Chiles Family Orchards

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Carter Mountain Orchard Charlottesville, VA
Chiles Peach Orchard Crozet, VA
Spring Valley Orchard Afton, VA

A family of orchards since 1912

“I want to let you know that we have been coming to your orchard since it opened this year. The strawberries were great, the cherries were wonderful, and the peaches are undoubtedly the best in the area. We will definitely be coming back soon!”

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The Chiles Family has been carefully tending its orchards since the early 1900s; growing fruit for generations of orchard visitors. C’mon out to experience a Central Virginia tradition. Visit during our season for pick-your-own fruit, fresh air, and sweet memories. We look forward to seeing you!

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No matter what the season, we have something for you!

Pumpkin Soup Recipes

October 1, 2019
Chiles Peach Orchard

Sweet and hearty, pumpkin soup is a flavorful start to a harvest meal or a full meal all on its …
Our Favorite Apple Butter Recipes

September 25, 2019
Carter Mountain Orchard

Whether you prefer to make homemade apple butter with fresh from the orchard apples (All Recipes has a well-rated recipe …
It's Apple Season

September 3, 2019
Carter Mountain Orchard

Peach season 2019 has come to a close; it’s apple time! Source: @rinxriot, Instagram Goodbye, Summer Peaches Thank you to everyone who visited …
Orchard Outlook: Apples and Pumpkins

September 3, 2019
Chiles Peach Orchard

As summer comes to a close, we say goodbye to peaches and look forward to fall’s apples and pumpkins. Summer peaches …
Chiles Family Orchards Now at the Charlottesville City Market

August 31, 2019
Carter Mountain Orchard

As of August, your favorite Chiles Family Orchards produce is available at the Charlottesville City Market on Saturday mornings. Swing by …
Goodbye for Now, Sweet Cherries

July 20, 2019
Spring Valley Orchard

The 2019 cherry season at Spring Valley has come and gone in the blink of an eye. This year’s weather …
Peaches Now In Season

July 3, 2019
Carter Mountain Orchard

Summer is here and so are the peaches! Ready-picked and pick-your-own peaches are now available at both Carter Mountain Orchard and …
Peaches Now in Season + Summer Outlook

June 13, 2019
Chiles Peach Orchard

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the peaches are ripe, just waiting to be picked! Pick-your-own peaches now …
Orchard Outlook: Strawberries

April 25, 2019
Chiles Peach Orchard

4/30/19 Update: Strawberries are now in season! Here’s a peek at the orchard goings-on to prepare for strawberry picking season. Protecting the …
Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in Charlottesville

April 17, 2019
Carter Mountain Orchard

The last five generations of the Chiles family have been born and raised right here in Central Virginia. Throughout the …
Chiles Family Orchard News & Winter Updates 2019

March 20, 2019
Carter Mountain Orchard

Happy Spring!! We hope you all had a great, relaxing winter season! We have been busy bees here at the farm …
Carter Mountain Orchard Closed for the 2018 Season

December 23, 2018
Carter Mountain Orchard

To everyone who came out to our family of orchards this year, thank you for another wonderful season. And what a …
Chiles Peach Orchard Closed for 2018 Season

December 17, 2018
Chiles Peach Orchard

To all of our visitors, thank you for a wonderful year. While 2018 wasn’t without its challenges—heavy rains impacted many of …
Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing Recipe

October 19, 2018
Carter Mountain Orchard

Sweet or savory, baked apples are the perfect treat on a crisp fall day. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon oil 2 Tablespoons butter 1 celery stalk, …
Peak Season Visitor Tips

October 18, 2018
Carter Mountain Orchard

We are in the thick of apple season! We have thousands of visitors in the month of October, so we’ve …
Pumpkin Puree Recipe

October 16, 2018
Chiles Peach Orchard

When cooking from scratch, fresh is best. Pumpkin puree is an essential ingredient in pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin bread, pumpkin …
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread Recipe

October 16, 2018
Chiles Peach Orchard

The secret to flavorful pumpkin bread is homemade pumpkin puree made with fresh-from-the-orchard pumpkins. Take pumpkin bread to the next …
Apple Picking Tips

September 28, 2018
Carter Mountain Orchard

Apple picking with the family is the ultimate fall activity. In addition to our visitor guidelines, here are Farmer Henry’s …
Orchard Outlook: Apples

September 1, 2018
Carter Mountain Orchard

We love fall at the orchard! Farmer Henry’s got the outside scoop on how our favorite fall fruit is developing. …
Orchard Outlook: Pumpkins

August 31, 2018
Chiles Peach Orchard

It’s still warm out, but we’ve got pumpkins on the brain! Farmer Henry’s here to teach us about the gourds …