What a bountiful year it’s been! Each season brought new and exciting fruits, events, and friends together at Chiles, and we had such a good time experiencing it all with you. We’ll be hard at work this winter preparing Chiles Peach Orchard for the 2025 season, but let’s reflect on this past year first!

This Year’s Pickings

This summer, we welcomed our first-ever crop of pick-your-own blackberries! We had high hopes for our bushes when they were planted in 2023, and they more than delivered. Visitors got to enjoy baskets full of dark, sweet, and juicy blackberries in June, and alongside strawberries and blueberries, this was one of our berry best seasons for pick-your-own.

A dry spell in the summer was cause for concern for many farms, but our peach and apple trees are resilient. They gave us another phenomenal season of delicious fruit, which lasted for a while on the branch thanks to a mild fall. With plenty of fruit and good weather, we hope you got the chance to pick some peaches and apples of your own this season!

Took my 80+ year old parents here for the first time. Ate a little bit of everything… the cider donuts, peach pie, peach wine, peach cider, cheese pizza, and peach milkshakes. They loved it and ended up buying a big box of peaches to enjoy and give to friends in their retirement home. Dad said the peach pie was the best he’s ever had… Days like today make for great memories with my parents, thanks so much!

Chrissy B., Google Review

Growing Together

The people who join us at Chiles are our favorite part of each season, and 2024 was no exception! Our Come Grow with Us children’s program was a fun way to get kids outdoors and learning, making crafts, and enjoying fresh fruit over the summer. Meanwhile, whole families swayed to the sounds of live music each weekend from May–October while sipping slushies and savoring apple cider donuts.

We always look forward to yearly traditions, like our Hop into Spring Easter event, or our Fall into Fun Festival celebrating autumn with old-fashioned apple butter making. The Crozet Lion’s Club came out this summer for our annual Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days, raising funds for the community with delicious ice cream!

See you for the 2025 season!

All of us here at Chiles Peach Orchard would like to thank you for another wonderful season. We anticipate re-opening in late March or early April. To stay up-to-date with orchard happenings and events in the new year, keep an eye out for emails from Chiles Peach Orchard and Chiles Family Orchards!

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the safety and health of our customers, employees, and community remain our top priority. We are closely following the guidelines issued by the CDC, including frequent hand-washing, disinfecting surfaces, and social distancing. Our staff has undergone additional training and will continue to abide by new sanitation guidelines when we open our doors.

Chiles Peach Orchard’s 2020 season-opening date is being postponed to April 15. This date is tentative at this time and will be reevaluated as circumstances warrant. As new developments occur, we will adjust our operations and events calendar as necessary. The Hop Into Spring event has been canceled.

In the meantime, our online store remains open for business with gift cards, t-shirts and apparel, and specialty foods. The kitchens are temporarily closed for baked good production but Chiles Family Orchards jams and jellies, apple butter, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, and prepared mixes are as tasty and convenient as ever. We’re currently offering 50% off our standard shipping rates.

On a brighter note, the weather is shaping up for a beautiful spring and the peach blossoms are stunning to see. Since we are not open, we are not able to welcome guests into the farm fields at this time. You may take photos from the roadside.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the orchards when it is safe to do so. Our family has proudly served the Crozet community for generations, and we thank you for your support during these difficult times.

If you have questions, please reach out on Facebook or at Hello@ChilesPeachOrchard.com.

Sincerely,
The Chiles Family