Welcome to Sherwood Orchards
We are a 26-acre U-pick fruit orchard located in Sherwood, Oregon.
Welcome to Sherwood Orchards
We are a 26-acre U-pick fruit orchard located in Sherwood, Oregon.
About Us
fresh, local, pick your own
With approximately 1,300 fruit trees, our orchard offers many unique varieties. A fruit orchard for over 150 years, this orchard is a landmark in the Sherwood area under its former name Oliphant Orchards, and current name (as of 2005).
look at what we grow...
The season typically begins in early July with Sweet Cherries and continues with Pie Cherries, Plums, Prunes, Apples, Pears, and Quince through October or as long as we have fruit. Persimmons are picked in mid-November. We do not ship any fruit.
our location
Directions:
From Portland: Take 99W south towards Newberg through Sherwood. We are 1/2 mile past the intersection with 99W and Sunset Blvd/Elwert Rd. on the right-hand side. You will see our sign "Sherwood Orchards" and we are the driveway just before the sign.
What we grow
Cherries
Plums and Prunes
Plums and Prunes
Sweet- Van, Royal Anne
Pie (Sour)- Montmorency
Plums and Prunes
Plums and Prunes
Plums and Prunes
Shiro, Italian, and Brooks
Apples
Plums and Prunes
Apples
We have over 70 varieties- call or email to see if we grow your favorite!
Pears
Quince and Persimmons
Apples
Bosc, Bartlett, Seckel
Quince and Persimmons
Quince and Persimmons
Quince and Persimmons
Quince
Persimmons
WHAT IS READY FOR PICKING...
September 10, 2020
*****In light of COVID19, WE ARE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, so if you are interested in either picking fruit or purchasing picked fruit, please click the "Book an Appointment" button! There are 4 slots to choose from- when all appointments are taken, that means we are booked for that day, and you will find there are none available. Also, note we don’t take appointments more than a few days in advance. YOU MAY ONLY MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE CURRENT WEEK!!!
If you are on our email list, we will send out an email to alert you of our open appointment days and hours so you can book an appointment with us. Scroll down this homepage to "Subscribe to our Emails" to get on our list!
Please go to our website and scroll down to "Online Appointments" to set up an appointment to pick fruit. If you click those appointment buttons (#1-#4) and there is no availability, that means we are booked already.
UPDATE 9/10:
DUE TO THE AIR QUALITY FROM THE FIRES WE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FORTHER NOTICE.
Here is our fruit availability (when we reopen):
U-PICK
PEARS:
Red and Green Bartletts ($.50/lb)
Seckel ($1/lb) A very sweet small pear, called a dessert pear. Great for fresh eating or can be canned whole.
Comice ($1/lb) Very sweet, wonderful for fresh eating, in salads, or with cheeses.
Bosc ($1/lb) A firm pear, great for baking, broiling, or poaching.
APPLES: ($1/lb) All of these currently ripe are fresh eating, our sauce, pie, cider apples are still ripening!
Akane
Chehalis
Honey Sweet
Orenco
Gala
WITH MANY MORE RIPENING!!!
PLUMS: ($1/lb)
Brooks
PICKED
Bartlett Pears 25 lb boxes $18.75 or $.75/lb
***If you want a 25lb box, please email mail@sherwoodorchards.com to arrange for online payment and to schedule pickup.
PLEASE NOTE:
***We require MASKS at check in and check out, as well as in the orchard when social distancing isn't possible.
***We now accept CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS, CASH, AND WIC.
***BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINERS TO PICK INTO AND TAKE YOUR FRUIT HOME IN!
***Please do not come if you have any symptoms of the virus- let's keep everyone safe!
PLEASE READ OUR FAQ SECTION AND COVID19 GUIDELINES BEFORE COMING OUT!
Thank you for supporting your local farmer, especially in this unique season of COVID-19. We look forward to seeing you here soon!
ONLINE APPOINTMENT
We are taking appointments for picking online now! Click the link below to make yours!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept CASH, CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS, and WIC.
Are pets allowed?
NO, we do NOT allow pets in our orchard, due to Food Safety Regulations. We thank you for leaving your furry family member at home.
Is there anything I need to bring with me for picking?
Please bring your own boxes and bags to both pick and bring your fruit home in. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes, and not sandals or flip flops as our ground is very uneven.
Do you allow ladders?
No, we do NOT allow any ladders on our orchard. We DO NOT allow anyone to climb our trees in order to pick the fruit. We appreciate your respect for these important safety rules.
Do you do field trips, groups, or events?
NO , we do NOT accommodate groups or events here at Sherwood Orchards.
Are you an organic or a no spray orchard?
No, we are a conventional orchard, but also use Integrated Pest Management. We apply crop protectants to provide for the best quality fruit for you and your family.
Do you have any COVID-19 guidelines for picking?
Yes we do! Please click this link to all of our guidelines to read before coming to the orchard!
COVID-19 Guidelines
We are open by appointment only!
Please scroll down to the bottom of our website to book an appointment to come and pick!
MASKS ARE REQUIRED!!!
We require masks upon check in and check out as well as in the orchard if you are unable to keep at least a 6 ft distance between you and other pickers.
KEEP A 6 FT DISTANCE BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Please remember to keep a distance of a minimum of 6 ft between you and other people both while picking, as well as waiting to check in and out.
PLEASE CLEAN HANDS WITH HAND SANITIZER BEFORE AND AFTER PICKING
Thank you for helping to minimize the transfer of the virus to pickers, as well as other surfaces.
Do NOT eat fruit in the orchard
This is a hard one, especially when you want to taste the goodness of the fruit, but please DO NOT sample fruit while picking. Lucky for you, you'll have plenty of opportunities to eat your yummy fruit at home.
IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN WITH YOU...
We welcome families, but please remember :
**They must stay with a parent or guardian AT ALL TIMES
**No diaper changes on property
**No eating or picnicking on property
THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING ALL OF OUR GUIDELINES TO HELP KEEP YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, AND OTHERS SAFE THIS SEASON!
Click below for a link to ODA's COVID-19 Farm Guidelines
Proud to be a member
Tri-County Farm Group
Tri-County Farm Fresh Produce is an organization of local farms offering produce for sale directly to the public through u-pick and farm stands in Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah counties in Oregon. To visit the website, click on the image above!
Subscribe to our Emails
Click the button below and go to the Tri-County Farm Homepage. Scroll down to "Crop Updates," submit your email address and click "Subscribe." We send out emails about our crops as well as other farms in our group.