Lee Peterson Tree Farm offers a quintessential Minnesota u-pick apple orchard experience in beautiful Becker, less than an hour from the Twin Cities. Our family-owned orchard grows delicious varieties including the beloved SweeTango® and Honeycrisp, along with a limited quantity of Zestar!®, Kudos, Liberty, Haralson, McIntosh, Redlove, and Ambrosia apples, plus a few other varieties. Picking runs generally from late Aug. through mid-Oct., while supplies last, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. To join our email list, type "ADD" in the subject line of the email and follow us on Facebook for immediate updates.
In 2026, only a handful of our varieties produced — SweeTango®, Zestar!®, Haralson, McIntosh, and Redlove. SweeTango® will be available for u-picking Aug. 29–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with possible Labor Day weekend hours depending on whether supplies are available. Zestar!®, Haralson, McIntosh, and Redlove will be sold pre-bagged due to limited quantity. Check our Facebook page for immediate updates, as we may close early if supplies run out. We're excited to share what we have and look forward to a fuller harvest in seasons to come!
What sets our apple orchard apart is not only the exceptional fruit taste and quality but that we are Becker’s only u-pick apple orchard. As one delighted visitor shared, “We came to buy a few pounds of apples and ended up buying over 100 pounds. Every pound was delicious!” Another guest said we spoiled her taste for store-purchased apples because ours are so delicious! As we say: God makes the apples taste delicious, and Lee helps them look pretty.
The orchard is encircled by a touching Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans' Memorial, where personalized dog tags honor every fallen soldier from both wars, organized by their home states. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit memorial, spearheaded by retired Special Forces veteran Mark Hoffmann and his wife, Linda, transforms a simple farm visit into a moving tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Schedule and Location:
DAYS:
Weekends generally beginning Labor Day Weekend
Possibly the weekend prior to Labor Day (check our Facebook page)
Weekends following generally through mid-October (while supplies last)
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION: Email LeePetersonTreeFarm@yahoo.com to be added to our email list and follow us on Facebook to receive the most current open and apple updates
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Upcoming Events
All anticipated 2025 U-Pick apple picking dates:
- Aug 30-31, Sept 1 (Labor Day weekend)
- Sept 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 (while supplies last)
- Oct 4-5, 11-12 (while supplies last)
Visit our Facebook page for orchard opening updates or email LeePetersonTreeFarm@yahoo.com to be added to our email listing.
Contact Information
(612) 423-3441
59th Street & 149th Ave SE
Becker, MN 55308
Directions:
- BECKER From US 10 -- Take Cty Rd 23 SE north (Sherburne Ave) for ~7 mi. Turn left (west) at the LEE PETERSON TREE FARM sign onto 59th St. Follow 59th St thru cul-de-sac and gate onto farm.
- St Cloud From US-10 going south -- Turn left (west) onto Cty Rd 16 (57th St SE) for ~9 mi. Turn right (south) onto Cty Rd 23 SE (at apple and Christmas tree signs). Take first right (west) at the LEE PETERSON TREE FARM sign onto 59th St. Follow 59th St thru cul-de-sac and gate onto farm.
- Princeton Take MN-95 west (to St Cloud). Turn left (south) onto Ronneby Rd NE (Cty Rd 6 turning into Cty Rd 23 SE) toward Becker for ~10 mi. After passing the LEE PETERSON TREE FARM apple and Christmas tree signs (corners of Cty Rd 16 and Cty Rd 23 SE) turn right (west) at LEE PETERSON TREE FARM sign onto 59th St. Follow 59th St thru cul-de-sac and gate onto farm.
- Anoka/Elk River Take US-10 north to Becker. Turn right (north) onto Cty Rd 23 SE (Sherburne Ave). Follow BECKER instructions above.
- Minneapolis/Monticello Take I-94 (NW) to St Cloud. Take 2nd Monticello Exit 193 (MN-25) and turn right (NE) onto MN-25 for ~1 mi. Turn left onto Cty Rd 11 (165th Ave SE) after crossing the Mississippi River bridge. Follow Cty Rd 11 (NW, N) for ~4 mi. Turn left (NW) onto US-10 to Becker (~3 mi). Turn right (north) onto Cty Rd 23 SE (Sherburne Ave). Follow BECKER instructions above.