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So I couldn't find a website for the place that my husband affectionately calls "The Stand", but we drove by on the way to the Sunnyvale theater when my husband exclaimed, "oh, they're open!" We meant to see if CJ Olson's was selling their products elsewhere (like draegers), and luckily we stumbled across the stand and picked up a few jams and dried apricots as gifts for the Christmas holidays. One of the workers told us they were open 8-5 everyday, who knew! Those hours may be seasonal, so don't quote me on it.
Is so good to have this kind of parks showing the agricultural heritage of Sunnyvale and the region in general. I was impressed with it, and how well the volunteers work to make sure we get to know not only history, but get entertained with their stories. I finally could hug an apricot tree in real life! (actually I did that in the area that is still a working scene, with people working the land and machinery in action. It was a constructive, fun and enlightening lunch break for me. You will get a very different image of what was in this area just a decades prior to the Silicon Valley boom. Inside the museum, you will be and feel like if you are part of the Murphy family (remember Murphy Ave in Sunnyvale is named after this man). I adored that kitchen, so lovely and well preserved and charming. Remember that park is not only about the trees you see, take some time in reading the history of the Valley of the Heart's Delight outside in the boards that depict old pictures, and go inside the museum and spend a good hour at least.
2 years ago
This park goes hand in hand with the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum and is situated right next to it. There are a few plaques and descriptions noting the significance of different pieces on site, ie. the rare hendy lamp posts (created by Hendy Iron Works of Sunnyvale). And informational boards in the Interpretive Exhibit educate visitors about the history of the workers who took care of the orchards. But the most amazing part was viewing the endless rows of apricot trees, which are still beautiful to me even with fallen leaves, minimal blossoms, and lack of fruit during the winter. It was a peaceful outing on a Sunday afternoon, with very few visitors in sight, more opportunity to take it all in while spending time with one of my faves. read more
"Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated" -Mark Twain. Olson's fruit stand on El Camino Real closed for good in 2018, but the fruit stand in the barn in Orchard Heritage Park behind the Sunnyvale Community Center just reopened, selling Bing cherries for $33 for 10 pounds last week, and now Blenheim apricots for $25 for 5 pounds this week, starting June 12, 2021. This year the apricots were picked right off the trees , and will be continue to be picked and sold for about 2-3 weeks. The orchards are right next to the Sunnyvale Community Center, where they open a fruit stand for 2-3 weeks, every June. Two weeks ago, I drove by the barn in Orchard Heritage Park , and all they had were Bing cherries at $5 a pound. Yes, you can get them for as low as $2.49 a pound in supermarkets, but the difference in taste is like night and day. Today , hundreds of Blenheim apricots on display at $5 a pound in pre selected 5 pound boxes for $25. 5 pound boxes of sun burned apricots for $20. I picked up a 5 pound box of 'sunburned' apricots for $20, after eating all 5 pounds of apricots, and 5 lbs of Bing cherries for $33 a week ago. Cash or local check made out to Charlie Olson only -no credit cards. I put away a dozen right away, down the hatch, so good are they. And no worries about constipation tonight! Only the housekeepers who clean our toilets won't come around until July 28! read more
11 months ago
5 years ago
So I couldn't find a website for the place that my husband affectionately calls "The Stand", but we drove by on the way to the Sunnyvale theater when my husband exclaimed, "oh, they're open!" We meant to see if CJ Olson's was selling their products elsewhere (like draegers), and luckily we stumbled across the stand and picked up a few jams and dried apricots as gifts for the Christmas holidays. One of the workers told us they were open 8-5 everyday, who knew! Those hours may be seasonal, so don't quote me on it. read more
2 years ago
Is so good to have this kind of parks showing the agricultural heritage of Sunnyvale and the region in general. I was impressed with it, and how well the volunteers work to make sure we get to know not only history, but get entertained with their stories. I finally could hug an apricot tree in real life! (actually I did that in the area that is still a working scene, with people working the land and machinery in action. It was a constructive, fun and enlightening lunch break for me. You will get a very different image of what was in this area just a decades prior to the Silicon Valley boom. Inside the museum, you will be and feel like if you are part of the Murphy family (remember Murphy Ave in Sunnyvale is named after this man). I adored that kitchen, so lovely and well preserved and charming. Remember that park is not only about the trees you see, take some time in reading the history of the Valley of the Heart's Delight outside in the boards that depict old pictures, and go inside the museum and spend a good hour at least. read more
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8 years ago
During the winter season You can buy Elisabeth's homemade apricot jam, dried apricots and chocolate covered apricots at the Orchard Heritage Park Barn located across parking lot from Sunnyvale senior center. She also carries handcrafted soaps, love to support local businesses. read more
7 years ago
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560 E Remington Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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(408) 749-0220
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