A productive, organic vegetable farm on about 30 cultivated acres within a beautiful 1000 acre…read moreproperty. Bellair Farm has a market-style CSA, which is great because that means you don't get pre-designated veggie choices each week but can instead choose whatever variety you want to fill your bag out of the week's offerings. It's a great value too because on top of your week's worth of veggies there are also pick your own fields that are open to all members to come out and pick green beans, sunflowers, tomatoes, and more to your heart's content! They hold events/workshops on the farm open to anyone, and the barn shop also has a selection of other curated, local goods like honey, maple syrup, jams, etc. that you can buy when visiting. The farm managers are both super friendly and knowledgeable and want to make your CSA/farm/event experience the best possible. They're at the Charlottesville city market every week as well as the Meade Park market on Wednesdays.

How do you like them apples?? Very much indeed! This smaller orchard was just peachy!! It featured…read morea cool LOVE sign and an activity/game area for families! If you feel like picking your own fruit, the cozy orchards are perfect - but I (feeling lazy) just bought mine in the barn store! There were so many varieties of apples, and I also picked up some apple cider donuts, cider, baked goods as well as greeting cards, jams and pumpkins! The aesthetic was a cool vibe and all the displays were beautiful! There were some picnic tables and a gazebo and plenty of parking. The restroom is across from the parking lot and was pretty clean!! I loved this quaint country orchard and can't wait to go back!!

Great array of apples, pastries, jellies, jams, and more! Just in time for Fall!! Beautiful stop to…read moretake photo ops and enjoy the scenery or even pick up some wonderful food!! Highly recommend this cute place!!

No one there. No hours posted. Guessing they just don't bother in the off season. Would be nice if…read morethey would make that clear on their website

We visited the farm on a weekend and it was so relaxing. They had a pony, horse and three goats in…read morea corral you could pet and my toddler loved that. Sweet Farm stand building with plenty of seating and everything is outdoors such as apples, pumpkins, apple donuts, hard cider and peach wine, mums and such ready for fall! We bought their jubilee hard cider by the glass, a pumpkin, dried corn decor and sat and enjoyed it in the patio. We'll be back again this fall!

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.

A friend and I visited last weekend after I had gone online and seen that you could pick your own…read moreberries. When we got there, we learned that nothing was available to be picked except for flowers which were way overpriced at $20 for 15 stems. So we walked around and looked at what they had to offer in their store. They had some peaches and nectarines to taste and I'm glad that we ended up not picking them because the white peaches had no flavor and the regular peaches were so tart. We did get to taste some of the other items they have for sale and I ended up buying a jar of peach salsa, which was sweet and spicy. Unfortunately they ended up double charging me for the one jar of peach salsa (the cashier made me scan my card twice because she said the first transaction didn't go through) and my credit card company reached out to me to ask if I had made both purchases. The saving grace for our hour and a half trip was their ice cream. They had some delicious peach flavored soft serve. I understand that picking fruits is seasonal, but for people like me who don't live nearby and check the website before making a long drive out, it would be great to make sure that the information posted is accurate.

Very nice description of all the apples. It's attached to Albemarle CiderWorks who has lovely…read morecider. I went early on a Friday morning and was surprised to find others there already. Lady at the tasting counter knew her stuff and did a great job of describing the ciders. These ciders were a lot drier than a lot of the other local ciders and was really refreshing. Beautiful location and with the fall leaves showing even more so than usual

Best apples money can buy!! I particularly like the Gold Rush and Virginia Pippin. They have…read morepairing knives available for you taste each kind and all varieties are the same price. $1.50/lb. You can't beat that for local heirloom Virginia apples. The folks working there are always super friendly and you can enjoy some hard ciders while you're there too.

The views here are so beautiful--peaceful lake views, cozy seating areas, and plenty of open space…read moreto relax and unwind. I loved everything about the vibe and layout of this place; it's perfect for a laid-back afternoon or a date spot with nature as the backdrop. I didn't try any of the food-- as we were headed to dinner shortly, but they were out of the duck biscuits I had my eye on, so I'll be back to try some things. The wine flight was really nice--balanced, flavorful, and a great way to sample a little bit of everything. Overall, it's the kind of spot you come to for the atmosphere and end up staying for the wine. Can't wait to come back when the weather's even warmer!

