Orchards & Farms
The mild climate and rich soil of Charlottesville and Albemarle County allows for the growth of vivacious farms and orchards. Agriculture enthusiasts from all over are drawn into Central Virginia from the first pink and white dogwood blossoms of the year through to the last sweet, crisp apples harvested in the fall.
Area farms offer a chance to take in the scenic beauty of Albemarle County, while getting a first hand look at the inner workings of agriculture. Many of the farms sell their products directly on site. Others offer tours that take you around the property and even let you test your hand in milking a cow.
For foodies, families and anyone looking for a less bovine encounter, family-run orchards around Charlottesville invite people to make memories among rows of strawberries, peaches, nectarines, cherries, apples and pumpkins throughout the year. In addition to the sweetness of fresh-picked fruit, Albemarle County's orchards offer ciders, preserves, candied fruit and other farm-fresh treats.
Albemarle Cider Works
- 2545 Rural Ridge Lane
- North Garden, VA 22959
- (434) 297-2326
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Albemarle CiderWorks is a family-run Cidery and Tasting Room that produces cider from heritage varieties of apples that can thrive in Albemarle County,Virginia. Thomas Jefferson experimented with ... MORE >>
Ash Lawn-Highland, Home of President James Monroe
- 2050 James Monroe Parkway
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 293-9539 | Fax: (434) 293-8000
- Region: Monticello Area
Restored home of the 5th president of the United States and close friend of Thomas Jefferson. James Monroe's 550- acre estate recreates the atmosphere of a working farm, with strutting peacocks, ... MORE >>
Bessette Family Farm
- 850 Hog Creek Lane
- Esmont, VA 22937
- (434) 831-2084
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Pastured Chicken, Stew Hens, Eggs, Bread, Jelly
Best of What's Around
- 7129 Scottsville Road
- Scottsville, VA 24590
- (434) 286-7255
- Region: Scottsville
Carter Mountain Orchard
- 1435 Carters Mountain Trail
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- 434-977-1833
- Region: Monticello Area
Established in 1974 in an old apple barn, Carter Mountain Orchard’s retail business has grown into one of the most recognized farm markets in Virginia. Open early July through Thanksgiving (and ... MORE >>
Charlottesville City Market
- Water Street & First Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 970-3371
- Region: Downtown Mall Area
The City Market offers a place for farmers, gardeners, bakers, and craftspeople to sell their products to the general public. All goods must be homegrown, home baked or homemade.
Every ... MORE >>
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market Crozet
- 1351 Greenwood Road
- Crozet, VA 22932
- (434) 823-1583 | Fax: (434) 979-6277
- Region: Crozet
Chiles Peach Orchard was established in 1974. The original card table sales area has since been replaced with a beautiful new farm market. Open early May through Thanksgiving, the market is ... MORE >>
Forest Lakes Farmers Market
- 1650 Ashwood Boulevard
- Charlottesville, VA 22911
- 434-977-2033x33
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Enjoy and celebrate the seasonal bounty of our region’s finest in autumn and winter fruits and vegetables; pastured poultry, beef and pork; farm-fresh eggs; locally-made cheese, butter and yogurt; ... MORE >>
Gryffon's Aerie Farm
- 4803 Mount Air Farm
- Crozet, VA 22932
- (434) 531-0994
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Milking Devon and Beef Devon cattle, Tamworth pigs and Cotswold and Karakul sheep all grazing on gently rolling hills, sounds like centuries old farmstead. This is what you will discover at ... MORE >>
Henley’s Orchard
- 2192 Holly Hill Farm
- Crozet, VA 22932
- (434) 823-2560
- Region: Crozet
28 varieties of peaches and 30 varieties of apples. Not pick your own, but apple shed; customers may select their fruit. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. ... MORE >>
Open Gate Farm
- 548 Three Pond Lane
- Earlysville, VA 22936
- (434) 978-7446
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Farmsteading on a small, diversified family farm, Open Gate raises animals for meat, eggs, milk and cheese, and grow vegetables and fruit. Owners, Tom and Michele are grateful for a life that is ... MORE >>
Scottsville Farmers Market
- Valley Street
- Scottsville, VA 24590
- (434) 286-2505
- Region: Scottsville
The Scottsville Farmers Market offers a place for farmers, gardeners, bakers, and craftspeople to sell their products to the general public. The Farmers Market begins every year on the Second Thursday ... MORE >>
Sharondale Farm
- Keswick, VA 22947
- (434) 296-3301
- Region: Miscellaneous/ Independent of Region
Workshops and Seminars available; check website or contact us.
Wayland Orchard
- 6474 Apple Green Lane
- Crozet, VA 22932-2510
- (434) -823-7323
- Region: Crozet
Pick your own apples; if the owners are not there, sign will offer instructions. Perfect for small groups and families. Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm. Open September and October.
