Whether you prefer to make homemade apple butter with fresh from the orchard apples (All Recipes has a well-rated recipe for apple butter) or pick it up from our Country Store, apple butter …
Pick up apples at the farmers market or c'mon out to Chiles Peach Orchard and Carter Mountain Orchard for the full orchard experience complete with apple picking, hayrides, fresh-pressed apple cider, scenic views, and more fall …
Summer is here and so are the peaches!
Ready-picked and pick-your-own peaches are now available at both Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard. For picking updates throughout the season, check our Pick Your …
The last five generations of the Chiles family have been born and raised right here in Central Virginia. Throughout the years, we’ve perfected the art of entertaining the whole family!
Here are our picks …
We have been busy bees over the winter and have a lot of things to share with you!
There’s no shortage of things to do---that’s for sure! From renovations to food safety classes to …
To everyone who came out to our family of orchards this year, thank you for another wonderful season.
And what a season it was! The rain soaked the crops, making growing conditions challenging. But …
Sweet or savory, baked apples are the perfect treat on a crisp fall day.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon oil
2 Tablespoons butter
1 celery stalk, diced
1/4 cup finely diced onion
3/4 pound sausage
1 box stuffing mix or your favorite …
We are in the thick of apple season! We have thousands of visitors in the month of October, so we've assembled some tips to help you navigate your visit whether you're coming for …
Apple picking with the family is the ultimate fall activity. In addition to our visitor guidelines, here are Farmer Henry’s top tips for a successful orchard outing.
Avoid Underripe Apples
A variety of apples means …