Such a beautiful farm and property overlooking the countryside! I just went over the weekend so a bit later in the season for apple picking, but we still found a decent variety of apples to pick (albermarle pippen, braeburn, pink lady, granny smith, gold rush). Dog friendly farm. Love that I got to bring my dog along for the fun! In addition to apples, they had dig your own potatoes and a variety of salad greens, pumpkins and gourds available to pick. Since we went toward the end of the season, we were able to cut sunflowers for free. Apple cider donuts, bakery, and lunch items available on weekends only. Jarred items available for purchase at the stand. I got some baby dill pickles, which are delicious! I recommend you check their website (https://hollinfarms.com/current-available/) here before you go. They update it weekly with their current crop availability, weather changes, etc. read more

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The farm was exactly what we expected based on the website. Once you park, staff are there to explain how picking works and help you get the lay of the land. There were variety of apples available the day we went. The options depend on timing and the growing season. We got to try Arkansas Black, which are delicious. In addition to apples, there were a variety of salad greens and pumpkins available to pick, you could even dig up potatoes. Because we went toward the end of the season, we were able to cut sunflowers for free with our apple purchase. Expect hills and uneven surfaces for walking, so wear appropriate footwear so you can enjoy the experience. Views are beautiful, the colors were popping across the horizon. After you fill up your picking bag, don't skip o out on the apple cider donuts. Made on site daily with cider from the orchard...while not warm, they were fresh and delicious. The food stand had a variety of other snacks and jarred foods available for purchase. * Our GPS got us close to the farm and handmade signs guide you the rest of the way. * Staff are nice and helpful, they provide you with everything you need (instructions, picking bags, shears). * There are porta potties available, they were as clean as you can expect porta potties to be. * No fee for admission or parking (yay!), just pay for what you pick and eat. * read more

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A smaller quieter atmosphere, which makes it all the more appealing. We love this place.

It is a wonderfully beautiful place. Pick your own in season fruits and vegetables. The family has been on location for years. Pleasant staff, lots of fun! read more

This place has it all. Multiple varieties of apples and pears, pick-your-own peanuts and leafy greens, dig-your own potatoes, and so much more. They also have a little pumpkin patch with all kinds of pumpkins and squashes. We were very happy because even though we went toward the end of the season, they still had tons of apples on the trees. Most other places are already picked over by the time mid-October rolls around which is when we went. Of course they also sell Apple Cider Donuts. My only complaint was that they didn't have any warm Donuts straight out of the fryer. That might be my favorite thing about Apple picking...is getting the hot apple Cider Donuts. Although that part was a little sad, the rest of our experience was great and we'd highly recommend this orchard to others interested in apple picking. read more

Hollin Farms - The pumpkin patch. - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Delaplane, Virginia

My favorite apple-picking place in the area. Best varieties and lots of apples. Also one of the best views out west. Terrific cider as well. Would love them to carry apple butter without added sugar so I don't have to go to another farm for that. read more

Hollin Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Delaplane, Virginia

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Great outing to the country! This farm is near Sky Meadows and has alot of amazing produce- apples, pumpkins, squash, greens etc. Grass parking is well managed, nice cashiers and friendly clientele. read more

Hollin Farms - Path up the hill to apples - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Delaplane, Virginia

Horrible road. They need to make it clear your car will get trashed in the dust. Loose dirt and gravel; narrow at points. The farm was ok but the experience was not. Will not come back. read more

I came here looking for apples, but I found so much more, and I'm glad I came here. Hollin Farms has lots of things to see. On the way to the small parking lot, they have lots of cows, and once you park there are pumpkins, lots of apples, peanuts, and some more. The apple trees are planted row by row filtered by what type of apple they are such as honeycrisp and pink lady. There are a section of peanuts (not categorized), and some more fruit to pick. They have a few stands, one of which sells apple butter, donuts, and cider, which I would highly recommend getting. Overall, this place is great. read more

