BOTETOURT CO., Va. – A family tradition that has been part of Botetourt County for more than a century is coming to an end. Ikenberry Orchards plans to close its retail store by the end of the year as the family prepares to retire.
The orchard dates back to 1905, when the Ikenberry family began growing apples in the area. In 1983, the family opened its retail store in Daleville, giving customers a place to buy apples and other products directly from the growers.
Gwen Ikenberry, who has managed the store for 20 years, said the business has been passed down through four generations. She, her husband Ben and his mother, Loretta, have helped run the orchard and store in recent years…