We spent a gorgeous September afternoon at Chiles Peach Orchard, and it turned out to be a perfect…read moreday for apple picking. The staff greeted us with warm smiles and helpful tips, making the experience feel welcoming from the start. Their marketplace has a wide selection of apple varieties, most of them are ready for sampling. While wandering the rows, we stumbled upon a few new favorites--crisp, sweet, and just the right amount of tart. If you're looking for a family‑friendly outing with fresh fruit, friendly faces, and plenty of tasty discoveries, Chiles Peach Orchard is a must‑visit. Notes: This maybe not in their control - lantern flies were everywhere, they don't bite, but they are invasive bugs, be careful not to get hitchhikers. Also, they sometimes add an admission fee on specific picking days, so check their website beforehand to avoid surprises.

As summer was ending, we decided to stop by Chile's Peach Orchard…read more We were excited to try the peach soft serve and peach donuts. The soft serve was pretty good. It had some peach flavor, but honestly, nothing out of the ordinary. I was told the peach donuts were just all right, not as standout as others (apple cider donuts). What did stand out was the peach Bellini, which was really good, especially because it was such a hot day. We wanted to check out the peach orchard, but unfortunately, they had sold out for the day, so we weren't allowed to go. It was probably around two or three in the afternoon, so we were surprised they had shut down so early. We did enjoy the views and live music, which was really cool. Definitely check out their weekly events!

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.

This review is for picking your own strawberries…read more *No reservations needed, even during COVID times, which was a relief especially since I hadn't planned this activity. I had just driven by the farm with their giant "pick your own strawberries" sign, and decided to do this in between wine/beer tastings along Nelson 151. *Pick your own strawberries for $3.49 a pound. Apparently you can bring your own container for picking, but they do provide white buckets. *I picked strawberries from Patch #1 which faces the road, but there's more patches in the back, which I wish I'd checked out, because I suspect a lot of people go to Patch #1. So I'd encourage you to be aware of Patches #2-6. *There are portapotties and an outdoor sink set up with soap and paper towels. *They have a small market with some McCutcheon products, strawberries for sale, asparagus, and ice cream in pints. I had a cup of their delicious strawberry ice cream afterward. There are picnic tables scattered under tents where you can enjoy your ice cream (much appreciated shade after strawberry picking under the hot sun).

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.

Love this Saturday market and always try to come by when I'm in town. There are a ton of vendors…read moreselling all sorts of items from crafts to produce. It's dog friendly so we recently brought our pup. Just be aware this is a busy market with lots of dogs in general, which did get overwhelming for her after a bit. One of my favorite weekend stops!

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.

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.

Very friendly. Great views. Wonderful ice cream. More lavender than I have ever seen.read more

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.