beautiful scenery, pine trees galore and mountains in the distance.Its an outdoors kind of event, a farmers market in the front featuring apples, all kinds of varieties: Fiji, Granny Smith, Delicious, etc at prices lower than the grocery store. They have an outdoor grill and have meats cooking like Italian sausage, hot links, burgers and more. I think the prices are on the steep side, $13 for an Italian sausage...but you be the judge.Further in, they have sweets like premade frozen pies, applesauce, and fudge. There is a bar for the 21 and over drinker. They feature hard apple cider, along with other apple beers and wines. The lines may be long but they move very fast as there are a lot of registers open and moving customers along.Across the street there is a children's train ride and a marvelous view of the Christmas trees further out.Bathrooms are decent. Handicap acceptable. There were 3 or 4 stalls plus a few sinks.Parking is free and spacious. Handicap parking is available.

myna nacare

2023-11

This place is way more of a mob scene than I recall from my last visit (2018). Think: Flea Market on steroids. That being said, the Cat Herders do a bang up job keeping traffic going inside the property proper. On the way in is a whole other story. I do love their Asian pears. And the family friendly atmosphere is there. We brought a visitor from Peru. Make sure you check out the vendors you patronize so you know if you are actually receiving High/Apple Hill goods. Many aren't. Yet there are plenty of quality handcrafted items to select from. I think my frequency of visits is good at once every 5 years. YMMV

jaycen flynn

2023-11

Fun for the whole Family. Had a blast so many different vendors to explore awesome food and treats available. And you can fish for rainbow trout at the fishing hole. Such a fun time and beautiful memories.

Suzanne “Suz” Patterson

2023-10

Delicious pies and food, a little pricey but worth the experience. The pie house restaurant does serve more than 5 different varieties of pies and cakes. You have to go inside to see the signs for deserts. Outside you can buy whole pies only. Lots of seating. There are also homemade donuts but the line was pretty long. Hay ride around the orchard is very short really not worth the price but an experience fun for kids and dogs. The market had fresh caramel and other candied apples and goodies. Also, fresh fruit in season, jams, jellies and other sweets. Many local vendors selling unique crafts and parking wasn't too bad. I will definitely go to the other locations to check out more variety and try more pies!

Jesse Casey

2023-10

Our family makes the drive to Apple Hill every October for the fresh pies, pastries, great lunches and craft vendors that can be found at many of the locations. Bringing home the fresh Cider and treats is the highlight of the experience.

Nestor Ramirez

2023-11

Great place for the family. A few of activities, places to grab a bite and tons of small local artisan shops selling cool stuff! Don’t forget to try their apple donuts and pies!

Donna Gonzales

2023-11

I always enjoy going to High Hill! It's fun to browse the shops and pick up pies, donuts, turnovers! Be prepared to bring cash because there is a slight charge to use a credit card.

Sarah Eshetu

2023-11

Very beautiful 😍 loved the apple beer and the apple fritter is amazing a must have I tried the apple pie 🥧 was good but not exciting to me. Very beautiful area great for kids.

Tamme M Sullivan

2023-12

It has been a favorite pastime for about 20 years now. Love all the craft vendors, fudge factory, donut shop, pie house, tractor train ride, and pond that has fishing and feeding of the ducks. Nestled in the hills just above Placerville with plenty of parking even in the orchard among the trees, as an overflow. Recommend planning to be there for a few hours in order to see and experience everything.

Matt Mason

2023-12

Black Friday crowd's were easily waited on by this large and expanded area. Fun craft shops and smells of apple fritters abound! 2023

Mia Landry Frias

2023-10

Great family time. Good food, peaceful views. Everything Apples, delicious!Traffic is horrible trying to get in to this place.

Sally Kasper (Sally)

2023-10

Always a fun place to visit! I love the vendors and all the arts. Of course there's lots of yummy apple treats like donuts pies and cider.

Mike Mercado

2023-11

Oh my goodness penny a fresh product you guys have to get up here.. Is great customer service.. If you drive and buy in the freeway it's worth pulling over...

Ronil Prasad

2023-10

Amazing location. Great stalls. Prices are reasonable. Please check on the pond though the fish need help.

Jennifer Moore

2023-05

As much as I wanted to enjoy my experience here with my son, it was just too crowded and chaotic. The lines for everything were so long starting with the traffic jam that took 30min - 45min to just get into the ranch and park. I was hoping for a more laid back relaxed country experience but instead it had a more was fair ground carnival vibe. It was just way to crowded for me to want to go back any time soon.

sara call

2023-11

Highly recommend going in November earlier in the day. Wonderful artisan booths and every apple treat your heart desires. Pulled pork sandwich and caramel apple crisp pie are a MUST.

