Reed Orchard
Where Reed Orchard is located
Reed Orchard sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Bent Mountain for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Bent Mountain center, 9214 Poor Mountain 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Bent Mountain 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 Reed Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Large selection of most varieties in season. Our apples are washed, graded and displayed for your choosing. Other produce available.
Planning apple picking near Bent Mountain? Here's what's on file for Reed Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Reed Orchard
Reed Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Reed Orchard tracks the rest of Virginia. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
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 Reed Orchard is located
Reed Orchard sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Bent Mountain for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Bent Mountain center, 9214 Poor Mountain 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Bent Mountain 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 Reed Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Beyond picking, Reed Orchard offers apples, produce.
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