Hanover Peaches

06/22/2026

Thanks to ABC News 8 WRIC for reaching out and sharing our troubles this season. It’s going to be a hard year for a lot of Virginia farmers.

Fruit farmers in Virginia are struggling with a lost crop after freezes in the late spring. One Hanover farm has had to cancel its pick-your-own-fruit season, its only income source.

06/11/2026

Good morning everyone. I have some unfortunate news. We will not have a pick-your-own season for peaches or apples this season. We had seven frost and/or freeze nights this spring, and although we battled all spring, the last freeze night in late April damaged enough of the crop to make it impossible to have a pick-your-own season. These last two seasons have been very challenging, but we are still working to keep the orchard healthy, improve our variety selection, and enhance freeze prevention. Although the last two seasons have been tough, overall, we have been able to bring a crop to harvest more years than not.

Thank you all for your support, and we will see you next year.
Brian.

10/25/2025

Hey folks, we are going to close at 1pm today because we are getting picked out.
Thanks for your understanding.

Brian

10/21/2025

Good morning everyone!
It’s almost apple picking time. We will be picking Pink Lady apples Saturday October 25th from 9 to 3. It is possible we will be picked out before 3 so please check this page or call before you leave especially if you are traveling over 30 minutes away.

Unfortunately, we have a limited crop this year due to the same freeze that damaged our peach crop. Because we have a limited crop this season, we are only providing one medium or small size bag per person. No outside bags will be allowed and there will be no 1/2 bushel boxes available. This is not how we like to operate but we want as many people to have an opportunity to pick as we can.

In addition to apple picking we welcome back Lil Something Sweet donut truck who will have apple c***r, donuts and other tasty treats. And we have restocked some of our jams, salsas and apple butter that will be available at the barn. And of course we will have our hayride out to the apple orchard.

If this is your first visit, yes we are located in a residential neighborhood so please watch your speed and if traffic backs up please don’t block our neighbors driveways. The address is 6012 Elder Ridge Ln Mechanicsville Va 23111. It’s the gravel driveway on the left past the house, look for the banner on our truck.

Pets are welcome as long as you keep them leashed and pick up from behind them. And if you want to bring a picnic or enjoy treats from the donut truck we have our covered picnic area available.

There are no entry fees or tickets. Apples will be the same price as last year, $2.99/lb. and you only pay for what you pick. Cash and credit cards accepted.

The leaves are starting to turn in the peach orchard and the weather is going to be fantastic for fall apple picking. Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday.

The Campbell Family

09/28/2025

Good morning everyone. Just a quick update from the apple orchard. The pink lady’s are starting to show some color and will be ready to pick soon.
Unfortunately the apples were damaged by the same freeze that killed the peach crop so I think we are going to have one day of apple picking. It’s looking like either 10/18 or 10/25 and I will know more in about 10 days. I was hoping to have some Fuji and Ambrosia but they ripen a little earlier than Pink Lady’s and what we had on the trees has disappeared. I guess the squirrels and raccoons got to them.

I will post soon on the day we’re going to open. We will still have the hayride, donut truck and jams and salsas available.

See you soon
The Campbell Family

07/26/2025

Wow! I’m speechless folks. The support we received from all of you is amazing. I do apologize for the traffic jam this morning and the long wait to check out. We were lucky to be able to call in some last minute help but I’ve never seen anything like this morning. We appreciate your patience.

Because of the overwhelming support today we are NOT going to open tomorrow or next weekend. We do have peaches left but the size isn’t great on some and I just can’t risk being open and not having enough peaches for people to pick, especially if they drive from a distance.

To give you an idea of how busy it was today you guys picked an amount today that we normally sell in two WEEKENDS!
You guys are incredible!

So this will finish peach picking for the season, up next will be another abbreviated apple weekend. Apples were damaged the same freeze as peaches. I will post an updatedin early October.

Again thank you all for the massive support and patience with the crowd. See you in October.

The Campbell Family 

07/24/2025

07/24/2025

Alright alright alright, who’s ready to pick peaches!!!!
It’s finally time, we will be open for pick your own Saturday 7/26 and 7/27 from 9 to 3 each day with last entry at 2:30. The addressis 6012 Elder Ridge Ln Mechanicville 23111. Follow the gravel driveway throughthe orchard to the barn and parking

We are picking yellow freestone peaches called Gloria. They are a little sweeter but firmer and are perfect for cooking, grilling or just eating. Prices are $2.69 per pound and we don’t and never will charge for entry. We accept cash and credit cards. No seconds this weekend, possibly next weekend. We will also have pre picked peaches at the barn

In addition to our great tasting peaches we are fully stocked with jams, apple and peach butter and a variety of salsas. Plus are friends from Lil Something Sweet donut truck will be with us both days with a lot of tasty snacks and great peach tea.

A few things to remember. We are in a neighborhood so please watch your speed when coming into the neighborhood and coming down our driveway. Dogs are welcome but please have them leashed and clean up any accidents. We do not mind having a sample but please do not abuse this or you will be asked to leave.

As many of you know I was fortunate enough to receive a heart and kidney transplant 18 months ago at the VCU Health Center. I feel good and am happy to have VCU Health as a guest Saturday. They will have information on various topics and activities plus information from Donate Life organ donation. If it wasn’t for the incredible care from VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center and the selfless act from my donor and his family I wouldn’t be around to see you all enjoy our little farm. Please take a moment and visit their table. Here is a link to a story VCU Health did about journey. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BERmy4nBz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend. It’s going to be hot so remember to hydrate. See you soon.

Brian