Nicholson's Orchard Fresh
Where Nicholson's Orchard Fresh is located
Nicholson's Orchard Fresh is tucked into Chelan County, on the outskirts of Peshastin. 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.
Most guests punch 5435 U.S. 97, Peshastin into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Washington 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 Peshastin.
Weather at Nicholson's Orchard Fresh
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Peshastin, WA, Nicholson's Orchard Fresh 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 Nicholson's Orchard Fresh
Pick-your-own is available at Nicholson's Orchard Fresh 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 Nicholson's Orchard Fresh tracks the rest of Washington. 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 Nicholson's Orchard Fresh is located
Nicholson's Orchard Fresh is tucked into Chelan County, on the outskirts of Peshastin. 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.
Most guests punch 5435 U.S. 97, Peshastin into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Washington 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 Peshastin.
Weather at Nicholson's Orchard Fresh
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nicholson's Orchard Fresh offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Nicholson's Orchard Fresh 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 Nicholson's Orchard Fresh?+
Beyond picking, Nicholson's Orchard Fresh offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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