CONSUMER SERVICES
Bedford County
APPLESEED COUNTRY - JOHNSON’S ORCHARDS AND PEAKS OF OTTER WINERY
Nancy and Danny Johnson
2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Rt. 680, Bedford, VA 24523
540.586.3707
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net
Directions: Take Route 460 1 mile west of Bedford. Turn right on Route 680 north for 5.5 miles. Follow the yellow apples. From the Peaks of Otter and Blue Ridge Parkway, take Route 43 south for 3.5 miles, turn right on Route 682 for 3 miles, turn right on Route 680 for 1 mile. Follow the yellow apples.
Hours: 12 noon-5 p.m., daily, April-December; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily, August-October; 12 noon-5 p.m., weekends, January-March.
Special Comments: A drive to our farm is spectacular any time but especially in the fall when the leaves start turning. You can taste our apples, peaches, nectarines, cider, and other home grown and homemade products. 15’ high Johnny Appleseed statue. Restrooms. Picnic pavilion. Tour buses welcome anytime - appointments preferred. Horse and Hound wine festival second Saturday in July. Call for special educational tours and school field trip information. On-farm winery featuring “Fruit of the Farm” wines. On-farm vacation house rental available year round.
Products: Pick-your-own or fresh-picked apples, peaches, nectarines, and plums. Over 170 different varieties of apples including Red and Golden Delicious, Johnny Grimes, Jonathan, Johnny Dels, Grimes Golden, McIntosh, Granny Smith, Rome, Black Twig, Arkansas Black, Stayman, Winesap, Gala, plus many more antique apples. Homemade cider, apple butter, syrup, apple hot sauces, jellies, jams, molasses, honey, pumpkins, hot peppers and other produce.
BEDFORD FARMERS’ MARKET
Linda Exley
Washington and Center Streets, Bedford, VA 24523
540.586.2148; FAX 540.586.5775
E-mail: mainst@bedfordva.gov
Description: Market features produce, plants, and crafts from area farms. Also be sure to check out Tasty Tuesdays every Tuesday, 3-7 p.m., June-October. Scheduled events through the year with music and fun.
Directions: The Bedford Farmers’ Market is located at the corner of Washington and Center Streets, just one block south of Main Street/U.S. Route 460 Business, in Historic Centertown Bedford.
Hours: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday and Friday; Tasty Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. June-October.
Activities: Visit the Web site for scheduled events.
GROSS ORCHARD
Ronnie Gross
6817 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA 24523
540.586.2436; FAX 540.587.7647
Directions: Route 43 north to Jopling Road (Route 643) to Wheats Valley Road (Route 640).
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Special Comments: Come enjoy the breath-taking view of the Peaks of Otter mountains off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, only 4 miles away. There are hiking trails, camping sites and programs in the Jefferson National Forest nearby. Enjoy abundant flora and fauna in the valley and surrounding areas. You may hike the trails through the apple and peach orchards and enjoy the fruit from the trees in season or take in the beautiful fall colors. The third Saturday in October is our annual Apple Festival – apple butter making, crafts, local food specialties, clowns, free balloons, pony rides, face painting, local ice cream, music all day, pick-your-own apples and much more. Also available is our Apple Valley Home Place, a two-story, six-room home surrounded by the Gross family apple and peach orchards. This three-bedroom home has a large dining room, kitchen, bath and porch, all completely furnished for your pleasure any season of the year. For reservations, call 540.586.2436.
Products: Pick-your-own and fresh-picked mountain-grown apples, peaches, grapes and other produce. Juicy white and yellow freestone peaches, plums, pears and nectarines.
LEOGRANDE VINEYARD & WINERY
Norman LeoGrande
1343 Wingfield Drive, Goode, VA 24556
540.586.4066; FAX 540.586.4066
E-mail: ntleogrande@verizon.net
Directions: From Lynchburg, follow Route 221 south, turn left onto 668, then turn right onto Wingfield Drive. From Bedford, follow Route 221 north, turn right onto 668, then turn right onto Wingfield Drive. From Route 460 west from Lynchburg, turn right onto 668, then turn left onto Wingfield Drive. From Route 460 east from Bedford, turn left onto 668, then turn left onto Wingfield drive.
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday–Sunday, December thru May; 11a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday–Sunday, May thru December.
Special Comments: LeoGrande Vineyards is a small farm winery dedicated to making quality wines in acclaimed Bedford County at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Products: Wine
REBA FARM INN
Home of Saddle Soar Equitainment
1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA 24523
540.586.1906; 888.235.3574
E-mail: rebafarminn@rebafarminn.com
Directions: Take Route 460 west past Bedford, Virginia to a right on Route 680 (Patterson Mill Road). Go approximately 4 miles and take a right on Sheep Creek Road. Then proceed approximately 2 miles to Reba Farm Inn on the left.
Hours: Open by appointment
Special Comments: A unique inn of casual elegance with great views, beds, food, and resort-like amentities. Reba Farm Inn is family owned and operated to give our guests the very best in personalized service. Trail rides for children, adults and groups, real horseback riding for the very experienced or the tenderfoot. Ride throughout the mountains and countryside. Birthday parties, corporate retreats and other special events. Visit our Web site for details.
TLC ORGANIC BLUEBERRY ORCHARD
Peg Andresen
1038 Capital Hill Road, Moneta, VA 24121
540.297.1168
Directions: From Roanoke, Bedford or Lynchburg, take Route 122 south towards State Park from Route 460. About 8 miles, take left on Route 608 (White House Road) following signs for Smith Mountain Lake State Park and airport. See signs 5-5.5 miles on left. Take left on Capital Hill Road, at row of mailboxes. First right to parking lot.
Hours: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., daily, when fresh fruits and vegetables available. Call 540.297.1168 for update on what is available and when.
Special Comments: Wheelchair and handicapped accessible. NO DOGS because of loose farm animals.
Products: Pick-your-own and fresh-picked blueberries, pears, and vegetables in season.