Willow Creek Ranch produced one of my favorite mandarin oranges at the 2024 Mountain Mandarin…read moreFestival. Farmers are friendly to chat with. You can sample a mandarin while you're there. You can see them packing bags of oranges. Currently, you can buy 5 lb for $10 or 10 lb for $20. Mandarins are juicy and sweet. You may be able to buy other fresh farm produce here, such as lemons, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, or walnuts. You can find products from other local farms, like honey or Newcastle Mandarin Ranch sauces. You can pay by credit card. It's easy to spot the signage and drive to Willow Creek Ranch on English Colony Way, part of the Mandarin Trail. Good luck competing in the upcoming 2025 Mountain Mandarin Festival!

This is one of my primary "go to" places for fresh mandarins when they're in season. It's fairly…read moreclose to my house, easy to get in and out of, manned by friendly people - and about as close to "fresh off the tree" as you can get! When mandarins are in season, you can pretty much be assured that what you're buying here is no more than a day or two from being picked from the trees. It's the end of the season now, and I picked up probably one of the last 10 pound bags they'll be offering for now. Even though it was end of season, the mandarins are just the way I like them - the best variety (in my opinion) - easy to peel, seedless, juicy. So glad I have something like this nearby!

This is the place you want to go for sweet and tasty mandarins and the real Americana…read more Stepping on to this fruit farm is like taking a step back in time. You feel as if you've been transported into the 1940s where life was simpler and what was grown on the farm provided food for your family, neighbors and friends. Old buildings, packing sheds and farm vehicles gives you a piece of old Americana that is slowly disappearing today. The vintage atmosphere and the beautiful hills surrounding you gives you a sense of calm and a feeling of what a farm was like back in the day. You cannot make this stuff up. This is the way it was and still is today. The history behind this place is amazing! Four generations have kept this 30-acre fruit farm alive. Even after the Great Depression and Internment camps, they rolled up their sleeves and kept farming. Much of the rootstock was brought from Japan. There are some trees that date back possibly 150 years. This farm is the real deal! The Mandarins are sweet and juicy. They have several varieties, including Zishan, Okitsu Wase, Page, Unshiu, and the most popular, Owari Satsuma. You can sample them to see which ones you like the best. The family is very picky about the quality of fruit that they sell. They pick fruit daily and everything in the fruit stand has been freshly-picked either that day or the day before. Prices are reasonable, and even lower prices for seconds, which are still great. And it's self-service; can you believe it! The "Honor System". Wow!

The mandarins here are delicious, with many varieties to choose from! Marty picks them by hand to…read moreensure you get the best. This farm dates back to the 40's, and we love that old farm feeling. The price is great with an honor system in place. The drive out to the farm is a nice change from the busy city.

The farmer at Mandarin Hill Orchards was friendly to chat with. He taught me that you need to give…read morefreshly picked mandarins a day to sweeten, which has to do with the interaction between the acids and sugar in the fruit. You can ask to sample a mandarin while you're there. He let me choose one from any crate. Currently, you can buy 5 lb for $10. The 10 lb bag for $22 isn't as good a deal, maybe because you are purchasing the cardboard box? You can also buy crates for $50, which is the best value. I think a crate contains 40 lb. This has been the only farm I have seen so far that allows you to purchase so huge a quantity, especially so early in the season. Mandarins are juicy. You may be able to buy other farm produce here, like persimmons and nuts. The Fuyu persimmons looked so perfect and beautiful that I bought a big bag for $10. You can pay by credit card. Mandarin Hill Orchards is off English Colony Way, part of the Mandarin Trail. Happy Dayz Vineyard is located on the same grounds. I like that you can see and drive through the scenic mandarin orange orchard when you shop here. Even the railroad crossing you have to drive over is pretty. This was the best mandarin farm experience and stop so far.

Great Mandarins. The guy explained the differences between the types he was selling. Quite tasty…read moreand we bought a bag. And a really nice drive too.

