Decided to check out this orchard. Apples are in season and that's what we went for…read more As you drive up, the workers will greet you and give you a bag for apples and tell you to take a picture of the map. If it's your first time here you may want to drive around before you park. Depending on what type of apples you're aiming for you may want to drive closer as it's an incline up. You pay for your apples at the store. There you can find pies, apple cider, bread, canned goodies and they also sell meats. The apple season began a month ago and most of the apple trees were picked at height level. We used an apple picker to get the apples high up. It was a beautiful, clear day ; about 80 degrees. Watch your ankles as the ground is uneven and there can be a lot of apples on the ground under and near the trees. There were other vendors near the store and portable toilets throughout the property. We are hoping to pick peaches next season!

Amazing prices, I got 9 apples, and apple cake for $12. The property was beautiful, you could see…read morethe mountain line. Trees were color coordinated based on apple variety. We had so much fun for our first time apple picking! They had tons of pumpkin and apple products in a farm store and baked goods, there were also some tents with vendors set up.

We searched for a farm whose peaches weren't wiped out due to the winter frost. This was such a…read moreplace! Beautiful countryside, there were clear signs that directed you to the orchard. Employees intercepted us to pay for the peaches and whatever extras( honey, jams, veggies) we wanted. There are porta potty's if you need them. The trees are on a slight incline if there's some that have difficulty walking. We walked out with 2 pecks of peaches!

Reluctantly posting this…read more Several Bags of 1 peck apples for $15 on display table. Did not see half bushel for $25. I take 3 to car and then decided to get 4th. eg $60. Person at table either "asleep at the wheel", did not care, or wanted more $$ for the farm. eg Could have said, half bushel eg 2 bags is $25, save 10 dollars buying 2 bags. Person at stand either 'asleep at the wheel" , did not care, or increasing farm profit at expense of customer , for no reason. In scheme of things, 1 hr drive, gas, and tolls, 10 dollars is minor. ON the other hand, good biz , win win and fairness should be paramount. Im sure it was innocent but nevertheless, posting this for benefit of all. .

A bit of a late review, but wanted to leave a review about strawberry picking season at Green Truck…read moreFarm! We went the last week of May and there were still hundreds of strawberries to pick from! When you first enter the orchard/farm they give you a box that contains 6 of the strawberry holders. When we went in May 2021, they were around $4.99/lb. You have rows and rows of strawberries to pick from that are spread out nicely enough that it was easy to avoid people who didn't wear masks. The process was easy and the strawberries were delicious! My family and I demolished 6 boxes in less than a week.

I have always gone to Hartland Orchard just down the road for apple picking, but thanks to the…read morepandemic, I found myself looking for new outdoor activities and found myself looking for berry picking. Green Truck Farm did not disappoint! We were greeted by rows and rows of black raspberries, which I had never experienced before, but taste like a more flavor-packed version of raspberries. After we had our fill of black raspberries, we walked over to the blueberries and picked our hearts out. Advice: -Black raspberries tend to sell out first so start there if you're planning to pick at both places. -Subscribe to Green Truck Farm on Facebook for the latest updates about ripeness. -Visit their cousins down the road at Hartland Orchard for other fruit (cherries, peaches, apples).

I took my nephew apple picking at common farms this past weekend and we had a blast at this smaller…read morefarmer. The drive out from DC was scenic and the staff was friendly. They even had wagons available to assist with Apple picking (and carrying a pouting toddler). I've eaten almost all the apples we picked (there were over a dozen varieties, despite being late in the season) and they are all delicious. We didn't have time to explore the gourd field or the sunflower field, but it looked amazing. Also the apple cider donuts smelt amazing.. it was nice to have hot foot available (and many hay barrels for folks to sit on).

They have a good farm with plenty of nectarines and peaches…read more Didn't like the 4 ticks that got on me while walking through the orchard. Good thing i was wearing thick pants and long socks. Buyer beware. People there are nice. I guess that's a plus.

