Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Fredericksburg, TX

Fredericksburg

Vogel Orchard sits on U.S. Highway 290 east of Fredericksburg, on the Stonewall stretch that grows most of the Texas Hill Country's peaches. Orchards along this corridor sell tree-ripened peaches from roadside stands through the summer, along with jams and other farm goods. Gillespie County peaches typically run from mid-May into August, one variety after another.

Fredericksburg

A peach farm on Ranch Road 1376 southwest of Fredericksburg, in the Gillespie County belt that produces some of the best-known peaches in Texas. Orchards here sell tree-ripened fruit from May through August, with varieties ripening in waves across the summer. Contact the farm for its current peach list and whether it offers pick-your-own or a roadside stand.

Fredericksburg

Jenschke Orchards grows Hill Country peaches along Highway 290 east of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County. The farm sells tree-ripened peaches through summer, along with pick-your-own blackberries, homemade jams, peach ice cream, and other farm-stand goods. Fredericksburg peaches are a Texas summer landmark, and the roadside stand is an easy stop between wineries.

Wahl's sells tree-ripened peaches and fresh vegetables from a stand along US Highway 290 near Stonewall, the Gillespie County town at the center of the Texas Hill Country peach belt. Local peaches run from about May into August, with varieties changing through the summer. Stop by during peach season for the best selection.

Ahimsa Farm lies on Cravey Road in the Hill Country near Boerne, in Kendall County northwest of San Antonio. The name comes from ahimsa, the Sanskrit principle of doing no harm, which suggests a plant- or animal-welfare focus. The farm isn't well documented online. Reach out directly to learn what they grow and whether they welcome visitors.

One of the original Texas lavender farms, Hill Country Lavender grows rows of Phenomenal, Sensational, Munstead, and other varieties on FM 165 outside Blanco. The farm is free to visit, no reservation needed, and open Thursday through Saturday from mid-April into late November (Saturdays only in August). It sells potted lavender plants plus culinary lavender, lavender sugar, and tea. Call 830-833-2294 or email [email protected] with questions.

Johnson City

M & J Lavender Farm pairs lavender fields with a peach orchard on Round Mountain Sandy Road near Johnson City, going since 2016. Visitors come for seasonal events, workshops, and farm products during the spring and summer bloom. It sits in the Hill Country lavender belt between Johnson City and Round Mountain. Call 830-385-3336 or check their Facebook page for event dates and picking days.

Blanco

Texas Lavender Hills is a u-pick lavender and flower farm off Kendalia Road in Blanco, part of the small cluster of growers that put Blanco County on the map for the crop. Hill Country lavender typically blooms and is cut from late spring into early summer. Hours are seasonal and tied to the bloom, so confirm before visiting.