Harvest Station, Irvine, CA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while delivering mail as usual, a postal worker noticed something peculiar: every time he approached Harvest Station, his dog would start barking uncontrollably, even though there were no other dogs around. Curious neighbors began reporting similar incidents—children claimed they heard strange whispers when passing by. Finally, after much ado, the postmaster decided to investigate late one night. The next morning, everyone gathered for coffee and donuts, only to hear the delivery driver excitedly say, ‘It’s just an old radio from the 50s playing static!’ Turned out, the ghostly sounds were actually coming from an abandoned farm radio buried beneath the station's parking lot.

2. One day, an elderly neighbor approached the counter and asked the clerk with a twinkle in her eye: ‘Do you know why they call it Harvest Station?’ The clerk smiled and shook his head, replying, 'No ma’am, I must confess that I’ve never given much thought to it.' With a knowing wink, she whispered, 'Because every time someone delivers here, they always seem to leave with more than they brought!'

3. While sorting through packages one afternoon, a delivery driver wondered aloud: ‘Why does everything here arrive in alphabetical order?’ Curious, he asked around and learned that every morning a regular volunteer sorted everything meticulously before anyone arrived. Turned out it was an old postal tradition started by someone’s great-grandfather who believed organized mail brought good luck.

4. One morning, while sorting letters on the counter, the Harvest Station’s clerk overheard an unusual announcement over the PA system: ‘Attention, everyone—we’ve received a package addressed simply to “The Happiest Person Here.” Who could that be?’ Curious, the clerk posted a sign outside asking if anyone knew the recipient. Later that day, a regular customer walked in smiling and said, 'That would be me!' Turned out he was just happy to receive free cookies from the kind delivery driver who brought them.'