Apple picking with the family is the ultimate fall activity. In addition to our visitor guidelines, here are Farmer Henry’s top tips for a successful orchard outing. Avoid Underripe Apples A variety of apples means …
We love fall at the orchard! Farmer Henry’s got the outside scoop on how our favorite fall fruit is developing. We’re expecting a great crop this year for all 9 of our varieties. …
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 …
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 …
Delish Magazine recently named Carter Mountain among the Best Spots for Apple Cider Across the Country. Apple Cider Recipe So what makes Carter Mountain apple cider so great? Well, we start with Virginia apples and …
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 …
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 …
Carter Mountain Orchard hosted it's first ever Halloween "party" on Saturday with a a costume parade, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, hayrides, apple picking, and workshops on making caramel apples. "With Halloween being on …
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