Best place to pick apples in Northern Virginia. Have been coming here for more than twenty years…read more Great prices, nice folks and the cider is fantastic. Highly recommend.

Our friends invited us on their annual ritual of picking apples, buying apple butter and cider at…read moreRinker Orchards in Stephens City. Rinker is a 3rd generation family run apple orchard. I got to meet Mrs. Rinker who was checking in on the operation. Like many other families, we enjoyed a picnic lunch under a tree overlooking the orchard. The kids loved playing tag in the orchards. This a great family day trip and absolutely the best cider and apple butter I have ever tasted in my life. It's about an hour drive from Northern Virginia, but the apples were amazing - especially the golden delicious and Fuji. We are so fortunate to have such great produce here in VA like the peaches and apples. Its priceless to show your kids that you can pick fruit from the tree when its at the peak flavor. You cannot get that experience going to your local grocer.

Goat Milk Soap - Cold Process in Small Batch - I LOVE IT, especially "orange blossom". The bars are…read moreoversized and can easily be cut in 1/3 and used in multiple showers on next to sinks. I loved it so much I went back to get more. Sometimes something small can make a big difference in this is one of those.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

And yes, I came back! It was lunchtime during a heatwave, and oh my goodness, the fruit was so…read morefresh. I've never had fruit in my salad before, she told me it was a must, and she did not disappoint, always smiling. The balsamic dressing was on point, the greens were mouthwateringly crisp, the chicken was just the right amount, and the sliced cucumber added the perfect crunch. Fabulous from start to finish. I topped it all off with some avocado, a little salt and pepper, and it was super fab. Love the folks here @ Mackintosh Fruit Farm This isn't just a farm. It's a place to reset, eat well, and feel good. I'll absolutely keep coming back.

We had a very nice afternoon at the farm picking peaches and apples. There was plenty of fruit…read morewithin reach and everything was very well organized. We also enjoyed tasting a flight of cider in the cider room as well as several tasty apple desserts such as donuts and hand pies. The parking was easy and there are clean restrooms. We have made notes on the calendar for next year to try grape picking.

Beautiful farm. Lovely experience with delicious berries. If only the bugs would stay away!read more

It can't get any better, for a number of reasons, the scenery is so impressive surrounded on both…read moresides by gorgeous foothills. And the simplicity of Frog Eye Farm can't be taken for granted. Grab your basket which they provide and pick away. One thing about Frog Eye is it's not crazy huge where you end of walking for miles and then have to turn around and the blueberries, parking and purchasing are all right there, so everything is nearby and not spread out like some farms I've experienced. They offered water, bug spray and they even let us weigh our boys baskets and they could put the blue berries in them instead of the baskets they provide. They have a hand washing station too and you can eat the blue berries as you pick. I find their website and facebook page both very informative and accurate, but if you do have a question they respond very quickly through their facebook messenger. You want to get away from the city and looking for something different on your way out to Harper's Ferry and just enjoy the day and relax Frog Eye Farm is a great place for this and at $4.00 per pound it's a great value too. These blueberries were so incredibly good, you won't be disappointed. Thank you for a fun family fun day.

