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ABOUT US
Life on the Orchard & Farm
The Orchard
Named after the endangered Long-Billed Curlew that once roamed these hillsides, Curlew Orchard is dedicated to growing delicious fruit in balance with nature.
We are certified organic! Six acres of the property are planted primarily with Gala along with Ambrosia, Macintosh, Spartan, Honeycrisp, Salish and Granny Smith apples. This main section of the orchard is now aging out and we are in the process of replacing old with new trees and introducing new varieties of apples as well. New trees arriving in 2025 include Braeburn, Gravenstein, Hidden Rose and Northern Spy.
Sustainable practices on the farm include a rainwater capture tank for 26000+ gallons of water for orchard use, 22 solar panels supplying over 40% of our electrical energy and raptor poles in the orchard to include predator birds in assisting with pest management.
Ways to purchase Apples
Apple variety is primarily Gala and Ambrosia apples, limited Macs, Spartans, Grannies, Salish and Honeycrisp varieties.
Over Looking the North Okanagan
Come and enjoy the beauty of this location. From the orchard look out over Vernon, the Okanagan hillsides and lakes tucked between. Steps from Grey Canal trail along BX creek to waterfall and close to downtown Vernon Silver Star Resort. Quiet and natural yet close to everything.
About Us
Patrick met Sean while pursuing grad studies and endeavouring to engage the public in environmental issues. Sean was dancing with the Toronto Dance Theatre, then Peggy Baker Dance Projects and the two set up home in Toronto. In 2015, with their young children, dog and cat, the family moved West to begin a new adventure on an apple orchard. Now close to family, friends and the organic community they have settled into farm life. Joining the vegetarian humans are retired farm animals who happily eat bugs and graze in pastures.
On taking over the orchard we began using organic practises to grow our apples and became certified organic in 2020. Today we have been farming for 10 years already and are all encompassed in growing our food, practising regenerative agriculture and partnering with neighbouring farmers to bring recognition to importance of supporting local food growers. Sean also operates Centre Pilates Studio in a restored apple packing house on the neighbouring property.
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