Chiles Peach Orchard

Family apple picking started out going to Carter Mountain but the line was too long so we called ahead and found out this one was not as busy. What a huge difference! This place was absolutely beautiful! We all decided this was the go-​to spot from now on. Parking was easy-​roadside but plenty of options, the country store was awesome. had all the basics, pumpkins, apples, cider, etc… we came for 2 things… apples freshly picked from the tree and the finger licking good country style sugar donuts. They were worth the drive up in traffic! They gave us big clear bags (free) to carry our hand picked apples, and offered a little presentation of information on how the orchard is operated and the location of specific types of apples. We had a blast walking around picking the best granny smiths, and other fujis. They also have a peach orchard but those are out of season.
After we had enough apples, we decided to pick pumpkins. the kids loved it. there was enormous sized pumpkins, $.59 a pound.
Another nice touch was the free usage of a wagon to lug the big pumpkins back… one catch, you needed a tool to cut the stems and had to leave your car keys with the cashier to borrow them. My pumpkin was $ 9.99 not bad for a big one!
We sampled everything when we got back. peach frozen yogurt, the country donuts, apple pie, fudge. this was clearly diet destroying day. all in fun and good times.
This place is perfect for families with children for a fun family day. See you next year Chiles!

They were offering FREE APPLE CIDER DONUTS at Starr Hill Brewery (which were super moist & delicious btw, Not because they were free), so naturally, we had to come for a visit.
And they have PYOP (Pick Your Own Peaches)!!! We walked about 20 rows of peaches and found nothing (the cashier warned us that there might not be any, but we would have to look at what was left). We happened to be stopped by a local who was on his way out and informed us we were only looking in the touristy places and that the locals picked wayyy in the back. So to the back he pointed us, and to the back we went… and found ginormous, ripe peaches for the picking… we also had lots of protein while we were there (i.e. gnats galore).
They also sell fruit, jams, juices, and the typical farmers market produce, just a tad less than what we saw at Carter. They make their own fudge (about 20 diff kinds, buy 5 get 1 free) & serve soft-​serve (peach & vanilla swirlwhen we went) (and free samples anyone?)! Clean establishment, friendly service, and restrooms available. You would be crazy not to just drive by!
*If it matters, Chiles had tastier, moister (if that’s a word) (and cheaper) Apple Cider Donuts compared to Carter Mountain Orchard — yum!

If you love delicious peaches and everything peach flavored, come to Chiles Peach Orchard asap in the summer months!
My girlfriends and I made a Saturday day trip up to Crozet to pick some peaches here. Parking wasn’t too bad. Carter’s Mountain is about 15 miles away and similar to Chiles, but Chiles is less crowded and a little smaller. Which was perfectly fine with me, it made peach picking a lot more enjoyable for us without the huge crowds!
Once we parked, we walked into the little store where one of the ladies gave us instructions on how to pick the peaches, how much they were (around $ 1.89/lb if I remember correctly), and where to pick them. They asked us how many bags we wanted and gave us these sturdy clear bags with holes for ventilation in them as well. We walked through all of the peach trees in about 30 minutes. It was REALLY hot that day, and with little shade, I recommend dressing appropriately and wearing sunscreen if you plan on being out there for hours.
There were plenty of peaches to pick. The ones further back were a little less ripe, but still beautiful. There were also a couple of nectarine trees as well. I wish we could pick white trees/​donut peaches, but I couldn’t find the trees after walking around for a while.
They also sell peach frozen yogurt, peach milkshakes with small pieces of peaches, and peach sundaes. I got the peach frozen yogurt, and it was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve made in a while. It was perfect for such a hot day, and it tasted SO good. The peach flavor was strong and refreshing. They have a couple of tables and chairs for you to sit at, as well as a huge fan to try to circulate the air inside.
Afterwards, we walked around the store checking out all their peach flavored products. I picked up a bottle of peach syrup, a bottle of peach cider and a piece of peach pie. My friends got some peach cider donuts and the peach wine. I’ve already used the bottle of peach syrup, and it’s awesome with some peach pancakes! The peach cider is SUPER sweet. It would be perfect with some sparkling water/​soda water mixed in. The peach cider donuts do not have any peach flavor whatsoever, but it’s still a pretty good donut! The peach wine has a level 5 sweetness (according to the label) and they weren’t kidding. It’s sweet, maybe a little too sweet. We just threw in some ice cubes to water it down a little bit and it was fine.
My parents use to take me here as a kid, and I always had a great time. Whether you’re a kid of a 20 something year old, this place is awesome! I’ll definitely be back!

