Summer is here and so are the peaches! Ready-picked and pick-your-own peaches are now available at both Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard. For picking updates throughout the season, check our Pick Your …
The last five generations of the Chiles family have been born and raised right here in Central Virginia. Throughout the years, we’ve perfected the art of entertaining the whole family! Here are our picks …
Happy Spring!! We hope you all had a great, relaxing winter season! We have been busy bees here at the farm and have a lot of things to share with you! Some of you may …
To everyone who came out to our family of orchards this year, thank you for another wonderful season. And what a season it was! The rain soaked the crops, making growing conditions challenging. But …
Sweet or savory, baked apples are the perfect treat on a crisp fall day. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon oil 2 Tablespoons butter 1 celery stalk, diced 1/4 cup finely diced onion 3/4 pound sausage 1 box stuffing mix or your favorite …
We are in the thick of apple season! We have thousands of visitors in the month of October, so we've assembled some tips to help you navigate your visit whether you're coming for …
Apple picking with the family is the ultimate fall activity. In addition to our visitor guidelines, here are Farmer Henry’s top tips for a successful orchard outing. Avoid Underripe Apples A variety of apples means …
We love fall at the orchard! Farmer Henry’s got the outside scoop on how our favorite fall fruit is developing. We’re expecting a great crop this year for all 9 of our varieties. …
Sweet, juicy peaches may be the ultimate treat on a hot summer day, but these peach cobbler scones will keep you cozy when it’s cold and rainy too! Recipe serves 8. Be sure …
Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard, our hometown’s favorite place to “pick-your-own” fruit, recently announced that they have each been awarded a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence! Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, …
