Hanover Peaches

10/30/2024

Well folks it’s the message no one wants to see, we are closed for the season. We had such a large turnout last weekend we are completely picked out of apples. Hopefully next season we will have a few more Pink Lady’s and more Fuji as those trees mature another year.

2024 has been a roller coaster for sure. We were blessed with great spring weather and had a pretty good crop of peaches and apples. I was also blessed with regards to my health. I cannot give enough praise to Jack for stepping up and shouldering the responsibility of running the orchard. I am confident he will be able to keep my dad’s vision going strong for many years.

I also want to thank my mother, uncle Glen and aunt Virgie, Makenzie, Sandra, Cameron, my wife and the crew from Agriberry for all of their hard work. Without all of you none of our success this season would have been possible.

We wish all of you health and happiness in the coming months and holidays and can’t wait to see everyone again next June.

Take care and thank you all.

Brian

10/27/2024

Hey everyone, unfortunately we are almost out of apples for pick your own. We are going to close a little early today at 2:30.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thanks
Brian

10/22/2024

Good afternoon everyone, it’s apple picking time! We will be open this weekend 10/26-27 from 10 to 4 each day. We hope to be open the following weekend but won’t know for sure until after Sunday.

This season we have mostly Pink Lady apples along with some Fuji and Ambrosia. Prices are $2.99/lb. cash or credit card with NO entry fee or tickets needed. To help get you to the apple orchard we offer a hayride to and from. It’s a long walk carrying those big bags of apples 😁. Speaking of bags, we supply a couple different sizes or you are more than welcome to bring your own bags.

This weekend Lil Something Sweet donut truck will be here with apple cider donuts, hot apple cider and other snacks. And we have also restocked our jams, salsas and apple butters. In fact we have a few new selections so grab a sample while you are at the barn.

You can sit a while and enjoy your snacks or lunch under our covered picnic area. Your may bring your fur babies but please keep them on a leash and pick up from behind them.

The address is 6012 Elder Ridge Ln. Mechanicsville 23111. Go past the concrete driveway and turn left onto the gravel driveway and follow it to the barn. Please watch your speed in the neighborhood and coming down the driveway. We are in a neighborhood so don’t be surprised.

Look forward to seeing you all this weekend l, the weather should be fantastic.

Brian

10/04/2024

Good morning everyone. A quick update for apple picking. We’re going to open the weekends of 10/26 and 11/2. It’s about a week later this year but that’s due to how the calendar fell and the apples were a little late blooming because we didn’t have a very warm spring.

I’ll make another update closer to the first weekend with details of varieties, what apple butters, jams and salsas we’re going to have plus an update on the donut truck.

See everyone soon!

Brian

09/17/2024

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08/10/2024

It’s nice to see the sun shining today. It’s a beautiful morning in the orchard. Just a reminder this is our last weekend of peach picking for the season. Hours are 9 to 3 Saturday and Sunday.

From our family to yours we thank all of you for making this a wonderful season and we wish everyone health and happiness until apple picking in October.

Brian

08/08/2024

Good morning everyone. I have good news and bad. The good news is it looks like Debbie won’t cause us too much trouble so we will be open for pick your own this weekend. The bad news is this will be the last weekend of pick your own peaches for the season.

Our hours will be 9 to 3 Saturday and Sunday with last entry at 2:30. We have three different size bags to put your yellow freestone peaches or nectarines in or you can bring your own bags. Prices are $2.49/lb for either. We will also have pre picked peaches available at the barn for the same price. And we accept cash or credit cards.

We won’t have any seconds available this weekend but there is a possibility we may have some available next week. If we do I will post the details early next week.

We still have some salsa, jams and bbq sauces available for sampling and sale at the barn. And like always feel free to use the covered picnic area for snacks or lunch. The weather looks great.

Our address is 6012 Elder Ridge Ln, Mechanicsville VA 23111. Go past the address and turn left on the gravel road and follow it to the barn. It will be a little wet in places so don’t wear your best shoes. And pets are welcome as long as they are leashed and you clean from behind them.

Thank you all for a great peach season and look forward to seeing you in October for apple picking.

Brian

08/01/2024

Good morning everyone. We are getting close to the end of peach season. We will be open this weekend most likely the following weekend and maybe the weekend of 8/17, it’s still a little early for us to know for sure yet.

This weekend we will be open our normal hours of 9 to 3 with the last entry at 2:30. We will keep an eye on the weather and will only close if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have yellow freestone peaches and some nectarines available both pick your own or pre picked at the barn. Prices are $2.49/lb for either. We have three different size bags for you to choose from or you can bring your own bags. Sorry no seconds this weekend but possibly next weekend.

Also this weekend we welcome back Lil Something Sweet donut truck for a variety of sweets and awesome peach tea. And as always you can use our covered picnic area to enjoy your peaches or sweets.

We still have a great selection of jams, jellies, salsas and bbq sauces. Including our best selling 360 Traffic Jam. And this weekend we will have more fresh picked blackberries from our friends at Agriberry.

Our address is 6012 Elder Ridge Ln. Mechanicsville. The driveway is the gravel driveway on the left. Just turn in and follow to the barn. We are located in a neighborhood so please watch your speed coming in and out and also coming down the gravel driveway.

Thanks
Brian

07/27/2024

Man what a great morning in the orchard. Beautiful weather. Come on out and enjoy the sunshine and visit with Mazie.

We’re open until 3 today and 9 to 3 tomorrow.

07/25/2024

Good morning everyone. Looks like we’re finally going to have great weather the entire weekend!

