CONSUMER SERVICES
Rockbridge County
MOUNTAIN VIEW FARM GREENHOUSES
Signe Lewis
16 McCurdy Lane, Rockbridge
Baths, VA 24473
540.348.5091
E-mail: sales@mountainviewfarm.biz
Directions: From Lexington, take Route 11 north (Lee Highway). Turn left on Route 39 (Maury River Road). Proceed for 12 miles to town of Rockbridge Baths. Look for sign on right at intersection with McCurdy Lane.
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Contact us for extended seasonal hours.
Products: Boston ferns, zonal geraniums, vegetative annuals, flowering plants, foliage plants, hanging baskets, combination planters of annuals and perennials, special event decorations and more.
ORCHARDSIDE FARM
Carole Smyer
273 Raphine Road, Raphine, VA 24472
540.348.5220
E-mail: orchardside@embarqmail.com
Directions: Halfway between Lexington and Staunton, on I-81/I-64 at exit 205, Raphine. West on Route 606, Raphine Road, 4.5 miles from exit.
Hours: Berry Picking - 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday, mid-July through September. Farmers market - 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, May-September.
Special Comments: Berry, Craft, Fiber Festival, August 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with berry picking, quality crafts from local vendors, bluegrass music, live animals, 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk. Food and fun for the entire family. Yarn Shop and Quirky Antiques on premises. Family oriented, picnic area, containers furnished, cold drinks available.
Products: Thornless blackberries only this year. At farmers market - locally grown veggies, fruits, herbs, bedding plants, cut flowers, beef, cheese, eggs, jams, soaps and lotion.
VIRGINIA GOLD ORCHARD
Paul Estabrook
100 Asian Pear Way, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
540.291.1481
E-mail: paul@virginiagoldorchard.com
Directions: From Lexington, go south on U.S. 11 for 6 miles. Sign and driveway on right. From I-81, take exit 180B. Turn right towards Lexington on U.S. 11, 1 mile on left at sign.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily except Tuesday, August through December.
Special Comments: Picnic pavilion available with space for 50 or more to eat. No charge if customers clean up after use.
Products: Gourmet Asian pears - certified organic and Virginia’s Finest. Jujube and chestnuts also available.
WHISTLE CREEK APIARIES
Garrett Moore
470 Ebenezer Circle, Lexington, VA 24450
540.463.7732; FAX 540.463.2590
E-mail: ghmoore@hughes.net
Directions: From Route 60 west, turn right onto Ebenezer Circle. Go 0.9 mile and turn right at Box 440 and 470. Go past house on right to the honey house on right.
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, year-round.
Products: Honey, beeswax, nucs, queens.