Experiences

Mom and daughter picking cherries off a tree branch

You're Invited

Experience the peace and beauty of our regenerative orchards. Whether you are coming for the world-renowned almond blossom season, a guided tour, or a professional photo session, we look forward to sharing our “Returning to Our Roots” journey with you.

Seasonal Experience Calendar

February – March

Almond & Cherry Blossoms

May – June

U-Pick Cherry Season

Year-Round

Regenerative Farm Tours & Educational Visits

Pictures in the Blossoms

We are thrilled to offer Pictures in the Blossoms again! Whether you are looking to capture family milestones, senior portraits, or engagement sessions, our orchards transform into a breathtaking sea of white and pink petals for a few short weeks each spring.

Family & Couple Portraits

Professional Photography

Senior Portrait Sessions

Booked by the Hour

Featured Photography Partners

We are proud to partner with local professionals who know our land intimately. Check back soon for our list of featured photographers!

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Andrea Knowles Photography

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Shasta Photography

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U-Pick Cherry Experience

Machado Family Farms is proud to be the first farm in Linden to offer U-Pick Cherry Experiences. Enjoy picking cherries on the farm and spy sheep and baby lambs grazing in our orchards as part of our regenerative mission.

What to Know

Price Per Pound

Only pay for what you pick

Bucket Provided

For use on-site

Picnic Tables

Pack a lunch and make a day of it.

On-Site Facilities

Restrooms & water available.

Please note: U-Pick is available on select days only. Follow us on social media for “Peak Bloom” updates and specific picking dates.

Best Time to Visit

Early mornings are coolest and offer the best lighting for your own family photos.

Regenerative Roots

Your picking experience directly supports our mission to return to ancestral farming.

Family Traditions

Many families make our U-Pick their annual summer kickoff tradition.

Learn the "Why"

Farm Tours

Looking for more than just a photo op? If you want to learn the “why” behind what we do, we invite you to take a guided Regenerative Farm Tour.

We’ll walk you through the history of our “Returning to Our Roots” mission, show you our soil health practices in action, and introduce you to the ecosystem that makes our pesticide-free fruit possible.