In the orchard business, we can control a lot of things. The weather, however, isn't one of them. Mother Nature has the final say, and she determined that we didn't need any sweet …
Our Thursday Evening Sunset Series has become a Charlottesville summer tradition! This year's musical lineup is amazing. Check out the complete series schedule on Thursday Evening Sunsets Series page or view individual events …
The Virginia Film Festival takes to the outdoors again to present a series of free screenings at Carter Mountain Orchard, sponsored by Bold Rock Hard Cider. Join us on the mountain for “Moonlight …
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 …
Spring came early, and one thing farmers do is listen to Mother Nature. So, we are open! It’s not quite pick-your-own peach season (see our fruit availability schedule) but there’s still plenty to do …
Whether you are celebrating the holiday with young children or a house full of grownups, Easter Saturday on the mountain has something for everyone. 1. Join Kids Easter Egg Hunts Decorate your own Easter egg …
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 …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join in the merrymaking at these upcoming festive holiday events. Breakfast with Santa: December 5 What’s better than a homemade pancake breakfast with fresh fruit? A pancake breakfast …
Carter Mountain Orchard, next door to Monticello, has been a working commercial orchard for more than 100 years. Owner Cynthia Chiles talks to Virginia Voice's Lou Dean about the apple varieties the orchard …
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 …
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