Stone Circle Cider
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We own a 36 acre farm, just outside of Estacada, Oregon. It's a beatiful property that offers lovely views of the Willamette Valley and Coastal Range Mountains. The farm had been exclusively in Christmas trees, but we began the transition to heirloom variety cider apples last winter in 2015. We've continued to transition more and more space into cider apples every year since.
The Orchard
We are establishing a traditional-holistic apple orchard. Instead of relying on synthetic poisons and fertilizers, we focus on the health of the trees by establishing a microorganism rich environment that enhances the tree's natural defenses against pests or blight. This is the responsible way to propagate apples and it produces a better quality cider fruit. More intensive approaches usually require the addition of nitrogenous fertilization, which create fruits with more water, diluting the sugar and flavor in the juice.
The Barn
Still a diamond in the rough, our farm has a large '40s era barn that has been utilized for livestock and farm storage throughout its history. We have plans for making this a space for others to enjoy down the road, but in the mean time it's a suitible home for our equipment and agricultural products.
The Pond
No farm is truly complete without a quaint little pond to be enjoyed. Our spring-fed pond is stocked with rainbow trout and is home to a variety of aquatic animals. Lazy days are well spent feeding the fish or watching the Blue Heron show off its fishing skills, all enhanced with a cold glass of cider.
Wildlife
The farm provides a healthy ecosystem for all sorts of plants and animals to thrive. A stroll around the farm can beget all sorts of lovely finds including wild roses, blackberries, wild strawberries, trillium, foxglove, and much more. Look to the trees and sky to watch the birds of prey as they stalk a variety of furry prey. For the more adventurous, Sasquatch is rumored to roam the area.
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