Hidden Star Orchards

People

Johann Smit, Wendy Holm, and their son Orion, along with 6 part-time employees

About

Johann and Wendy collaborate to bring specialty fruit products to Bay Area farmers markets, including fresh and hard apple ciders, applesauces, preserves, fruit extracts, and dried fruits.

Hidden Star Orchards is a member of the Apple Hill Growers Association and operates a location in Camino, CA that is open to the public year-round. Onsite is a taproom specializing in craft made hard cider, a bakery and a large play area for kids.

Sourcing

In San Leandro, Hidden Star Orchards uses cold storage for fresh and frozen fruit and operates a commercial kitchen and cidery.