You can pick some fruit here but their sister property Carter Mountain near Charlottesville is…read morelarger and might be better for picking depending on what you're planning to pick so check their website first to see what's available at both properties. If you aren't planning to pick your own fruit, this place works just fine as a store to buy fresh fruit along with tasty apple pie, peach cider, and a variety of jams and jellies. Don't forget to try their peach ice cream, that alone is worth the trip. There's plenty of seating outside so you can sit and enjoy your ice cream. This place worth a stop if you're in the area but if you want to pick your own fruit check in advance what's available so you can know if they'll have it when you want to stop by.

Train your employees!!…read more Soft serve was good. "Apple pie filling" sundae was raw apples with apple pie spices, meanwhile behind the counter, there was what appeared to be two entire trays of apple pie crumble that were not used. It's October and my son ordered a pumpkin milk shake (for a limited time only said the menu). This was also a surprise for the employees. A woman came in from another part of the business and mixed up some pumpkin puree with spices to make the shake. This process took well over 10 minutes. There was another employee standing behind a counter selling something with lots of those flavor pump syrups. No one was buying anything there, but she was just standing there instead of helping out with the extremely slow service. This was a Friday during the day and the only customers appeared to be homeschool families. There were people in the shop, but it wasn't busy. On top of that, it's a farm atmosphere and dogs are not welcome, even outside. Lots of potential, but needs work!

The strawberry ice cream is creamy and delicious. Downside is their hours. Hard to swing by after…read morework when they close before 6.

The freshest ice cream! They only make with the fruit they have in season and it's always…read moreabsolutely delicious. The blackberry is my favorite, but also loved the pumpkin flavor in the fall. One of my favorite places to visit! Such a beautiful setting to enjoy a cup or cone - and a great spot for berry picking too! Recommend checking their instagram for information on what they're serving and/or picking at that time.

They have wonderful range of fresh food items to include coffees, candies, fudges, breads &…read morepastries, along with a variety of restaurants. The service is professional, helpful and friendly and they have 2 areas to explore both inside and outside under the covered area for a good use of space for the weather permitting.

I always loved to go to Charlottesville City Market when I lived in Charlottesville, and come back…read moreall the way from D.C. every once in a while specifically for a few businesses. One that I want to highlight and isn't on Yelp by itself unfortunately is Sweet Jane's Kitchen Maryland Style Crab Cakes. They don't have a brick and mortar but she is always there every Saturday the Market is open from 9am-1pm. Since moving from FL I have never had a single good crab cake in all of VA...UNTIL I tried Jane's crab cakes. They are all of what a good crab cake has to offer: A large thick patty mostly consisting of super fresh crab and garnished with delicious spices and only small amount of filler. Their homemade sauce is perfectly zesty and pairs well with the crab cake and bun; I always get extra. To top it off the owner is always very kind and runs it with her family. Other than this one there is a flower shop that carries my favorite celosia flowers and my favorite caromont farm goat cheese. They have a wonderful variety of other unique shops and delicious food vendors to try. I highly recommend Jane's crabcakes and the Charlottesville City Market in general, so much that I am willing to travel almost 2 hours to get there. Honestly the best green market I've been to in VA.

Virginia's Finest is a quirky name for a lovely little roadside vegetable stand…read more Prices are a little steep, but the quality and selection are very good, and the people are very nice. So far this is the best source I have found for local sourced fruits and vegetables. Delicious and nutritious, think about Virginia's Finest before you buy grocery store vegetables. You will be happier and healthier.

Nice to see such a lovely selection of gift items in addition to meats and produce. It was a great…read moreaddition to our vacation, but if we lived in the area we'd definitely visit weekly. Great prices, too!

What a lovely little market filled with beautiful, healthy, fresh homegrown or tiny farm grown…read moreproduce. Plus products like homemade breads and jams. Vendors selling all kinds of hand-crafted original clothing and jewelry, too. Lots to look at and gather in your basket to take home and make an amazing meal with ingredients that were just pulled out of the ground. A nice selection of meats are available, too. On the day we were there, there was no music but I hear that was a rare quiet day, that mostly there is a local group playing and that must make it very festive. All vendors are under tents, so rain not really an issue, nor sun in the warmer months. A very friendly atmosphere both from the vendors and the patrons. Worth making the stop and checking out the local goods for sale.

I am pleased to write the first review for this amazing farm. My husband and I were visiting…read moreMassanutten Resort in late August, 2023, and we were looking for a local farm with "Pick-your-own" produce. We found that this farm fit the bill, with different pick-your-own options depending on season. Apple season had just started, so we headed on over. We first went into the small shop, where we were greeted by a very friendly and helpful young man. He explained how to determine which fruit was ready for picking, and sent us off with our bags to fill. The rows are well-marked, and I was thrilled to see that my favorite apple -- honey crisps -- were ripe and ready for picking. The farm has a large variety of apples -- golden delicious, gala, sweet surprise, ambrosia, etc. -- though not all were yet ripe. The trees were producing a lot of fruit, all of which was easy to reach, so our bags were filled in no time. We returned to the market, where we purchased quite a lot of additional fruits (peaches) and vegetables (okra, giant Marconi peppers, sweet banana peppers, green onions, and eggplant). They also sell other farm-fresh produce and eggs. There are also handmade wooden ornaments for sale. We didn't taste our haul until returning home -- both the peaches and apples taste amazing. Crisp and sweet. Fresh off the tree DOES make a difference! We haven't tasted the vegetables yet. -5-stars for food quality. -5 stars for staff. The gentleman in the store was very engaging, patiently answering a ton of our questions about the farm and its products. -5 stars for value. The prices are competitive with local grocery stores, but you're getting fresher products. -1 star for location. LOL. The farm is two hours away from our home! I wish it were closer to us. We would definitely be regulars there if it were! Seriously though, the location is easy to find, and convenient from Harrisonburg or Massanutten.

