Dwelley Family Farms starts with a classic Brentwood dream: you see a promising future in the land, and you build a life around it. In 1921, Charles and Eva Dwelley left Detroit, Michigan and purchased the Thornton Ranch in Brentwood. Family stories still point to the old fig and pomegranate […]

Get your buckets ready! The wait for the **2026 Brentwood cherry picking season** is nearly over. At **Harvest Time**, we’re excited to announce that several of our **Brentwood farms** expect to open for **U-pick** as early as the **first week of May!** Brentwood is the premier destination for **cherry picking** […]

Brentwood is famously known as the U-Pick Capital of the World, but one of its most unique treasures is the Himalayan purple mulberry . Often called “shahtoot,” which means the “King of Berries,” these fruits are rarely found in grocery stores because they are too delicate and fragile to transport […]

The landscape of Brentwood is changing, and it is doing so with a vibrant nod to its deep-rooted agricultural heritage. If you have driven into town recently, you likely noticed a series of bold new landmarks welcoming you: the “Welcome to the U-Pick Capital” road signs. These signs are more […]

Hey there, nature enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting weekend in Brentwood, where the weather will be absolutely amazing. Saturday temperatures will be in the high 70s and reaching the high 80s on Sunday. It is the perfect time to head outdoors and experience all that our farms have to […]

  When it comes to strawberries, the first thought that comes to mind is biting into the juicy, vibrant fruit in its fresh form. However, strawberries can be a versatile ingredient that lends itself to a multitude of culinary creations. From sweet to savory, these delightful berries can be incorporated […]

The highly anticipated Cherry U-pick season has arrived, and we are thrilled to announce the opening of several cherry orchards this weekend! Unexpected cool temperatures have caused a delay in the ripening of our fruits, causing the arrival of cherries to be much later this year, but that also means […]

Did you know our U-Pick farms are open during the week for our local community to enjoy the freshest fruits when they want them? We are now only two weeks into cherry u-pick. In the coming weeks, you’ll see more local farms opening with existing farms opening new blocks of […]

U-Pick Season is never over when farmers work year-round growing the best and freshest produce for you to enjoy. If you enjoy U-Pick, we still have plenty of stone fruits and fresh vegetables for you to harvest yourself.  For those that prefer to shop for produce, you can still enjoy […]

For those that enjoy picking their own fruits right off the tree, you’re in for a sweet and juicy treat. Our trees are filled with low-hanging fruits! Apricots, peaches, and nectarines are ready for U-Pick!  Don’t forget that our fruit stands have different locally grown fruit varieties. For instance, Doughnut […]