U-pick farm · Richmond, Virginia
Sankofa Community Orchard
Sankofa Community Orchard open today
Sankofa Community Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Richmond, Virginia, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 5.0 from 34 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Sankofa Community Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Richmond, Virginia, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
It holds a 5.0 rating across 34 public reviews.
Today (Friday) is listed as Open 24 hours. Hours can change with harvest and weather.
Location
Find Sankofa Community Orchard at 309 Covington Rd, Richmond, VA 23225, United States. Plus Code: GG64+5R Richmond, Virginia, USA.
309 Covington Rd , Richmond , Virginia 23225 , US
Hours
Local time (America/New_York). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday · today
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Popular times
Typical crowd levels for Friday (today). Use this as a planning hint, not a live queue.
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Virginia.
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
From the business
- • Identifies as Black-owned
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Children
- • Good for kids
Photos
4 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
34 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“This place is extraordinary nestled right in the city of Richmond area-I took my master gardeners class from my mentor Duron Chavis several years ago and recently took the opportunity to take my little church garden crew to visit the orchard..It was great…we got to see how an orchard functions..how a community functions..we helped plants some items..we purchased fresh vegetables and am richer for our experience…we were both inspired and encouraged ❤️❤️”
“Beautiful day at the farm. Amazing art work, well kept land and dirt play every Thursday and Saturday 11-2. Ground to table classes as well as options to buy seeds to grow your own herbs. Black owned and a complete place to grab serenity. You are able to pick your own vegetables that are available in season and there’s also a space to buy fresh local honey. If you’re ever in the area, stop by.”
“Amazing community space! So many ways for it to be used - definitely check it out if you’re in the area. If you don’t live within walking distance, please be careful where you park. There are some antagonistic neighbors directly next to the orchard space who will try to run you off if they see you park on the street (Covington) by their house and walk to the orchard.”
“AWESOME! Proud of you Duron! For over 20+ years, I’ve watched and seen you evolve into a True Force G! Sankofa Garden!!!✊🏾 I hope & pray that I can add-on and support your vision of self-determination & economic empowerment! Peace!”
“I just stopped thru to see the awesomeness that Bro. Duron and his crew creates. Absolutely beautiful!!! Jimmy pulled up greens and lettuce from the garden and gave them to me....this is a community garden. 🥰😍”
“Nice place to sit and be. Also secret skatepark down the sewer river some (opening in back fence) and cool art 🖼 #skateboardpark”
“A beautiful space by a beautiful black man for everyone to enjoy.”
“Beautiful space and a great cause!”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.
Where is Sankofa Community Orchard?
309 Covington Rd, Richmond, VA 23225, United States Plus Code GG64+5R Richmond, Virginia, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: Open 24 hours. Full weekly hours are listed above.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 37.51040, -77.49289. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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