A Half Mile Closer to the Moon Cherries

Like the moon, the size, flavor, and firmness of A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries is out of this world making them the grand finale to the cherry season. A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries are grown by 4th generation Stemilt farmer, Kyle Mathison, who harvests these mystical morsels with the lunar cycle at high elevations to extend the season delighting retailers and consumers with an end-of-the-season bonus. …

Stemilt participated in its national holiday, Chant at the Moon Day, on the morning of August 15th to celebrate A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries. National Chant at the Moon Day is Stemilt’s way of encouraging people to get outside and chant at the moon while enjoying a bag of Moon cherries. …

“Our founding family had a blast sharing the mystique of A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries with the community and celebrating the beginning of the new apple crop. This is the 103rd year of the Apple Blossom Parade where bands from the Northwest join with colorful floats and horseback performances to put on one of Washington’s grandest parades.” …

Stemilt’s A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries are set to make their grand return in August. Led by fourth generation cherry grower Kyle Mathison, these specialty cherries stand out because of unique growing practices, choice of late-season varieties, and a brand vision to lead the cherry season finale with great quality and flavors. …