Fin Irene
Where Fin Irene is located
Fin Irene sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Blue Grass Highland Co for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Blue Grass Highland Co center, 2182 Maple Sugar 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 Blue Grass Highland Co 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 Fin Irene
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Fin Irene is a Certified Organic Orchard and Farmstead in beautiful Highland County VA. We have many great eating apple varieties with other fruits and veggies.
Planning apple picking near Blue Grass Highland Co? Here's what's on file for Fin Irene, 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 Fin Irene
Fin Irene sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Fin Irene 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 Fin Irene is located
Fin Irene sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Blue Grass Highland Co for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Blue Grass Highland Co center, 2182 Maple Sugar 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 Blue Grass Highland Co 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 Fin Irene
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Beyond picking, Fin Irene offers apples, fruits, vegetables.
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