About Taste-A-Treat

Rowley & Hawkins Fruit Farm is a family owned and operated farm. We began farming in Washington in 1981, leaving a successful farming operation in Utah to pioneer the Tart Cherry Industry in the state of Washington. Growing fruit has been a way of life for five generations of Rowleys -- going back to great, great, great grandpa William Rowley in England.

Currently we operate about 800 acres, growing a large variety of fruits and vegetables, including: tart cherries, sweet cherries, peaches, pears, plums, nectarines, apples, apricots, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, boysenberries, grapes, and asparagus.

Our first fruit trees in Washington were planted in 1981. Our first commercial cherry harvest was in 1984 with the work of picking and processing performed by family members of all ages. Our first cherry line included four Huntley cherry pitters, with the washing, sorting, and can filling all done by hand.

Our Tart Cherry operation has expanded into a new plant with thirteen Dunkley pitters, electronic sorters, automatic can fillers and other improvements to produce the highest quality product possible. We still continue in the family tradition of using many family members in the picking and processing of our tart cherries. July and August is "cherry picking time." The highlight is having our homes filled with relatives from near and far as we work together to complete the harvest.

Locally, on our farm or at farmers markets, we sell our large variety of fresh produce, our "Taste-A-Treat" gourmet jams, jellies, and syrups, fresh pressed apple juice, tart cherry juice concentrate and piping hot donuts.

It is our pleasure to ensure you receive the highest quality and best tasting products for your health and enjoyment. From our family to yours - enjoy!