Originally started as Alta Vista Ranch in 1918, today Struble Ranch produces spectacularly sweet mandarin oranges on its beautiful Loomis property. Visitors enjoy a magnificent view of the Loomis Basin valley and surrounding hills while they sample Satsuma and Clementine Mandarins from the modest stand next to the historic farm house. Four generations of Strubles have been farming here, and have produced fruit for 64 years.
You will often find owners Jim or Jan Struble working at the stand, and if not them, one of their kids. Be sure to ask Jim about the history of the farm and growing mandarins in the region.
The first harvest of Owari Satsumas Mandarins are generally available November through December, and the second harvest features Clementines, beginning in December and running through January. The February harvest includes Navel Oranges. This is a pesticide-free ranch, fed with natural supplements. The fruit is harvested and allowed to rest, producing some of the sweetest mandarins in the region.
In addition to mandarins, Struble Ranch sells outstanding homemade jams and jellies, limes, lemons, and other fruits and crafts, all grown and made on the farm. For out of town family and friends, there are 8lb pre-packed gift boxes, ready to be shipped within the continental United States. Shipping begins in mid November, and check the site for the last shipping day of the year (usually around mid December).
You will likely see one of the several large painted quilt patterns on the barn and other buildings on this property and other barns throughout Loomis. Jan Struble painted the first barn quilt for the ranch in 2012, and in 2013 started the Loomis Basin Barn Quilt Committee. This committee designs and paints quilts for barns in the area, which are fun to look for as you tour the country roads. Check out the Barn Quilt Tail Map for locations of all the quilts.
