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Halloween Fun at Carter Mountain Orchard

Posted by :Franziska Matiuk On : November 2, 2015
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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 a Saturday we decided to have an event that celebrates the season,” said Cynthia Chiles, manager at Carter Mountain Orchard. “It’s been fun to see all the families here dressed up and having a nice family day.”

Carter Mountain will continue to celebrate the Fall season with apple picking lasting for another couple of weeks. Come pick your own!


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Fun Fall Family Outing: Pick Your Own Apples & Pumpkins

Posted by :Franziska Matiuk On : September 28, 2015
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With summer officially behind us, Chiles Peach Orchard welcomes a new time of the year—apple and pumpkin season!

Orchard visitors are invited to pick your own apples and pumpkins now through November or stop by the Farm Market for fresh, ready-picked fruit. Have a craving for a specific variety? Be sure to check our fruit availability guide.

Apple and pumpkin picking is the perfect family outing and a relaxing way to enjoy some fresh air with a group. Take in the scenic views while exploring the Orchard and be sure to to collect enough apples for everyone- trust us, they’ll go fast!

With “pumpkin spice” mania all around us, get back to basics with an old fashioned pumpkin or gourd. Pick a pumpkin to cook into your favorite treat or select a variety of specialty gourds for seasonal home decor.

The Orchard is overflowing with a bounty of all kinds of specialty pumpkins all grown at Chiles! Have you ever heard of Cinderella pumpkins, cheese pumpkins, or “monster” gourds? Come see them for yourself!

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Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet, VA with Pick your own fruit

Fresh air never tasted so good! C’mon, get out of the house and enjoy a day at the orchard.

 

 

Ain’t Summer Just Peachy

Posted by :Franziska Matiuk On : June 11, 2015
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Today is the opening day for the pick-your-own peaches season at Chiles Peach Orchard, located in beautiful Crozet, VA. The peaches are tree-ripened and ready to be picked, so bring the family for a tasty day of fun in the sun.

With several varieties of peaches ripening at different times throughout the summer, visiting the Orchard once just isn’t enough. Check back throughout the season for your favorite yellow, white, and donut peaches. We anticipate this year’s peach season will go through mid-September. Check our Facebook page for picking updates and start planning your visit!

We’re open this summer Monday to Saturday from 9am until 6pm, and Sundays from 10am until 5pm.

Pick-your-own and ready-picked peaches are also available at our sister farm, Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA!

Learn about picking, preserving, and baking with peaches.

It’s Cherry Picking Time

Posted by :Franziska Matiuk On : May 30, 2015
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Put Spring Valley Orchard at the top of your summer fun list!

Nestled in the most beautiful valley imaginable along the Blue Ridge, Spring Valley Orchard is open for pick-your-own sweet cherries, priced per the pound.

The season for tree-ripened sweet cherries is short, but sweet! We anticipate this year’s season will go through June 25. We’ll be open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm.

Check Spring Valley Orchard’s Facebook page to plan your visit.

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