Anthony Luban

2023-11

Very pleasant place if you are looking for some good food or snacks. The vendors had a great selection of merchandise and everything was family friendly. If you are 21+ try the Light Apple Beer, it was 10/10.

Angie Corona

2023-05

Wonderful fun filled place🍏🍎🍏🍎. Dog friendly 🐕‍ . Little pond for kids to fish. Reasonable rates . $ 5 fishing permit ( bring your own pole🎣) . $10 & they provide child's fishing pole . Pony rides - $12 ( cash only) Hayrides $ 5 each person.Bathrooms 🚻 have handicap ♿️ accessibility. Plenty of picnic tables.

Kristina Pagan

2023-10

I love High Hill Ranch, the fudge shop is fantastic, the restaurant has amazing food and drinks (be prepared to stand in line though) and the donut shop is of course wonderful. Get there early, even on a weekday the crowds are crazy.

Janine Marie

2022-05

This is a beautiful drive along a country road. A perfect place for families, a romantic afternoon or even a first date.Fresh pies, apples and food. You will find many unique booths with handmade gifts, a fishing fun little pond with poles and bait included and more. The sights, the smells, the fresh air, the fun.You can find a map of all of the farms at most farm stands and the maps are free. Bring your lunch on the drive and find a bench for a holiday picnic. I make this trip every year and will go back years to come. Football Sundays and week days are my favorite days because it has been the lightest traffic days. Happy Holidays!

Russell Hosley

2023-11

Even though it's getting crowded, it's still the apple hill scene I grew up enjoying. Might cost a small fortune to fish out of the pond, but assuming the weather is decent-it's hard not to find something to enjoy between the market style fruit stand, bake shops and small vendors.

Diane Kesty

2023-12

I'm not sure if it was just the time of year ( we went at Christmas time) or what, but it just didn't feel the same. A lot less "sparkle" there were these cool ducks though

Jason Zerbel

2023-05

It has been 15 years or so since the last time I was here and wow has it changed. I am surprised by how many things are sold and by how many people come to visit. If you don't get here by 7am you might end up in a long line of cars looking for a parking spot waiting on the road. A really cool car show happened during my visit. I really enjoyed the fresh apple doughnuts and coffee.

Liz Bethoney

2023-10

High Hill Ranch is a part of our family's fall traditions. We come here first thing in the morning for cider and donuts. Our kids like to play around the lake and watch the fishing. They have ridden the ponies before, and they loved it, but there's always a long line and the price is high for participating more than once. There are plenty of restrooms and porta-potties available, which is really nice. There's usually something new each time, like face painting or a balloon artist.We usually check out some of the craft vendors and then head out to another farm for apple picking. It's a great place to start our Apple Hill Day.This year was the most crowded we've ever seen it! The parking attendants are always so organized, and it's really appreciated since there's so many different places to park.

Gail Pennell

2023-11

We enjoyed our day in Apple Hill. Lots of craft, good family fun and food. If you go make sure you take the time to experience it all.

Samantha Cordell

2023-05

High Hill is a really cool place to visit in the fall months. There is quite a few things for kids/family to do (fishing in the pond, face painting, hay rides, etc), many vendor/craft tents, good food, live music and more. The only 2 major negatives about High Hill is that is is wayyyy crowded from open to close, which also means parking is a nightmare and the exploitation of the ponies that are forced to let child after child after child ride them for hours.

Michael Isaac

2021-05

Great place to take the kids, have some fun and get some good food. Pies are all delicious. Donuts are great and they have a great selection of other foods. Make sure to visit the store for apples, salsa, wine and much more!There is a pond in which you can pay to fish from. Candle making and face painting activities. Also lots of people selling cool stuff they made themselves.We come here at least once a year and plan on doing so for many years to come.

Frances Peterson

2023-05

This is a very impressive commercial operation. We were lucky to go late afternoon on a Saturday and probably missed the rush crush. When we saw it the next day on a Sunday we were amazed at the lineup to get in from the road. Plan ahead. There's lots to do and see here including a fishing pond for the kids, food, arts and crafts on sale, face painting, and then the large barn with food to buy for eating or food products to buy for later. They were also baking and interesting condiments and cooking tools available. Lots of covered tables near the fishing pond for sitting, relaxing and eating. Easy parking in the orchard. Parking lot as well. Elderly or those who may be disabled should know that going to these orchards can be risky as there's gravel and rocks that one must navigate and things are not flat or paved. We were glad we left our fragile elderly at home.

MatiRosa Morphis

2023-12

It's always so festive, great vendors to buy special Christmas presents. And all the yummy treats!! Merry Christmas