Spring Valley Orchard
Afton, VA
Spring Valley Orchard is a gem! Acres of cherry trees stretch across a valley surrounded on all sides by the bluest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to watch for our days and hours of operation because cherries wait to ripen when the weather is just right, generally (but not always) around Memorial Day. The season is short—just a few weeks in June—so once they ripen, come get ’em quick!
Hours & Location

Cherries Ripen in June
Cherry season is short and sweet, generally starting in late May or early June and ending before July. Mother Nature is unpredictable: fruit availability depends on weather conditions.
Learn About Sweet Cherries
Read our tips on how to pick, pit, store, and freeze your cherries.
Visitor Guidelines
We’re glad to welcome you to our family farm. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your visit!
From the Blog
Until Next Year, Sweet Cherries
The 2022 season at Spring Valley Orchard is officially in the books! To all who came out to pick this year, thank you for your continued support. It is absolutely…
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ruth Chiles
Ruth Eliza Dollens Chiles—wife to Henry M. Chiles and mother of Cynthia, Huff, and Sarah Chilesーpassed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021. A third generation Chiles family farmer, Ruth…
Cherry Season is Here
The weather is heating up, and so is the activity at Spring Valley Orchard! We’re excited to welcome visitors to our Afton orchard for cherry season. Cherry season doesn’t last…