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Chiles Peach Orchard Open for 2023 Season
Welcome back for another unforgettable season! Starting on Friday, March 31, we’ll be open daily from 10 AM–5 PM. Over the last two months, we’ve been spending time with friends and family, attending...
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Welcome, Kephany!
At Chiswell Farm & Winery, we’re not just cultivating our vineyard. We’re cultivating a community. So as we enter our second full year of welcoming guests, we’re excited to introduce our Winery...
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Hello, Sweet Cherries!
Spring Valley Orchard is open daily for pick-your-own sweet cherries! We’re looking forward to a big, beautiful crop of sweet cherries this season! While our trees are bursting with fresh fruit, this...
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See You Later, 2023 Sweet Cherries
That’s a wrap on the 2023 cherry picking season at Spring Valley Orchard! Thank you to everyone who visited our family-run Afton orchard for sweet cherry picking. We appreciate your continued support...
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Easy Peach Daiquiri Recipe (Plus 4 Fun Variations)
As a farming family, we love showcasing the rich flavor of our juicy peaches in unique ways, including this peach daiquiri recipe! From the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Chiles Peach...
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10 Creative Ways to Savor Cider Donuts
If you asked our visitors to pick our most delicious offering, our apple cider donuts would surely be near the top of every list. With a dusting of cinnamon and sugar on the outside and that soft,...
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The Best Wines for Fall
The best wines for fall pair beautifully with the changing weather and seasonal cuisine. During summer, many people favor light, refreshing wines. As the air cools, and we begin eating all those rich...
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How to Build a Simple Fall Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards can be intimidating when you don’t know where to start. The pressure to create the most pristine presentation or to know everything about flavor combinations distracts people from...
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Wineries to Visit on the Monticello Wine Trail
In 2023, the Monticello AVA was named Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year. This prestigious recognition comes at a time of momentum for Virginia wine: local winemakers’ understanding of the...
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It’s Cherry Picking Time! What You Need to Know for 2024
Sweet cherries are ripe early this year at Spring Valley Orchard! Now is the perfect time to come enjoy delicious pick-your-own cherries, or just savor the good weather out here in Afton with...
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8 Berry Tasty Blueberry Breakfast Recipe Ideas (Blackberries Too!)
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a handful of fresh-picked blueberries or blackberries on a hot summer day—especially if you picked them yourself at Chiles Peach Orchard! Once you bring the...
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Thanks for Joining Us for 2024 Cherries
It was another beautiful year for sweet cherries at Spring Valley Orchard! We were thrilled to see everyone who made it out and enjoyed the lovely weather and harvest this year. The 2024 cherry season...
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Fun Local Spaces with Live Music in Charlottesville
Charlottesville is a little town with a big appetite for music and arts! Whether we’re cheering for world-touring artists at the John Paul Jones Arena, or just feeling the mellow vibes of a local...
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Summer Wine Pairings
Wine and food are a pair as old as time. Each is better with the other—especially when you intentionally choose what’s on your plate and in your glass. In fact, wine enhances the dining experience by...
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Unbelievably Outrageous Apple Pie Recipes
So many of us have fond apple pie memories, gathering together with family or friends at holiday dinners to enjoy a warm homemade treat. Flaky crust, gooey apples, and sweet-smelling spice combine for...
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Your Guide to Special Occasion and Holiday Wines
Wine is the perfect gift or accompaniment to any special occasion and is almost always welcome. The sheer variety of wines, though, also means it can be stressful to choose the “right” one for an...
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