Looking for a local farm, orchard or winery for an event like a wedding, reception, birthday party, family reunion, company meeting, or other event in Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area)? Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area), sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!
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Updates for April 2024
April Most venues are available year round, although in some climates, an outdoor setting in the dead of winter could be challenging!
Venues, listed by county
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Albemarle County
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Carter Mountain Orchard - Wedding Ceremony, Wedding
Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Birthday parties, Business
outings, Corporate events, Filming or photo shoots, School and
educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private
Parties, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Bring
Your Own Tables and chairs, Bring your own linens and table
silverware, Apple Orchard, Peach/Nectarine, Apricot, etc.
Orchard, Mountain views, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an
easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No smoking
allowed, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties,
school tours
1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Phone: 434-977-1833. Alternate Phone: 434-977-0619. Fax: 434-979-0341. Email: Info@CarterMountainOrchard.com. Open: See our website for current hours. click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: click here for updates. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Peaches approx June 20th through August 20 Thursday, Apples approx August 10th through November 15th; Apple Harvest Festival 1st and 2nd weekends of October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Charlottesville. Located next to Monticello and Michie Tavern. Bakery featuring apple cider donuts, pies, cookies, ice cream, and Mountain Grille features concessions on weekends. Apple Cider, Apple Butter, pumpkins, gourds. Country Store has local crafts, gourmet food items, jams and jellies, and more. Hay rides every weekend in September and October, weather permitting. Senior Citizen discounts every Tuesday. Apple Harvest Festival first 2 weekends each October - live music, crafts, food. -
Chiles Peach Orchard and Farm Market - Birthday
parties, Filming or photo shoots, Apple Orchard, Cherry Orchard,
Peach/Nectarine, Apricot, etc. Orchard, Pumpkin patch, Mountain
views, Fishing nearby, golf nearby, Free Onsite Lot parking lot,
Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No
smoking allowed, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1351 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932. Phone: 434-823-1583. Alternate Phone: 434-977-0619. Fax: 434-823-1593. Email: Info@ChilesPeachOrchard.com. Open: See our website for current hours. click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Strawberries May 10 to June 20, Sweet Cherries June 10 to July 15, Peaches June 15 to September 1, Apples September 25 to November 15, Pumpkins September 25 to November 1. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Newly expanded farm market with fresh picked fruit, local vegetables, ciders, jams and jellies, local crafts, and gifts. Ice Cream Parlor serves up frozen yogurt, soft serve ice cream, sundaes, shakes, and baked goodies. Fudge kitchen features fresh fudge in lots of flavors! Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days, 1st weekend in August each year.
Amherst County
Appomattox County
Buckingham County
Charlottesville (City of)
Fluvanna County
Greene County
Louisa County
Lynchburg (City of)
Madison County
Nelson County
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Critzer Family Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Events, parties, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple
cider made on the premises), restrooms
9388 Critzers Shop Rd, Afton, VA 22920. Phone: (540) 241-3305. Email: critzerfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: SEE THEIR WEBSITE. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Open for Ice cream. (UPDATED: April 19, 2021)
Orange County
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The Market at Grelen - Uses
integrated pest management practices, Wedding Ceremony,
Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners,
Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Filming
or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and
educational groups, Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities
available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are
Provided , Bring Your Own Tables and chairs, Bring your own
linens and table silverware, BYO alcohol, Apple Orchard,
Peach/Nectarine, Apricot, etc. Orchard, Vegetables, or bush
fruit, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Internet
(Wireless), Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to
an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking
allowed, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties,
school tours
15111 Yager Road, Somerset, VA 22972. Phone: 540-672-7268. Alternate Phone: 540-672-5462. Email: info@themarketatgrelen.com. Open: Year round availability. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Venue updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. The Market at Grelen is a year-round destination farm market and garden shop on a 600-acre tree nursery in Somerset, VA (Grelen Nursery, Inc). In addition to produce, honey, flowers, plants, shrubs, we carry high-quality gardening gifts and supplies. Grelen Nursery offers superior landscaping, hardscaping, planting, and maintenance services. For more information, please email us. 600 acre tree farm perfect for a "farm-to-table" type events. Gorgeous 360 degree views. Many areas suitable for event tents, including a large blue stone patio. Stroll gardens. Email us for a tour!.