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As soon as we opened the door, ALL of us were like... whoaaaa, couldn't believe how fresh the air was. Like wow. felt like we were in a different country or something. and we don't even live in an air poluted place, but wow. The pumpkin patch is kinda small but unique. The apple orchard was good, but most apples were rotten, maybe we came too late in the season. The donut and hot apple cider were good. Loved they have hand wash outside. peanuts: wow never seen one growing like that and you get to dig it up yourself. This is new compared to other places amazing wineries nearby! if you get tired of kiddy activities. Only drawback is it's super muddy and it'll ruin your shoes and if your car has carpet without cover it'll ruin it too read more

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Definitely my new favorite Apple orchard. We went here a few months ago to pick apples with the family and this place was a hit. Yes, there are bugs, yes you have to walk, and yes, there can be crowds. However, this place had just about every type of apple imaginable. If you go past the first few rows of trees (completely picked over usually) you should be able to find a ton of apples. You can also find a lot if you walk to the end of the rows because most people stop about halfway through. There are a lot of wasted apples that fall to the ground and people don't pick them up which made us sad. However, it's hard to tell how long an apple has been sitting there so we had to leave them be. The volunteers are very nice and friendly and allow you to use their wagons and carts to carry your apples (or you can just use the provided plastic bags). They have pumpkins and an assortment of gourds for picking as well. This is a great place to bring the family for the afternoon. They even have a refreshment building that sells cider, donuts, drinks, and more. The other small building to the left of the refreshment building sells farm vegetables and frozen meats from their livestock. We tried a few types and they were delicious - I definitely recommend this place! read more

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This spot is perfect for fall fun without too many people and too much fuss. After you travel down a lengthy gravel road, you will head up a steep hill to find parking. Upon arrival you can grab as many bags as you want-- or bring your own! Apples are sold by the pound, so you can gather as many as you like while in the orchard. I visited in mid/late October and there were still plenty of apples! You had to head down to the end of each row but there were lots to pick and a wide variety. I was able to gather: Fuji, Ida Red, Golden Rush, Granny Smith, Stamen and Cameo. I was really surprised by the price per pound-- for 18lbs of apples I only paid $14. What a steal for freshly picked apples! After weighing and paying for my apples I decided to stop by the bakery for some treats. The line was long - but the baked goods were well worth the wait! The apple cider donuts and apple turn over ("apple pie pocket") were DELICIOUS! Warm, fresh and full of apple. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking staff helped me find a spot. Cashier staff helped me pay for my items quickly. Bakery staff let me know how long the wait would be and had a smile and welcoming demeanor. Highly recommend the beautiful drive out to this spot for delicious baked goods, fresh and inexpensive apples and beautiful fall views! read more

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Goodbye city, hello country! Thanks to Hollin Farms for giving us the chance to get out of or hobbit hole for the day. We came in with no expectations but were immediately blown away by the fresh air, miles and miles of green, and promise of freshly picked fruit. There is no fee to enter and you pay for peaches for the pound. They also have sun-ripened tomatoes, cut your own flowers, squash and potatoes to dig up. Also, unlike other farms no reservations are required. We woke up, saw that there was no rain and a rare 70 degree day for once and went for it! The staff here is so nice! They directed traffic, showed us where to go, kept their distance, and complimented my child. No complaints on my end! It is also important to note that everybody wore masks and kept their distance except one very odd family. The best part of the trip was their local ice cream stand. We got peach ice cream and it was delicious! The fresh peaches we took home were also amazing! I'm not usually a peach person because the ones I've had in the past have been super mushy and mealy -- that is not the case here at all! I'm looking forward to coming back in the fall for peanut picking season! read more

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Love Hollin Farms! I came here for the second time with my husband and our pup, and this is one of my favorite places to visit in the fall! They offer a wide variety of pick-your-own fruits and vegetables throughout the year. During our recent visit, they had apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, peanuts, and potatoes. My favorite aspects are that they are dog friendly and the views are beautiful! You can see the mountains and it's great for taking pictures in front of to capture memories. There's also a little bakery stand where you can buy lots of different treats (e.g. apple cider donuts, apple pie pockets, beef hot dogs, potato chips, apple cider, honey, etc.) We went on a Saturday, so the line to order food was pretty long. However, the wait was worth it! We tried the apple pie pocket (it was hot and fresh) and got a dozen of donuts to take home. Yum! FYI: The road leading up to this place is fairly steep and has gravel, so your car will get dusty. Also, they have several portable toilets instead of an actual building for restrooms. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Highly recommend visiting! read more

