Carter Mountain Orchard and Country Store - Orchard in Charlottesville - 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, USA

My wife and I recently made our second trip to Carter Mountain Orchard, and it was every bit as delightful as the first. The orchard, which has been nurtured by the Chiles Family for over a century, is a testament to their dedication and hard work. Our experience was filled with the crispness of freshly picked apples, the sweetness of on-the-spot made donuts, and the creaminess of the ice cream. The apple pie we tasted was the perfect blend of crisp and sweet. Walking away with a bounty of a gallon and a half of apple cider, a bottle of wine, a medium bag of apples, and a dozen donuts, we felt content knowing we had some delicious treats to share with our friends and family. The orchard itself is a haven of beauty, offering breathtaking views that had us immersed for over 4 hours, splitting our time between apple-picking, indulging in the treats, and simply soaking in the picturesque vistas. While there's much to praise, it's worth noting that the lines can be quite long and the prices on the higher side. However, given the exceptional quality and freshness of their produce, it's understandable why so many people are drawn to Carter Mountain. The prices are a reflection of the premium quality, and the lines? Well, they're indicative of its popularity. In conclusion, Carter Mountain Orchard is a gem of a place, steeped in history and tradition, where one can not only relish fresh produce but also create lasting memories. Despite the crowds and costs, it's undeniably worth the visit. We're already looking forward to our next trip!

What a great place! The staff is super nice and the views are stunning. It wasn't that busy on a Thursday afternoon, and the apple donuts are to die for. I also got an apple spice slushy and ghost peppers salsa! There is a bold rock cider bar under the apple farm store, which is really nice.

We’ve made the trip to this orchard a few times; picking your own apples is only a part of the experience. They offer plenty of space for kids to run and play while the adults can try some wine or draft Bold Rock Cider - I didn’t know there were so many varieties. The apple cider donuts seem to get better every time too.

Just a short drive from Charlottesville, you'll find this lovely orchard with a huge country store. Depending on the time/day/season it can get very busy here so expect crowds during peak times. Unfortunately I did not do the pick your own during my visit, but I'm sure you could get a great haul from here. The store portion has a huge selection of pantry items, decor/gifts, baked goods, and pre-picked items. I loved the variety in apple butters they offered here and the donuts are fantastic! They also offered samples of the apples available so you could try them out before buying. You can get a meal here, drinks, and finish your trip off with ice cream while you sit outside and enjoy the views. Parking is free but can be a bit tight during busier times. Be mindful of children running around and go slow.

My wife and I came here for the first time last weekend and for the most part, we enjoyed our experience. The apple picking was fun, the donuts were great, the wine was delicious, and the view was incredible. However, it did kind of dampen our experience when one of the managers (Stephanie maybe?) gave my wife and I a 5 minute lecture about parking before letting us in. It was very rude & unnecessary. The truck at the beginning of the line was completely stopped & talking to the person directing traffic, so cars ahead of us were pulling to the side and parking in the lot right there because they were tired of waiting. We just followed along & went where they were going. (Again, it was our first time here. How are we supposed to know?) So, I hope she pulled aside every other person to lecture them, too. Also, we had to wait 30 minutes just to get a half dozen donuts.. We had a 9am ticket (which is when they open).. you’d think they’d prepare and have donuts available for when people start arriving. Waiting that long for donuts is ridiculous.. it cut into our 3 hour time window we had there, which was not cool. Luckily, my wife and I made the most of things and still had a good time. I will say, it is definitely a cool place to go.

Carter Mountain Orchard is a gem in the beautiful mountains of Charlottesville! Pick your apples, get some fresh apple cider donuts and enjoy the scenic views! Highly recommend coming on a weekday to avoid the crowds. We came for the afternoon and had tickets to there sunset event where we got BBQ from Vision BBQ which was amazing! Some of the best BBQ around, the pulled pork sandwich and brisket philly cheese sandwich was absolutely mind blowing. A lot of people especially local students come to the events as you can tell by the photos of before and after!

Carter Mountain was absolutely beautiful! So much to do there for all ages..apple picking, Bold Rock cider tasting, Carter Mountain wine tasting, shopping, ice cream and small eatery, cornhole, and so much more! It is beautifully designed and laid out very well. The stunning views are just the icing on the cake. Fantastic and beautiful way to spend the day!

I went to the apple orchard to pickup some apples to make apple sauce. It reminded me that we used to go out there on a regular basis with my daughter who is now 48 years old. I'm guessing we've been going out there for close to 50 years. Not sure how long it's been around but it's been around a long time and we've enjoyed it every time we've gone out. Back in the old days, It wasn't nearly as fancy as it is now, but it was still a great family outing. It's worth the effort to go there.