It’s Apple Season
September 3, 2019 | Fruit & Veggies
Carter Mountain Orchard
Peach season 2019 has come to a close; it's apple time! …
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Chiles Family Orchards Now at the Charlottesville City Market
August 31, 2019 | Orchard News
Carter Mountain Orchard
Pick up apples at the farmers market or c'mon out to Chiles Peach Orchard and Carter Mountain Orchard for the full orchard experience complete with apple picking, hayrides, fresh-pressed apple cider, scenic views, and more fall …
Peaches Now In Season
July 3, 2019 | Fruit & Veggies
Carter Mountain Orchard
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 …
Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in Charlottesville
April 17, 2019 | Orchard News
Carter Mountain Orchard
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 …
Chiles Family Orchard News & Winter Updates 2019
March 20, 2019 | Orchard News
Carter Mountain Orchard
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 …
Carter Mountain Orchard Closed for the 2018 Season
December 23, 2018 | Orchard News
Carter Mountain Orchard
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 …
Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing Recipe
October 19, 2018 | Fruit & Veggies
Carter Mountain Orchard
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 …
Peak Season Visitor Tips
October 18, 2018 | Orchard News
Carter Mountain Orchard
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 Tips
September 28, 2018 | Fruit & Veggies
Carter Mountain Orchard
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 …
Orchard Outlook: Apples
September 1, 2018 | Fruit & Veggies
Carter Mountain Orchard
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. …