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I always treasure my yearly fall apple picking and was worried that I'd have to skip it this year due to covid and the crop being bad this year, but the grounds at Hollin Farms were wide and vast and everyone stuck to social distancing really well, even on a busy fall day. We got a hot dog, picked our own apples, a gallon of cider, and some hot apple cider donuts. I also got a pumpkin, which I was a little disappointed by bc it started molding (uncarved) after only a week. It's a beautiful drive out there from dc and I highly recommend this spot! read more

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This place is wonderful! This was my first, but not my last, time coming out here. I was able to bring my puppy with the family to go pumpkin patch picking (off the vine) and ended up staying to do other farm picking. We got a wagon to carry our pumpkins up the hill back to the selling stand. The lady working the stand was super cheerful, helpful and explained all about the farm and seasonal things. The pumpkins were grown on multiple different patches and they bring the pumpkins up to the top pumpkin patch to fill out the spaces as people cut them from the vines. They also get gores from a farm in PA that is scattered around the little food/checkout hut. After getting and weighing our pumpkins with her, the bf was hungry so we climb the hill to the apple orchard where we picked two apples and came back down where we hoe out a handful of potatoes from the ground and learned how peanuts were made! It was a very educating experience. And we got great photo's with the puppy on the farm! If you want a full family experience that is educating as well; I would recommend coming to this farm! read more

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We have been going here for the past few years with the exception of 2020. Every year we come home with more and more apples. My kids have a field day picking apples and pears first year we went 25lbs second year almost 60lbs this year 75lbs and they will get eaten some way. Apple chips, apple pie, apple sauce, apple caramel empanadas. read more

Had a great time picking strawberries and cherries with my kids. There is different pricing for different fruits, strawberries are pay after picking roughly working out at $5.50 a small punnet, cherries are pay before you pick at $20 per adult. read more

Hollin Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Delaplane, Virginia

Great farm! Lots of pyo fruits! Will be back for sure. My favorite in the valley area

Everywhere it says they are open until 4. Imagine my surprise when we arrived at 2:35 and were told they were in fact closing and we had to have arrived before 2:30 to be admitted. We have been coming to this farm for over 5 years. Absolute waste of an hour drive. Won't be back. read more

My family came here on a Friday in early October and I think Hollin Farms is our new Fall tradition! We arrived late morning and it wasn't too crowded. We pulled our toddler around in a wagon which was a highlight of the day for her! We've picked apples at many orchards and while the price is a little steep, the variety and quality of apples made it worth it. I do wish they had apple pickers to help with the high up apples. We also took pictures in the sunflower field with our 4 month old. My toddler really enjoyed digging up a potato. We also picked a ton of squash (cushaw, turban, neck pumpkin, and blue Hubbard), which was a pretty good deal at $0.60/lb. We bought a glass of apple cider at checkout which was delicious - we'll buy a quart to take home next year. I love that we were able to experience so many Fall activities at once. Word of warning - there are a ton of bugs. I got a bunch of those weird oak mite bites on my ankles so come prepared. Can't wait to come back next year! read more

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I contacted the Farm with my complaint. They immediately contacted me about the bad fruit, apologized and gave me a refund. I appreciated their quick response and willingness to make it right. read more

I came here 2 summers ago for strawberries. This time I came, for veggies, sour cherries, and whatever else was in season and available. As before, customer service was polite and the staff was quick to answer questions to help facilitate the experience. They were busy, that's for sure, but they handled the crowds very well. I decided to do my veggie picking first since they were all near by. I began with cucumbers. They grow low to the ground and hard to see. The small one's are up high, and the mature one's are much lower. I picked about 5 altogether. $2.00/per pound. Proceeded over to the area where the squash were growing. I picked about 3 zucchini and 1 yellow squash. They also grow low to the ground. The leaves surrounding them are big, tough to move, and they have small prickly thorns. My arm has scratches from trying to pick the zucchini. Price $2.00/per pound. After that, proceeded to the sour cherry trees. These were challenging to pick without a ladder. The ripe cherries were up too tall to reach. I skipped this selection. Went back the main entrance area and went peach picking. The peaches grow in groups hanging on the medium/small size trees. Since they were within easy reach, I enjoyed picking these. Price $1.50 per pound. The plums were in season, but I was tired. They were out of berries, they had all been picked that day. Its sort of hit or miss, but they have so many options, you a guaranteed to get something. I spent about $14 bucks total. If they have nectarines, I will totally go back this summer. read more

