The Fruit Yard｜A Fresh‑Fruit Time Tunnel in the Central Valley

A pastoral complex combining orchard‑direct picking, jam‑making workshops, and fruit‑themed desserts. With picnic tables under shade trees, wind chimes between vine‑covered trellises, and air forever sweet with the scent of ripening fruit 🍓 Experience Trilogy ✨Pick‑Your‑Own Paradise Seasonal harvest: strawberries (Apr–May), blueberries (Jun–Jul), apples (Sep–Oct)“Moonlight Picking Basket”: includes firefly‑style lanterns and insulated cooler bags for evening sessions ✨Transparent Workshop Zone Jam Lab: custom‑blend additive‑free jams (sealed in 30 minutes)Fruit‑carving performances: hourly shows featuring watermelon lanterns / mango roses 🍰Dessert Sanctuary Signature Fruit‑Pie Flight: mini apple + peach + berry pie trioEpic Fruit Sundae: a seven‑layer vertical symphony of fresh fruit and ice cream 🛒 Sweetness to Take Home ✅ Jam Mystery Box: monthly limited‑edition flavors (e.g., “Whiskey‑Soaked Cherry Jam”) ✅ Freeze‑dried fruit chips: space‑tech snacks that preserve natural color ✅ Dwarf fruit‑tree saplings: balcony‑friendly varieties (comes with planting guide) 🎵 Orchard Soundscape Project Custom ambient music in each fruit zone (jazz piano in strawberry fields, folk guitar in apple groves) Weekend orchard readings: authors recite food‑themed literature under peach trees Hidden acoustic installations: ringing specific wind chimes triggers recorded stories of fruit growth ⏰ Seasonal hours: Spring–Fall 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM｜Winter weekends only 💰 Admission: $5 entry (credited toward purchases), PYO priced by weight 📌 Location: 7948 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95357 🚗 Thoughtful amenities: Tractor shuttle, pet‑friendly picnic areas, solar‑charging picnic tables #Modesto#Modestoguide#Modestofood#foodguide#travelguide#California#Modestoweekend