Farmers Markets and Orchards
We have a lot to offer here at Beagle Ridge Herb Farm! Our gardens, featuring lavender (the 2020 plant of the year), are here for you to enjoy. We also offer hiking trails, a walk-through the butterfly house, numerous workshops on a variety of topics and a gift shop… Read More
The Floyd Farm Trail is a great way to sample the delights of the unique and quirky community of Floyd. 40 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway run through Floyd and the county is studded with interesting farms and local producers. Starting in the heart of Floyd with the lively… Read More
Gross’ Orchard & Apple Valley Homeplace – Vacation Home Rental. Open year round. $75 per couple per night. Mountain grown fruit & produce. Apples grown in the shadow of the Peaks of Otter in Bedford, Virginia. U-pick or U-select. Apple Festival on the 3rd Saturday in October. Call (540)… Read More
Hickory Nut Gap Farm – 9 miles east of Parkway Milepost 384.7 on 74A. A fifth generation family farm featuring grassfed meats from humanely-raised animals on quality pasture using regenerative practices. Visit animals, pick berries, picnic, purchase meats, kitchen & butchery! Our grassfed beef, pasture raised pork and chicken… Read More
Mountain Fresh Orchards – 2887 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC. 16 varieties of fresh pre-picked NC apples, home-made bakery items including apple cider doughnuts, pies, pumpkin bread and cookies. Farm market offers pumpkins, apple cider, local sourwood honey, molasses, apple butter, canned goods & much more! The Apple Express… Read More
Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards is a six generation family farm located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the foot of the Peaks of Otter offering thousands of fruit trees, grape vines, creeks, ponds and majestic views. Seasonal hours. U-pick fruit, tours, tastings & animal visits plus a… Read More
Roanoke Co+op is Virginia’s largest food co-op. Located in the Star City, Roanoke Co+op proudly serves its community from two locations, Grandin Village and Downtown Roanoke. The co-op focuses on local, organic and natural foods as well as giving back to the community! Become an owner if you like. Read More
Our mission at Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary is to promote sustainable beekeeping through education, research, and the honeybee sanctuary, where people can experience a beautiful landscape in which honeybees and pollinators thrive. Visit for a workshop, event, tour days, or to volunteer. We’re located just minutes from Parkway Milepost 149.2… Read More
The Orchard at Altapass is a 100-year-old non-profit apple orchard located just off the Parkway at Milepost 328.3 featuring heirloom apples, family fun, bee habitat, U-Pick, storytelling, “heyrides,” weekend free music, heritage information, & spectacular views. Hand-scooped ice cream, hot apple pie, homemade fudge, gifts, & jarred goodies are… Read More