Carter Mountain Orchard is located 1,150 feet above Charlottesville, near Monticello. You can pick all types of apples including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Winesap, and Fuji. Make sure to call ahead or check the website and find out what’s in season if you are looking to pick a specific variety. Right now peaches and Ginger Gold apples are ready for picking. And be certain to leave time to visit the country store and bakery – full of all kinds of goodies including apple cider doughnuts, fresh cider, Virginia made jams and jellies, apple butter and local crafts.
Helpful hints: Wear layered clothing; the weather can change drastically from morning to afternoon and into evening. And remember comfortable walking shoes for the hills.
Located at: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA Phone: 434.977.1833
Open Monday - Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5
OPEN THURSDAY EVENINGS TIL 8PM
July 31st and August 1st is the First Annual Carter Mountain Peach Festival. Games for children, face-painting, hayrides, cooking demonstrations, and more! Participate in the Carter Mountain Peach Princess contest, or Recipe Contest. Visit the website for times and additional information.
http://www.cartermountainorchard.com/
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