Nice place to pick blueberries. Refreshing lemonade, a picnic blanket with berry books for kids,…read moreand small bucket for kids.

What a gorgeous orchard tucked away in Sperryville. It's family owned and they have a beautiful…read moreopen barn with all sorts of goodies including peach slushies made on site, local beef, baked goods, eggs, many varieties of apples, peaches and other fruits to PTO! Friendly service, bathrooms on site and Adirondack chairs in the shade or sun to relax!

I have been to this orchard twice. It's about a two and a half hour drive from me, but…read moreunquestionably worth it! The drive itself is gorgeous, peaceful, therapeutic even. You get to enjoy rolling hills, blue mountains, farms with their herds, and the wonderful Yoder's Amish market. You'll also pass tons of distilleries, wineries, and what seems like never-ending festivals in Gordonsville. Why drive out to this orchard? First off, they actually choose their apple varieties based on taste and texture, as opposed to familiarity alone. You can tell that they really work hard to get the best of the best as soon as you taste one. Their apples are so crisp and so packed with flavor! The varieties are amazingly unique, and many of them are difficult to find. Some varieties are not available at any other orchard here, much less in the stores. Now, don't miss this--their unpasteurized apple cider is insanely delicious!! Just don't give it to wee ones two or younger. You can taste all of the ridiculous variety of apples the goes into them. The flavor is so complex, and it is not in the least overly sweet. If you go, get some! You won't regret it at all. They tend to keep samples available for different apples and for their cider. I'm told the pasteurizing crocks the flavor. You can definitely taste the difference. Maybe bring a cooler for this as well. Right now in October, you can find the amazing Ambrosia apple pre-picked (delightful floral notes, immense coconut-like flavor, citrus notes, almost doesn't taste like apple with your eyes closed. I've even had some of these that taste spicy like cinnamon. They're quite amazing! I swear it actually reminds me of the old ambrosia salad haha), crimson crisp EverCrisp (my personal favorite--a gigantic apple with crunch and immense tangy flavor and juiciness for days that is said to last 6 months under refrigeration without degrading in texture and even stays crunchy after baking!), Gold Rush, Candy Crisp, Rome, and more. As far as the common varieties--golden delicious, red delicious, pink lady, stayman, Albermarle Pippin--you will find those here too, but they still have an out of this world flavor. Their trees are grown on dwarf rootstock, meaning that even your youngest kids can easily pick their own apples, and you can pick easily from the entire tree because they don't get but so tall. What makes this orchard stand out is truly an endless list. So, another factor is that they charge the exact same price ($2/lb) for all apple varieties, pre-picked or not. Don't worry, the varieties are not a result of genetic modification. Everything has been thought of here. They have wagons for carrying your apples as you pick. They pack your apples in paper bags that are super sturdy. They actually live in Northern VA and donate their apples to homeless shelters, food banks, and DC area charities. They also don't sell you messed up apples just because you picked it. They encourage you to taste because, to know what you like. The customer service is phenomenal. The people are so friendly, sincere, passionate, and helpful in every way possible, be it for choosing apples, finding things to do in the area, or really anything they can help with. It's a family business filled with love. The actual orchard itself is gorgeous with amazing views. The great thing is that it is still new, so it's not swarmed with people at any point. You can leisurely enjoy your time. Even the furthest fruits didn't feel excessively or unpleasantly far of a walk. I loved that they did not clear grasses out on the path for navigating the orchard, so it doesn't get muddy, slimy, or sludgy in the area where you walk. They are still expanding, and they are planning to add a baked goods portion of the business, refrigerators, indoor bathrooms (they have portable potties with the outdoor portable sinks with soap and water now.). They encourage you to bring a picnic with you. They do have picnic tables onsite. One very important detail--you MUST bring food with you for the drive. You will hit some spots that do not have food options if you're coming from Richmond. It happens right around the time you'll be super hungry. The people at the orchard did recommend me a restaurant in their area along a local river walk called Before and After, but pretty much everything closes at 5, Yoder's included. I was also told Yoder's sandwiches and ice cream are really great. I can attest to some amaaazing artisan style jams in the most inventive flavors. Going in the same direction, you can find an animal rescue zoo, Shenandoah River State Park (about an hour away), Shenandoah National Park, a water park, and more. Ready to go yet?! I hope so!

We spent a gorgeous September afternoon at Chiles Peach Orchard, and it turned out to be a perfect…read moreday for apple picking. The staff greeted us with warm smiles and helpful tips, making the experience feel welcoming from the start. Their marketplace has a wide selection of apple varieties, most of them are ready for sampling. While wandering the rows, we stumbled upon a few new favorites--crisp, sweet, and just the right amount of tart. If you're looking for a family‑friendly outing with fresh fruit, friendly faces, and plenty of tasty discoveries, Chiles Peach Orchard is a must‑visit. Notes: This maybe not in their control - lantern flies were everywhere, they don't bite, but they are invasive bugs, be careful not to get hitchhikers. Also, they sometimes add an admission fee on specific picking days, so check their website beforehand to avoid surprises.

