Pine Tree Apple Orchard

What Pine Tree Apple Orchard does

Pine Tree Apple Orchard is a family-owned direct-to-consumer agricultural business headquartered in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, with apple trees originally planted on the shore of Pine Tree Lake in 1904. The Jacobson family purchased the orchard in 1958 and has operated it across four generations; today all six adult Jacobson children are actively involved in growing and marketing operations. The footprint spans over 300 acres across two Minnesota locations (White Bear Lake and Preston, acquired 1963), supporting 25 apple varieties harvested from late August through late October, plus strawberries, pumpkins, and a corn maze.

The business operates a diversified direct-to-consumer portfolio centered on fresh produce (apples by variety, pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries) and on-site value-added products (homemade bakery with pies, muffins, donuts; fresh-pressed no-sugar-added apple cider in 12 oz, half-gallon, and gallon sizes). Agritourism revenue is generated through a 6-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, school tours, the Run & Walk for the Apples, and the 40th annual Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic (August 6-9, 2026). A seasonal holiday gift program (mid-November through December 24) sells customizable gift baskets and shippable gift boxes at price points from $20.99 to $112.99.

The revenue model is entirely direct-to-consumer with payment at point of sale via the on-site salesroom at 450 Apple Orchard Rd, White Bear Lake, plus curbside pickup for strawberries and limited national shipping for holiday gift boxes. The company is a member of the Minnesota Grown Program and Minnesota Apple Growers Association, and maintains community partnerships with the White Bear Lake Rotary, Children's Minnesota, and Autism Society of Minnesota. Strawberry pick-your-own operations have been suspended for 2023-2026 due to heat stress on plants, representing a material seasonality constraint. The company is privately held and operates on a strictly seasonal calendar (strawberry mid-June to early July; apple mid-August through February; fall outdoor activities September through late October).

Name

Pine Tree Apple Orchard

Legal name

Pine Tree Apple Orchard

Website

https://pinetreeappleorchard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pine Tree Apple Orchard is a family-owned Minnesota orchard operating since 1904, growing 25 apple varieties and strawberries across 300+ acres, with on-site bakery, cider, agritourism activities, and holiday gift programs serving Twin Cities families and direct-to-consumer retail customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orchard Produce and Farm Direct-to-Consumer Retail

NAICS

Apple Orchards (111331), Strawberry Farming (111333)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Pome Fruit Orchards (Apples, Pears, Quinces) (AFAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Berry Farming (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries) (AFAGACAD)

Keywords

• Fresh apple varieties
• Pick-your-own strawberries
• Homemade fruit pies
• Fresh pressed apple cider
• Fall agritourism activities

Headquarters

HQ city

White Bear Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Direct sales of fresh apples and strawberries to consumers at the orchard salesroom. Apples sold by variety with seasonal availability. Strawberries sold by pound for pick-your-own or picked-for-you.
2. Bakery Products: Fresh and frozen homemade pies, bars, muffins, donuts, and other apple/strawberry treats. Bakery is famous for old-fashioned two-crusted pies. Fresh frozen pies available year-round.
3. Apple Cider: Fresh-pressed apple cider made from blending sweet and tart juices. No sugar added. Available in 12 oz, half gallon, and full gallon containers. Pasteurized.
4. Agritourism Activities: Fall activities including corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, school tours. Activities run September through October with weather permitting.
5. Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic: Annual mixed doubles tennis tournament. Largest non-celebrity tennis event in the nation. Raises funds for Children's Minnesota cancer research program.
6. Holiday Gift Baskets and Boxes: Customizable gift baskets (not shippable) and gift boxes (shippable) containing apples, cider, jams, syrups, bread, and bakery items. Available mid-November through December 24.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pine Tree Apple Orchard grows and sells 25 varieties of apples, pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries, an on-site homemade bakery (pies, donuts, muffins, bars), fresh-pressed apple cider, and shippable holiday gift baskets and boxes. The 300-acre farm in White Bear Lake and Preston, Minnesota supplements produce with fall agritourism including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, school tours, and the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic fundraiser.

