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Gross' Orchard

Name: Gross' Orchard
Address: 6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA, US
Telephone: 540-586-2436

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Contact & location

Address

6817 Wheats Valley Road
Bedford, VA

Phone

540-586-2436

Website

www.grossorchards.com/

Where Gross' Orchard is located

Head into Bedford, VA and you'll come across Gross' Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Virginia's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.

From Bedford center, 6817 Wheats Valley Road 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 Virginia 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 Bedford.

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Weather at Gross' Orchard

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Gross' Orchard is a family owned and operated orchard which has been in business since before the turn of the century. Our specialities are mountain grown peaches and apples. Wagon Rides - 12:00 to 5:00 Daily - Monday thru Saturday. Group rates available - 20 passenger buggy. In the Summer, June 20th - September 15th, we have peaches for you to select from or a U-Pick program if you choose to enjoy. In the fall season we have a great selection of apples for you to choose from at our retail outlet at the edge of the orchard. Fall apples -- beginning September 1st. You also have the privilege to participate in our pick your own program.

Gross' Orchard is a working apple orchard in Bedford, Virginia. 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.

Apple Picking at Gross' Orchard

Gross' Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own peachespick-your-own appleswagon rides

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Gross' Orchard tracks the rest of Virginia. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.

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 Gross' Orchard is located

Head into Bedford, VA and you'll come across Gross' Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Virginia's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.

From Bedford center, 6817 Wheats Valley Road 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 Virginia 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 Bedford.

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