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Artist, Orchard-Vineyard Grower, Building company, Owner (Colorist, Planning, Design), Organic Vegetable Grower, Preserves Business, Tibetan Terrier Breed Lover and Activist for Canine Health, Healthy great cooking, and Montana born.
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Our 2020 Season

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The Pandemic Season, never to be forgotten. We have been sheltered in since February 16. Blessings to all. We expect a beautiful crop of fruit this year. Even the apricots may produce. Cherries are shedding their blossoms and the peach crop looks beautiful.

It is our goal to be able to bring safe fruit to everyone this season. We will keep you informed about how we plan to harvest. For now, May 12, we will get our shipping orders organized and nurture our plants and trees.

If you would like shipped cherries this year, approximately mid July, 2020…. follow our simple directions.

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AN Unusual Winter, Yet the Trees Continue their Winter SLeep.

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Winter Days, near Flathead Lake, Montana

We are keeping the fires burning while our trees remain dormant. Fences are watched, repairs are made after our significant winds this winter season. Sometimes a small ermine shows its face or a raccoon checks out the compost. Our Tibetan Terriers keep the orchard free of intruding coyotes or bigger, wildlife cats. The bears are sleeping. Our orchard birds are fed and the dogs get long walks. The kitchen is busy, big winter meals are cozy and relaxing. It is our time for artwork and the finishing on our house. We host friends and visitors for dinners. Our temperatures have been high. Generally, they have hovered around 34 degrees F. Last night, Feb.1, 2020, at midnight, our temperature was 47 degrees F.

Olive and Parker, Tibetan Terriers enjoy the snow. The trees look healthy and contented.
Dan has been building our cupboard doors and drawers for the new kitchen. We have built the house. He has just built a coffee table from the Douglas fir we used in our living room. The new table is on castors.

These are salad bags from my freezer.

During high summer season, I prepare these bags with, just picked fruit. We love salads in winter. Greens are piled high and this semi thawed, icy fruit is perfect with a nice sherry or lemon vinaigrette.

We must confess. For the first time, (after thirteen years of farming the Orchard), we have traveled for fun, this winter 2019-2020. Our Tibetan Terrier, Ali Baba, shows in AKC dog shows. He is handled by our friend, David Murray. We visited Ali in October, December, and January We visited Arizona, Florida, and California. We enjoy his AKC, dog, Tibetan Terrier campaign. Our passion for Tibetan Terriers created a cause for us to getaway. We prepare, now, for Westminster in New York City. We were very fortunate, last year Ali won his breed at Westminster. He has brought us Joy. Here are a few photos of our very unusual winter trips. First Time Ever! We had to learn how to use a suitcase again.

We look forward to communicating with everyone when our crops and trees begin their spring manifestations. Expecting a great 2020 season!

2019 Season

Apple Picking Time

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The Apples are Crunchy. Call Dan if you would like the experience of picking. If you would rather pick up fruit, call Dan 406-871-5499.

The harvest is robust and a delight.

  • The French Galas.
  • Riesling Grapes.
  • Seckel Pears
  • Crunchy Crisp.
  • Braeburn.
  • Yellow Delicious..
  • Ruby MacIntosh.


  • Pears for Preserves, In the Orchard Kitchen.
  • The Apples Oct, 12, 2019.
  • Pears.
  • Plums.
Apple time in Getmans’ Orchard, Oct. 12, 2019, Bigfork, Mt. 406-871-5499.
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We welcome Our 2019 Season

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  • On the home page of http://www.getmanorchardandvineyard.com there is an update on our cherry growth and photos taken June 23, 2019. You can see photos of the crops.
  • We will ship cherries again this season.
  • We will offer u pick when the cherries are ripe and perfect.
  • You may call ahead for picked cherries and a pick up at the orchard.
  • Any questions, call 406-871-5499 or send an email to getman@me.com.
  • Can’t wait to see you all again. Looking forward to a grand summer.
2018 Season News, Cherries, crop news, Orchard

Shipping Monday, July 23, 2018.

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IMG_1635  We are shipping our cherries, around the country, on Monday, July 23.  They are two day priority mail and should reach most addresses Wednesday.  When you receive your cherries, rinse in a colander and chill.  Alert your mail carrier, concierge or mail hub.  Some states reduced mailing centers and the box may take an extra day.  The cherries are so fresh, they should be fine.  We are picking and shipping on the same day.  Send a blessing to the mailing system.  Enjoy.  We love serving you.  Thank you for supporting our orchard work.  We try to grow the best cherries possible.

You will be receiving a French cherry called Lapin.  Lapin is a word for  rabbit. The logic in the name  is because our trees have big, long eared leaves.  The leaves shade the cherries and protect them from weather.  The leaves are helping with the heating when necessary or the cooling of the cherry.  Hale storms can’t even hurt our cherries. (usually), lol.

These cherries are grown in pristine air, and soil. They are watered with pure and lovely, crystal clear water.IMG_6149 

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Getsome at Getmans’ Orchard and Vineyard

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South of Bigfork, Montana

Our cherries are beautiful and ripening.  The Orchard always feels very fresh and alive at this point in our season.   The trees are weeded and fed with excellent kelp.  The lawns are moist, mowed, and trimmed.  Terrific conditions for the best cherries.   We expect the cherries to grow and darken in redness over the next two weeks.  Our harvest may fall around July 17, 2018.  Let us know if you want boxes shipped. (.. email, getman@me.com…) Otherwise, we hope you will plan a visit to pick cherries.  Here’s to a beautiful and happy new season.  Getsome!

Our branches are loaded with clusters.  Clean air makes better cherries.

Cherries on July2, 2018.  Clean water makes better cherries.

Cherries just beginning to turn red.  Care makes better cherries.

Lavenders are fresh for the new season.

The vineyard on July2, 2018.

The vineyard.

Potatoes are blooming.

A Tibetan Terrier resting under a pear tree.

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Get it together: Season 2018 Begins….

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We are pruning during these April days.  We celebrate springtime.  Planting begins.   The birds are nesting.

Our winter was long with much snow, but we did not suffer tree weather damage.  We are excited to be able to proceed with some new plans this year.  We hope to provide many good experiences for our customers this 2018!

Remember, “know your farmer”.  Fresh and real food is always the best.

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Raspberries will be our first fruit crop, end of June.

Use our website menu for particulars.  Join us for a great New Season.  Our customers are the best!

2017 Crop Harvest News, Orchard

We are shipping boxed cherries tomorrow, July 25, for arrival Friday and Saturday.

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Cherry box  shipping is tomorrow, July 25.  When your cherries arrive, rinse in a colander and chill.  Wish the USPS good luck.  If your cherries do not arrive, contact your post office.  Some carriers do not take all of their packages out to customers if their car is loaded with boxes..Let’s hope you are well and everyone is successfully enjoying cherries by the weekend.

We have great u pick at the orchard.  Ready now are gorgeous Rainier Cherries, Sweet Cherries and Tart Pie Cherries.  There are still a few raspberries left.  Plan your own cherry, ” u pick”,  time with Daniel at 406-871-5499.  U pick before 11:00 am and after 4:00 pm.  These are the beautiful times in the orchard and best for cherries.  We want you to have a top experience.

Here is a photo, taken yesterday, of our wild Turkey, “Baba”.  He is patrolling for bugs and is a very special albino turkey.  Here’s to this year’s great 2017 harvest and a big wave to our great customers!