In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting downwith orchardist and consultant Ashley Lindsay of Pleasant Valley Cider Apples. In 2015, Ashley and her husband, Brian, started the process of transforming a 40-acre fallow farm in the Willamette Valley into a thriving orchard, dedicated to sustainably farmed heritage ciderapples and pears. With vision and care, they planted 32 acres of French, English, and American cider apple varieties, Perry pears, red-fleshed apples, and other unique Northwest fruit; at a time when these varieties wereincredibly rare or nonexistent in Oregon.
Today, Pleasant Valley Cider Apples supplies premium-quality, sustainably grown fruit and juice to cideries across the West Coast and beyond. Ashley has been a driving force in bringing heritage cider varieties to Oregon and continues to uplift fellow orchardists by providing nursery stock andinvaluable expertise.
As their business continues to evolve with theever-changing needs of the cider industry, Ashley’s insight and generosity shine through. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to share her journey with you, and for her openness, wisdom, passion, and dedication.
