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When my family moved to Spokane a couple months ago, a local mom told me that I really should take my kids to Walter's Fruit Ranch. I'm so glad I took her advice! When I entered the gift shop to find out where the strawberries were growing, the kind man working there could see I had my hands full with my 2 year old and 4 year old. He told me to go ahead and drive right through the fields to the strawberry patch. To folks used to living in a big city where people are rude and everything is surrounded by cement, this was quite an unusual experience for us. We drove down the dirt lane with pumpkins springing up on one side and strawberries on the other, loving every minute! At one point during our picking adventure I looked up and realized that we were the only people as far as the eye could see. Just me, my 2 kids, and a warm, gentle breeze, surrounded by delicious berries... it was a taste of heaven. We've been to Walter's more than 5 times since moving here and the kids just love petting the goats, playing in the peas, being pulled around the orchard by the tractor (oh yeah, they'll ride you around even if you're not picking!), and eating ice cream in the gift shop. Thanks for such a warm welcome to the gorgeous state of Washington! We're looking forward to the Apple Festival! |
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My husband and I come to Walters every year for pumpkin picking and he always gives me a rule: I can only get as many pumpkins as I can carry! Otherwise we'd have an entire house full of pumpkins. Last year I was 7 months pregnant when we went for pumpkins and that unfortunately meant there wasn't as much room to carry them. John still insisted I could only get as many as I could carry until I finally told him I'd start putting pumpkins in my overalls if he didn't get me a cart! He agreed (laughing all the way) and I got the pumpkins I wanted. We packed them in the car and headed to the cafe for the best pie we've ever had (which is why we get them several times a year!). Walters is definitely an annual tradition for us -- one we plan on sharing with our new daughter Katie this year! |
Thank you to the Redmans for their adorable pictures from the ranch. We hope you had a wonderful day.
- WFR |
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Last August, I went to Otis, Maine for my sisters 50th wedding anniversary. After being there for 4 days, she became very sick with a viral flu. After 4 days flat in bed, I asked her what she would like the most. Being originally from Spokane as we both are, she said jokingly, “A fresh peach from Green Bluff.”
I called Walters' Fruit Ranch and asked them what it would take, to send some peaches. They said “We can send you an 18 pack of fresh peaches off the tree, no problem." in two days they expressed them 3150 miles to me, unknown to my sister. I ordered them, hoping they would survive and they were delivered in 'perfect' condition. I took the full box into my sisters bedroom and said, “Hear you are, your Green Bluff peaches.” She could not believe I did this, she ate all 18 peaches in one week.
I might add, peaches back in Maine are hard as a rock and sell in stores for about $3.55 a pound. As I returned to Spokane, I went to Walters' and personally thanked them.
Robert
Greenacrers, Washington |
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Dear Walter's,
In 1995 my now husband and I were students at the University of Idaho. One weekend we were looking for something fun to do and since we got the Spokesman Review in Moscow, we saw a small article about Apple Fest and decided to try it out. That was our first trip to Green Bluff and Walter's was the first farm we stopped at.
We have managed to make it every year since then. We now enjoy bringing our boys to pick apples and pumpkins, ride ponies, and just enjoy being outdoors. We've even made it a couple of times for the Strawberry Festival. Walter's is always our first and longest stop. We hope to continue this short yearly trip that has become such a part of our lives.
See you this weekend!
Jenni (and Family)
Tri Cities, Washington |
My husband and my two boys have gone to Harvest Festival every year for the past five years. Our kids have grown up riding the Fruit Loop Express, playing in corn kernels and dried peas, walking through the corn maze and picking the best apples right from the tree. We have taken tons of pictures in the orchard and pumpkin patch over the years. It has become a family tradition to go to Walter's and we look forward to it every September/October. We're headed out there this weekend to pick apples, have some kettle corn and indulge in some homemade ice cream and fresh pie. YUM!
Mike, Stacy, Nick & Jake D. |
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My dad used to bring me to your ranch when I was a kid and I am very proud to make the same memories with my daughter. Comeing out to the ranch has always been fun, when i was a kid and now with my kid. Thanks for years of memories and many more to come.
Sincerely,
Jason McGovern |
There is nothing better than a crisp breeze in the air, the warm fall colors around you, and a freshly picked apple in your hand! That is what we look forward to every year when we visit your orchard. We travel 4 hours each year, rain or shine, to be able to surround ourselves with the fall experience. My daughters love to pick their own apples and pumpkins, almost as much as the pony rides, mazes, and apple cider! Thank you for all that your orchard has to offer. It will continue to be a family tradition!
Sincerely, The Deans
Moscow, Idaho |
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Since my 16 year old son's first field trip in preschool, we've been going Walter's Fruit Farm in the fall. Every year my 3 boys go on a hunting trip with their father, so last year we started a tradition for "girl's weekend" and I took my 3 girls out to Greenbluff. They rode the ponies, had apple sundaes and enjoyed walking through the orchards. It's something that they've been looking forward to doing again this year and have talked about for months. We can't wait to go!
