Spring Valley Orchard

05/29/2026

Folks have told us how disappointed they are that there won’t be any cherry picking at Spring Valley Orchard this year. Our family is just as sad that forces outside our control canceled one of our favorite annual traditions.

If you’re still looking for a pick-your-own experience this June, follow our sister venues, Chiles Peach Orchard and Carter Mountain Orchard, as they prepare for blueberry, blackberry, and peach seasons, coming soon!

05/23/2026

We will not be opening for the 2026 pick-your-own sweet cherry season. Unfortunately, late freezes this April impacted all of our crop and forced us to cancel the season.

We’re sorry to disappoint our loyal visitors who look forward to each year’s sweet cherries. To stay in-the-know when next year’s season rolls around, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter for updates: chiles.farm/subscribe

05/02/2026

We’re saddened to announce that Spring Valley Orchard will not be opening for the 2026 season. Unfortunately, we experienced 100% crop loss in our sweet cherries during two freeze events this April.

We know how disappointing this news is for our loyal customers and friends, and we share that disappointment. Your continued support over the years has meant so much. Mother Nature willing, we’ll return better than ever in 2027.

In the meantime, we would love to see you this summer for pick-your-own fruits at our sister venues, Chiles Peach Orchard and Carter Mountain Orchard.

06/01/2025

It was a short season this year, and we are officially picked out. Please visit us at Chiles Peach Orchard or Carter Mountain Orchard for prepicked cherries — we’ll have them for a few more days. 🍒🍒

Thank you for your patronage, we'll see you for cherry picking next year!

05/31/2025

This will likely be the last weekend for cherry picking this season. Don’t miss out! There’s plenty to pick! And afterwards, cool off with a refreshing cherry slushie from our market stall! Grab some snacks or jarred goods while you’re here for .

📷 Virginia Specialty Food Association

05/29/2025

This sweet crumb bar recipe is easy to make and delights a crowd! Its buttery crust goes beautifully with a filling made from fresh-picked cherries — a perfect use for pick-your-own sweet cherries.

🥧recipe by Crunchy Creamy Sweet

These Cherry Pie Crumb Bars are quick and easy crumb bars with fresh cherry filling. Buttery crumb topping and sweet fruit filling make this a perfect summer dessert!

05/26/2025

Want to learn how to store your fresh-picked sweet cherries? We gotcha!

❄️ Put them in the fridge as soon as possible after picking.
🚰 Avoid washing cherries before refrigerating them — it makes them spoil quicker.
🍒 Eat the stemless ones first! Cherries last longer with the stem attached.

For more sweet cherry tips, visit: chilesfamilyorchards.com/fruit/cherries

05/24/2025

Sweet cherries are bursting off the trees right now — this is the perfect weekend to c'mon out and fill a basket with fresh-picked cherries!

🍒 Get your Orchard Passes for at chiles.farm/svop25.

05/19/2025

🍒 We’re open for pick-your-own sweet cherries! C’mon out to enjoy fresh sweet cherries as they ripen, and take in Afton’s gorgeous mountain views.

Pick up orchard passes at

Get passes for pick-your-own sweet cherries this season at Spring Valley Orchard.

05/17/2025

They’re just about ripe! Sweet cherries will be ready for picking out here in Afton starting on Monday, 5/19.

🍒 Reserve your orchard passes at chiles.farm/svop25

Pick-your-own sweet cherries at Spring Valley Orchard in Afton, Virginia. Check our days and hours of operation: cherry picking season is short and sweet!