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Been twice - great place for picking peaches. Friendly staff. But be sure to grab your bug spray before leaving home. You will be assaulted by gnats and flies as soon as you step out of your car. First time I never actually was able to do any picking due to having to drive around to try to find bug spray. Second time came prepared - same gnats, but the spray generally kept them away, and it was a much more enjoyable experience. read more

Wanted to do something I'd never done before for Fall so decided to go apple picking. There really wasn't much left on the apple trees when I went which was a little disappointing but there's a lot of other stuff to do. Can pick your own nuts, squash, greens, etc. was a great place for families with kids and you can get an unexpected workout trekking up the hill to the apple trees. They provide you with little plastic bags to pick the apples. If picking straight from the tree is not your thing, there were large crates of apples available for individuals to pick and purchase. The apple cider was very refreshing. Honey was also available for purchase. I sAw there was ice cream but that line was WAY too long ...also it's a little chilly for ice cream now, no? Opening/closing hours are a little restrictive...closes at 4. Your car WILL get dusty and dirty on the drive up. Turn your windows up if you're not trying to breathe in dust from the road. Really is better to come with cash because the line to use the card was insanely long and slow moving. read more

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This farm is absolutely wonderful! The staff are nice and helpful. The food and cider are wonderful. A great place to take your dogs and make memories. Even though the ground, especially the trek up to the apples, is pretty rocky, it's quite disability friendly. Had a fantastic time! read more

Hollin Farms - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Delaplane, Virginia

Outdoor activities that allow for social distancing are not easy to find right now, but we were fortunate to find Hollin Farms open and without reservations required. They were very well organized with hand washing stations and face masks required (and for sale). The staff was super friendly and helpful. There were plenty of strawberries, and they tasted amazing. The lettuce was also available and very fresh. We can't wait to go back later again this year for more fruit and veggies! read more

Visited September 2020 and it was busy. Get there early. We arrived at 930 on a Sunday and there were already a lot of people there. No reservations, so it will get packed. Not many apples left. Only a bunch of small Asian Pears. It was still a good time though. Sunflowers were cool, the view was great. You could pick a bunch of other stuff too - bok choi, lettuce, herbs, pumpkins, peanuts. We left around 11am and there was a line about a mile long, so again, get there early. read more

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My family and I went apple picking at Hollins Farm this past weekend and had a lot of fun. Here's what I liked about the experience: The farm is dog friendly. There were many, many varieties of apples to pick. Sweet potato digging is cool! No crazy steep fall festival fees. Here's what I didn't love: It's a small farm so no hay/ tractor rides. No one around to explain how to dig sweet potatoes. Pumpkins looked like they were trucked in and scattered in the field. Not really grown there. Clay was on the apples so you can't taste test while picking. read more

Great, authentic apple picking experience. The widest variety of apples I've seen. And some of the best apple cider donuts I've had!

I came here just for apple picking in the fall...but was so impressed and ended up leaving with a lot more. They have a wonderful little store, fresh donuts, of course huge orchards for apples, but also huge areas for pumpkins and a wide variety of other vegetables. The farm is located on a little hill, and you do drive up to get there. The views are amazing once you are there and it is was beautiful just to see all the mountains around you! As a bonus, they are dog-friendly! I am glad I found this place! read more

