This is a really nice farmers market for a small town. Multiple flower vendors, fresh meat, baked…read moregoods and fruit and vegetable farms every week on Wednesday mornings.

From the owner: Freshest produce, plants & flowers, just harvested hours before the farmers, bakers and makers…read morebring their goods directly to you, in historic, walkable Downtown Lexington (VA). We have vetted & selected the very Best of the Blue Ridges, VA Edition, year-round, rain or shine.

I love this place. Best Asian pears you'll buy. This year, they added a winery which is actually…read morereally good! And a you pick flowers for $15. A little steep but the kid loved it so how do you pass that up. The orchard sells honey and pear butter. Not to mention really good Asian pears which are hard to find. The winery outpost has seating and tastings. The wine was actually really good and hard to find in the state so it's worth stocking up! Stop in. You will be glad you did

I just received a box of Gold Asian pears. It costs $52 plus $20 shipping. The pears are horrible…read moretasting and are not very fresh either. Don't buy them or you will be disappointed and wast money.

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.

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

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).

Wasn't able to pick our own do to it being out of season which was a bummer but the frozen apple…read morecider was fantastic!! Everything is reasonably priced but not much instruction on how everything flows

We go there twice a year for peaches and apples .I also like to see the items for sale inside ,…read morebought a few things :)

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.

Outdoor fun for the family…read more Layman Family Farm is the go-to place for fall festivities with the kiddies. A working farm, they really put together quite the fun time for the littles and mom and dad will have a great time too. From corn mazes to hayrides and everything in between, there is something for all the kids to do. You can get food and farmstand items as well. It is a great way to spend a few fun filled hours with the kids and make some memories. Plenty of parking is available. The place gets busy but never that crowded due to the sheer size. Go! Have some fun.

Went for the fall festivities and Layman was great. Food trucks and cold beer. Nice afternoon…read morepeople watching and walking around.

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!

This is a local gem! Their sandwiches are great. She makes her own sourdough bread. I especially…read morelove that there are pimento cheese and chicken salad options. You can get these by themselves or add them to any other sandwich. I personally recommend the club add chicken salad, with lettuce and tomato, of course. Plus there's mac salad, potato salad, or coleslaw to choose from. She always friendly. everyone in there is friendly and has great personal customer service skills. It's a quiet little store/deli with so many homemade jams and pickled vegetables and meats to choose from. Plus, there's a small homemade jewelry section. The fresh steaks and meats are great. She also makes pies and salads. You just can't beat this local shop.

The Mountain Field Market offers various goods from local farmers - they have delicious-looking and…read morejuicy produce, humanely-raised beef, jams, and other baked goods. We stopped by to look for a local eatery's quiche selection, but they were sold out already! Note to stop by earlier! Staff were super friendly and welcoming! Plenty of parking in town.