Carter Mountain Orchard, located next to Michie Tavern and mere minutes from Monticello, is open seasonally from mid-April til mid-December.

The fun starts in the summer sun with peach season. Head up the hill and pick your own tree-ripened peaches and nectarines, or purchase pre-picked fruit in our barn. You’ll also find pre-picked white fleshed peaches and nectarines there, plus summer apples…perfect for applesauce and cooking.

As summer fades, the action heats up on the mountain with the September start of our spectacular apple season. Pick Your Own, or buy fresh picked in the Apple Barn.  You’ll find a dozen varieties including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Winesap and Fuji. We also offer fresh Apple Cider, home made apple cider donuts (a runaway hit year after year), fresh-baked apple pies, apple caramel cookies and hand-dipped ice cream.

When autumn hits full swing in October, Carter Mountain hits its peak as well with pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and classic hayrides around the gorgeous property. An October weekend visit to Carter Mountain is a staple on family calendars throughout the state. We look forward to welcoming you, or welcoming you back, to join in the fun.