As summer was ending, we decided to stop by Chile's Peach Orchard…read more We were excited to try the peach soft serve and peach donuts. The soft serve was pretty good. It had some peach flavor, but honestly, nothing out of the ordinary. I was told the peach donuts were just all right, not as standout as others (apple cider donuts). What did stand out was the peach Bellini, which was really good, especially because it was such a hot day. We wanted to check out the peach orchard, but unfortunately, they had sold out for the day, so we weren't allowed to go. It was probably around two or three in the afternoon, so we were surprised they had shut down so early. We did enjoy the views and live music, which was really cool. Definitely check out their weekly events!

In the fall, Carter's Mountain is packed with folks buying pumpkins, apple cider, apple cider…read moredonuts, cider, and wine. On a quiet week day in the spring, we were able to enjoy the steep drive up the mountain and the views that greeted us without lots of people and cars coming and going. You can still buy the cider, donuts, ice cream, and more. You also can relax and shop their very cute country store, which sells locally made jams, syrups, mixes, and other foods. They also have lovely dish towels and many other such gift items. We recommend going both in the fall to be part of the festivities as well as in the spring and summer.

What a beautiful experience at Carter Mountain. There is the opportunity to pick peaches and…read moreapples, although we didn't on this trip. The views are gorgeous of Charlottesville from Carter Mountain. We ordered a half dozen of cider donuts to share amongst the 4 of us, although before we left we ordered another half dozen because they are delicious!! We also tried the peach pie. We shared a half pie amongst the 4 of us and it was enough for everyone to get a fair share. The peaches tasted fresh and the crust is tasty too! Definitely a delicious pie. We also had a cup of ice cream (twist comes with vanilla and peach together). We also had the opportunity to try a couple of flights of cider. They were also tasty. There is a gift shop and lots of picnic tables to sit on. It wasn't a packed day, although there was plenty of parking. The service was good. Overall, it was a beautiful experience! I would definitely recommend.

great fruit grown on their farm very personable owners who know their stuff. also locally prepared…read morepastries and meats.

We head here when we want fresh produce. The owners make you feel like you're visiting friends!read more

We went to pick berries today, not realizing the official opening is tomorrow. They let us pick…read moreanyway! We picked 8 quarts in about 30 minutes. A quart is $2.99. They have several festivals happening over the next month, complete with hay rides and music. They also have a ton of outdoor play equipment for kids to play on. They also sell drinks and honey during the Spring/Summer. It is a must do for families in Richmond.

This place is so cute! Just a short drive from Richmond with lots of variety of produce. My friend…read moreand I wanted to find some pumpkins for fall and we found that and so much more! They had all kinds of products like various kinds of flowers, pickled products, apple butter, and even ice cream! Definitely check out this place!

Note: review is for the "market" (not orchard) June 29, 2025 because I'm sure inventory changes…read moreover the year. I had to write about the best apple cider donuts I've had the pleasure of enjoying. Fresh out of the kettle $7 for 6. They take credit card. Also pies available for $20 and some honey, fruit butter, bbq sauces, and some salsa plus bags of kettle corn ($6). Was looking for jams/jellies but those are available up in the peach orchard ($8, cash only). Donuts better than Apple House!? That's a high bar.

Great place for apple picking. If you have 4-wheel drive they even allow you to drive through the…read morelines of apple trees, so minimal walking required if that is what you are looking for. If you get there, keep going past the shop on the left side until you come to a white house with a red roof, this is where apple picking starts. On the way home, be sure to stop by the shop you saw initially on your left. They have freshly made apple cider donuts which are super delicious.

I love strawberry picking! This farm is so cute and has a lot of strawberries to pick. I went with…read moremy mom and we brought our own baskets and they weighed them with nothing in them so they could figure out the weight of the actual strawberries. they have other gorgeous plants you can purchase for your own garden. we bought sunflower plants and they grew beautifully! We made so many delicious and great pastries with our strawberries!!!

The strawberries were so delicious! We enjoyed a plentiful harvest and were very excited with…read moreeverything. Several buckets of strawberries and various plants made for a wonderful outing! The staff were very kind and helpful.

Decided to check out this orchard. Apples are in season and that's what we went for…read more As you drive up, the workers will greet you and give you a bag for apples and tell you to take a picture of the map. If it's your first time here you may want to drive around before you park. Depending on what type of apples you're aiming for you may want to drive closer as it's an incline up. You pay for your apples at the store. There you can find pies, apple cider, bread, canned goodies and they also sell meats. The apple season began a month ago and most of the apple trees were picked at height level. We used an apple picker to get the apples high up. It was a beautiful, clear day ; about 80 degrees. Watch your ankles as the ground is uneven and there can be a lot of apples on the ground under and near the trees. There were other vendors near the store and portable toilets throughout the property. We are hoping to pick peaches next season!

Amazing prices, I got 9 apples, and apple cake for $12. The property was beautiful, you could see…read morethe mountain line. Trees were color coordinated based on apple variety. We had so much fun for our first time apple picking! They had tons of pumpkin and apple products in a farm store and baked goods, there were also some tents with vendors set up.