Mother Nature's Farm sits in Gilbert, Maricopa County, one of the classic apple-growing pockets of Arizona. The farm's street address is 1663 East Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233.
Most visitors reach Mother Nature's Farm by car; the drive winds past rolling farmland that's especially pretty during peak fall color. From the nearest highway exit, follow signs toward Gilbert and continue on local county roads to 1663 East Baseline Road. GPS is reliable to the farm entrance, and there is on-site parking once you arrive.
Landmarks in the area include downtown Gilbert, nearby farm stands, and small-town diners that make a great pre or post-picking stop. Cell service can get spotty on back roads, so it's smart to download the map to your phone before you leave the highway.
Looking for the best apple picking near Gilbert, Arizona? Mother Nature's Farm is a working apple orchard located in Gilbert, Arizona (Maricopa County), welcoming families, couples, and photographers each fall for a classic American harvest experience.
Mother Nature's Farm sits inside one of Arizona's most beloved apple-growing regions. Between the smell of fresh cider, warm apple donuts, and rows of Honeycrisp and McIntosh trees heavy with fruit, it's the kind of place that turns a simple Saturday into a memory your kids will still talk about years later.
Pick-your-own apples at Mother Nature's Farm is exactly what it sounds like, you walk the orchard, pick apples directly off the tree, and pay by the bag or pound when you're done. Staff will point you toward the rows that are ripe that week, hand you a picking bag or bucket, and give you a quick tip on how to twist (not pull) the apple.
Mother Nature's Farm grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
Apple season at Mother Nature's Farm runs from late August through late October, like most orchards in Arizona. The sweet spot for a first-time visit is the last two weeks of September through the first two weeks of October.
Weekends between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. are the friendliest time to arrive. Weekdays are the most peaceful, a Tuesday or Wednesday morning may have entire rows to yourself.
Mother Nature's Farm sits in Gilbert, Maricopa County, one of the classic apple-growing pockets of Arizona. The farm's street address is 1663 East Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233.
Most visitors reach Mother Nature's Farm by car; the drive winds past rolling farmland that's especially pretty during peak fall color. From the nearest highway exit, follow signs toward Gilbert and continue on local county roads to 1663 East Baseline Road. GPS is reliable to the farm entrance, and there is on-site parking once you arrive.
Landmarks in the area include downtown Gilbert, nearby farm stands, and small-town diners that make a great pre or post-picking stop. Cell service can get spotty on back roads, so it's smart to download the map to your phone before you leave the highway.
Yes, Mother Nature's Farm offers pick-your-own apples during the harvest season. Guests walk the rows, pick apples straight from the tree, and pay by the bag, bucket, or pound at the farm stand.
Apple season at most U.S. orchards runs from late August through late October. Call ahead or check Mother Nature's Farm's website before your visit to confirm which varieties are ripe.
Hours at Mother Nature's Farm vary by season. We recommend calling ahead at (480) 892-5874 or checking their website the morning of your visit.
Pick-your-own apple prices in the U.S. typically run $1.50–$3.00 per pound, or $20–$40 for a half-bushel bag. Mother Nature's Farm sets prices at the entrance each season based on the current crop.
Mother Nature's Farm grows apples. Early-season varieties like Gala and Honeycrisp come in first, followed by mid-season Empire and McIntosh, and finishing with late-season Fuji, Cameo, and Pink Lady.
Absolutely, Mother Nature's Farm welcomes families and offers apple picking, birthday parties, farm store, peach picking, and more.
Most working orchards ask that pets stay home for food-safety reasons. Call Mother Nature's Farm to confirm their current pet policy before bringing your dog.
Mother Nature's Farm has on-site parking that's free for guests. Fall weekends are the busiest, mornings are the calmest time to visit.
Bring cash, comfortable closed-toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, water, and a camera. Mother Nature's Farm usually provides picking bags or buckets.
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