Pick up apples at the farmers market or c'mon out to Chiles Peach Orchard and Carter Mountain Orchard for the full orchard experience complete with apple picking, hayrides, fresh-pressed apple cider, scenic views, and more fall …
The 2019 cherry season at Spring Valley has come and gone in the blink of an eye. This year's weather created an interesting crop as far as quantity and quality and resulted in …
Summer is here and so are the peaches!
Ready-picked and pick-your-own peaches are now available at both Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard. For picking updates throughout the season, check our Pick Your …
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the peaches are ripe, just waiting to be picked!
Pick-your-own peaches now available
Peach picking season is officially upon us and we are beyond excited. Pick-your-own …
4/30/19 Update: Strawberries are now in season!
Here's a peek at the orchard goings-on to prepare for strawberry picking season.
Protecting the Strawberries from the Cold
When temperatures drop in the winter, strawberries bundle up. The …
The last five generations of the Chiles family have been born and raised right here in Central Virginia. Throughout the years, we’ve perfected the art of entertaining the whole family! Here are our …
We have been busy bees over the winter and have a lot of things to share with you!
There’s no shortage of things to do---that’s for sure! From renovations to food safety classes to …
To everyone who came out to our family of orchards this year, thank you for another wonderful season.
And what a season it was! The rain soaked the crops, making growing conditions challenging. But …
To all of our visitors, thank you for a wonderful year.
And there’s much more in store for 2019
At the end of this rainy year, we are looking forward to sunny days ahead. We’ll …
Sweet or savory, baked apples are the perfect treat on a crisp fall day.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon oil
2 Tablespoons butter
1 celery stalk, diced
1/4 cup finely diced onion
3/4 pound sausage
1 box stuffing mix or your favorite …