I love peaches. Always have. I know I'm not alone in this... there are other peach lovers out there.

The true connoisseurs will do me one better though.

They know when the peaches taste their best.

They tell me that time is right now- and the place is Schenpf Farms.

In 2006, Schnepf Farms was declared an “Arizona Treasure” by Governor Napolitano and the Office of Tourism; they're the first attraction in the East Valley to receive this designation.

Wait a minute... a 67 year old family farm is an attraction? How can that be?

Here are a few of the events and attractions they’ve sponsored over the past years:

• Annual Pumpkin & Chili Party (attracting over 150,000 people).

• On premises Train Rides, Museum, Gift Shop, and Country Store.

• The year round education of over 30,000 school children per year.

• “Farmer of the Day” and “Grandma’s Baking Classes” programs.

• They grow fresh organic produce using 100% renewable energy (becoming the first farm in the country to do so.)

Finally- Schnepf Farms is the state’s largest peach grower. Each May they allow people to pick their own- and thousands take them up on the offer. Will I be seeing you there?

Schnepf Farms is located at 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, Arizona.