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Thanks to Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply (originally started by our founder Amigo Bob Cantisano), a collection of some of our favorite species and varieties  are available for pre-sale through their website for the 2024/25 Bare Root Season 

Felix Gillet Collector Trees

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Below: the SOLD OUT Varieties listed are for informational purposes only. These are the trees and plants that we have re-discovered and sold over the years. They are the result of our passionate searches throughout Northern California, the Sierra Nevada and Western States to re-discover the historic, agricultural, living library still in existence. These trees and plants, left over from the 1800’s and early 1900’s Gold Rush era, were discovered on historic mining camps, ranches, and  homesteads. Most of these trees have become climate resilient with no human attention for the last 100 plus years. They give the best fruit and nuts in conditions that most fruit and nut trees cannot endure with large annual temperature variations.

These  grandmother trees have learned to thrive under the most harsh conditions, and with uncertain weather patterns.  It is our goal to make them available to growers, gardeners and communities throughout the West Coast.

We have personally taken cuttings directly from the 100+ year old grandmother trees that still cling to life in some, often deserted, historic orchards. The Felix Gillet Institute trees are very rare, exclusive plants – some may have only just been rediscovered.

95% of plants available during the 1800s are no longer available today.  We are saving what is left before they die. 

 You can become a Mother Orchard Supporter and help us in our efforts to discover more rare, historical trees and care for our collection of over 250 trees, by clicking on the Mother Orchard link above.

Ten of these varieties are available through Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply this year 2024/25. 

Thank you for all your Support!

Benefit Luncheon - August 18, 2024 12 Year Anniversary of the Felix Gillet Institute Nursery

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Benefit Luncheon

With Slide Show presentation by Adam Nuber and Jenifer Bliss

Guided History and Tree Walk through Nevada City - Optional

Sunday, August 18th

11am - 2pm

Enjoy a Fresh and Delicious Taste of Summer, Vegetarian Lunch with historic flavors prepared by Chef Chelsea Federwitz, owner of North Fork Chai

Learn about Nevada City’s 1800s Felix Gillet’s historic work and contributions to West Coast agriculture and what the Felix Gillet Institute is currently doing to re-discover and keep the genetics of the historic fruit and nut trees brought to the West Coast during the Gold Rush Era

Take an Optional walk through Nevada City to visit some of the historic places where Gillet is remembered

Location: Odd Fellow’s Hall (upstairs) - Spring Street Entrance

Chair lift available for those who need help getting up the stairs.

212 Spring Street

Nevada City, CA 95959

Order Tickets Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/81d80167-3a1...

$50 per person till August 12, 2024

$20 per person for Historic Tour

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All proceeds benefit the Felix Gillet Institute non-profit

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