FAQ

  • Can we pick our own fruit?

    We welcome guests to pick their own peaches in the summer months when they are ripe. We are a small orchard and there is a lot of demand for this experience. We will open dates for picking as we gauge the fruit’s ripeness. We do not have any apple picking at this time.

  • Can I bring my pet?

    Unfortunately, we do not allow pets. Registered Service dogs are welcome. Breeden's Orchard does not allow Emotional Service Animals.

  • Do you accept credit cards?

    Yes, we accept Visa, MC and American Express as well as cash and checks.

  • Q: Do you allow smoking?

    We are a smoke free establishment for the health of our entire property please put your cigarettes and vape products away.

  • Do you allow photography?

    Yes! Take a look at our Photography Policy to learn more

  • Do you use pesticides?

    Yes we use pesticides. (Please keep reading)

    We have spent over 100 hours this year learning about pesticides as well as how and what to use on peaches, apples, pears, cherries and blueberries. Our IPM (integrated pest management) is a mix of natural practices, beneficial insects, organic ingredients and yes, pesticides. We have replanted resistant varieties of trees, we use essential oil paint to protect them and pheromone traps to interrupt the life cycle of certain pests. Each year we will treat our trees for what we know will affect them. We follow all USDA rules and guidelines for any chemicals that we do use.

Here are some helpful tips for when you visit the orchard:

  • Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes or boots.  We are a working farm and flip flops or anything with a heel is not the best choice of footwear for wandering the groves.  

  • Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty. 

  • Wear sunscreen. 

  • Safety is of paramount importance at any event or activity at Breeden’s Orchard.   Swimming, wading, boating and fishing are not permitted in the pond.  Climbing on trees is strictly prohibited and you will be asked to leave the property.  Also, please be aware of signage that explains where you can or cannot go on the property.  Certain areas may be off limits due to plants or trees needing alone time to flourish.  

  • Please do not pick un-ripened fruit off the trees, or squeeze and bruise it. We know how much fun it is to play baseball with fruit, but would like to ask that you kindly refrain from doing so.

  • There are several bee hives located on the orchard that are used for pollination. Individuals allergic to bee stings should have on their person an up-to-date EPI-Pen. Those with allergies to pollen are urged to use common sense before getting too close to any hives.