Day Trip Apple Picking at Carter Mountain and visit to the Markets at Grelen

How about a day trip to the Charlottesville area?

Let's take a trip to the mountains for apple picking at Carter Mountain, followed by a stop at the Market at Grelen.

The Market at Grelen is a working garden and orchard with a European vibe and six miles of walking trails through the property. The trails are adjacent to Montpelier so we could tour that as well. The cafe looks like a great place to have lunch or we could choose a scenic spot and bring a picnic.

Merrie Mill Vineyard is nearby and, although the October schedule is not posted yet, there may be live music.

Plenty of time to talk about our current book selection, get some exercise and enjoy some beautiful scenery so we can return to the Monday scene happy and refreshed.

The Market at Grelen and Merrie Mill has been on my list for awhile.