Windy Hill Orchards
Contact & location
Ararat, VA 24053
Where Windy Hill Orchards is located
Windy Hill Orchards sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Ararat for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Ararat center, 176 Windy Hill Lane 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Ararat has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Windy Hill Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Ararat? Here's what's on file for Windy Hill Orchards, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Windy Hill Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Windy Hill Orchards 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 Windy Hill Orchards tracks the rest of Virginia. 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.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
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 Windy Hill Orchards is located
Windy Hill Orchards sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Ararat for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Ararat center, 176 Windy Hill Lane 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Ararat has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Windy Hill Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Windy Hill Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Windy Hill Orchards 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 Windy Hill Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Windy Hill Orchards offers pick-your-own, pick-your-own apples.
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