Blue Goose has various fruits and veggies, but specializes in mandarins. There are fresh mandarins…read morewhen in season, but my favorite things are the glass jars of frozen mandarin juice (typically available year round.). Thaw to drink or use in recipes and marinade. Our favorite thing is to thaw the juice only slightly and eat it with a spoon. It is like the best sweet, tart and vividly flavored Icee in the world. The shop also has canned jellies, nuts, candies, gifts and decor from various local businesses and craftspersonds. Check out the freezer section for homemade pies to bake at house. The apple pie is phenomenal. Great staff, who are welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Great staff, selection and

Blue Goose Produce is open the whole calendar year. It's located on Taylor Rd in downtown Loomis,…read moreso it's one of the most convenient locations to sample and buy seasonal Mandarin Oranges. As of 11/19/25, which is early season, you can buy a 4 lb bag for $10. While I was there, one farmer was sorting the oranges out by size. Apparently, the medium ones are the most popular. You could buy small ones for $1.50 per pound. Mandarins were attractive and juicy. Update: It's the sweetest and easiest to peel of the three different bags I bought on 11/19/25. Blue Goose Produce is associated with Westview Growers. If I remember correctly, there are 1500 mandarin orange trees in their orchards, so you can buy mandarins there until April! Farmers are friendly and informative to chat with. In October 2025, I believe I spoke with the owner Mark about the Blue Goose decor. One antiquities specialist soon found him a large metallic goose after he requested it. He painted it dark blue himself. This goose gets outfit changes to match the holiday! His family has been collecting blue goose decor over many years, which you can find throughout the store. I learned that a female goose can just be called a goose. A male goose is a gander, and Gander Taphouse is in the same plaza. Yesterday I learned that mandarin oranges taste better a day or longer after they have been picked. It takes time for them to sweeten. You can find a variety of local farm goods here, such as honey, scented candles, Earth & Vine products, local Newcastle Mandarin Ranch products, and Petaluma Creamery cheeses. You can buy pies here. I might call ahead to ask about available flavors. You can find limited produce here. I've bought a large tomato, finger grapes, and a ruby grapefruit here. Fuyu and Hachiya Persimmons are currently in season and look beautiful. Prices resemble that of a farmers market. If you like to support local farms, please stop by Blue Goose Produce.

It's Mandarin season in the Sierra Foothills and what a better way to celebrate it but to go to a…read morefarm to see and experience it first hand. Came here with a group of friends and a 'tasting' was arranged for us. What a treat! The owner, a really nice and personable guy, have us a truly interesting talk on the history of the area and the specifics of farming fruit in this region. You have to admire the work and passion that goes into putting those delicious mandarin oranges, and other fruit, out to market. This is a long time family owned farm and you can sense and feel the energy and love of the place. So, there's a lot to learn and a lot to taste, including honey, flavored oils and vinegars and even soaps and candles. A great place to enjoy, learn, and to bring home some local treats.

I received a box of delicious, fresh mandarins three years ago!…read more I was so impressed with the fruit and how delicious they tasted! Since we now live in the next state, it is so convenient to order online from here. Last year I ordered gifts of mandarin olive oil, mandarins, and the honey sticks. The family members loved everything! We didn't have time when we were in California, on Monday to stop, so when I got back home I placed my order. The online process is easy and Rich will follow up on the status of your order. Went to get the mail today, and there were my boxes! This year, I also ordered persimmons for my baking of breads and cookies. Thank you Colwell for providing such excellent products and fruit! I will continue my shopping and look forward to every mandarin season! Order early! They are perfect gifts!

Very good sandwiches whether you create your own or off the menu. The pasta and potato salads were…read morevery tasty. Friendly staff. A good variety of specialty stuff to purchase. The store is clean and well stocked.

Lots of yummies, both savory and sweet. Always fun to walk in and see what goodies are behind the…read morecounter. Such a clean and charming space, along with a friendly staff.

Martynse Family Farm is open to the public on weekends 10 am to 5 pm. I hope one day to visit and…read morewalk around the grounds, which looks family friendly. So far, I have only visited the self service station outside the gate. The mandarins are lovely and uniform in size. The imperfect oranges still look great and appetizing to me and are the best bargain I have found. This farm is located close to Lincoln, CA and is closest to home! I think this will be my go-to mandarin farm. Martynse Family Farm is on the west end of English Colony Way, part of the mandarin orange trail in Placer County.

Placer County has a wine trail and also a mandarin trail! We've been coming here for over a decade…read moreand it's great to see how much this farm has added on. They have a small petting zoo with goats and bunnies. They have a covered picnic area where you can pack a picnic basket and take in the views of the fall foliage and orchard. They have Satsuma and pearl mandarins, so sweet and seedless. What I love and miss here was the farmer's dog Teddy, who has passed on. He would always greet me when I would stop in. RIP, Teddy.