Staymen Winesaps at Willowbrook Apple Farm

We have made quite the tradition of going to Willowbrook Apple Farm in the fall and picking our own Staymen Winesap Apples from their small orchard of 100 year old trees. 

I can't believe it's been a year since we went in 2011. This year is literally flying by...

 The orchard is perfect. It's shady, there are trees surrounding the main house. You can visit Comet the miniature horse, Blossom the pig, the chicken coop or Floppy the GIANT rabbit. The crop was abundant this year so apples were right in arms reach for little ones. They enjoy spying the perfect apple and then adding it to their bag.

This is our fourth year coming to Willowbrook. Click HERE to see our trip in 2010

Caramel Apples. So Tasty!

 When we first arrive, you can sample apples, caramel, honey, and cider all made on the property. Only a few people at a time are admitted so you never feel overwhelmed or crowded as you wander through Willowbrook. You choose which size bag you would like to fill and then listen to instructions on how to properly pick them. No pulling, just twisting them off the branch.

 Taking their picture in this grove lets me see how fast they grow. It's too fast. Most definitely. I love bringing them back here every year.

 Glad my little shutterbug is learning how to use my cameras. I normally only allow him to shoot on my back up (Canon Rebel Xt) but I had my "big" camera with me today. He noticed that it was much heavier and did a great job snapping pics of Me and Mr. B.

Backbends in the orchard.

 

He has my heart.

So do they. 

Just for giggles... Since I wasn't blogging efficiantly then... I went to my myspace (OMG who remembers myspace!?) and found these pics of our first time at Willowbrook.

 

Willowbrook in 2008