Green Bluff Gold

Weekends on the Bluff during apple harvest are C-R-A-Z-Y !  People come from miles around because it's really the best place to be for the the most amazing apples in the world and pumpkins, and squash... and... and... and... it's just really special.

And there are lots of things that each orchard has that makes their place wonderful.  At Harvest House, it's gold.  Okay, it's not really gold but it sure tastes like it to me!

Pumpkin Donuts.  Oh dear.  They're so dreamy.  And remember how I said the weekends can get a wee bit crazy with say, oh... maybe a kajillion visitors?  I bet half of them are in line waiting for their gold.  In fact, people go so crazy for them, there's a limit of one dozen per person.  One dozen you say?  Think that's too many?  Well then, you've never tasted one.  (or a dozen) .....

But I have a secret.  We can sneak in right at opening, before there's any line...

oh-h-h-h-h..... here goes the first batch now...

And swiiishhh into a bath of cinnamon and sugar.  The air is dancing with pumpkin and spices swirling all around.

It's the first gold of the day.

And they're just for me.  Er, ahem... I mean, just for the boys.

We'll take them to our farmhouse where we can sit on the front porch and listen to the bluegrass from Harvest House, just getting started for the day, wafting through the air and across the fields, and into our happy home.

It's another golden day.

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Comments

[Ally]

I was also there today! It really is magical up there :-)

[Kim McCallie]

Oh, how I wish I could have been there. We don't have fall harvest events like that here in Georgia. I would love to experience an apple harvest and a true pumpkin patch.

[Vicki]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful slice of Americana!

[june deese]

wish i was there, i can just smell those things cooking...yummmm...LOL

[Pam]

Here in Va, I absolutely can't wait until we go to Charlottesville for apple picking. Since my son is almost 3 now we think it is time he can handle the trip.He LOVES apples so we wonder how many will make it to the weigh in. Our farm makes apple cider donuts - DEEELISHIOUS! I had to giggle at your post because I am not necessarily a sweets person , but donuts are my weakness, and Pumkin is my absolute favorite! So much so that 3 years ago when I was pregnant,lets say the Krispy Kreme here knew my name during the month of October! So I could identify with your joy! So glad you are having a great time. Much Love.

[Sanna]

Wonderful! Enjoy your day :)
-Sanna

[Dawn]

Oh Serena, you're KILLING me!
Wow, these look so delicious!

Happy October!

xo Dawn

[Tammy]

Those looks Yummy!
Tammy :-)

[Alicia]

Oh my gosh! I'd give anything for one of those and some hot tea right now.

[Michelle]

Oh! You are making my mouth water by reading your post!

[Karla]

Oh yes those pumpkin donuts are like crack! My friends and I will be up there soon to get our 1 dozen limit, along with our pumpkins and crafts. Love Greenbluff in the fall!

[Deborah]

I don't eat donuts but the by the looks and sounds of them I'd definately be tempted to eat one and I'm sure I'd find them delicious!

This weekend by our house the dairy release pumpkin ice cream! They opened back up at midnight to start selling its so popular!

We will wait until this week to go for our gallon! :)

[shannon]

love it! this is very similar to fall in New England. Lines out the door on the weekends for the perfect caramel apple, a jug of cider and of course, cider donuts. Hot from the fryer...oh boy! They go down soo easy.
:)
Shannon
www.cascobaysoap.blogspot.com

[Melody]

Headed to Green Bluff on Wednesday. Our school heads to Walter's every year. I can't wait for the train ride through the orchard and watching the little ones pick an apple from the tree. I love Green Bluff all year, but Fall is my absolute favorite up there.

[Courtney Henson]

I've tasted that gold and I'd say it's worth the wait in line...hearing the music at your farmhouse? That sounds just lovely!

[Tonia]

Oh, those donuts look amazing - like the ones at the WV State Fair. We're going to the Pumpkin Festival this weekend & I cannot wait. Donuts, apple cider, caramel apples, maybe some pumpkin fudge...oh my goodness.

[Kathy]

Your descriptions, Serena, are as yummy as the donuts! Thankyou for the mouth watering photos.

[Cheyenne]

This is making my stomach growl. I want to eat these delights!

[nora]

Well this is just cruel.... they look so good! So close but so far!

[Marla Hacklander]

OHHHH Groan,,,, I am on a diet...:(

[kayce hughes]

So excited to have found your blog today! (our home was in CL this past April)

[Nikki Lawrence]

Oh my Goodness!! I don't even like donuts but the thought of a pumpkin donot is making my mouth water right now~ Wish I lived closer..unless they deliver to Canada?

[Chelsey (Cookteen)]

Do you think those pumpkin doughnuts ship well? Otherwise I need to ship myself to the Bluff so I can shove my face with them.
I REALLY like pumpkin doughnuts...

With love and cupcakes,
Cookteen

[Bonnie@WhatAboutPie]

oh my gosh! those look fantastic. I know freshly made donuts dipped in sugar are really heavenly...and pumpkin to boot! how wonderful!

[pat sloan]

oh yum yum yum!!!!

[Tammy Gilley]

Oh, yum, Serena! Those remind me of the donuts my mom used to make, along with hot apple cider (because one good dose of sugar deserves another!) :) xotammy

[Lisa B]

Tells you how loud the music is if you hear it from your large front porch. Some of the best donuts are from High Country Orchard- those are yummy-

[Kyle H.]

I am so jealous! I love everything that is pumpkin. Those sound so good!!! I wish I lived near Spokane.

[Krista]

This is just going to MAKE me drive up there tomorrow! I TRY to forget the HH has them (yeah right!)

[magda]

I'm at work now and they are soooo teasing))))))))))))))

[Kelsee Webb]

That's the best part of Green Bluff! Those doughnuts are the best EVER!

[jenny haas]

these look so AMAZING!