Parrish Pioneer Ranch

Apple Ranch, animals, shops, restaurant, antiques, wildlife art studio, food, fun, apples and cider!

In 1866, Enoch Kidder Parrish arrived in Oak Glen and traded four mules and a wagon for 160 acres of land. By 1867 he had pl...anted the first full-scale orchard in Oak Glen, just over an acre of mainly Rome Beauty trees. By 1900 he had just over 22 acres and Oak Glen was rapidly becoming a thriving commercial apple growing area. Apples from this historic orchard are on sale in the main barn...

Peacocks, emus, and miniature horses wander through the grounds at Parrish Pioneer Ranch, the only apple stand in the area that sells hard cider (in addition to the fresh-pressed variety). After browsing the country store and candy shop, head to the wine bar where you can sample a nice selection of honey meads in addition to fruit wines made from apples, berries, pears, cherries, and rhubarb....