PICKING UPDATE!!!!
PICK-YOUR-OWN
CRESTHAVEN AND MADISON PEACHES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 FROM 9AM-NOON
In an effort to serve as many customers as possible, there will be a 2 BASKET LIMIT per household. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
A basket is 1/2 bushel or about 24 pounds
PRICING:
$1.17 PER LB or roughly $28 per half bushel
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! THESE ARE OUR LAST TWO VARIETIES FOR THE 2026 SEASON
OUR FRESH PRODUCE
PEACHES
Varieties: Redhaven, Sunhigh, Loring, Madison, Cresthaven
White Peaches: White Lady and Sugar Giant
NECTARINES
Easternglo - a yellow-fleshed, freestone nectarine ripening in mid july. Limited availability.
Summer Beaut - a yellow-fleshed nectarine ripening a few days after redhaven. These are located near the top of our orchard, so if you're interested be sure to ask where to find them when you check in!
PUMPKINS - Make plans to visit our roadside stand for fall decorations starting in September!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I ENTER THE ORCHARD?
Please use the entrance on Hossler Rd. Take the field lane across from the farmhouse located at 1375 Hossler Rd and head up the hill. You'll find someone at the shed in the middle of the orchard who can tell you where to pick.
DO YOU TAKE CHECK OR CREDIT CARD?
We do accept checks and all major credit cards (with a 3.5% convenience fee). We also take venmo with a $1.00 convenience fee.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN CONTAINERS?
We prefer that you pick into our containers so we have a tare weight, but many customers like to bring their own boxes to take their fruit home. Paper bags are also provided free of charge if you don't have a box!
HOW SHOULD I STORE MY PEACHES?
If the peaches aren't quite ready to eat, we recommend laying your peaches out flat on the counter or on newspaper.
HOW SHOULD I DRESS AND WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Closed toed shoes are preferred, as there are occasional stray sticks and thistles in the orchard, although we do our best to keep a clean house! Bring plenty of water to drink, and if you have a wagon or cart you want to use to haul your full baskets from the orchard to the checkout, please bring it along. We have a few wagons but during busy times one may not be available. It's also a great idea to bring boxes or reusable bags to take your fruit home in.
WHAT IF I (OR MY LOVED ONE) DOESN'T GET AROUND WELL BUT STILL WANTS TO COME?
Let us know when you arrive if walking is difficult, and we will do our best to send you to an area where you can get close to the trees with your car for easy picking. We also try to have some prepicked fruit available if you are unable to pick yourself, but please call ahead or email us if you are looking for a half bushel or more of prepicked fruit.
DO YOU SELL PREPICKED PEACHES?
We typically try to have prepicked peaches in quarts if you are looking for just a few to eat, but if you are looking for large quantities (a half bushel or more) it's best to call or email us ahead of time so we can ensure we have it ready for you.
ABOUT US
Blossom Valley Orchards is a 6th generation farm operated by Justin and Hillary Albert, with lots of help from Hillary's parents, Joe and Beulah Snavely. There are about 1,200 peach and nectarine trees in our orchard that provide loads of fresh fruit in the summer time! We are so grateful that you support a local small farm like us!
We’d love for you to take part in the Blossom Valley Orchards experience. For more information, get in touch!
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
1375 Hossler Road
Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-6602
