Afton, Virginia
Spring Valley Orchard
Cherry Picking
“Spring Valley Orchard is a gem! Acres of cherry trees stretch across a valley surrounded on all sides by the bluest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to watch for our days and hours of operation because cherries wait to ripen when the weather is just right, generally (but not always) around Memorial Day. The season is short—just a few weeks in June—so once they ripen, come get ’em quick!
Cherries are more perishable than their berry counterparts; we recommend refrigerating them as soon as possible after picking. There’s no need to wash cherries before putting them in the fridge. In fact, washing cherries makes them more likely to spoil!
Sweet cherries keep longer when you leave the stem attached. Don’t fret if the stem comes off when you’re picking, just make sure to eat those cherries first!
Even the best cherries will only keep for a few days in the fridge, so make sure to eat or freeze them as soon as possible after picking.”
Ratings & Reviews
4.4 average rating
Key Insights:
- Lot of cherries are dropped and some pickers climb up the trees causing permanent damage and loss..
- Good sweet cherries and lots of trees you can pick from.. Not worth the drive and pricey.
- So not worth the drive.. Lovely place to spend an afternoon, it's off the beaten track but the scenery is breathtaking and the fruit is delicious!
- There's some lovely places to stop off nearby in Nelson county and make a day trip of it.
- Perfect time, beautiful weather and tasty cherries, love you guys@Spring Valley Orchard.