The Chiles Peach Orchard is located in Crozet, and they are opened from early May through Thanksgiving in November. Besides peach-​picking, they also offer strawberries, cherries, apples, and pumpkins, all grown on the farm. The hubs and I stopped by, as I’d heard about their peach cider donuts. We were not intending to pick any peaches, as it was a rainy/​muggy day outside, but we wanted to check out their little market. Besides offering peaches, white peaches, and other local produce, they also had jams, jellies, small gifts, a fudge corner (I tried one of their new flavors, the ‘Jelly Donut’ — this was delicious, and I bought a piece; it was creamy and filled with a raspberry jelly, topped with cinnamon sugar), as well as a little ‘sweets’ shop where you can get frozen yogurt, ice cream, and milkshakes. Even though it was early in the morning, I tried their ‘Dondae’ — this is basically a sundae with a donut AHAHAHAHA The idea of it was so cute, I had to get one. It was a peach cider donut, stopped with vanilla ice cream (although I opted for the peach froyo) and macerated peach slices. I actually liked the peach froyo, as it was very cold and refreshing, but slightly sweet. The macerated peach slices were okay, but more on the mushy end. The peach cider donut, which I was the most excited for, was dry, and it didn’t really have a hint of the peach taste — just cinnamon sugar in a dry cake-​iness. T_​_​_​T There are a few tables inside where you can enjoy your treat. Adeline, one of the employees, was very sweet and answered all our questions. On a side note, they do have some interesting events coming up, though, such as the Pancake 5K and a Peach Ice Cream Day.
+‘Jelly Donut’ fudge
+‘Dondae’ (get it with the peach froyo)
+peach cider donuts = dry T_​_​_​T
+pick-​you-​own peaches/​strawberries/​cherries/​apples/​pumpkins
+ask for Adeline: D
+open May-​November

Visited this orchard over Memorial Day weekend, while strawberries were in season. Grabbed a box at the quaint little store and headed to the patches to start picking. Tried to move a bit away from where everyone else was, since those front patches may have been over-​picked. We weren’t disappointed. Beautiful, candy-​red strawberries of all shapes and sizes — actually some of the most perfect strawberries I’d ever seen. They looked almost fake. In some instances there were just clumps of them ready to be picked. We sampled a few while picking, and they were delicious and perfectly sweet. I think they were selling them for $ 2.89/lb. Enjoyed some shortly after picking and then froze the rest for delicious smoothies. The orchard is definitely worth a visit, as their strawberries were pretty quality. We also bought a couple of strawberry cider doughnuts, which were quite good — a bit mild on the cinnamon/​cider flavor. You can also get fresh ice cream at the general store with a host of other jarred, homemade products.

Fruit picking is one of my favorite things to do when it’s warmer out! You get fresh picked fruit, and usually at a cheaper price than at the grocery store too.
Chile’s Peach Orchard is around a half hour drive away from UVA; the driver here is really nice, and the location is really scenic. I came with a group of friends when strawberries were available, and it was definitely a good decision. Each row of plants had tons of strawberries, and they all looked delicious! In addition, they have helpful signs for how to pick the best fruits. They’ll provide you with different sized baskets if you ask, which was a plus!
Inside the store they have alot of sweets like cider, jams, strawberry cider donuts, and soft serve. My friends and I split a pack of the donuts, which honestly didn’t have a strong strawberry flavor. They tasted kind of like the apple cider donuts at Carter Mountain Orchard, but they were still good so no complaints. My friend recommended the soft-​serve, so I’ll have to try that if I come back (which I plan on doing!)
It’s a fun afternoon trip if you’re looking for a break from Charlottesville that won’t take the whole day, and isn’t as crowded as Carter Mountain!

