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World-famous hot apple cider donuts, above, await at Rainbow Orchards in Camino. Below, pies of all kinds are available at many Apple Hill farms. a a refined yet welcoming experience centered around scratch-made comfort food. Known as the meal on the hill, the homemade menu features signature chicken pot pies, sweet and savory favorites and take-and-bake frozen pies. Fudge Factory Farm offers handmade chocolates and 30 flavors of fudge, 27-plus types of candy coated apples, homemade jams and sauces, fresh baked and frozen pies and organic apples, raspberries, marionberries, blackberries and blueberries. The shop produces specialty items that cater toward vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free customers. Award-winning raspberry, blackberry and marionberry wines are a unique find. Goldbud Farms is a world-renowned grower n See APPLE HILL , page 12

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Sept. 17 Music on the Divide presents Jennifer Reason and Naomi Rogers-Hefley at IOOF Hall in Georgetown from 3-5 p.m. Tickets for this concert are available online at eventbrite.com or as space allows at the door for $25 for adults and $5 for students ages 12-18. Children 11 and younger get in free. Cash only. More information can be found at MusicOnTheDivide.org regarding this and future programs in the 2026 season.

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of Extra Fancy tree fruit including plums, pluots, nectarines, peaches, apples and pears. Grandpa’s Cellar features a bakery and gift shop along with a variety of homemade in-house baked items, jams, butters, sauces, syrups, no sugar added alternatives, unique gift items, local honey and gluten-free options with original recipes. Come to the picturesque apple orchard and enjoy seasonal pastries along with a coffee flight under the 100-year-old apple trees. Harris Family Farm, the farthest east Apple Hill ranch away from the congestion and traffic, has you-pick berries, flowers, apples and pumpkins as well as apple cider, vegetables, fresh eggs and a bake shop with pies, turnovers, strudel and jams. Enjoy the picnic area in the orchard and nature trail through the woods. Hidden Star Camino offers some of the tastiest craft hard ciders in Apple Hill at its 24-tap cider bar. The bakery offers an assortment of donuts, pies, jarred goods, panini sandwiches, gourmet fries and more. Plenty of outside seating to enjoy the panoramic view. High Hill Ranch is known for serving up a wide variety of homemade apple pies, fresh baked apple donuts and savory apple fritters. A key destination for kids to experience all the outdoor activities Apple Hill has to offer, including fishing, hayrides, and face painting. Shop Northern California’s largest craft fair showcasing over 60 artists making handmade arts and crafts. Larsen Apple Barn & Bake Shop features more than 20 varieties of apples along with pears, grapes, dried fruits, juices and more. The bakery is full of treats, specialty pies, turnovers,

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ANY SANDWICH Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 9.30.26. Limit 2 per customer.

HOURS: MONDAY: 6am–4pm • TACO TUESDAY: 6am–7pm WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: 6am–4pm • PIZZA FRIDAY: 6am–7pm SATURDAY: 6am–4pm SUNDAY: Closed

Gularte’s Pizza & Deli • 530.626.0550

670-B Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs “Digging for Gold!”

SUSAN WOLF

Mountain Democrat To advertise in The Gold Mine call Ian Balentine (530) 344-5048 or email ibalentine@mtdemocrat.net 15

2025

The Gold Mine