Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515)
Contact & location
Ellijay, GA
Where Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) is located
Head into Ellijay, GA and you'll come across Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Georgia's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Ellijay center, 41 Talona Mountain Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Georgia does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Ellijay.
Weather at Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515)
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) is a working apple orchard in Ellijay, Georgia. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515)
Pick-your-own is available at Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) tracks the rest of Georgia. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) is located
Head into Ellijay, GA and you'll come across Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Georgia's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Ellijay center, 41 Talona Mountain Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Georgia does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Ellijay.
Weather at Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515)
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515)?+
Beyond picking, Penland Orchards & Farm Market (515) offers pick-your-own.
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