Providence Farms Cidery sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Richmond for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 1315 South Providence Road, Richmond into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
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 Richmond.
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Planning apple picking near Richmond? Here's what's on file for Providence Farms Cidery, 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 is available at Providence Farms Cidery during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple season at Providence Farms Cidery 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.
Providence Farms Cidery sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Richmond for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 1315 South Providence Road, Richmond into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
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 Richmond.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Yes. Providence Farms Cidery runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
Beyond picking, Providence Farms Cidery offers pick-your-own.
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