Orchards & Gardens
Growing things love the mild climate and rich soil of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, where gardens and orchards draw plant enthusiasts for the first pink and white dogwood blossoms of the year through to the last sweet, crisp apples harvested in the fall.
In addition to special tours combining public and private gardens during April's Historic Garden Week, visitors to Charlottesville can enjoy the beauty of the Pavilion Gardens at the University of Virginia anytime, and three nearby sites - Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland and Montpelier - offer gardens and groves of presidential stature.
For foodies, families and anyone looking for a more hands-on garden 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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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
- 1000 James Monroe Parkway
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 293-9539 | Fax: (434) 293-8000
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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
Bundoran Farm
- 5005 Edge Valley Road
- North Garden, VA 22959
- Toll-Free: (888) 973-3276
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Carter Mountain Orchard
- 1435 Carters Mountain Trail
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- 434-977-1833 | Fax: 434-979-6277
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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. ... MORE >>
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market
- 1351 Greenwood Road
- Crozet, VA 22932
- 434-823-1583 | Fax: 434-979-6277
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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) 823-5725
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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
- 1917 White Hall Road
- Crozet, VA 22932
- (434) 823-2560
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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 >>
Monticello
- 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- 434.984.9822 | Fax: 434.977.7757
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
No other home in the United States more accurately reflects the personality of its owner than Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece and beloved mountaintop home. Monticello is the ... MORE >>
Scottsville Farmers Market
- Valley Street
- Scottsville, VA 24590
- (434) 286-2505
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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 >>
Wayland Orchard
- 6474 Apple Green Lane
- Crozet, VA 22932-2510
- (434) -823-7323
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
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.