I went here on a beautiful Saturday. It was my first time here so I was really excited! The drive to the farm is absolutely gorgeous! Even your drive, alone, should get you all hyped up for the adventure. The farm is kind of on the beaten path (loose stoned road) so make sure you're not driving your new Porsche in there. lol When you finally get to the actual farm, you're rewarded with such a view! Virginia mountains all over the place and you can see other farms as well. Since we got there mid-late morning, we got a nice parking spot. If you're worried about bathrooms, they do have port-a-potties and sinks. The farm divides its fruits and veggies into sections. Just up the hill you'll find all assorted apples and down below the hill are your veggies. We particularly were there for apples and bags are $15 each. This isn't a bad price at all, just make sure you take advantage of it and fill your bag to the very top. When you start heading up to the apples, you'll come across the pumpkin patch. I must say that these pumpkins were HUGE! For being in September, I didn't think they'd be in season, but these pumpkins were ready to be taken home and set to be carved! As for the apple trees, they section each row and have a sign that says which type of apples are in that row. Since we didn't really have a preference, we were really excited just to experience the different types of apples that there are! I forgot which apple it was, but it was a yellow one and it was almost the size of my hand! All the apples looked great and in season, and there were definitely a lot to choose from. Just make sure that you know which apple to pick before you grab it though. There were quite a few apples that were picked by guests and then later thrown onto the ground because they didn't like it. Also, don't eat the apples while your picking. That's just bad manners. Wait till you pay, wash them (they have an area where you can do that) and then eat them. We filled about 2 bag fulls and we were completely happy with our picks. Right next to the main area is where you bring all your picks to pay for them. The line goes by pretty fast since the staff has full knowledge of what costs what and how to calculate it all. After the apples, we decided to take a rest (on some hay lol). They have a small establishment where you can purchase their yummy apple cider (served chilled and delicious!), apple cider donuts, drinks, ice cream, and iother freshly baked goods. We purchased the cider and the cider donuts and both were amazing! I highly suggest both if you're there. We also took part of the veggie pick and dug up a few peanuts and bok choy. The peanuts were fun to pick. They provided you with shovels and you just dig up the roots and pick off the peanuts. I almost felt like a real farmer haha Their veggie crops looked really great and I can tell they farmed it with care. The crops were nicely sectioned off and easy to pick. I also have to mention that there is staff throughout the whole farm. If you have any questions, they are close by to answer. All of them were very nice and helpful. My experience here was a fun one! I definitely would like to go back and pick other fruits and veggies. This is a great place to bring the family and it's also puppy-friendly. So many cute dogs were there! If it's a beautiful day, consider coming here. Their prices are fair and you have a lots of great crops to choose from! Don't forget to put on some sunscreen though. The sun could do its work while you're out there. (I washed an apple after I paid and ate it. It was crunchy, sweet and yummy!) read more

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This farm is well managed with many staff there to answer questions, and it's dog friendly. They also provide a tall pole to help you pick but they are hard to come around. This place has way too many regulations. I understand they tried to prevent bad actors but you can't enter the berry field with your family if each person did not pay for a container is way too strict. It kills the fun. It would be great if there were shady area for kids and people to rest in, especially on a hot summer day. read more

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They are so culturing just because my family is Muslim and wears hijabs everybody was eating and he only looked at us

Follow the GPS, then signs of big red apples, we drove down a long dusty (some stretches of the road were not fully paved) road up little hill to an area to park. First thing we noticed was the smell of baked apples -- fresh hot apple turnover and apple cider donuts! Both were delicious! They provided bags (one bag = one peck). I am not sure if the farm also provides garden wagons (like the Radio Flyer) or apple picker. We saw people with them, but not sure if they brought it themselves or not. These would be useful to have. Their website has a list of apple varieties available for picking. We only like Fuji apples, so that's what we were focused on. We saw two areas with signs of Fuji apples. There were not that many Fuji apples left on the trees. We found 2 trees at the end of the row. We were able to pick almost 4 pecks of apples from the two trees. There was an area of trees that were closed to the public when we went. If Fuji is all you want, then keep an eye on their website to see if other variety of Fuji become available. They were doing a get 3 pecks, get 1 peck free special. We got 4 pecks of apples (about 30 pounds) for $48. Best to wear tennis shoes. The grounds were uneven in the orchard, plus there were fallen apples on the ground. Besides apples and Asian pear, they also have pumpkins and other squashes. When we were leaving, we saw areas where you can pick your own potatoes and leafy greens. read more

