Apple Hill

We kept up with tradition and took a trip to Apple Hill this Nevada Day weekend.

 As always, it did not disappoint and we had a ton of fun! 

We first stopped at a u-pick orchard, and got this adorable pic of Claire:

 Then, off to Apple Ridge Farms, where we bought apple donuts, pet the animals, and ran through the hay bale maze. These cuties had fun posing in the cutouts- TOGETHER:

Then, we drove over to Rainbow Orchards, where they really know how to make apple donuts, hot and fresh, made-to-order. mmmm.... 

Afterward, we had lunch at Jack Russell Brewery, and tasted habanero and cayenne jelly. Interesting, but not my cup of tea. After, we drove to a couple wineries, where the girls were surprisingly good, and we got a huge discount (they know how to treat Nevadans right :-) ). 

The most important stop was Kids Inc., where they have the infamous Walkin' Pie. OMG! This is what the trip is all about. It's a pie crust bubble, filled with loads of spiced apples, baked to perfection, then topped off with cider sauce. Then make it a la mode, and it's heaven. Jeff and I shared it and still couldn't finish all of it. After the deliciousness, we enjoyed the ranch and it's Fall-colored view. 

"But I want to this way... APPLES!!"

Our last stop was Grace Patriot Winery, where they were having free food and entertainment. The couple who own it are Nevada grads and live 1/2 time in Reno. It was great way to say bye to Apple Hill for another year. On our way home, we stopped at Ikeda's in Auburn, and enjoyed the good old american hamburger. 

We can't wait for next year already!