The story behind the stand
Pearl Wicklund
Pearl was born in Minnesota in 1914 and came to Oregon during WWII to work in the shipyards. She owned the Red Apple Market in Portland for many years, and after her husband's death, moved to Hood River to run the orchard that they owned. She was known in the valley as the "Cat Lady," and her love of farming was apparent in the variety of fruits she grew and the regulars that came to buy them, even without an advertised farm stand.
In 2003 Pearl passed away, and the Wells family honored her name and tradition by opening Pearl's Place farm stand. We hope to live up to her standards by continuing her passion for farming and love of community!
Thank you for a great 2024!
We appreciate every customer and visitor that enjoyed the fruits of our labor at Pearl's Place fruit stand this year! None of it is possible without our outstanding employees, both at Pearl's and in the field! Though Pearl's is closed until Spring, you can still order fruit, gift boxes, and merch online. We look forward to seeing you in 2025!