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Thrive gaTher GaTherinG uP The harvesT round up the kids to help prepare for your fall fête and have a little fun at the same time. The best part? nature's bounty pulls double duty as both ingredient and décor. appleberry Farm Breathe in fall's crisp air and savor the views at this sustainability-focused farm. Cross Plains. (608) 798-2780. theappleberryfarm.com. Carandale Farm caramel aPPle BiTes yields 24 3 large apples 1 14-oz. bag wrapped caramels 2 Tbsp. milk or heavy cream Crushed nuts for topping line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside. with a melon baller, scoop out bite-sized apple balls (about 6-10 bites per apple). unwrap caramels; add milk or cream and microwave for 1-minute increments, stirring caramel mixture until melted. insert a toothpick or skewer into each apple ball and roll in melted caramel mixture. layer bottom of each coated apple ball with crushed nuts. let cool on lined cookie sheet. Embark on an apple-picking adventure at this authentic farm where guests are invited to relax and enjoy nature's beauty and bounty. Oregon. (608) 835- 5871. carandale.com. door Creek Orchard Leave city life behind for a day at the orchard. Apples abound at this nearby nature retreat, complete with black welsh mountain sheep. Cottage Grove. (608) 838-4762. doorcreekorchard.com. eplegaarden Orchard Step back in time for an old-fashioned apple-picking experience with a Norwegian twist. Catch a ride on a horse drawn hayride, make a "scaretroll," and move to toe-tappin' folk music. Fitchburg. (608) 845-5966. eplegaarden.com. Sutter's ridge Farm From Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples for picking to hay piles for climbing, this farm is chock-full of fall fun. Mount Horeb. (608) 832-6445. suttersridge.com. Dress up store-bought cider with orange slices and cinnamon sticks to lend a homemade feel and extra flavor. Thanks to… A LA CRATE for the harvest table, apple crates and aluminum dessert trays | 4601 Monona Dr., Ste. 101, Monona. alacratevintage.com. BLOOM BAKE SHOP for the salted caramel apple pie, pumpkin whoopie pies and rhubarb hand pies | 1834 Parmenter St., Middleton. bloombakeshop.com. 42 brava magazine | OCTOber 2013 anderson's Pleasant Patch Pumpkins Have a gourd of a good time at this country getaway boasting a haunted house, hiking trail and wagon rides in addition to autumn adornments for decorating enthusiasts. Cottage Grove. (608) 219-0860. pleasantpatchpumpkins.com. eugster's Farm Get lost in fall fun while you navigate a corn maze, dote on farm animals, and revel in a wagon ride all while noshing on tasty seasonal harvests. Stoughton. (608) 873-3822. eugsters.com. Foster's Fall harvest Fill your basket with pumpkins, squash, apples, corn and other quintessential autumnal offerings at this seasonal stop. Marshall. (608) 655-4275. hermanson Pumpkin Patch Make memories at this family owned farm offering wagon rides, straw mazes and plenty of pumpkins. Edgerton. (608) 884-8759. hermansonpumpkinpatch.webs.com. Schuster's Farm Get your crew in tow for old-fashioned fun on the farm with pig races, corn mazes, pumpkins and caramel apples (yum!). Deerfield. (608) 764-8488. schustersfarm.com.