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Cultivating Curiosity [2021]

Learn & Play at the Orchard

Mondays & Tuesdays
10:30 AM
June 7–August 24, 2021

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s educational children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday during the summer. Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft or cooking project, pick your own fruit (in season), and a snack.

Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, etc. The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.
  • We are following all local and state mandates regarding COVID-19.

Event Tickets

$9 Per Session / Per Child

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Reserve your spot now


Also recommended: Come Grow with Us program at Chiles Peach Orchard

Come Grow with Us [2021]

There’s something new to do every week!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10:30 AM
May 25–September 1, 2021

Come Grow with Us is Chiles Peach Orchard’s educational children’s program, running every Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer. Sessions include storytime, a take-home craft or cooking project, pick your own fruit or veggie (in season), and a snack. The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
  • No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.
  • We are following all local and state mandates regarding COVID-19.

Event Tickets

$9 Per Session / Per Child

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Reserve your spot now


Also recommended: Cultivating Curiosity at Carter Mountain Orchard

Come Grow with Us: Wednesdays

There’s something new to do every week!

Come Grow with Us is Chiles Peach Orchard’s weekly summer program, running every Tuesday and Wednesday through August. The event is modified this year to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations—see below for details.

The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

Activities include:

  • Educational lesson or storytime
  • Craft or cooking project
  • Fruit or veggie picking (in season)
  • Snack

Event Tickets

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Purchase tickets here

We have modified our format to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.

  • We have a limit of 15 children for each session.
  • Children will be distanced during the all-outdoor event.
  • Craft supplies will be individual to each participant, not shared among the group.
  • Tables will be sanitized before and after the event.
  • Handwashing and sanitizing will be required at the beginning and end of the event.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to check-in. No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.


Also recommended: Cultivating Curiosity at Carter Mountain Orchard: Mondays & Tuesdays

 

Cultivating Curiosity: Spring Break [Canceled]

Get outside during your Spring Break and enjoy some fresh mountain air!

Head up the mountain for non-structured, drop-in activities from 10am–2pm on Tuesday 4/7 and Thursday 4/9.

Activities include:

  • “Spring Has Sprung” Mural Painting
  • Paint Your Own Flower Pot, and plant pollinator-friendly wildflowers to take home
  • Central Virginia Beekeeper’s Association Interactive Experience
  • Lawn Games
  • Hayride
  • Snack

Activities are geared towards ages 3-8, but anyone is welcome! Our Mountain Grill will be open for lunch, and Bold Rock and Prince Michel tasting rooms will have adult beverages too.

8.00/child – Event ticket includes activities, hayride, and a snack.

No reservation required. No drop-offs, parent or sitter will need to be with the children throughout the duration.

Mark your calendars! The Cultivating Curiosity weekly summer children’s program kicks off on June 1.

Cultivating Curiosity children's program

Cultivating Curiosity: Tuesdays

Bring the kids to the mountain for our popular educational program!

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s weekly summer children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday through August. Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Seasonal themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, etc.

The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

Activities include:

  • Storytime
  • Craft or cooking project
  • Fruit picking (when available)
  • Snack

Event Tickets

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Purchase tickets here

We have modified our format to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.

  • We have a limit of 12 children for each session.
  • Children will be distanced during the all-outdoor event.
  • Craft supplies will be individual to each participant, not shared among the group.
  • Tables will be sanitized before and after the event.
  • Handwashing and sanitizing will be required at the beginning and end of the event.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to check-in. No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.


Also recommended: Come Grow with Us program at Chiles Peach Orchard: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Cultivating Curiosity: Mondays

Bring the kids to the mountain for our popular educational program!

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s weekly summer children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday through August. Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Seasonal themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, etc.

The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

Activities include:

  • Storytime
  • Craft or cooking project
  • Fruit picking (when available)
  • Snack

Event Tickets

Advance registration highly recommended, as there are a limited number of tickets available for each session. Purchase tickets here

We have modified our format to be compliant with COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.

  • We have a limit of 12 children for each session.
  • Children will be distanced during the all-outdoor event.
  • Craft supplies will be individual to each participant, not shared among the group.
  • Tables will be sanitized before and after the event.
  • Handwashing and sanitizing will be required at the beginning and end of the event.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to check-in. No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.


Also recommended: Come Grow with Us program at Chiles Peach Orchard: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Easter Eggstravaganza [2020] – CANCELED

Spring has sprung, let’s gather together for some good times!

Fun for the whole family

  • Easter Egg Hunts & Bingo – See tickets and schedule below
  • Easter Bunny Visits
  • Craft Stations
  • Hayrides
  • Live Music – Playing from 3-6pm each day

Playing on April 4 – A.P. Project
The “APP” plays Americana style, classic rock, and country songs. They’re out making music and having fun doing it!

Playing on April 11 – Root Cellar Remedy
Root Cellar Remedy (formerly East High Cellar) combines influences of classic and modern rock with blues and folk. The resulting signature sound has been coined “Bonfire Rock.”


For the 21+ crowd, we’ll also have:

  • ‘Never Grow Up’ Adult Egg Hunts – 1pm & 3pm, see tickets and schedule below
  • Prince Michel Wine Shop and Bold Rock Hard Cider Cellar – Open for tastings and sales from 11am to 7pm

Egg Hunt Tickets

Easter Egg Hunt – 8.00/child

  • Includes a bag for egg gathering and 1 hayride ticket.
  • View FAQs
  • Purchase your ticket: Online registration will be available soon

Never Grow Up Adult Egg Hunt (21+ only) – 15.00/person

Advance registration required: Adult-only egg hunt registration link coming soon

Hop Into Spring [Canceled]

Hop into a great 2020 season with our 4th annual event!

Join us in celebrating Easter and springtime fun for the whole family.

Check out the schedule of activities below, including interacting with baby goats from Clover Top Creamery and poults from KellyBronze Turkey Farm!

We’ll also celebrate our new solar array with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 pm. We have installed 224 solar panels at Chiles Peach Orchard that produce enough clean energy to grow and harvest 423,360 peaches!

Event Ticket

10.00/child includes participation in:

  • An Easter Egg Roll
  • A scenic wagon ride
  • Craft stations

Easter Egg Roll during the Hop Into Spring event at Chiles Peach Orchard

Story time during the Hop Into Spring event at Chiles Peach Orchard

Baby goats from Clover Top Creamery

Cultivating Curiosity: Spring Break Edition 2019

Get outside during your Spring Break and enjoy some fresh mountain air!

Head up the mountain for non-structured, drop-in activities from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Tuesday 4/2 and Thursday 4/4. Activities are geared towards ages 3-8, but anyone is welcome!

  • Crafts
  • Hayrides
  • Snacks/Donuts
  • Beekeeping Demonstration

No reservation required.

$8.00 per child includes all above activities—no drop-offs, parent or sitter will need to be with the children throughout the duration.

Our Mountain Grill will be open for lunch, and Bold Rock and Prince Michel tasting rooms will have adult beverages too!

Cultivating Curiosity 2019

Bring your kiddos to the mountain for our popular educational program!

Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s weekly summer program, running every Monday and Tuesday from June 3 to August 27, 2019.

The program is geared towards ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome.

Activities include:

  • educational lesson or storytime
  • craft or cooking project
  • fruit picking (in season)
  • hayride
  • snack

Both sessions during a week will include the same activities, which we’ll switch up from week to week. Seasonal themes include apples, peaches, pumpkins, flowers, bees, etc.

Please arrive by 10:15 am to register. No drop-offs—chaperone required for duration.

Also recommended: Come Grow with Us program at Chiles Peach Orchard

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