Gowan's Oak Tree — Local services in Ukiah

Gowan's is one of our favorite road trip stops on the way to the Mendocino coast. They have a small barn where they sell apple cider, apples, a varying selection of dried fruits and nuts and seasonal produce such as pumpkins. They have a grassy space, shaded by oak trees that has three swings for the kids to enjoy and it is conveniently located right next to the restrooms. So the kids can have a nice swing and a stretch and everyone can use the facilities. I'm grateful every time I come here because it is one of the few places where we can stop and have ready access to a restroom. We always buy a few apples to snack on and sometimes a half gallon of their house made apple cider before we hit...

I've been stopping here since I was a kid, every family trip out to the coast. I love that the stand is still there and operating today. The man behind the counter was extremely kind and personable. He answered questions and shared samples, he was happy to chat. The apple cider is amazing, love the honey, and the jam. Cherries were ripe and sweet, and so were the strawberries. I walked away with a haul, which the gentleman kindly packed into a box for me.

After dropping my things in my car, I took a moment to swing on the swings in the picnic area and take in the nostalgia of the beautiful spot. I hope I'll still be able to stop here for many...

G o w a n s oak Stand at the time I visited actually was the wrong time of year but they had some of the greatest apple cider I've tasted west of the Mississippi they're good folks there five generations I met the owner and his granddaughter she was man ing the cash register we had some good conversations grandfather and granddaughter naturally myself Max and you season when the fruits and the vegetables get ready that's the place to buy and have a great time spending your money we will get back over there during the season I got a little bit of money in a fruit jar I can't wait to go back...