Cherry Orchard Conversations

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John and Jim Emerson aka ‘Gen One’ talk about the cherry orchard. Recorded in Summer 2021.

The owner and patriarch of the cherry orchard describes buying the orchard and unknowingly starting a family tradition.

Gen 3 has more to say about coming to the orchard. The Mumm Brothers discuss the challenges of picking two buckets and experiencing stagefright during the ping pong tournament.

Abbe describes the type of activities that bring her back to Flathead every year

One of oldest members of Gen 3 (or is she Gen 2?) thinks the “cherries are just a front.”

Lounging by the lake, processing cherries, and being in the middle of it are Roxi’s favorite times at the orchard

Roy, the oldest member of Gen 2, shares both funny and melancholy memories from the orchard.

Jack explains the long standing traditions of Gen3

From a difficult beginning to finding his stride, Steve has over 25 years of cherry orchard experiences