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 or ken@amfog.net
Directions: Afton, Virginia. From Charlottesville, take I-64 west to exit 107. Go west on Route 250 for 6 miles, then south on Route 151 for 0.8 mile. We’re on the right. From Staunton, take I-64 east to exit 99. Go east on Route 250 for 3 miles, then south on 151 for 0.8 miles. We’re on the right.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, April 1-November 1; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, November 2-March 31; closed December 24 for two weeks.
Special Comments: We are a family-owned farm in the beautiful Rockfish Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our farm’s mission is to raise healthy, safe food for our children and neighbors, support our local producers and provide healthy strong plants for home gardens. We offer hayrides in October. Join us for Winter Fest, December 12, for Brunswick stew, olde time music, banjo picking and Christmas goodies for sale.
Products: On-farm organically grown and local produce; garden center plants, canned and baked goods, antibiotic- and hormone-free dairy products and meats, wine, gourmet pumpkins, firewood, Christmas trees. Shop on-line with our bag service.
CARTER MOUNTAIN ORCHARD
Cynthia Chiles
1435 Carter Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.977.1833; FAX 434.979.0341
E-mail: Cynthia@CarterMountainOrchard.com
Directions: From I-64 in Charlottesville, take exit 121 (Route 20 south). Go ½ mile; turn left on Route 53. Go ¾ mile, see Carter Mountain sign on right. Next to Michie Tavern and Monticello.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends, April and May; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., daily, June-October; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily, November; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends, December. Please call or check our Web site to confirm hours of operation prior to your visit.
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. SOL-based school field trip programs available by appointment. Hayrides on weekends in October. On-premises bakery. Apple Harvest Festival, 1st and 2nd weekends in October - celebrate the harvest at our annual festival - apple picking, hayrides, crafts, lots of food, music, pumpkins and more. Senior Citizen Discount every Tuesday.
Products: Family-owned and operated farm featuring pick-your-own peaches and apples, in season (visit our Web site for approximate ripening dates). Fresh-picked fruit, Country Store (featuring local crafts, jams and jellies, gourmet food products, seasonal merchandise and more). Wine shop, pumpkins and bakery, serving our famous Apple Cider Donuts, seasonal pies, cookies, ice cream and more. Apple butter, apple cider and peach cider available.
CHILES PEACH ORCHARD
Cynthia Chiles
1351 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932
434.823.1583; FAX 434.823.1593
E-mail: Cynthia@ChilesPeachOrchard.com
Directions: From I-64, take exit 107. Go west on Route 250 for 1.3 miles. Right on Route 690. Go 1 mile, right on Route 691. Go 1 mile, market is on the right.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, May through November. Close at 5 p.m. daily in November.
Special Comments: Farm market featuring ready-picked fruit, local vegetables, jams and jellies, local crafts, apple butter, ciders, gift items and more. Ice cream parlor and bakery on premises. SOL-based school field trip programs available by reservation. Picnic tables available and gorgeous mountain views. Twenty minutes from Charlottesville and Waynesboro.
Products: Family-owned and operated farm featuring pick-your-own strawberries, sweet cherries, peaches, apples and pumpkins, in season. Call ahead or check our Web site for approximate ripening dates.
MURCIELAGO FARMS
Keith Shifflett
538 Mt. Pleasant Farm, Scottsville, VA 24590
434.286.7550; FAX 434.286.4344
E-mail: murcielagofarms@yahoo.com
Directions: From Charlottesville, take I-64 to Route 20 south. Go 8.5 miles and turn left onto 627 (Carter’s Mountain Road). Take an immediate right onto 708 (Secretary’s Road) and go 3 miles. Turn right onto 795 (Blenheim Road) and go 3.5 miles to Mt. Pleasant Farm on left.
Hours: Open by appointment only - call ahead.
Products: Farm-raised, all natural, hormone-free beef; freezer beef and wholesale cuts of beef.
SPRING VALLEY ORCHARD
Cynthia Chiles
Spring Valley Road, Afton, VA
434.977.0619; FAX 434.979.6277
E-mail: cynthia@crownorchard.com
Directions: From Charlottesville, take Route 29 south for 9 miles. Turn right on Route 692 (Plank Road) and go 5 miles to Batesville. Turn left on Route 635 (Craig’s Store Road) and follow for 4 miles. Turn left on Route 634 (Spring Valley Road). Follow 1 mile and watch for signs. Visit our Web site for directions from other areas.
Hours: Early June through mid-July - Please visit our Web site for opening date and hours of operation.
Special Comments: Family-owned and operated farm. Immaculate orchard with extraordinary views.
Products: Pick-your-own cherries. Fresh-picked cherries and other fresh fruits available.
WAYLAND ORCHARD
David Wayland
6474 Apple Green Lane, Crozet, VA 22932
434.823.7323
E-mail: dfway1@emgarqmail.com
Directions: In Crozet, follow Railroad Avenue west toward the mountains. Go 1.7 miles to orchard on left next to Mint Springs Park. Look for large sign on left.
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., daily, September and October.
Special Comments: Bed & Breakfast on site. Farm tours available - call ahead.
Products: Pick-your-own and fresh-picked apples - Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Winesap. Pears in October.