Orchard · Berry farm
Carter Mountain Orchard
U-pick peaches, blackberries and apples in Charlottesville, Virginia
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Pick your own peaches and blackberries in the summer, with apples from mid-August through November.”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/fruit, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick Your Own Pick your fruit straight off the tree or plant!”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/fruit, checked October 6, 2026
“Last entry to pick-your-own apples is one hour before closing.”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/calendar/fall-admissions-2026, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“From mid-August until mid-December, you can pick your own apples or buy ready-picked apples, fresh-pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts (a runaway hit year after year), and our scrumptious apple pies.”
“Expect Peaches in June”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Nothing says summer like the sweet taste of a perfectly ripened peach.”
“While Mother Nature has the final say, we typically have peaches ready for picking from June to September.”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/visit, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Time slots on ticketed days start on the hour, 9 AM–4 PM.”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/calendar/fall-admissions-2026, checked October 6, 2026
“Monday | 9 AM–6 PM”
“Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM”
“Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM”
“Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM”
“Friday | 9 AM–6 PM”
“Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM”
“Sunday | 9 AM–6 PM”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/visit, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Single Entry Passes for a particular day are $10/person (ages 12+).”
“For flexibility, we are offering a limited number of Anytime Passes ($20/person) that may be used one time on any of our ticketed days.”
“We also offer Season Passes ($25/person), which can be used an unlimited number of times on 2026 ticketed fall weekends.”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/calendar/fall-admissions-2026, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“You may fill your container only once.”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/fruit, checked October 6, 2026
“No entry passes are required for children under 12.”
“Orchard activities, including picking, hayrides, and special events, are not included with ticket purchase.”
“If you’d like to visit the orchard in person on one of the ticketed days — including entering the Country Store, Wine Shop, and Bold Rock Tap Room, or picking apples — you’ll need a pass.”
“Passes are not required on any other day.”
“Entry passes do not include any fruit with purchase.”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/calendar/fall-admissions-2026, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Shop for gifts and goodies in our Country Store and indulge in hot and fresh apple cider donuts from our bakery”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/calendar/fall-admissions-2026, checked October 6, 2026
“In early summer, our Country Store features sun-ripened peaches, nectarines, and local veggies, as well as fresh peach cider donuts and plenty of ice cream and cider slushies!”
“Topping off the day are hayrides around the orchard—all in all, a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful Virginia countryside.”
“Sweet dreams are made of these: our fresh apple cider donuts!”
Source: chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/visit, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Peaches · Jun–Sep
- Blackberries
- Apples · Aug–Dec
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaches | U-pick & pre-picked | June–September“June to September” | – | |
| Blackberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | August–December“mid-August through November” | – |
Typical Virginia seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Blackberries: June–August. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–August. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–November. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Virginia Grown apple varieties poster, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1435 Carters Mountain Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22902Albemarle County
Besides picking
- Farm store
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Apple cider
- Hayrides
Carter Mountain Orchard: questions
Does Carter Mountain Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick your own peaches and blackberries in the summer, with apples from mid-August through November."
When can you pick peaches at Carter Mountain Orchard?
June–September, in the farm's words "June to September", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick apples at Carter Mountain Orchard?
August–December, in the farm's words "mid-August through November", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.