COVID-19 Updates: Season Opening Date Postponed
March 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the safety and health of our customers, employees, and community remain our top priority. We …
2019 Season Recap: Carter Mountain Orchard
December 23, 2019
It’s time to wrap up another phenomenal season of gatherings at Carter Mountain Orchard! Thank you to all the families …
Our Favorite Apple Butter Recipes
September 25, 2019
Whether you prefer to make homemade apple butter with fresh from the orchard apples (All Recipes has a well-rated recipe …
It's Apple Season
September 3, 2019
Peach season 2019 has come to a close; it’s apple time! Source: @rinxriot, Instagram Goodbye, Summer Peaches Thank you to everyone who visited …
Chiles Family Orchards Now at the Charlottesville City Market
August 31, 2019
As of August, your favorite Chiles Family Orchards produce is available at the Charlottesville City Market on Saturday mornings. Swing by …
Peaches Now In Season
July 3, 2019
Summer is here and so are the peaches! Ready-picked and pick-your-own peaches are now available at both Carter Mountain Orchard and …
Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in Charlottesville
April 17, 2019
The last five generations of the Chiles family have been born and raised right here in Central Virginia. Throughout the …
Chiles Family Orchard News & Winter Updates 2019
March 20, 2019
Happy Spring!! We hope you all had a great, relaxing winter season! We have been busy bees here at the farm …
Carter Mountain Orchard Closed for the 2018 Season
December 23, 2018
To everyone who came out to our family of orchards this year, thank you for another wonderful season. And what a …
Baked Apples with Sausage Stuffing Recipe
October 19, 2018
Sweet or savory, baked apples are the perfect treat on a crisp fall day. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon oil 2 Tablespoons butter 1 celery stalk, …
Peak Season Visitor Tips
October 18, 2018
We are in the thick of apple season! We have thousands of visitors in the month of October, so we’ve …
Apple Picking Tips
September 28, 2018
Apple picking with the family is the ultimate fall activity. In addition to our visitor guidelines, here are Farmer Henry’s …
Orchard Outlook: Apples
September 1, 2018
We love fall at the orchard! Farmer Henry’s got the outside scoop on how our favorite fall fruit is developing. …
Peach Cobbler Scone Recipe
August 6, 2018
Sweet, juicy peaches may be the ultimate treat on a hot summer day, but these peach cobbler scones will keep …
Orchards Earn 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
June 1, 2018
Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard, our hometown’s favorite place to “pick-your-own” fruit, recently announced that they have each …
Inside the Orchard Kitchen: Pork BBQ
April 9, 2018
Hi, Outsiders. It’s Chef Stefan here. I’m a BBQ fanatic and I’m not alone: we smoked close to 5,000 pounds …
Carter Mountain Orchard Open for 2018 Season
March 30, 2018
It’s High Time for Some Mountain Air We’re kicking off the 2018 season with our 7th annual “Eggstravaganza” and Easter Egg …
Closed for 2017 Season
December 22, 2017
We’re hibernating ’til March 30, 2018 Thanks to all for a great year at Carter Mountain! From annual events, like our …
Eat This, Drink That: Mountain Grill and Bold Rock Pairings
September 7, 2017
There are few experiences more relaxing than settling onto a picnic table overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoying a …
Pick-Your-Own Apples Are Here
September 5, 2017
We’ve had a peachy summer at Carter Mountain, but it’s time to turn our attention to fall’s bounty: apples are …
Powered by the Sun
Going green is not just a farming trend—it’s our whole way of life! Learn about our sustainability efforts.
Donuts: Always in Season
Sweet dreams are made of these: our fresh apple cider donuts! Grab a pack from the Country Store, head out to our deck, kick up your feet, and enjoy.
Visit the Orchard
We’re glad you are visiting us! Here are some guidelines to help you make the most of your visit to Carter Mountain Orchard.
“This is one of my go to places to bring out of town visitors. GORGEOUS views, friendly staff and delicious food. Thursday night Sunsets are incredibly fun as well!”
