Apples ripened early in the new weather. So, alas, apple picking ended early, too. Although the apples are gone, Whinny the Pooh, Dancer, Leonard, Cloudy, Josie (31 years old) from Willow Hope Farm ... and even elderly Doris ... will be glad to greet visitors, especially those bearing carrots, bananas, or oatmeal cookies.

Time to plan for next year's Gardens of Eden Awards !

For inspiration explore the 9 different garden tours at Mt. Cuba Gardens in Delaware, and Homestead and Chill's - Turn your garden into a certified wildlife habitat page.

Winners will be chosen after apple season. Send photos of your garden/names/addresses to apples@hiddenholloworchard.com with the subject: Gardens of Eden.

Gardens of Eden 2024 Finalists

Gardens of Eden 2023 Finalists

First time visitors must be sure to bring the map, and look at the virtual tour of Apple Hill Road to be in good spirits when you arrive. (Even many a GPS cannot find us.)

Take Gene Snyder (I-265) to Old Henry Road and turn away from the city. You may try this link to Google Maps.

From the Snyder, stay on Old Henry Rd, pass Reamers Road on your left and turn right onto Apple Hill Rd. Follow tiny Apple Hill Road (click for a tour) for 0.7 mile. Where Apple Hill forks, take the middle fork to stay on our private road. Continue along the black rail fences, When you think you are lost, you are almost there. When you see the green umbrella, you have arrived.

If you feel lost, call or text 502-767-5245, leaving neighbors to rest in peace.

Click the map or here for a larger version you can print. The virtual tour of Apple Hill Road to the orchard will help too. When you're almost there, what you see around you will look like this.

Hidden Hollow Orchard    3200 Apple Hill Road    Louisville, Kentucky 40245

For more information call (502) 767-5245 or (502) 897-0719 or email.
apples@hiddenholloworchard.com

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