We are Rob & Sally Hilles, owners of Hazelnut Hill.
How long has Hazelnut Hill been in business?
We started with a small existing orchard in 1985 in an area known as Franklin near Fern Ridge Reservoir by Eugene, Oregon. In the year 2000 we moved to a 225-acre property 12 miles south of Corvallis, Oregon and started from bare ground.
What's the "Hazelnut Hill Difference"?
Selection of hazelnut varieties that produce kernels suitable to the end product
Agricultural practices that elminates pesticide use
Onsite drying, shelling and proper storage
Food processing with hands-on attention to detail
Direct selling through our shop at the orchard and mail order
What makes your hazelnut varieties special?
Just as a fine painter wants a multitude of colors on their pallet, a talented musician a multitude of notes and better yet instruments. Making fine hazelnut products requires a wide selection of varietals. Each creation needs the variety that best suits that creation. The wine industry has known this for a long time, think about how many superior varietals they have developed. The Hazelnut industry has yet to find itself in this context. Nuts chosen for the inshell appearance and size were not chosen for how well they suit the end use food creation. For this reason, much remains to be discovered in the world of hazelnuts.
Do you have a food safety program?
Yes, we use Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) as the minimum standard for our own Hazelnut Hill Safety Program.
What is the Hazelnut Hill Commitment?
To develop a full systems approach from propagation, nursery, orchard, harvest, drying, shelling, food procesing, retail and mail order.
To provide an educational experience for our visitors regarding this specialty crop of Oregon.
To make you want to come back for more and to share us with your friends and family by providing the highest quality hazelnuts at the lowest cost.
There is no greater compliment to what we are doing than hearing from you, "this is my favorite place and I love the taste!"
Questions or comments about Oregon hazelnuts or our Hazelnut Gift Store? Call us at 541-754-5657 or e-mail info@hazelnuthill.com
