Upcoming Event:
Do you have experience grafting fruit trees? Or would you like to learn how to do it?
Join us on February 14 (or February 28 in case of bad weather) at 2 pm. Gather with a group based on experience and head out into the persimmon field to put your skills to good use. Food and drinks will be provided.
You will receive a coupon for 30 pounds of fruit redeemable any time we have them.
If you would like to participate fill out the form below, the following information would be very helpful.
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Sweet Retreat Orchard
A Holistic, Pick-Your-Own Orchard in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Welcome to Sweet Retreat Orchard, a holistic, eco-friendly pick-your-own orchard in Hillsborough, North Carolina, located within the pristine Eno River watershed. Our 10-acre sustainable orchard is home to a diverse selection of Asian and hybrid persimmons, including Fuyu, Nikita’s Gift, Saijo, Hachiya, and Tamopan, along with premium jujube varieties such as Sugarcane, Honey Jar, GA-866, Sherwood, Li, and Lang. We also grow mulberries, blueberries, figs, and create caffeine-free herbal teas from our own naturally dried orchard leaves.
At Sweet Retreat Orchard, no synthetic chemicals are used anywhere on our land—ever. We care for our orchard using regenerative, eco-conscious farming practices designed to protect soil health, clean water, and vital pollinator populations. Every fruit grown here reflects our commitment to sustainability, purity, and environmental stewardship.
Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly pick-your-own orchard near Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh, locally grown organic-style persimmons and jujubes, or a peaceful agritourism experience in North Carolina, Sweet Retreat Orchard offers a one-of-a-kind destination rooted in nature, health, and community.
