Our Partnering Orchard: The Gilchrist Family Orchard

Meet the heart behind our apples - Steve and Tami Gilchrist, lovingly known as “Ma” and “Pa” to their five grandchildren. After 20 years raising their family in Dallas, TX, they returned to their roots in Buffalo, NY in 2001. But it wasn’t long before their children led them to a new adventure in a new Buffalo - Buffalo, Minnesota!

Their three sons: Jack, Ben, and Grant and their families are all part of the orchard’s story.

Every family member brings something special to the orchard, creating a beautiful blend of passion, hard work, and joy.

The Gilchrists are proud to serve the Buffalo, MN community and beyond with fresh, hand-picked, Minnesota-grown apples. From the incredible variety of apples to their deep history, the Gilchrists find magic in every harvest and they’re on a mission to share that magic with as many people as possible.

Their goal? For your family to fall in love with apples the same way theirs did. They believe Minnesota apples are the best in the world and after one bite, you might just agree.

There’s nothing better than a crisp fall day in the orchard, filling bags to the brim with apples grown with love and care.

We’re honored to partner with the Gilchrist Orchard family and bring their passion (and their apples) to your table.