My Favorite Things

KAITLYN THORNTON, GROWER AND INFLUENCER, SUGARBEE®


From the orchards to your social media feeds, there are few places you can’t find fourth-generation apple grower Kaitlyn Thornton. Not only does she work alongside major suppliers like Chelan Fresh, but she also brings decades of ag knowledge to Gen Z through TikTok and Instagram as a self-proclaimed “Apple Girl.” Witnessing this whirlwind operate, I wonder how she can accomplish everything with just 24 hours in a day. Besides a good old cup of joe from her favorite little coffee stands, I had to know what keeps her fire burning…


  • Windows Down and Music Up
  • ’90s Mom Look
  • Ball Caps
  • Summer Orchard Naps
  • Inside Jokes
  • Fishing
  • Old Pickups
  • Street Tacos
  • Breakfast

"Driving to get into the right mental space and build my own confidence; I have my little 'main character' moment."
"Chunky sweaters, thicker denim, bangs, and lots of jackets are my vibe."
"I’m a farmer, duh!"
"Nothing like cool grass and faint sounds of an orchard under a warm sun."
"Especially ones that last years. They show a type of connection that is uniquely human."
"I could sit out for a full day fishing, catch nothing, and still be more than content."
"I have been driving the same pickup since I was 16, and it has taught me a lot about mechanical work. I collect old trucks now!"
"They are never, ever a bad choice."
"I could eat it any time of the day."