Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Fruit Hill Orchard
U-pick apples, peaches and pumpkins in Palmyra, 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
“After Labor Day, apple picking is in full swing.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
“Admission is free and there is no extra fee to pick your own.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
“We know this news may be disappointing, especially for families who have made traditions out of visiting our farm for pick-your-own fruit.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/2026season, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“We usually open for the season mid-late July and close the first or second week in November.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“A: In Summer months we usually have peach picking.”
“By mid September, we have our pumpkin patches set up, as well as games and an obstacle course available in the orchard.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
“We have peaches from our early July through shortly after Labor Day.”
“If it is after mid September, we will most likely not have any more peaches.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“During the regular season we are open MON-SAT 10am-6pm.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$1/stem or 30 stems for $15.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/this-week-on-the-farm, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“A: We accept card, cash, and apple pay.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
“All dogs must be well behaved, friendly with strangers, other leashed dogs, and children.”
“Your dog must be on a leash at all times.”
“If your dog acts aggressively in any way, you will be immediately asked to leave.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
“Well behaved, leashed, and friendly dogs are allowed.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/2026season, checked October 6, 2026
“Bring your own scissors and a container to carry them home in!”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/this-week-on-the-farm, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Our flower garden area is available for picnicking.”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/contact, checked October 6, 2026
“FALL FAVS: Apple Cider, Apple Cider Donuts, Pies, Pumpkins, and more!”
“BAKERY: Apple Cider Donuts, Pies, cookies, cake, pudding cups, bread, sourdough (Thursday restock).”
Source: fruithillorchard.com/this-week-on-the-farm, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Peaches · Jul–Sep
- Pumpkins
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | July–September“early July through shortly after Labor Day” | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Virginia seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- 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.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 2745 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA 22963Fluvanna County
Besides picking
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Apple cider
- Picnic area
Fruit Hill Orchard: questions
Does Fruit Hill Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We’re also excited to bring back many things you love this season, including expanded u-pick flower fields and our increasingly popular Apple Trail (Saturdays ONLY) this fall!" (read October 6, 2026)
When can you pick peaches at Fruit Hill Orchard?
July–September, in the farm's words "early July through shortly after Labor Day", 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.