Pleasant Valley Orchard
Contact & location
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Where Pleasant Valley Orchard is located
Pleasant Valley Orchard is tucked into Minnesota, on the outskirts of Taylors Falls. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Taylors Falls center, 330 Bench Street, Taylors Falls, MN 55084 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Taylors Falls has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Pleasant Valley Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Taylors Falls, MN, Pleasant Valley Orchard is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Pleasant Valley Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Pleasant Valley Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Pleasant Valley Orchard tracks the rest of Minnesota. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Pleasant Valley Orchard is located
Pleasant Valley Orchard is tucked into Minnesota, on the outskirts of Taylors Falls. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Taylors Falls center, 330 Bench Street, Taylors Falls, MN 55084 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Taylors Falls has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Pleasant Valley Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pleasant Valley Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Pleasant Valley Orchard 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 Pleasant Valley Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Pleasant Valley Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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