Cultiva! Youth Project
Contact & location
Boulder, CO 80304
Where Cultiva! Youth Project is located
Head into Boulder, CO and you'll come across Cultiva! Youth Project on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Colorado's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Boulder center, 1630 Hawthorn Ave is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Colorado does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Boulder.
Weather at Cultiva! Youth Project
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: June to November
Cultiva! Youth Project is a working apple orchard in Boulder, Colorado. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Cultiva! Youth Project
Pick-your-own is available at Cultiva! Youth Project during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Cultiva! Youth Project tracks the rest of Colorado. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Cultiva! Youth Project is located
Head into Boulder, CO and you'll come across Cultiva! Youth Project on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Colorado's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Boulder center, 1630 Hawthorn Ave is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Colorado does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Boulder.
Weather at Cultiva! Youth Project
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cultiva! Youth Project offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Cultiva! Youth Project runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Cultiva! Youth Project?+
Beyond picking, Cultiva! Youth Project offers pick-your-own, cider.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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