There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a handful of fresh-picked blueberries or blackberries on a hot summer day—especially if you picked them yourself at Chiles Peach Orchard! Once you bring the basket home, …
Sweet cherries are ripe early this year at Spring Valley Orchard! Now is the perfect time to come enjoy delicious pick-your-own cherries, or just savor the good weather out here in Afton with …
In 2023, the Monticello AVA was named Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year. This prestigious recognition comes at a time of momentum for Virginia wine: local winemakers’ understanding of the cool-climate terroir …
Charcuterie boards can be intimidating when you don’t know where to start. The pressure to create the most pristine presentation or to know everything about flavor combinations distracts people from what charcuterie boards …
The best wines for fall pair beautifully with the changing weather and seasonal cuisine.
During summer, many people favor light, refreshing wines. As the air cools, and we begin eating all those rich foods …
If you asked our visitors to pick our most delicious offering, our apple cider donuts would surely be near the top of every list. With a dusting of cinnamon and sugar on the …
As a farming family, we love showcasing the rich flavor of our juicy peaches in unique ways, including this peach daiquiri recipe! From the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Chiles Peach …
That’s a wrap on the 2023 cherry picking season at Spring Valley Orchard!
Thank you to everyone who visited our family-run Afton orchard for sweet cherry picking. We appreciate your continued support and look …
Spring Valley Orchard is open daily for pick-your-own sweet cherries!
We're looking forward to a big, beautiful crop of sweet cherries this season! While our trees are bursting with fresh fruit, this special season …
At Chiswell Farm & Winery, we’re not just cultivating our vineyard. We’re cultivating a community. So as we enter our second full year of welcoming guests, we’re excited to introduce our Winery & …