Abel's Apple Acres #38- Acres of Family Fun and Apple Goods

2345 Carson Road P.O. Box 2204
Placerville, California, 95667

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*Apple Hill Growers Association Website

*Apple Hill's 2025 Visitor's Guide

*Apple Hill's U-Pick Guide

*Official Apple Hill Instagram - for the latest updates and information

The Apple Hill Growers Association in Placerville and Camino, CA, is a favorite destination during October, known for its 50+ family friendly farms, fresh baked goodies, gorgeous fall scenery, and apple everything. One standout spot among the list is Abel’s Apple Acres. 

This charming farm has a cozy barn packed with pies, pastries, holiday decorations, books, and pantry items, plus hot food options for lunch.  Ables also offers plenty of outdoor fun including a maze, gemstone mining, picnic spots with benches and bug shelters, plenty of photo ops, and a craft fair. Its old-fashioned farm feel, delicious goods, views, & activities make this farm one of my favorites on the hill and keeps me coming back to Apple Hill year after year.

What really makes Abel’s special and stand out from the rest is their huge award worthy caramel apples, especially the apple pie caramel apple - a fresh picked homegrown apple dipped in caramel, white chocolate fudge, and cinnamon sugar. It’s one of those iconic treats that really captures the magic of Apple Hill, alongside their highly sought out apple cider & donuts.

During my latest visit, I planned on taking the kids to a total of three farms but ended up dedicating most of my time at Abel’s since they were having such a great time running around and sampling tons of apple treats.  We snacked on some apple treats while reading our new fall themed books written by local authors, got lost in time, and left with our hands full by the end of the day.  We left with apple donuts, apple pies, caramel apples, & apple empanadas.  If you've been to the hill before, I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say you could never have enough of these goods, especially during the holidays.

For lunch, I ordered a tri-tip sandwich, which was came with thinly sliced meat and onions. It was fresh and lightly seasoned, which worked well with the condiments they had on hand.  The only thing I'd suggest if for them to heat up the meat more and get a nice toast on the bun.  These would make a world of a difference. My kids were happy with their hot dog meal, complete with chips, crackers, a lollipop, and milk. Not every farm on the hill serves hot lunch, so it’s a good idea to check the Apple Hill guide ahead of time if you’re looking for a hot meal on your visit. 

Notes for Visiting Apple Hill
-Best Time to Go: October can get very busy, so visiting on a weekday or as soon as the farms open can help with avoiding the crowds. Late September/early November is also a great option for a quieter experience with minimal crowds, but note that not all attractions may be open at this time.
-Bring a Cooler: If you're coming from out of town, pack a cooler to keep any goodies fresh for the ride home.  Ice available for sale at Boa Vista Orchards.
-Maze: Open on weekends only
-Gemstone Mining: Purchase gemstone mining bags at the registers
-Specialty Caramel Apples:  This farm has the widest selection on the hill to choose from 
-Photo Ops: Have fun snapping pics at the fun photo cutouts around the farm
-Vendors:  Enjoy a variety of vendors on the deck during peak times 

***Information subject to change.  All opinions are my own. 

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21 Must See Family Friendly Halloween Movies

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Some of the fondest memories as a kid were spent watching Halloween movies with my family while enjoying special treats and decorating the house with Halloween spirit. 

I watched a good majority of these movies as a kid, yet remember them as if I watched them yesterday.  Hope you can find some favorites that you'll love and create some traditions of your own.

If you'd like to make sure these movies are appropriate for your family, Kids in Mind is a helpful resource that provides detailed information about each movie, including its levels of language, violence, and other potentially sensitive content.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

A Troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible event that haunts his magical world.

Gremlins (1984)

A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.

                        Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.

Ghostbusters (1984)

Three Former Parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.

Monster's Inc. (2001)

In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream.  However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, 2 monsters realize things may not be what they think.

Corpse Bride (2005)

When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.

Frankenweenie (2012)

When a boy's beloved dog passes away suddenly, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment.

Paranorman (2012)

A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

Halloweentown (1998)

When a young girl living with her good0witch grandmother learns she too is a witch, she must help her grandmother save Halloween from evil forces.

The Adams Family (1991)

Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who clains to be their long lost uncle.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

Beetlejuice (1988)

The Spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

Casper (1995)

An afterlife and therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.

Monster House (2006)

Three teens discover their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, and scary monster.

Labyrinth (1986)

Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth.

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter.

Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

An animated adaptation of "The Wind in the Willows" followed by "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

Coraline (2009) 

Audience-Teens and Adults

An adventurous 11-year-old girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets.