Pumpkins are one of Mother Nature's most versatile fruits—you can cook 'em, bake 'em, decorate with them, or carve 'em up into jack-o-lanterns. Here are some of our favorite pumpkin crafts and decorating …
In true Southern summer fashion, it was a gorgeous and very hot morning for the Chiles Pancake 5K Race—a fundraiser benefiting Western Albemarle Rescue Squad—on Saturday, September 10. The heat didn't impact the festive …
The new outpost for Bold Rock Cidery is now open at Chiles Peach Orchard! A Cider Garden Among the Peach Trees Hard cider lovers have been enjoying the delicious convenience of the Bold Rock Hard …
The Prince Michel tasting room at Chiles is now open daily! In a continuous effort to provide wine lovers with a memorable wine experience, Prince Michel offers multiple settings to enjoy their wines. Their …
Pick-Your-Own Peaches Will Be In Short Supply... As you are likely aware, we’ve had some major challenges with the weather this year. Our winter was extremely warm (warmest on record, as a matter of …
Update: The Tasting Rooms are Now Open! Our family is thrilled to welcome Bold Rock Hard Cider and Prince Michel Winery to Crozet! Why should Charlottesville have all the fun? We are pleased to announce …
Springtime Frost Affects Strawberry Plants and Peach Trees For our peach ice cream, apple cider slushies, and strawberry frozen yogurt, fruit and icy cold are a winning combination. When freezing temperatures threaten the crops …
We get a lot of questions about how winter weather affects our crops. We typically like the cold weather - our fruit trees require a certain amount of "chilling hours" in the winter …
With winter on its way, Chiles Peach Orchard is officially closed for the season. It was a wonderful year at the Orchard, with many visitors from all over the country and successful events …
It was a little soggy, but our annual Fall into Fun Festival this past weekend brought in plenty of smiles and creativity, not to mention FRESH apple butter! The event may be over but …
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