I have been to this orchard twice. It's about a two and a half hour drive from me, but…read moreunquestionably worth it! The drive itself is gorgeous, peaceful, therapeutic even. You get to enjoy rolling hills, blue mountains, farms with their herds, and the wonderful Yoder's Amish market. You'll also pass tons of distilleries, wineries, and what seems like never-ending festivals in Gordonsville. Why drive out to this orchard? First off, they actually choose their apple varieties based on taste and texture, as opposed to familiarity alone. You can tell that they really work hard to get the best of the best as soon as you taste one. Their apples are so crisp and so packed with flavor! The varieties are amazingly unique, and many of them are difficult to find. Some varieties are not available at any other orchard here, much less in the stores. Now, don't miss this--their unpasteurized apple cider is insanely delicious!! Just don't give it to wee ones two or younger. You can taste all of the ridiculous variety of apples the goes into them. The flavor is so complex, and it is not in the least overly sweet. If you go, get some! You won't regret it at all. They tend to keep samples available for different apples and for their cider. I'm told the pasteurizing crocks the flavor. You can definitely taste the difference. Maybe bring a cooler for this as well. Right now in October, you can find the amazing Ambrosia apple pre-picked (delightful floral notes, immense coconut-like flavor, citrus notes, almost doesn't taste like apple with your eyes closed. I've even had some of these that taste spicy like cinnamon. They're quite amazing! I swear it actually reminds me of the old ambrosia salad haha), crimson crisp EverCrisp (my personal favorite--a gigantic apple with crunch and immense tangy flavor and juiciness for days that is said to last 6 months under refrigeration without degrading in texture and even stays crunchy after baking!), Gold Rush, Candy Crisp, Rome, and more. As far as the common varieties--golden delicious, red delicious, pink lady, stayman, Albermarle Pippin--you will find those here too, but they still have an out of this world flavor. Their trees are grown on dwarf rootstock, meaning that even your youngest kids can easily pick their own apples, and you can pick easily from the entire tree because they don't get but so tall. What makes this orchard stand out is truly an endless list. So, another factor is that they charge the exact same price ($2/lb) for all apple varieties, pre-picked or not. Don't worry, the varieties are not a result of genetic modification. Everything has been thought of here. They have wagons for carrying your apples as you pick. They pack your apples in paper bags that are super sturdy. They actually live in Northern VA and donate their apples to homeless shelters, food banks, and DC area charities. They also don't sell you messed up apples just because you picked it. They encourage you to taste because, to know what you like. The customer service is phenomenal. The people are so friendly, sincere, passionate, and helpful in every way possible, be it for choosing apples, finding things to do in the area, or really anything they can help with. It's a family business filled with love. The actual orchard itself is gorgeous with amazing views. The great thing is that it is still new, so it's not swarmed with people at any point. You can leisurely enjoy your time. Even the furthest fruits didn't feel excessively or unpleasantly far of a walk. I loved that they did not clear grasses out on the path for navigating the orchard, so it doesn't get muddy, slimy, or sludgy in the area where you walk. They are still expanding, and they are planning to add a baked goods portion of the business, refrigerators, indoor bathrooms (they have portable potties with the outdoor portable sinks with soap and water now.). They encourage you to bring a picnic with you. They do have picnic tables onsite. One very important detail--you MUST bring food with you for the drive. You will hit some spots that do not have food options if you're coming from Richmond. It happens right around the time you'll be super hungry. The people at the orchard did recommend me a restaurant in their area along a local river walk called Before and After, but pretty much everything closes at 5, Yoder's included. I was also told Yoder's sandwiches and ice cream are really great. I can attest to some amaaazing artisan style jams in the most inventive flavors. Going in the same direction, you can find an animal rescue zoo, Shenandoah River State Park (about an hour away), Shenandoah National Park, a water park, and more. Ready to go yet?! I hope so!

What a gorgeous orchard tucked away in Sperryville. It's family owned and they have a beautiful…read moreopen barn with all sorts of goodies including peach slushies made on site, local beef, baked goods, eggs, many varieties of apples, peaches and other fruits to PTO! Friendly service, bathrooms on site and Adirondack chairs in the shade or sun to relax!

Newly opened family owned and operated Christmas tree farm. Staff were friendly, and the hot cocoa…read morestand and mistletoe kissing booth are super cute! Staff have wagons to pull your tree back to the barn if you don't want to carry it Saws provided. Variety of trees to choose from. Precut is available as well. Shop has some tree care basics, handmade wreaths and other handmade trinkets.

Great atmosphere! $115 for any tree, with lots of varieties. Snacks and drinks are cheap. Staff are…read morevery helpful. Great shopping selection