This was also my first venture into strawberry picking; I've been going to a local farmer's market in Alexandria to get my fresh strawberry fix, but found myself with several hours to kill while my son and my boyfriend's son were getting SCUBA certified in Haymarket. So, it was off to pick strawberries. The strawberry fields are placed back towards the end of the property, and there are signs directing you to them from the road. Because I had looked up their website on my cell phone, we followed the directions listed on the website and got there directly - they were excellent directions. It was crazy hot out already when we go there (around 9:30 AM, they open at 9 AM) and there were a few families already there. The fresh veggies patch and the strawberry patch are located at the top of a hill, you park at the bottom and walk up. We missed the entrance to get into the fields, so one of the farmers got in his car and drove down to meet us to tell us we were going the wrong way - I thought that was a very nice touch. As a total city slicker, I of course had dressed appropriately for strawberry picking - which meant capri jeans, a tank top, and flip flops. My word of advice to other city slickers who want to attempt this - wear tennis shoes since the hills are steep and a hat to keep the sun off you while you pick since time flies and you don't know it.. Don't be "that girl" like me who nearly fell down the hill because her flip flops were wet from walking through the freshly watered plants. At the top of the field there is a building where you pick up your basket to pick; prices are $3 for a pint and $5 for a quart. This is comparable to what I pay at the grocery store and at the farmer's market. You pick first then pay. There are probably 20 - 30 rows of strawberries, with some rows being more ripe than the others. My advice - take your time and enjoy it - there's no reason to rush - you can spend all the time you want to get the perfect berries, which are often hidden in the middle of the row covered by the leaves. These also often have the least amount of rot from bugs and they're not trampled on. We spent about an hour picking two quarts - it was very hard to resist eating them before we paid, but I was good. We gave our two baskets to the lady at the booth who was quite friendly, and gave us water to wash our hands off. We went back down to the bottom of the field to pick the peas - the pods were HUGE. The rows are very clearly labeled so you know what you're getting. They also had bok choy, radishes, swiss chard, and various lettuces you could pick. I happened to need to use the restroom while I was there, and the only thing they had were portapottys. Now, I have a giant issue with them, but I needed to go so I manned up. These were the nicest portapottys ever - completely clean, non smelly, filled with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and even a sink with water that you pumped in with your foot. It was actually cleaner than most of the restrooms you get when you're on the road. I strongly urge you to check their website before you head out there, or to call their hotline because they'll tell you on there if the fruit/veggies are ripe for picking. The lady told us that in a couple of weeks peaches and blackberries would be ready, so I can guarantee we'll be back up there. The farm also sells grass fed beef which they will package for you (you have to put in a reservation ahead of time, and you pick either a whole cow, half a cow, or a quarter of a cow). They also sell pork. We're strongly considering a quarter cow purchase - you can get a whole variety of meats (about 90 pounds worth) for about $4.35/pound for all of it, which is a great deal considering how much meat costs at the grocery store. As the cows are grass fed, they taste far better and are better for you. Their website explains that the cows would be considered organic but for the fact that they have to feed the cows some corn at the end to marble the meat, and because of their location they find it cost-prohibitive to bring in the materials for full organic certification. So that's my review - I recommend everyone get out of the city and get into the clean air of the country to experience this at least once. It makes a great date, a great time with the girls, and a good family outing as well. Oh - make sure you bring cash, because it's a cash only operation. No credit cards or checks are accepted. Also bring a cooler to keep your fruits/veggies cool on your drive home. The little paper containers the strawberries were in were mushy by the time I got home, but they didn't make a mess since the nice lady had bagged them appropriately. Now I must depart to get back to my fresh berries and homemade whipped cream coma I am working on. read more

Hollin Farms - fresh strawberries hand picked from the farm - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Delaplane, Virginia

I had been looking forward to picking apples all season. This past Sunday, I came here with my boyfriend and two friends (and their dog!). There were two roads, the first (which had a pumpkin image) led to the pumpkin patch that was on the bottom of the hill, while the other road led to the apple orchard, vegetable garden, hot cider, hot dogs, and ice cream for sale. The second road led to the top of the hill and we drove over unpaved/gravel roads to get there. However, the top has the better view hands down. Unfortunately, just two days ago, apple picking ended. They closed the orchard and put all the remaining apples into three crates for sale. Not quite the same as real picking your own from the trees, but we grabbed a couple. There were york and golden delicious left. Staff told us that nearby orchards, Hartlands and Stribling, still had apple picking. But we were already here, so we made the best of our trip. For the majority of the time we were here, we dug up veggies. They had an array of vegetables that you can pick. Lettuce, collards, broccoli rabe, turnips, kale, and even Asian greens like bok choy. They had tools available so you can dig up your own regular and sweet potatoes as well. And sunflowers! You could pick your own for $1/head. Like I mentioned, there were hot dogs, hot (and cold) apple cider, and even ice cream for sale. The view from the top was beautiful. It was a nice fall day (albeit just a tad windy) and the foliage in the Piedmont area was gorgeous. I would have liked to picked my own apples from their orchard but we did get some fresh veggies, a few apples, and a belly full of cider. read more

