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Visiting the Orchard
We’re glad you are visiting us! Here are some guidelines to help you make the most of your visit to Chiles Peach Orchard.
See What Fruit is in Season
From springtime strawberries, summertime peaches, and autumn apples and pumpkins, there’s usually something ripe and ready to pick at Chiles Peach Orchard! Visit our Fruit Availability page for more about our seasonal fruits.
Chiles Peach Orchard Closed for 2018 Season
December 17, 2018
To all of our visitors, thank you for a wonderful year. While 2018 wasn’t without its challenges—heavy rains impacted many of …
Pumpkin Puree Recipe
October 16, 2018
When cooking from scratch, fresh is best. Pumpkin puree is an essential ingredient in pumpkin pasta sauce, pumpkin bread, pumpkin …
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread Recipe
October 16, 2018
The secret to flavorful pumpkin bread is homemade pumpkin puree made with fresh-from-the-orchard pumpkins. Take pumpkin bread to the next …
Orchard Outlook: Pumpkins
August 31, 2018
It’s still warm out, but we’ve got pumpkins on the brain! Farmer Henry’s here to teach us about the gourds …
Orchard Outlook: Veggies
July 3, 2018
About three years ago, enough customers requested locally grown produce that we decided to start a vegetable garden. This summer, …
Orchard Outlook: Peaches
June 14, 2018
Pretty as a Peach It’s been a rainy spring, but drier weather and juicy peaches are just around the corner here …
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 …
Orchard Outlook: Strawberries
April 30, 2018
5/8/18 Update: Strawberries are now in season! We anticipate that strawberries will be available until early June. April Showers… It’s a very …
Chiles Peach Orchard Open for 2018 Season
March 30, 2018
Hopping Into Spring and the 2018 Season We’re thrilled to open the orchard for the 2018 season and we’ve got tons …
Closed for 2017 Season
December 17, 2017
What a year at Chiles Peach Orchard! We opened earlier than ever and Hopped Into Spring, kicking off a season …
Pumpkin Recipes
October 1, 2017
Let’s be honest: “Pumpkin spice everything” isn’t just a trend for college girls. It’s for all of us! Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy everyone’s favorite fall gourd. Breakfast How cute is …
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins Now in Season
September 25, 2017
You read that right! Pumpkins are now pickable at Chiles Peach Orchard. We’ve got all types of pumpkins and fall …
Pick-Your-Own Apples Now in Season
September 5, 2017
It’s hard to believe that summer is already over. It’s not all sad, though. In fact, fall is one of …
48 Hours in Crozet
August 30, 2017
The Chiles family has been farming in Central Virginia for over 100 years—in Crozet, Virginia, we’re locals. Whether you’re looking …
How to Grow a Family of Healthy Eaters
August 17, 2017
No matter how well-rounded your taste buds are, chances are your little ones (or maybe even the bigger ones in …
Goodbye, Strawberries—It's Peach Season
June 30, 2017
Goodbye, Strawberries One of the longest strawberry seasons in recent history has drawn to a close. The berry fields have been …
7 Just Peachy Summer Recipes
June 23, 2017
Sweeter than apples and sturdier than berries, peaches are one of the most versatile fruits to cook with. Whether you bake ’em, grill ’em, or eat them fresh, peaches are a key ingredient …
C’mon Outside, Outsiders
April 18, 2017
What’s all this about outsiders at the orchard? Get the outside scoop on what we have in store this season …
Chiles Peach Orchard Opens April 13 for 2017 Season
April 6, 2017
This winter’s wacky weather kept us on our toes but we are ready to open on April 13 with basketfuls of …
Closed for the Season
November 21, 2016
It’s that time again…Chiles Peach Orchard is officially closed for the season. It’s not all sad, though! Winter is a …
“Awesome day today with my family. Strawberries are delissshhhhh and the strawberry shakes yummy. See you soon!”
