Home Orchard Education Center

Home Orchard Education Center Welcome to Home Orchard Education Center! HOEC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

HOEC is a 501(c)3 non-profit offering horticultural education, an organic fruit share CSA program, and opportunities for healthy inter-generational community connection. The arboretum was designed over 40 years ago, with the intention of preserving and showcasing heirloom fruit varieties while promoting organic methods for growing fruit at home. Today, this special gathering place is a humming hi

ve of community-centered educational opportunity and hub for distribution of fresh, local, organically grown fruit. Nonprofit Tax Code Designation: 501(c)(3)
EIN: 85-3667449
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Thank you to our friends for making this year’s Taste of the Orchard so special!We’re grateful for the folksy vocals of ...
08/24/2026

Thank you to our friends for making this year’s Taste of the Orchard so special!

We’re grateful for the folksy vocals of and a delicious multi-course small-plate luncheon prepared by Chef Kristin Koziara of Seasoned Portland.

We couldn’t do it without you! 🍎🌳❤️

Get your tickets now and join us for Taste of the Orchard on September 13!

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Registration is now open for Small Farm School 2026! Join for a full day of classes, hands-on workshops, and networking...
08/23/2026

Registration is now open for Small Farm School 2026!

Join for a full day of classes, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities designed specifically for small-scale farmers and land stewards.

This year, there will be broad programming with twenty-five sessions to choose from.

Many sessions have hands-on, outdoor, and demonstrative components. Whether you're in your first ten years of farming or looking to expand and refine your farm enterprises, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to secure your spot in your preferred classes—class sizes are limited!

For detailed class offerings, please visit the Small Farm School website https://beav.es/smallfarmschool

Silent auction sneak peek! #5: Beautiful Bouquets! Enjoy a memorable two-hour, flower-filled visit to Apple Core Farm & ...
08/22/2026

Silent auction sneak peek!

#5: Beautiful Bouquets! Enjoy a memorable two-hour, flower-filled visit to Apple Core Farm & Cut Flowers for you and up to four guests.

#6: Handmade quilt & pillows! Add warmth, charm, and handmade beauty to your home with this beautiful queen-size handmade quilt, complete with two coordinating pillows.

#7: Wine country escape! Enjoy an unforgettable wine-country experience with a private winery tour and tasting for 6 at Willamette Valley Vineyards.

#8: Farm-fresh favorites - campfire farms! Fill your freezer with delicious, locally raised meat from Campfire Farms.

Check out these and many more auction items, bidding is open!

The bidding will officially wrap up on September 13th during the main Taste of the Orchard event.
You don't need to be there in person to win, but winners do need to check out and pay at the end of the event before taking their items home.

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Last call!Join our Pruning Figs for Size Control workshop this Saturday to learn summer pruning techniques specifically ...
08/21/2026

Last call!

Join our Pruning Figs for Size Control workshop this Saturday to learn summer pruning techniques specifically for growing fig trees in the Pacific Northwest.

👉 Pre-registration is required and space is limited!
🌱 Fee waivers available!

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An easy to grow native berry, Aronia has been used by Indigenous Peoples for many centuries as an important superfood an...
08/20/2026

An easy to grow native berry, Aronia has been used by Indigenous Peoples for many centuries as an important superfood and potent medicine.

Learn more about this easy to grow native and how to process it at the HOEC blog!

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The Taste of the Orchard menu is here!Guests will enjoy a beautiful menu created by Chef Kristin Koziara of Seasoned Po...
08/19/2026

The Taste of the Orchard menu is here!

Guests will enjoy a beautiful menu created by Chef Kristin Koziara of Seasoned Portland.

🍇 Roasted Grapes & Sheep Cheese Crostini
🍐 Maple Pears with hazelnut relish & pickled cherries
🍎 Apples, Walnuts, Celery & Gouda
🐖 Apple Cider Braised Pork with caramelized onion, fennel & roasted apples
🍐 Asian Pear & Cabbage Slaw with pickled red onion & whole grain mustard
Delicata Squash, Apple & Potato Gratin

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, with several dishes accommodating both.

🎟️ Get your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening of food, community, and support for HOEC! Link in comments

Remember, our picnic celebration is this Sunday! 🌳🍎We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with all of you ...
08/18/2026

Remember, our picnic celebration is this Sunday! 🌳🍎

We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with all of you at our 40 Years of Fruit & Community Picnic Celebration!

We’d love to have you join us for an afternoon of great food, a raffle, goats, kids crafts, and many more orchard memories. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair.

Learn more and RSVP to this free event, link in comments ⬇️

Shout out to some of our amazing Taste of the Orchard sponsors!🍎❤️ Huge thank you and Terror Incognito for providing wi...
08/17/2026

Shout out to some of our amazing Taste of the Orchard sponsors!

🍎❤️ Huge thank you and Terror Incognito for providing wine samples and hard cider for our event!

🙌 And thank you and the CCC event team for sponsoring the space and providing tables and chairs. We’re so grateful for your generosity and support in making Taste of the Orchard possible!

We couldn’t do it without our community of sponsors & friends.

Interested in this event or sponsorship opportunities? Link in comments ⬇️

Silent auction bidding is officially open!The Taste of the Orchard Silent Auction is running from August 15th through Se...
08/16/2026

Silent auction bidding is officially open!

The Taste of the Orchard Silent Auction is running from August 15th through September 13th. To get started and join in on the bidding, just register online and enter your payment information.

The bidding will officially wrap up on September 13th during the main Taste of the Orchard event. You don't need to be there in person to win, but winners do need to check out and pay at the end of the event before taking their items home.

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🍎 Our Orchard CSA is off to a wonderful start, with a bounty of early blueberries, pears, plums, and more.There's still ...
08/15/2026

🍎 Our Orchard CSA is off to a wonderful start, with a bounty of early blueberries, pears, plums, and more.

There's still time to join!

With the season already underway, we've reduced the price of remaining shares so you can enjoy the rest of the harvest at a prorated rate.

There's still plenty of delicious tree ripened fruit to come. Join us for the remainder of the season and experience the best of the orchard!

Learn more through the link in the comments ⬇️

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20 Inskeep Drive
Oregon City, OR
97045

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15032985410

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