Found this hidden gem on the side of the road, we walked up to the shop and were kindly greeted by…read morea lady. She explained which peaches were available, where to pick, she made the experience very easy! They also had PYO flowers, it was so fun walking around because the flowers are everywhere. The gourd tunnel was also a once in a lifetime sight haha. Truly so crazy to see irl.

So glad our friend took us here! Beautiful spot and tons of lavender based products for sale. Our…read morefav was lavender ice cream. If you're in the area, it's def worth stopping!! The cashier was super nice and loved chatting with her and hanging with the dog.

I save the word "magical" for places that truly deserve it. Tantivy Farm is one of those places…read more This magical place is one where you can walk through lavender fields, eat lavender ice cream, shop for lavender products, and meet some farm animals. It's a family-owned farm run by super nice people, and it's a great place to visit when you're in the Lexington area. You can explore more than a thousand lavender plants of 20 different varieties here. I visited during the off season, when the lavender bushes were spent and dormant, but there were a few sprigs here and there, and even so, the rest of the garden was lush and beautiful. If you want to experience the lavender fields in full bloom, you'll want to visit in late spring through summer. Around the end of May to the end of June is when they do U-pick lavender, where you can pick your own lavender bouquets. The owners also produce and sell lavender products, dried and fresh wreaths, lavender food (including lavender ice cream!). Friendly farm animals also live on the farm, and you might be able to meet and greet them. These are the most content and happy animals I've encountered maybe ever. Could it be because they live on a lavender farm and they're absorbing the calming vibes of this medicinal plant? Most likely it's because the owners are super awesome and treat the animals like family. It's great to see. The farm is open May to December.

Easy parking, nice variety, friendly folks. Special shout out for Grain Story Bakery's cake,…read moreshortbread, and pretzels made from locally grown and ground flour. After the market we started lunch with dessert: Grain Story cake paired with Sugar Cube cantaloupe (also from the farmers market) and Keto vanilla bean ice cream. Yummy!

Bombay Chai serves the most perfect Chai. It is subtle, aromatic and and pleasing. The caffeine…read morecontent is not too strong, and the sweetness is just enough. They are obviously doing something right, as Bahrat told me that they often sell twelve gallons on a Saturday. His wife Shashma prepares a lovely Poha. I watched her carefully squeezing lemon juice over the "potato rice" with seasoned peanuts, tomatoes, cilantro, coconut and pomegranate seeds. As I dug into it I even found itty bitty mildly hot peppers, and what I think were tiny tender lime leaves. On a quick glance this appears to be simple Indian street food which it is, but once you sit down and savor the complexity of flavors you realize that no, it is perfect Indian food brimming with authenticity.

We have not yet been on site to the farm itself, but have been getting their products for years,…read moremostly at the Leesburg Farmers Market. High quality meats, eggs, and produce. We sourced a rib roast from them for Christmas that was amazing. Chicken and eggs are their top sellers. Their whole birds are great for roasting and then soup later. You can make orders online to pick up at various farmers markets https://www.honeybrookfarms.com/products/ The family that owns the farm are super nice. We love doing business with them.

Joshua and the rest of Honey Brook Farms has blown away my (already high due to raving reviews)…read moreexpectations of their products and customer service. The friendliness of the people, the quality of the goods, and the feeling of being a part of a community that places high value on real food that puts the plasticky, industrialized goods you can purchase at a large grocery store chain to shame - all have led me here to say give them a try! Perhaps the best local business I've had the pleasure of connecting with.

If you want a natural remedy radical roots is the company for you. Get away from all of the pills…read moreand chemicals

We saw Radical Roots for a year at the Charlottesville farmer's market and occasionally bought…read moretheir produce, but this year we took the plunge and signed up for the CSA. This was a great decision! Our household has just two adults, so we decided to split the CSA with our neighbors (also two adults). It was $250 for each couple (and the CSA lasts at least 4 months), which has turned out to be a great value for all the food we get each week. We pick up our share at Albemarle Baking Company, and it's organized such that all the stuff is in bins and you pick out your own produce. It is seriously an overflowing bounty of vegetables, herbs, and flowers every time we pick it up. As an example, this week's share included: head of lettuce, mesclun mix with edible flowers, swiss chard (or kale), 2 green peppers, 3 summer squash, 1.5lbs big tomatoes plus a bag of cherry tomatoes, a sunflower, 2 zinnias, 3 cucumbers, 3 onions, beets (or okra), and basil.