Carter Mountain Orchard overlooks dramatic vistas and acres and acres of fruit trees and grapevines. Mere minutes from Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home, and just down the road from historic Michie Tavern, the Orchard welcomes visitors from mid-April through November (and weekends in December).

In spring, apple blossoms cover the orchard. In early summer, our country store features tree-ripened ready-picked peaches, nectarines, and local veggies, as well as hot, fresh peach cider donuts, and plenty ice cream and cider slushies! Thursday evenings, the Mountain is hopping with live music, food, wine, hard cider, and good times.

From mid-August until mid-December, you can pick-your-own or buy fresh-picked apples, fresh-pressed apple cider, homemade apple cider donuts (a runaway hit year after year), and our tasty apple pies and apple caramel cookies. In the fall, the Orchard brims with pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn. Topping off the day are hayrides around the Orchard—all in all, a perfect way to enjoy the beautiful Virginia countryside.

Enjoy our breathtaking views and fun family events, including hayrides, Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Fling, Thursday Night Sunsets, Peach Festival, Apple Harvest Celebration, Salute to Hometown Heroes, and Holiday on the Hill. School field trips are always welcome and group packages are available.

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