Product overview

Pine Tree Apple Orchard is a family-owned agricultural business operated by the Jacobson family since 1904. The operation spans over 300 acres in White Bear Lake, Minnesota with a second location in Preston, Minnesota. The company offers a diverse portfolio centered on fresh produce (25 apple varieties, strawberries) and value-added products (homemade bakery, apple cider, holiday gift baskets and boxes). Seasonal activities including corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, and school tours complement the core agricultural operations. The business follows a seasonal model with strawberry season (mid-June to early July), apple season (mid-August through February), and fall outdoor activities (September through late October).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Apples 25 apple varieties grown across two Minnesota locations and sold in the on-site salesroom during apple season (mid-August through February); varieties include Honeycrisp, Haralson, Cortland, SweeTango, Zestar, and McIntosh.
• Strawberries Pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries available during strawberry season (mid-June to early July), sold by the pound in 1lb, 2lb, and 3-4lb containers at the main orchard and separate PYO fields.
• Homemade Bakery On-site homemade bakery producing fresh and fresh-frozen pies (Apple, Dutch Apple, Apple Pecan, Blueberry Apple, Strawberry Rhubarb, Pumpkin, Mincemeat, Diabetic Apple), donuts, muffins, cookies, bars, cakes, and apple sauce.
• Apple Cider Fresh-pressed apple cider made from Bill Jacobson's blend of sweet and tart juices with no sugar added; pasteurized and sold in 12 oz, half gallon, and full gallon containers, with cider freezes (popsicles) also available.
• Holiday Gift Baskets Customizable, non-shippable holiday gift baskets containing apples, cider, jams, apple butter, and bakery items; six named options including Country Gent, Country Maid, Minnesota Delight, Country Fare, Pine Tree Special, and Taste of Pine Tree, available mid-November through December 24.
• Holiday Gift Boxes Shippable holiday gift boxes containing apples, jams, jellies, apple syrup, pancake mix, apple bread, and cider; options include Tasters Choice, Holiday Fare, Season's Greetings, City Maid, City Gent, Junior Favorite, Orchard Favorite, Holiday Harvest, Orchard King, and Orchard Queen, available mid-November through December.
• Corn Maze 6-acre corn maze open September through October (weather permitting), typically takes about 30 minutes to complete, included with fall orchard visits.
• Pumpkin Patch Pick-your-own pumpkin patch with pumpkins available for pies, roasted seeds, and jack-o-lanterns; typically open October through late October.
• Wagon Rides Scenic wagon rides through the orchard offering informative tours of the property, operating during the fall season with varying hours.
• School Tours Educational school tours for preschool and elementary children beginning after Labor Day through October, providing a behind-the-scenes look at a working orchard and the apple lifecycle from blossom to sales shelf.
• Run & Walk for the Apples 5-mile running and walking event held in October on trails through the orchard, strawberry fields, and pumpkin patch, organized in partnership with White Bear Rotary.
• Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Annual mixed doubles tennis tournament held in August at Life Time White Bear Lake; the largest non-celebrity tennis event in the nation, raising funds for the Children's Minnesota cancer research program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 apple varieties available across extended harvest season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• White Bear Lake RotarycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2026Co-hosts the annual Taste of White Bear Lake fundraiser on September 12. Community event featuring food, wine tasting, music, wagon rides, and games. Rotary event for local needs.
• Children's MinnesotacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 August 202640th annual Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic August 6-9, 2026 raises funds supporting Children's Cancer Research program. Largest non-celebrity tennis event in the nation.
• Minnesota Grown ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial member of the Minnesota Grown Program, a state initiative promoting locally grown agricultural products. Indicates commitment to sustainable growing practices and local food production.
• Minnesota Apple Growers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Minnesota Apple Growers Association, connecting the orchard with the broader apple growing community and industry resources.
• Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Autism Society of Minnesota to develop sensory-friendly social narratives and guides for visitors with neurodiversities. Created Discover Strawberry Picking guide to improve orchard accessibility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minnetonka Orchards: Minnesota orchard near the Twin Cities offering pick-your-own apples, strawberries, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and wagon rides. Highly comparable DTC agritourism model serving the same regional customer base as Pine Tree.
• Wegmeyer Farms: Virginia farm with pick-your-own strawberries, pumpkins, and seasonal agritourism including a corn maze. Comparable agritourism-driven family farm with similar seasonal revenue concentration.
• Aamodt's Apple Farm: Family-owned Minnesota apple farm in Stillwater with pick-your-own apples, bakery, caramel apples, and gift shop serving the Twin Cities market. Closest direct geographic and operating model peer to Pine Tree, with overlapping DTC, bakery, and agritourism components.
• Apple Holler: Wisconsin orchard and farm market with pick-your-own apples, bakery, gift shop, and family activities. Operates a similar DTC and agritourism model in a neighboring Upper Midwest state with comparable climate exposure.
• Terhune Orchards: Family-owned New Jersey farm with pick-your-own apples, strawberries, pumpkins, bakery, and a farm store with value-added products. Comparable mix of fresh produce, value-added foods, and on-farm entertainment.
• King Orchards: Family-owned Michigan orchard producing apples, strawberries, cherries, and other fruit with a farm market, bakery, and u-pick operations. Comparable mix of fresh produce plus value-added farm store products.
• Carter Mountain Orchard: Virginia orchard near Charlottesville offering pick-your-own apples, peaches, and pumpkins, plus a farm market, bakery, and seasonal events. Comparable DTC agritourism orchard model in a different but analogous regional market.
• Fishkill Farms: Multi-generational family farm in New York's Hudson Valley offering pick-your-own apples, strawberries, pumpkins, and a farm store with bakery and cider. Directly comparable as a heritage orchard with diversified DTC revenue.
• Honey Hill Orchard: Family-owned Illinois orchard with pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, a bakery, and farm market. Similar regional family farm DTC model serving a Midwest metropolitan area.

Broad incumbents

• Eckert's: Largest U-pick orchard operation in the U.S., with multiple locations across Illinois and Missouri, offering pick-your-own apples, strawberries, bakery, restaurants, and event venues. Represents the scaled, multi-location version of the same DTC orchard model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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