Visit Carter Mountain Orchard
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Carter Mountain Orchard overlooks dramatic vistas and acres of fruit trees and grapevines. Mere minutes from downtown Charlottesville and just down the road from Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home, the orchard welcomes visitors year-round. Our hours and offerings vary seasonally, and pets are not permitted at any time. Please plan your visit accordingly!
Every season, there’s a reason to visit!
In early summer, our Country Store features sun-ripened peaches, nectarines, and local veggies, as well as fresh peach cider donuts and plenty of ice cream and cider slushies! Thursday evenings, the mountain is hopping with live music, food, wine, hard cider, and good times.
In spring, apple blossoms cover the orchard—a gorgeous backdrop for unwinding with a glass of wine.
From mid-August until mid-December, you can pick your own apples or buy ready-picked apples, fresh-pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts (a runaway hit year after year), and our scrumptious apple pies.
As fall festivities approach, the orchard brims with pumpkins, gourds, and harvest decor. Topping off the day are hayrides around the orchard—all in all, a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful Virginia countryside.
2025 Seasonal Hours
At Carter Mountain Orchard
January 10–March 27
Weekends, Friday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM
Open Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, 1/20
Open Presidents’ Day, Monday, 2/17
March 28–May 22
Daily, 10 AM–5 PM
Closed Easter Sunday, 4/20
May 23–November 1
Daily, 9 AM–6 PM
🌄 4/17–10/2 | Open Thursdays 6–9 PM for Sunset Series ticketholders
🎫 9/13–11/9 | Weekend admissions tickets required for ages 12+
November 2–November 30
Daily, 9 AM–5 PM
🎫 11/2–9 | Weekend admissions tickets required for ages 12+
Open Veterans Day, Tuesday, 11/11
Closed Thanksgiving, Thursday, 11/27
December 1–January 4, 2026
Daily, 10 AM–5 PM
🎁 Open until 8 PM on December 4, 11, & 18 for Thursday Evening Holiday Series
Closed Christmas Eve & Day, 12/24-25
Closed New Year’s Day, Thursday, 1/1/2026
Closed 1/5/2026–1/15/2026
Also good to know…
Donuts: Always in Season
Sweet dreams are made of these: our fresh apple cider donuts! Grab a pack from the Country Store & Bakery, head out to our deck, kick up your feet, and enjoy.
Trained Service Dogs Only
Due to food safety regulations, all other pets and emotional support animals are not permitted. Learn more in our Visitor Guidelines.
Visitor Guidelines
We’re glad to welcome you to our family farm. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your visit!