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I have now been to 3 different pick your own places in the Northern Virginia area and this is by far my favorite. I went here in August with a girlfriend to pick peaches and they were BUSY! However, there is a field for ample parking and they are staffed to accommodate the crowds. They have rows upon rows of peaches and all different varietals. The man working the entrance greeted us warmly, asked if we had ever been there before (she had, I hadn't) and gave us instructions and tips from there. The peaches themselves were juicy and very reasonably priced. They also have a flower garden, bean plants, tomato plants, peppers, eggplants, and squash plants to pick from. I left spending less money, bringing home more produce than I would have at a farmer's market. They also sell their own beef! (which I am totally looking into in the near future!) They accept credit cards and sell water/soda and ice cream out of there pop-up check out area. read more

I wish I had discovered Hollin Farms sooner! A straight shot down route-66, this place is much closer than I thought. I really wanted to go apple picking and bring a pumpkin home to carve. After much research, I decided on Hollin Farms because this place is DOG-FRIENDLY! We brought our 2 pups into the apple orchard with us and had a blast! There were many other dogs at Hollin Farms that day too. The apple orchard is filled with rows and rows of beautiful apples for the picking. Each row of apple trees is labeled at the front only so sometimes I forgot what kind of apples I was picking but they were all delicious. The designated apple bags hold a decent amount too. Our bag weighed in at 7lbs and cost $12. The pumpkin patch is filled with gourds of all sizes and shapes. This was my first time actually picking a pumpkin off the stem so I had a blast :) Hollin Farms also has a PYO (pick your own) vegetable area. Dogs are also allowed in the main pathway here. Tools are supplied to help pick your veggies out of the ground. Although we didn't pick any this trip, I would love to next time around. My only regret is only getting 1 box of apple cider donuts, they're amazing!! I can't wait to come back and pick some strawberries or peaches during the warmer seasons. I absolutely love that my pups were able to enjoy the farm too :) read more

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A friend and I were looking for something other than brunch for our weekend get together at the end of August - she suggested peach picking and we ended up at Hollin Farms. We left Alexandria around 7:45 and arrived at the orchard just as it was opening. It was the perfect time to be there, only a few other customers and the temperature had yet to get too warm. The day we were there (8/25) the peaches were 4 pecks for the price of 3, so we each picked 2 pecks (fyi, that is a LOT of peaches for one person). There were two types of peaches ripe that day and the staff were helpful in directing us to the right rows of trees and explaining how to know if the peaches were ready to be picked. The trees are a slight uphill walk from the parking lot and comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended. This was my first time picking peaches and I was surprised that many of them grew in clusters and at how fuzzy they were. Fresh peaches are much fuzzier than the ones you find in the grocery store. And the smell of fresh, ripe peaches is heavenly. After paying for the peaches and stowing them in my car (they are surprisingly heavy) we moved on to the tomatoes. The farm had several varieties of heirloom tomatoes, some hybrids, and several rows of ripe Roma. I spent at least a half an hour wondering up and down the various rows. (My memory is a bit fuzzy but I believe they were only $2 a pound and if you bought 25 pounds or more the price went down to $1.50.) I picked as many tomatoes as I thought I could eat in a week, which was quite a bit since I adore tomatoes, and it only cost me $6. My favorite was the Aunt Rudy's Green (heirloom) that is green (with a touch of orange) when ripe and bright green on the inside. It was quite sweet. While Hollin Farms is a little bit of a drive from DC, the lovely staff, gorgeous views, and delicious produce is definitely worth the trip. The farm updates its website each day with a list of which fruits and vegetables are ready to be picked so make sure to check it before you head out there. read more

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