Orchard at Biohof Stocken

About us

Where birds sing and insects hum.

Organic farming is a way of life for us. Protecting nature and habitats matters just as much as the fruit we grow.

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Apple and pear varieties

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Standard fruit trees

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Hectares of nature

We, Dominik and Natalie, together with Wanja and Anuk, were incredibly lucky to take over this magical little corner of the world on 1 January 2024.

Together, we want to preserve this natural haven, lovingly tended for generations, while earning our living from it.

Standard fruit trees seen from above
Photo: Gaëtan Bally/Keystone-SDA

Dominik. A trained cabinetmaker, collector, inventor, tinkerer, artist and loving father.

During his three and a half years as a travelling journeyman, he learned many crafts that are a great
help to us!

On the farm, you will often find him on or working with a machine. He keeps the house and farm in good shape with
passion.

Dominik Wirth beneath a flowering standard apple tree
Photo: Gaëtan Bally/Keystone-SDA

Natalie. A trained vegetable grower, collector of books and plants, former globetrotter and adventurer.

Her heart belongs to plants, from apple trees to courgettes. Sometimes you catch her
losing track of time — and work — while watching the chickens.

Natalie. A trained vegetable grower, collector of books and plants, former globetrotter and adventurer.

Monika. Our kind soul.

She cares lovingly for plants, people and animals. Without her, many seedlings would have dried out, vegetables would have fallen prey to slugs or wilted in the closed polytunnel.

When it comes to processing our produce, our motto is: “Don't despair — ask Monika!”

Monika. Our kind soul.

Wanja and Anuk.

Wanja and Anuk make sure there is time for play as well as work. They take this responsibility very seriously.

Wanja and Anuk.

What we do

Our farm brings together several activities, all rooted in sustainability and ecological responsibility.

We favour standard fruit trees. Although less economically efficient, they play an important role in preserving genetic diversity and ecological resilience, and produce high-quality fruit. We grow a wide range of fruit varieties, including around 400 apples, 100 pears, 15 cherries and 60 plums and prune plums.

We continually expand the range of vegetables grown for our farm shop. Selling directly lets us offer fresh, high-quality vegetables while supporting our sustainable approach. We keep developing our own production to provide a varied selection of fresh vegetables right here on the farm.

Our chickens enjoy outdoor access every day, supporting their wellbeing and the quality and freshness of their eggs, which are also sold directly in our farm shop.

Our nursery focuses on growing and propagating old and new fruit varieties, adding to the diversity of our range. Often found only here, these varieties help support ecological balance.

From August to November, our press turns our own fruit into juice and cider. Modern hydropresses that work without electricity allow gentle processing, preserving the fruit's natural qualities. The result is pure fruit juice without additives, especially appreciated by connoisseurs.

Our fruit diversity

Our fruit diversity

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