This weekend we will be open Saturday 7/27-7/28 from 9 to 3 each day with the last entry at 2:30. We are picking yellow freestone each day and we will have white freestone also. Prices are $2.49/lb for each and we accept cash or credit cards.

We are located at 6012 Elder Ridge Ln. Mechanicsville. This is a neighborhood so don’t be surprised and please watch your speed in the neighborhood and coming down the driveway. Pets are welcome as long as they are leashed and you clean up from behind them.

We also still have a great selection of jams, salsas and bbq sauce. And you can also use our covered picnic area to enjoy lunch or snack on just picked peaches.

This week’s recipe is peach prosciutto flatbread.

Ingredients
Sliced peaches
Sliced prosciutto
Olive oil
Mozzarella cheese
Balsamic vinegar
Arugula
Bread- tortillas, pita or nan bread your choice

Instructions
-Slice and grill peaches for a minute or two each side
- drizzle olive oil over bread of choice
- add peaches, prosciutto and mozzarella and place on grill or in oven until cheese is melted
- remove from heat and add arugula and balsamic vinegar
- enjoy

07/21/2024

Just a reminder folks we are closed today. We should be open Saturday and Sunday the next few weekends.

Thanks

07/18/2024

Good afternoon everyone. This weekend we will only be open Saturday from 9 to 3. We could experience some rain and unless we have lightning in the area we will stay open. Last entry is 2:30.

I would ask that you check here or call before you come to see the latest update. And don’t forget we are in a neighborhood so please be courteous of the neighbors. And please watch your speed coming to the barn.

This week we picking PF-17’s. They are a really nice, sweet yellow freestone. We might have a few nectarines left but no whites and no seconds. We will have pre picked yellow at the barn. Prices are $2.49/lb for all fruit.

We do allow pets as long as they are leashed and you pick up behind them. There are numerous wild animals that live around the orchard and unfortunately they aren’t housebroken, so watch your step.

I think the season will go through the weekend of 8/10, Saturday and Sunday only.

Thanks
Brian

07/13/2024

Good morning folks. We will be open today for pick your own from 9 to 3. Looks like the rain should end around 8. I suggest wearing shoes or boots that can get wet because the orchard is a little soggy.

Hey at least it’s not 100 degrees 🤣

07/11/2024

Good morning everyone. To begin with I want to thank all of you who responded to my last post and those who made a google review. The support and kind words was overwhelming.

For the weekend of 7/13-7/14 we will be open 9 to 3 each day with last entry at 2:30. We accept cash or cards. The address is 6012 Elder Ridge Ln. Mechanicsville. We are in a neighborhood so please watch your speed and our neighbors.

This week we are finishing up the Redhaven and John Boys, both are yellow feeestone. We also have white peaches and nectarines available for pick your own. Prices are $2.49/lb for all picked fruit. We will only have pre picked yellows available but can get one of the guys to grab a bag of whites or nectarines if needed. Seconds for the weekend will be a pick your own, we give you a box and show you where to pick. Those are $20/box.

We will also have more blackberries from our partners at Agriberry. $7/pint 2 for $12 or $32 a flat.

Pets are welcome as long as they are leashed and you clean up after them. Please remember we have a variety of wild animals that roam the orchard and sometimes leave behind droppings. That’s why it’s important to watch your step AND not eat any already on the ground.

This week’s recipe is peach lemonade.

Slice 5-6 nice peaches and add to a pot
Add 2 cups of water
Add 1 1/2 cups of sugar
Add a dash of vanilla
Bring to a simmer and then heat on low for 10 minutes. Stir and gently press the peaches to release the juice.
After 10 minutes let cool until room temperature.

Once cooled add 3 cups of water and 1 cup of lemon juice with a few of the peaches. Stir add ice and enjoy.

For an adult version you can add tequila, vodka, spiced rum or everclear.

07/08/2024

Hey folks. Thanks for coming out in the heat and humidity this weekend. It was great seeing you, well most of you.

It seems we offended a group today by asking them not to treat the orchard like a buffet. And when the rude man said no they were asked to pay and leave. And this group has decided to leave a bunch of 1 star reviews on google. So if you get a chance, please help us out and leave an honest review.

Thanks
Brian

07/07/2024

07/05/2024

Forgot to mention in my last update. We will have delicious just picked blackberries from our partners at Agriberry for sale at the barn.

Price is $7 a pint or 2 for $12

07/04/2024

Good morning everyone and Happy Independence Day. We will be open this weekend 7/6-7/7 from 9 to 3 each day, last entry is 2:30. We are picking yellow freestone Redhaven peaches. The next variety of white peaches are close and might be ready by the weekend. Nectarines will be pre picked and available at the barn only. Prices for all are $2.49/pound. We take cash or cards. We will not have seconds available.

This week we are welcoming back Lil Something Sweet donut truck for both days. They have all kinds of sweets and peach iced tea.

Additionally we still have a great selection of jams, salsa and bbq sauce. Also don’t forget about our covered picnic area for lunch or snacking on donuts and peaches.
And pets are welcome on leashes.

We are located at 6012 Elder Ridge Ln. Mechanicsville. This is in a neighborhood so please watch your speed and our neighbors.

Now for this weeks recipe. Peach grilled cheese!

Ingredients
Sliced peaches
Bacon
Bread
Cream cheese
White cheddar cheese
Hot honey
Butter

Apply butter to outside of bread
Apply cream cheese to inside of one slice of bread. Place peaches on the cream cheese, add bacon and drizzle with the hot honey. Place white cheddar on top then the second slice of bread. Grill in frying pan or griddle.

This got a two thumbs up from Donna.