Darnestown, md

Our organic farm is set in a beautiful meandering section of the lower Merced River (which starts up in Yosemite) less than 2 miles from HWY 99. Our main crops, all certified organic, are blueberries, walnuts, cherries, almonds and oat hay with some mini-plantings of peaches, plums, apples, persimmons, pomegranates. pecans and citrus. We replanted almonds in 2015, so we will started a 'real' harvest in August 2018. Wild elderberries and black walnuts are available for gathering in season. Farm Tours and picnics can be arranged. The farm is designing itself along permaculture principles. Hedgerows and wildlife corridors are being planted with plants native to the Valley and California to restore habitat for wildlife, native bees and songbirds. The 2027 Pick and Gather happens over Memorial Day weekend, May 29-31, with the Merced River Fair on Saturday. Continued fruit-picking, organic breakfast and enjoyment of the river and your family and friends on Monday. The Merced River, Live Music, kids' activities, storytelling, and vendors of local art and hand crafted items are here all weekend. Campsites are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Volunteers welcome!!

Blueberry, Cherry and Strawberry U-pick, by appointment, for 2027 starting around May 19th and runs through mid-June, possibly thru Father's Day Weekend, if fruit is still ripening. There is something ripening from May through Thanksgiving, so check back here or call for more info.

Listing last updated on Jul 21, 2026

Market Channels

Schedule and Location:
Fall 2026: Pomegranates, Persimmons, Almonds, Walnuts, and Pecans. Call Cindy for appointment; 209-761-0081. U-pick for the blueberries and cherries usually starts mid May is at peak Memorial Day weekend, for the festival, "The Pick and Gather and Merced River Fair", and usually ends by Fathers' Day Weekend in mid June. All other times by appointment only. Please call or e-mail to make arrangements. Pomegranates, Persimmons and Pecans in the Fall.
Schedule and Location:
We sell packed fruit from the packing shed during the season. Please call ahead at (209) 761-0081 for the market price and to make sure the gate is opened and someone is here. Some local CSAs also carry our fruit.
Schedule and Location:
We can pick and pack most of our produce for resale and wholesale distribution.

Upcoming Events

Products and Crops

Processed:

Herbs:

  • dried herbs

Specialty Items:

  • firewood

Herbs:

  • dried herbs
  • fresh herbs

Flowers:

Specialty Items:

  • firewood

Flowers:

Specialty Items:

  • firewood

Herbs:

  • dried herbs

Flowers:

Specialty Items:

  • firewood
The 2020 Pick and Gather will happen for the 14th year, Memorial Day weekend, May 30-31.
The last u-pick for Spring fruit will be Father's Day weekend, June 20-21; you can harvest your own blueberries and strawberries, at peak ripeness, and possibly the last of the cherries.
Interested vendors for healthful food, local and handmade and nature crafts, workshop presenters, organizations, musicians and artists, please contact Cindy for more info thru email reply or 209-761-0081.

Contact Information

Cindy Lashbrook
(209) 761-0081
Location:
12230 Livingston Cressey Road
Livingston, CA 95334

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Mailing Address:
12230 Livingston Cressey Road
Livingston, CA 95334

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