Shenandoah Valley Orchards
Contact & location
Timberville, VA 22853
Where Shenandoah Valley Orchards is located
Shenandoah Valley Orchards sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Timberville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 17581 Mechanicsville Road, Timberville 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 Timberville.
Weather at Shenandoah Valley Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Timberville? Here's what's on file for Shenandoah Valley 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 Shenandoah Valley Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Shenandoah Valley 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 Shenandoah Valley Orchards 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.
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 Shenandoah Valley Orchards is located
Shenandoah Valley Orchards sits within the Virginia apple belt, close enough to Timberville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 17581 Mechanicsville Road, Timberville 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 Timberville.
Weather at Shenandoah Valley Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shenandoah Valley Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Shenandoah Valley 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 Shenandoah Valley Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Shenandoah Valley Orchards offers pick-your-own.
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