CONSUMER SERVICES
Albemarle County
A. M. FOG
(Afton Mountain Farm Market, Orchard, Greenhouse)
Yvonne and Ken Harris
9264 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA 22920
540.456.7100
E-mail: Yvonne@amfog.net
Directions: Afton, Virginia. From the west, take I-64 east to exit 99 (Route 250 east). From the east, take I-64 west to exit 107 (Route 250 west). From either exit, follow sign to Wintergreen off Route 250 onto Route 151. The farm is located 0.8 mile on the right, south of the intersection of 151 and 250, 20-25 minutes west of Charlottesville, 10 minutes east of Waynesboro, 1 hour north of Lynchburg.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, March 1-December 24; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, January and February.
Special Comments: Call about fall hayrides and pumpkin picking.
Products: Pick-your-own vegetables and raspberries (organically grown); fresh-picked vegetables, raspberries and herbs; select-your-own on-farm and local produce. Pumpkin picking with hayrides in fall. Full line of perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs are available. Christmas items are available in December.
CARTER MOUNTAIN ORCHARD
Cynthia Chiles
1435 Carter Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA
434.977.1833; FAX 434.979.0341
E-mail: Cynthia@crownorchard.com
Directions: From I-64 in Charlottesville, take exit 121 (Route 20 south). Go ½ mile; make left on Route 53, Go ¾ mile, see Carter Mountain sign on right. Next to Michie Tavern and Monticello.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., daily, beginning mid-June-October 31; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily until Thanksgiving.
Special Comments: Located ½ mile from Monticello, Michie Tavern and Ash Lawn. Spectacular 40-mile view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Piedmont. Observation decks and picnic tables are available. School tours welcome by appointment. Hayrides on weekends in October. On-premises bakery; Apple Harvest Festival, 1st and 2nd weekends in October - live music, crafts, and food. Senior Citizen Discount every Tuesday.
Products: Open in June – pick-your-own peaches and nectarines in July and August. Pick-your-own Gala and Ginger Gold apples approximately August 15. Starting September 1, Golden Delicious. Starting September 7, Red Delicious. Starting October 1, Fuji, Winesap, Stayman, York, Granny Smith, and Crispin. Starting October 20, Pink Lady. Best to call ahead or check Web site for exact dates. Fresh cider and apple butter available. Pumpkins available late September through November. Baking and serving fresh apple cider donuts, apple pie, cookies, ice cream and more. Country store with local crafts, gourmet food products, jams, honey, and more.
KINDER BERRY FARM
James Kinder, Jr.
592 Berry Lane, Appomattox, VA 24522
434.352.5504 or 434.352.2654
Directions: From Appomattox, take Route 727 (Red House Rd.) south, 7.5 miles. Follow signs.
Hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday
Special Comments: Picnic tables and restroom are available. School and church groups welcome by appointment. Bring take home containers for blueberries and blackberries.
Products: Pick-your-own blueberries, mid-June-July; blackberries, late June–July; grapes, mid-August; pumpkins, October. Wagon rides on Saturdays in October for the public.