Holy strawberry! I have never had such fresh and delicious strawberries before. We checked in at the store, got a box and then headed across the street to pick. There were so many wonderfully ripe strawberries. We hit the back of the rows where we found a lot of great finds. The front of the rows had been picked over pretty well. I can’t even say how sweet and juicy the strawberries were that we picked. They were also beautiful. Almost to the point they looked fake. I wish I could have picked more.

This was our fourth visit over to Chiles Peach Orchard, but we finally made it for peach season. We are usually just cruising into Charlottesville for the school year, but made it before the Sept. 1 peach cut off.
The thing we dislike about this place is the lack of direction if you want to pick your own fruit. They need a giant sign with arrows that lead to the trees. Along with that, they need a little stand with bags that tell you the price either up by the building before you walk to the orchard or one out there. You just feel kind of lost otherwise.
Other than that, they have a great apple season and we got pumpkins there from the field as well. Really fun if you want to pick your own.
Plus, pick up other local foods like syrup and mixes. Then end the picking and shopping with ice cream, donuts, cider, fudge or nuts.
This orchard and building offer less than Carter Mountain, but way fewer people, so that’s nice.

A very nice family owned orchard. peach are so fresh and
friend and I did have to walk a it far to get to most of the trees but I think it was because it was already later in the season however there were still a good amount left.
The view is amazing and the peach slush is awesome too.
Definitely will becoming back to this orchard soon.

My husband and I visited this orchard to pick strawberries while visiting Charlottesville at the start of the summer. It was a lot of fun, the strawberries were plentiful, the bugs few, and the service friendly. The crowning touch was the ice cream they sell; we ate it with our freshly picked berries on a pleasant side patio next to a dozing dog. We carried away large baskets of strawberries afterward and snacked on them all week. Delish!
The part of Crozet in which the orchard is located is gorgeous, too — lush but taken care of, and surrounded by green hills. To give you an idea, this orchard is very near King Family Vineyard (also very good), which can be rented out for weddings and other upscale events and has a perfectly manicured polo field. Very lovely.
Another nice thing: it was family friendly (there were many well-​behaved small children and parents while we were there) but also could be a fun, romantic date — we saw a few couples, too. And the store sells a lot of great local food items.

I thought this place was so cute! Lots of peaches during the summer to pick off the trees and an adorable barn out front selling many homemade goodies. The staff are really sweet here and even though it was a hot day, they were still really pleasant.
The cider doughnut and peach ice cream (pic uploaded) were a nice combo for a hot day. The doughnut was good but a little too cakey for me so I prefer to get the ones offered at Carter Mountain. The ice cream had the same texture as your standard soft serve but it did have a nice peachy flavor, totally appropriate for venue.
Overall, this is a great place to check out with your family and friends!
Food: 3.5
Value: 4
Service: 4
Overall: 4

Lots of strawberry picking fun here, even in the rain :) I would love to come back for some peach picking.
The view of the mountains is amazing. Makes for great scenery while hanging out in the strawberry patches.
The store was cute but pricey. I am not paying $ 18 for a coffee mug, not gon do it.
Re: food — the warm cakey cider donuts were good, but the super creamy strawberry frozen yogurt was the real winner.

I feel like Chile’s is overshadowed by looming Carter Mountain, but Chile’s was great in it’s own right. First of all, fresh peaches. Enough said. Also, it’s not as crowded at least from my experiences. Great place for a family or to take a date.

Had a blast and a half here yesterday!
We stopped in for some peach picking (my first time!) and I loved the gorgeous scenery, friendly staff and fair prices.
The main building is really nice, and there are fun items in that little market. Try the peach milkshake! Mmmm.

Great for all seasons. Picking was fun for the family, but we got there later in the season so much of the trees were pretty well picked, but the kids still had a blast. Amazing apple cider. Fun family day and great gifts in the main building. I try to go back each season to see what is new.

Awesome time. Great for kids and adults who appreciate nature’s bounty.
We have four smallish children and needed a way to tire them out for bedtime. We walked around and picked peaches for about half and hour, and then went in to the grocer for some ice cream and peach cider. The location is awesome, with a perfect view of the blue ridge.
Would recommend this place to anyone looking for an easy day out.