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Carter Mountain Orchard
- Phone
- (434) 977-1833
A Chiles-family orchard on the mountaintop above Monticello with pick-your-own peaches and blackberries in summer and apples from mid-August through November, plus a farm market, cider donuts and an on-site winery and brewery deck. Sunset views over the Rockfish Valley are the main non-fruit attraction.
From the Journal
- Carter Mountain Orchard Apple Picking, October 2026
Carter Mountain Orchard is picking Fuji, Granny Smith, Winesap and Stayman apples this October, with cider donuts and apple pie on the mountain.
- Ivy Creek Natural Area: Charlottesville's Fall Hiking Gem
Ivy Creek Natural Area's seven-plus miles of hiking-only trails wrap the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir on 219 preserved acres — no bikes, no fees, and some of the quietest fall color near Charlottesville.