Pick-Your-Own Fruit

Pick your own peaches in the summer, and apples from mid-August through November.

Pick Your Own fruit available at Carter Mountain Orchard: peaches and apples

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Picking Policies

At Carter Mountain Orchard

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Check In

Before picking, you must check in with orchard staff. Everyone in your group must check in at the same time.

We’ll provide picking instructions, let you know what and where to pick (availability varies by day), and update you on everything going on that day!

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Pre-pay for PYO

Before picking, you’ll pre-pay by container size.

Guests must purchase at least one container for every 2-3 people picking fruit. You may fill your container only once.

Apple Containers

Small bag: 12.00

Large bag: 21.00

Box: 35.00

Bushel: 50.00


🎫 Ticketed Admissions for Fall Weekends

We require admission tickets (ages 12+) on peak fall weekends, mid-September through early November. Thank you for making us part of your fall tradition and family memories!


Anticipated Fruit Availability

At Carter Mountain Orchard

Pick-Your-Own Fruit

Located minutes from downtown Charlottesville, it’s easy to visit our mountaintop orchard and take your pick.

Pick Your Own fruit available at Carter Mountain Orchard: peaches and apples

Pre-Picked & Ready

Visit the Country Store for locally-grown fruits and veggies, plus jarred goods and local gifts.

Pre-picked fruit available at Carter Mountain Orchard
Bold Rock Hard Cider on Carter Mountain

Bold Rock Tap Room

Bold Rock’s hard ciders and seltzers are crafted with apples from Carter Mountain! Drink in the views at the Bold Rock Tap Room at Carter Mountain Orchard.

Pick your own apples at Carter Mountain Orchard

Learn About Apples

We grow many popular varieties, including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold, and Pink Lady. Read our apple profiles, fun facts, and other tips.