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Virginia Apple Pick-Your-Own
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Directions: I-66 west to Markham, exit 18. Turn right on Route 688 and immediately take a left onto Belle Meade Lane. Orchard is 1/4 mile on right. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., daily, mid-June through mid November. Special Comments: Driveway to orchard takes you through cow fields, hay fields, the main house built in 1775, past 10 other barns and out buildings up to the top of the orchards where there is a 360 degree view of the valley to enjoy while you pick fruit and picnic. For fruit ripening dates and varieties of apples, call or visit our web site. Products: Pick-your-own cherries (sweet and sour) - June 15 (call ahead); pick-your-own peaches - August 1-31 (call ahead); pick-your-own and fresh-picked apples - August 1-October 31; fresh apple cider, honey from orchard, sweet corn, pumpkins. |
Directions: From Northern Virginia area, take I-66 west to Markham exit 18. Take left at stop sign, follow signs 1/4 mile to orchard. From Fredericksburg area, take Route 17 north towards Warrenton. Continue on to Marshall to I-66 west to exit 18. Turn left at stop sign, follow signs 1/4 mile to orchard. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., daily. Special Comments: Spectacular scenic views. Petting barn, hayrides, pony rides, picnic areas. Educational tours available to organized groups. Virginia Century Farm Award. Historic farm and buildings since 1700s. Farm and family history museum open to public. Products: Pick-your-own and fresh-picked. Cherries - June; peaches - July to August; nectarines - August; pears - August 25 to September 5; grapes - September 1; pumpkins - September to October. Antique apples and 30 varieties available from July to November. Vegetables and farm eggs (when available). Country Store with cider, pies, bread, handmade crafts, jams, jellies, orchard honey, pigs, apple butter, and Christmas trees. |
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