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!
Current Hours:
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM (CLOSED Dec. 24) |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM (CLOSED Dec. 25) |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
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.
2026 Seasonal Hours
At Carter Mountain Orchard
December 22, 2025–January 4, 2026
Open Daily | 10 AM–5 PM
Closed Christmas Eve & Day, 12/24–25
Closed New Year’s Day, Thursday, 1/1
January 5–January 15
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
January 16–March 26
Weekends, Friday–Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM
Open Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, 1/19
Open Presidents’ Day, Monday, 2/16
March 27–May 21
Daily | 10 AM–5 PM
Closed Easter Sunday, 4/5
🌄 Starting 4/16 | Open Thursdays 6–9 PM for Sunset Series ticketholders
May 22–October 31
Daily | 9 AM–6 PM
🌄 4/16–10/1 | Open Thursdays 6–9 PM for Sunset Series ticketholders
🎫 9/12–11/15 | Weekend admissions tickets required (ages 12+)
Open Memorial Day, Monday, 5/25
Open Fourth of July, Saturday, 7/4
Open Labor Day, Monday, 9/7
November 1–November 29
Daily | 9 AM–5 PM
🎫 11/2–15 | Weekend admissions tickets required (ages 12+)
Open Veterans Day, Wednesday, 11/11
Closed Thanksgiving, Thursday, 11/26
November 30–January 3, 2027
Daily | 10 AM–5 PM
Closed Christmas Eve & Day, 12/24–25
Closed New Year’s Day, Friday, 1/1
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.
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!
Expect Peaches in June
Nothing says summer like the sweet taste of a perfectly ripened peach. While Mother Nature has the final say, we typically have peaches ready for picking from June to September.
