Donald Eckhardt Orchards - Fredericksburg Peach Grower

“July 4, 2025 I took the opportunity today to drive out to Donald Eckhardt orchards to pick up some fruit, peaches, cantaloupes, watermelon, etc. from their stand. I called a few days earlier to find out their hours and spoke to a young lady, Sharon, this morning to make sure they were open today, given, there was some inclement weather in the area. In any event, I was able to drive out to Fredericksburg, from San Antonio on IH-10, take the US87 hwy north, and easily found the stand off US87 north about 3 miles south of Fredericksburg right off the highway. I was promptly greeted by the staff, and I will say the staff was very helpful and friendly. They have peaches, cantaloupes, watermelon, breads, etc. Everything being sold was all appropriately priced. Note, I didn't think the items were overly priced, or under priced. I can't say enough about this stop, and the fruit; as it was very tasty. I definitely will be back next year during the time frame, of May to September to buy more of their latest harvest. I definitely would recommend you stop at the Eckhardt orchards stand. It's a very large stand - it has enough room to walk around in, as you can tell by the pictures, and take something home with you. I think you're really going to enjoy the produce, as it has a real good flavor. I hope you choose to visit and your visit is as good or better than mine.”

“Stopped by for some produce and ice cream while visiting Fredericksburg. Staff was very friendly and greeted me soon as walking up. They had 2 different peach varieties at this time. There's also a lot of other produce from peas, onions, zucchini, squash, watermelons, pickled vegetables, etc.. In addition to produce, they had other items ranging from soap, lotions, air fresheners, jams, salsas, etc... Lastly, they had homemade ice cream, both blackberry and peach. Surprisingly, they said the blackberry was more popular and that was evidenced as it was sold out. Bought the peach ice cream and it tasted great. It was very fresh, creamy, not too sweet, and contained large chunks of peaches. I have to come back for the blackberry ice cream if it tastes even better than the peach. For the peaches, they were very sweet and juicy. They need to ripen up a few more days, but it was already sweet. I'll come back again this peach season and try more of their other produce.”

“Yes we did! We had both the Peach Ice-cream & blackberry Ice-cream, both delicious. My favorite is the peach it has nice size peach chunks, the blackberry has lots of tiny seeds but that didn't stop any of us. They have several peach box sizes for purchase starting at $10 up to over $40 I bought a large box so I could bring home & share with others. We also bought a yellow watermelon & it was delightful. They have many other products from surrounding farms. I needed to put a gift basket together so I also purchased Lemon/rosemary goat cheese & a plain one too along with a peach scented candle & Lavender cream made from goat milk. The peaches were so juicy & sweet 😋 I can't wait to buy another box.”

“A great spot to get peaches, coffee, honey, and other farm stand goods. The ice cream is excellent, but I’d recommend bringing your own spoons if you want to eat it there as the free ones available are a bit fragile and the ice cream is very frozen. Staff is exceptionally friendly and works hard to ensure you have a good experience.”

“The peaches we purchased were small in size(they were from the first crop or picking), but they were enormous in taste and sweetness!!! I made the most delicious peach cobbler from them, I also had enough to enjoy on my cereal and just by themselves. We will definitely be back for more before the end of season!”

“People that work there are very nice. I love the lotion and now that I'm home, I wish I would have bought more. I also got a few other things while I was there to bring back home!”

“They are open on Thursdays through Sundays starting at 08:30a. Everything is fresh and mostly from local farmers. Starting next week, they will be selling peaches.”

“Homemade peach ice cream to die for. Homemade peach cobbler. All kinds of wonderful spices, jellies and much much more. Friendly and helpful staff.”