Carter Mountain Orchard Will Be Open Weekends This Winter
December 28, 2020
Orchard Outlook for 2021 For the first time ever, Carter Mountain Orchard will be open to the public throughout the winter, …
Holiday Cooking with Apples
December 11, 2020
Apples pair beautifully with classic holiday flavors such as cinnamon, maple, and pecan. To prepare memorable, delicious holiday meals, use locally-grown apples …
Holiday Gift Guide
December 10, 2020
Shop local this holiday season with the Chiles Family Orchards holiday gift guide. Browse our Country Store or shop online …
Apple Season Will Look a Little Different This Year
September 4, 2020
For over 40 years, the Chiles Family, along with our amazing staff, have invited people from all over to visit …
Good, Clean Summer Fun at Carter Mountain Orchard
June 29, 2020
We are so happy to be open! Thank you so much for your amazing support during the early part of …
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 …
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 & Bakery, 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!”