This was our first time here. There were five of us celebrating two birthdays. The staff was…read moreattentive and friendly and the food was VERY good. Thoroughly enjoyed the seasonal flatbread (zucchini & tomatoes) - we all loved it. One of us ordered the Salted Honey Pie and said it was very good. We decided this was a place we'd come back to.

Such a cute farm. It was not crowded at all. Parking was plentiful and easily to navigate. The…read morestaff were all so kind and fun to engage with. FYI: Cell service is hard there. It was lacking in a lot of spots. I was ok with it because it forced me to be in the moment. The farm was pretty clean as well. We did 2/4 mazes. They were great! I appreciated the staff that were walking around inside the mazes helping you if needed. They do a wonderful job with the mazes. The staff were so helpful. The pumpkin patch area was cute. There were pumpkins here and there. They had all types. The typical orange, the specialties that were different colors, had bumps etc, and lastly they had the smaller pumpkins/gourds. They were priced reasonable at under a $1 a pound. It may have been maybe $0.90 a lb... but definitely under $1 a lb. The wagon ride was nice. I will always love a wagon ride. When walking through the pumpkin patch there maybe some prickers stuck to you. Be careful walking around the patch. This is a farm. Take in consideration of your outfit and shoes. If it's dry out the dirt is dusty and will leave dust on your shoes and everywhere else. I looked like I had used self tanner on my exposed skin from the wagon ride. Hehe. Nothing a baby wipe can't take care of. There were two food trucks. We opted for the truck that was serving hotdogs. It was the perfect set up. They were delicious! The country store was great. They had fudge, apple cider, lots of goods, and slushies. We enjoyed the sweets and treats. The cold apple cider hit the spot on the warm October Saturday. The playground area was fantastic. It was a hit with our group. Some of us adults enjoyed it, especially the slide. Overall it's a great farm, and a great place to take the family.

I visited Liberty Mills Farm for the first time with a local outdoor adventures group for their…read moreflashlight corn maze event. It's a little over an hour away from Richmond and holds the title of the largest corn maze in Virginia. They have a different theme each year for the maze, and this year's was "Into the Deep" (ocean-themed). Our group chose the hardest maze (blue) and spent at least two hours in it. We didn't get all of the hole punches, as after we got our 7th of 21, we decided to just focus on finding the exit as it was nearing closing time. We did stumble upon hole punch 21 at the end though! The price for attendance was reasonable, and the whole vibe of the farm was very chill. It's really a perfect fall activity. They have a little market too with fun candies, fudge, and ciders. I had a hot apple cider, which was great to hold in the maze. I also bought some stick candies and candy corn fudge. They also have a little fire pit and porta pots if you need the restroom.

The Barn Swallow is a great place where you can find unique gifts for a friend or family member who…read morehas unique and impeccable taste (a baby boomer who owns a nice lodge in the mountains, or a horse ranch and a winery; a gen-xer who just wants to be appreciated; or a millennial who likes everything handcrafted by local artisans). I first bought some non-gmo honey. I asked how they determine if their honey is non-gmo, which is a trick question of course. The nice lady in the store said the bees can only travel within a 2 mile radius (they don't go that far or they die), then they go back to their base camp to make honey. Within that 2-4 miles, there should be no gmo plants (like gmo corn) they could come in contact with or else the honey wouldn't be non-gmo, of course. The pottery and artwork are something I would want to display in my own home. If sky is the limit, I would buy that $400 salad bowl carved from a tree stump. Also, I love those pots that look like it was inspired by Gustav Klimt, in my opinion. I also love the handcrafted jewelry. During my first visit, I thought I would be able to find their merchandise somewhere else or online, but I found myself coming back. It's a wonderful and creative shop/boutique. Almost like an art gallery, without being pretentious.

Amazing hand crafted pottery Beautiful Jewelery…read more And the best service ever Come enjoy and you will fall in love!!!