Four generations of orchardists in the Central Otago region dating back to the late 1800s, the Jackson family has a solid background of knowledge and experience in producing some of the best stone and pip fruits in New Zealand.

Managing owners of Jackson Orchards are Kevin Jackson, son Mark and daughter Kristin. Kevin bought the historic 100-acre property near Cromwell on State Highway 6 in 1989 after their Cromwell Gorge-based orchard was submerged under metres of water as part of the huge Clyde Dam hydro-electric project.

The first settler in the district, Jackson Barry, who became the first mayor of Cromwell, built the orchard's original homestead in 1863. The house is still standing and having undergone a few alterations is home to one of the Jackson family members, including a younger generation already being groomed for a life filled with 'seasons of mellow fruitfulness'.