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.

I always loved to go to Charlottesville City Market when I lived in Charlottesville, and come back…read moreall the way from D.C. every once in a while specifically for a few businesses. One that I want to highlight and isn't on Yelp by itself unfortunately is Sweet Jane's Kitchen Maryland Style Crab Cakes. They don't have a brick and mortar but she is always there every Saturday the Market is open from 9am-1pm. Since moving from FL I have never had a single good crab cake in all of VA...UNTIL I tried Jane's crab cakes. They are all of what a good crab cake has to offer: A large thick patty mostly consisting of super fresh crab and garnished with delicious spices and only small amount of filler. Their homemade sauce is perfectly zesty and pairs well with the crab cake and bun; I always get extra. To top it off the owner is always very kind and runs it with her family. Other than this one there is a flower shop that carries my favorite celosia flowers and my favorite caromont farm goat cheese. They have a wonderful variety of other unique shops and delicious food vendors to try. I highly recommend Jane's crabcakes and the Charlottesville City Market in general, so much that I am willing to travel almost 2 hours to get there. Honestly the best green market I've been to in VA.

Love this Saturday market and always try to come by when I'm in town. There are a ton of vendors…read moreselling all sorts of items from crafts to produce. It's dog friendly so we recently brought our pup. Just be aware this is a busy market with lots of dogs in general, which did get overwhelming for her after a bit. One of my favorite weekend stops!

We have been twice now, each time we come to Virginia we will be using them for trail rides. Their…read morehorses are so well loved (spoiled in the best way) which leads me to feel so incredibly safe riding up and down hills on their horses. My two young children are also able to ride the solo without a worry. It's extremely easy to book and a great price for an hour and a half ride. The staff also are so easy going and fun to chat with along the trail. My kids always say this is the best part of visiting Virginia.

Leslie and our other sweet guide were amazing and the conversation was great - the scenery was…read moregorgeous and serene. The horses are well cared for and gentle. We can't wait to return in the spring !

We have been to Caromont Farm for their goat snuggling sessions in the past and have always left…read morefeeling so happy and warm inside! The sessions involve going around to different stations based on ages of the goats. They also invite local artisans and food vendors - we got a beautiful wooden cheese board. They also offer samples of their cheeses as well as tubs of goat cheese to purchase. The truffle goat cheese is AMAZING! NOTE: Currently, the sessions are on pause due to COVID19, but I just want to give a shout out to the amazing work they put into this farm, caring for their goats, and their cheese making! As of March 2020, they are doing pre-order and pick ups for their cheeses - be sure to look at their websites for locations to grab this delicious local cheese and farm!

Caromont Farm is delightful. I have visited for multiple goat snuggling days, and they were fun and…read morecharming experiences. The farm is set in a beautiful hilly area with trees and rolling meadows. There are goats, chickens, peacocks, and the friendliest shaggy dogs you will ever meet. Wear boots or sneakers that you can lose to mud, and dress in layers. There is a very clean port o potty and a sink hooked to a (very cold!) well, so you can wash your hands. You will leave covered in hoof prints, fur, and animal slobber. I cannot speak to the locavore dinners held at the farm, but I would love to attend one. The owner is well travelled and versed on international cuisines, and she speaks with great fondness of other local producers. The farm's cheeses are incredible. My personal favorite is their black truffle chèvre. They also make delicious logs with herbes de Provence and pimento cheese. Their aged goat Parmesan is amazing. The cheeses are not strongly flavored of "goatiness"--I understand that is achieved by keeping male goats away from milk-producing females. All the cheese is delicately flavored, and the hot chocolate created for one of the snuggling days that I attended was decadent and divine. (I usually shy away from non-savory goat dairy products because of strong goaty flavors.) I highly recommend Caromont Farms. Be aware that there is virtually no cell reception at the farm.

Great micro-greens that are always fresh and tasty. Best secret in town. Will continue to…read morepurchase at Better Livings Farms

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Gina was so personable and told us all about the background of the winery and was so informative on…read morethe wine. She let us decorate a gingerbread house and was so friendly while we attended. I would recommend Gina and Chisholm Vineyards to anyone!

Cute vineyard near CHO airport! Enjoyed the wine and the small/family-owned vibe. Went in the early…read morespring on a Sunday so it was pretty quiet/not a lot to see, but still a nice time.

The views here are so beautiful--peaceful lake views, cozy seating areas, and plenty of open space…read moreto relax and unwind. I loved everything about the vibe and layout of this place; it's perfect for a laid-back afternoon or a date spot with nature as the backdrop. I didn't try any of the food-- as we were headed to dinner shortly, but they were out of the duck biscuits I had my eye on, so I'll be back to try some things. The wine flight was really nice--balanced, flavorful, and a great way to sample a little bit of everything. Overall, it's the kind of spot you come to for the atmosphere and end up staying for the wine. Can't wait to come back when the weather's even warmer!

This was our first time here. There were five of us celebrating two birthdays. The staff was…read moreattentive and friendly and the food was VERY good. Thoroughly enjoyed the seasonal flatbread (zucchini & tomatoes) - we all loved it. One of us ordered the Salted Honey Pie and said it was very good. We decided this was a place we'd come back to.