-The Adams family
Spokane, Washington |
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Our 6-year-old daughter and our 3-year-old son ask every year to go to your ranch to pick apples and pumpkins. Our whole family loves riding the tractor out to the orchard, being outside and my husband and I are pleased that the kids are learning about where food comes from. They also enjoy the sweet pea box, petting the animals, and the Fruit Loop express. After those activities we drink hot cocoa from the cafe and choose a pie. When we get home, we carve our jack-o-lanterns and make applesauce. Thank you for the many happy memories!
Gwendolyn, Scott, Bailey, and Noah |
We have begun to make a trip to Walter's for apple picking a part of our Fall traditions. My daughter Samantha loves everything about the ranch - the apple picking, the animals, the tractor ride, etc. Having grown up on a farm in California, I love that my children still get to experience a little country fun! We think that Walter's Fruit Ranch is one of the most beautiful sites in the Spokane area. Thanks for sharing it with our family!
The Kuney Family |
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My husband and I have been coming to Walter's every year since 2001 to pick strawberries, peaches, and apples. It is one of our favorite traditions so naturally when our daughter was born we couldn't wait to take her to her first Apple festival. We took so many beautiful pictures that day. This last year we moved to Denver and were so sad to have to miss out on the experience and the loads of wonderful fruit.
The Yost Family |
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I moved to Spokane from Alaska in 2001. It was quite a change for me with the beautiful seasons and fresh produce available. My mother told me all about Walter's and their awesome pies so I had to check it out. I fell in love. I love the pies of course but now that I am a mom myself I enjoy every chance I can get in introducing my son to the bluff. Growing up in Alaska didn't allow for pumpkin patch picking, strawberry picking or anything in between when it came to fresh produce. Now my son and I get to experience it together and it is so incredible. Thank you for the memories. We;ll see you on the bluff...
Mitzi |
Aloha Walter's Fruit Ranch,
This past October my two children and I traveled to Spokane to visit my brother Sonny, his wife Stacie, and their two children Gabriel and Peyton. We had a wonderful time during the week that we had stayed in Spokane. My children have great memories at your ranch. Here in Hawaii, we do not have the fall weather and festivities like the ones in Washington so we were very grateful to have been given a tour on the fruit express and also a presentation on how Apple Cider is made. We were also amazed at your two beautiful dogs that you have on the ranch. We now give our two golden retrievers apples! Thanks for the beautiful memories and we hope to visit you soon.
Aloha,
The Peterson Ohana
Waianae, Hawaii |
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Walter’s Farm, thank you for a wonderful weekend! Our two young sons picked and ate to their hearts content this past weekend. The strawberries were like spoonful of sugar in every bite. The ice cream was the perfect touch to a great afternoon. I’ve attached a photo I took of our son, Conner, enjoying the bounty.
We’ll be back this weekend for the cherries.
The Zeff Family
Eric, Aida, Josh and Conner Zeff
Hayden, Idaho |
| We have been visiting Green Bluff since moving to Washington in 2005. We discovered that our favorite place to go up there is Walter's Fruit Farm. For our family fall time in Spokane would not be complete without a couple of visits to Walter's farm. We enjoy picking the peaches and apples in September and always make it out in October for pumpkins. Our children have a fantastic time playing in the hay maze, digging in the pea area with the construction vehicles, petting the goats and other animals, picking fruit, listening to music, and of course riding the wiggle worm tractor. Our visits there are now a family tradition and something that we all look forward to. Thanks for helping us to make such great family memories,
The Henkels |
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We love to come out to all the Greenbluff growers, but our favorite is Walter's. The year before last we came out at least one time per month during the growing season. My kids love the fruit loop express and the dried pea box. I love the yummy apples, peaches, and everything else! I swear that if it grows at Walter's it's going to be yummy!!! |
My family has had a family tradition for the last 12 years or more to come up to Walter's Fruit Farm to pick apples and get a pumpkin. Last year we added a member to our family, my son's girlfriend. This year we brought our grandson for his first season of apple picking. We will be continuing this tradition as long as Walter's is in business and we will continue to add as our family gets bigger.
Cheryl |
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| My family has been visiting Greenbluff every year since I was little! Walters is always our main stop. We usually made one trip to pick apples and one trip for Halloween Pumpkins. When I was in gradeschool my brother, sister, and I would each get to pick a little pumpkin, an apple, and always get some honey sticks! Even though I moved to Portland 7 years ago I still make a point to make a Fall visit with my Mom every year. This Friday I am 30 and will be taking a trip on the Fruit Loop Express with my mom for old times. Thank You Walters! |
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Dear Walter's,
I had a great time celebrating my 4th birthday at your fruit ranch. I loved the pony rides, the crazy wiggle worm and picking apples and pumpkins. But my favorite part was having your wonderful singer sing Happy Birthday to me as I blew out my caramel apple candles. I just love caramel apples! Did you know that I even got to sing up on the stage? It was an amazing day! Thank you so much (especially to Christy for all of her hard work)!
Samantha Jo Kuney |
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Since moving to Spokane in 2005, Greenbluff has been one of my favorite Spokane discoveries. This beautiful experience has only become more amazing now that I have two young daughters to share it with. Last year was the first year that my oldest was brave enough to enjoy a Pony ride at your farm but it will be her third year feeding the goats, and most of all, enjoying the fresh fruit. I cannot wait for my youngest to experience your farm now that summer has finally arrived!
Nicole Daley |
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