GOPHER GLEN APPLEFARM

Food and Beverage > Organic

Gopher Glen Apple Farm is a forty year-old farm, that started as a quaint, roadside apple stand. Dr. John DeVincenzo, a local orthodontist, was the original owner and founder of Gopher Glen, originally named for its large number of furry inhabitants. Dr. D (as he was affectionately referred to) had a particular interest in apples and through the grafting process, created his own unique varieties, one being the Heaven Sent apple, named after his late wife Bobby.

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Following his love for growing and offering fresh Central Coast produce, Dr. D developed the Avila Valley Barn, a location that wouldn't just specialize in apples, but would offer up other freshly grown produce, gifts, and baked goods. In the early stages of the Avila Valley Barn, a young lady by the name of Debbie Smith joined Dr. D's farming family, and for 25-years played an instrumental role in helping to create the Avila Barn we know today.



When Dr. D passed away, Debbie and her husband Bruce wanted to make sure that the experience everyone has come to love continued on, so they purchased both the Avila Valley Barn and Gopher Glen.

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