The peaches are ripe, the sun is hot, and the line at the ice cream stand is long. Fresh peach ice cream keeps summer crowds coming back to one famous Virginia orchard, a seasonal treat that people plan their visits around.
I joined the line on a sunny afternoon and waited patiently for my scoop. The ice cream was creamy and sweet, packed with chunks of real fruit, and it tasted like summer in a cone.
The orchard itself is beautiful, with views of the mountains and fields of fruit. You can pick your own peaches, shop the market, and then sit on the deck with your ice cream and just stare…