It’s hard to believe that summer is already over. It’s not all sad, though. In fact, fall is one of our favorite seasons here at Chiles Peach Orchard, because it means pick-your-own apples …
We’ve had a peachy summer at Carter Mountain, but it’s time to turn our attention to fall’s bounty: apples are ready to for picking! If you’ve got your eye on a specific recipe, follow …
The Chiles family has been farming in Central Virginia for over 100 years—in Crozet, Virginia, we're locals. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic getaway, or even a solo pilgrimage, Crozet has …
We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Here at Carter Mountain, we recommend a solid five apples a day. While we enjoy a crisp, raw apple (with …
The Chiles family has been farming in Central Virginia for over 100 years—you could say that we know a thing or two about what to do in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read on for our …
No matter how well-rounded your taste buds are, chances are your little ones (or maybe even the bigger ones in your family…*cough*) are picky eaters. You probably don’t need to be told twice …
Goodbye, Strawberries One of the longest strawberry seasons in recent history has drawn to a close. The berry fields have been picked bare, their fruit gone into jams, pies, and children's snack packs. There's …
Sweeter than apples and sturdier than berries, peaches are one of the most versatile fruits to cook with. Whether you bake 'em, grill 'em, or eat them fresh, peaches are a key ingredient …
2017 Cherry Season Has Come to a Close This past Sunday—June 18, 2017—marked the last day of a successful cherry season. This year we opened on May 26, giving us almost 3 sweet weeks …
We are thrilled to announce that Spring Valley Orchard will open for a short and sweet cherry season on Friday, May 26. Pick 'em while they're here—we anticipate sweet cherry season will last through …
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