Farms, Orchards & Nurseries

WINTER ON THE FARM BY GARY ANTHES

band Pontiak. Pen Druid opened their new location in Sperryville near the intersection of 231/522 in October 2020. The beers are made using a wood-fired brewing system as well as a coolship - a traditional Belgian cooling copper pool which helps to collect wild yeast and bacteria to ferment the beer while in oak barrels for up to 36-months or longer. The brothers also make spontaneouslyfermented cider using apples grown 100% in Rappahannock County. The brothers have additionally established a 5-acre permaculture, no spray or chemical orchard where they have planted heirloom apples, pears, plums and grapes. Email pendruidbrewing@gmail.com or contact through social media for more information.

Quiévremont Winery

Quiévremont Winery and Vineyards — established in 2008, the winery in 2012 — focuses on estate-grown Bordeaux varietals and blends, with wines made in the French style. Located at the heart of Reality Farm (see listing under Farms, Orchards, Nurseries), the vineyard benefits from well-draining soils, plenty of sun and cool mountain breezes. Tasting room is open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, noon to 7 p.m. FridaySaturday, by appointment otherwise at 162 Gid Brown Hollow Rd., Washington. Call 540-827-4579, email info@quievremont.com or visit quievremont.com

Rappahannock Cellars

Recognizing the promise in Virginia wines, the Delmare Family moved their winery from California to the Blue Ridge in the heart of Virginia. With careful tending of the vineyard and exacting knowledge of the cellar, Rappahannock Cellars strives to create rich, supple and elegant wines, dedicated to the winegrower’s art. Open daily. Located at 14437 Hume Rd., Huntly. Call 540-635-9398 or visit rcellars.com

Sharp Rock Vineyards

At Sharp Rock Vineyards, the owners take great pride in being a small, artisan winery that crafts 12 award-winning wines each year from fruit hand-selected and picked from their own vineyards. They use old-world winemaking techniques, stressing balance and a minimalist style, to create wine reflecting the vineyard’s unique mountainside location. Accommodations in cabins are also available (see under Places to Stay). Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday or by appointment at 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. Call 540-987-8020 or visit sharprockvineyards.com

Due to the seasonal nature of these businesses, customers are advised to call ahead to confirm hours and products available.

Adams Custom Slaughter

The Adams family raises and sells corn-fed beef by the whole, half or piece. They also sell bacon, scrapple and homemade sausage. At 27 Shurgen Ln. (three miles north of U.S. 211) off South Poes Road (Route 637) in Amissville. Call 540-937-7497 or email gameats@peoplepc.com or visit facebook.com/adamsmeatz

Bearly Dairy Goats

Sue Garvin and Ben Rupchis have high-quality Alpine dairy goats for milk production, showing, meat or pets. Open year round by appointment at 90 Rolling Road (Route 681), about four miles south of Sperryville off F.T. Valley Road (Route 231). Call 540-987-7206, email ben.rupchis@live.com or visit bearlygenetics.webs.com

Belle Meade Farm

Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman integrate their retail farm with a farm-based Montessori-style school and a bed and breakfast, and sell seasonal produce, poultry (including Thanksgiving turkeys), eggs, herbs, pasture-raised pork and grassfed beef, at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Call 540-987-9748 or visit bellemeade.net

Boe’s Produce

Boe’s and April’s farm stand offers local produce, seasonal fruits and veggies, homemade jams, jellies, ciders, honey, homemade pies, breads and country cured ham. Seasonal decorations are on display including pumpkins, fresh-cut flowers, Christmas wreaths and trees; special orders accepted. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday at 11896 Lee Hwy., Sperryville (next to Baldwin’s Towing). Call 540-987-9054 or 540-9873343 or visit facebook.com/ BoesProduceStand

Crowfoot Farm

Farm fresh raw milk from grassfed Brown Swiss cows is available through Herd Shares. The Farm Store located at 3085 Indian Run Road in Amissville is open to the public Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and offers eggs, seasonal grass fed beef, local honey, handmade farm soaps, dairy cultures and cheese making supplies. Raw milk herd share sign-ups by appointment only. Call 540-937-4490 or email thecrowfootfarm@gmail.com or visit crowfootfarm.com

Eastwood Nurseries

The East Coast’s premiere source of Japanese maples. Open by appointment only (and some open-house weekends) at 634 Long Mountain Rd., Washington. Call 540-675-1234, email maples@japanesemaples. com or visit japanesemaples.com

Evergreen Etc.

This nursery, specializing in evergreen trees and Christmas trees, is open from Thanksgiving to Christmas at 285 Rock Mills Road (Route 622), Woodville. Call 540-937-5850 or email jandjtole@evergreenshade.com

The Farm at Sunnyside grows certified organic fruits and vegetables for sale locally at the Rappahannock County Farmers Market. At 27 Sweetwater Ln., less than two miles northwest of the town of Washington. Call 540-675-9946 or visit thefarmatsunnyside.com

Happy Henze Farm/ Rock Mills Farm

Happy Henz and Rock Mills farms are both run by members of the Henze family. Happy Henz sells eggs and seasonal lamb meat; Rock Mills sells heritage sheep breeding stock as well as hand-spun artisan yarn and wool products. Their breeds include Purebred Registered Gulf Coast Native Sheep, Shetland Sheep and Karakul sheep. Open by appointment only. Email happyhenzfarm@gmail.com or call 540-937-5087.

Hill House Farm & Nursery

Hill House Farm & Nursery is a family-owned nursery dedicated to growing high-quality native plants for gardens, landscape restoration projects and habitat creation. It also offers landscape consultation, design and installation services. The nursery is open by appointment at 631 Scrabble Rd., Castleton. Call 540-937-1798 or visit hillhousenativeplants.com

Jenkins Orchard

Pull up to the green and white packing shed for the Jenkins' family's fresh-picked apples (16 types, including Rambo and Blacktwig), peaches (12 types, white and yellow), pears and nectarines from their 50-acre orchard at 355 Yancy Rd. (Route 621) in Woodville. Call 540-987-8192.

Lee’s Orchard

This orchard, in the Lee family since the 1880s, has pick-yourown and fresh-picked apples (28 varieties), including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold and Mutsu, plus hard-to-find quince, peaches and pears. In the fall, the Lees feature cider, honey and pumpkins. At 65 Orchard Ln. (off U.S. 211) just east of Washington. Call 540-675-3201 or visit facebook.com/LeesOrchard

Manor Farm

This family-owned and- operated cow/calf-beef cattle operation is located on U.S. 211, about two miles west of Washington. Visitors are welcome by appointment at no charge. Call Monira Rifaat at 540-987-8613 or email her at monira@manorfarm.us

Misty Mountain Farm & Blue Ridge Yarns

A hand spinning and weaving workshop offering classes and supplies for knitting, felting and natural dyeing. Finn sheep, Lincoln sheep, angora goats and llamas are raised on site. At 154 Quail Call Lane (2.2 miles south of U.S. 211 on Route 642) in Amissville. Call 540-227-2100, email info@ mistymountainfarm.com or visit mistymountainfarm.com

Muskrat Haven Farm

Manfred and Etta Call have pick-your-own and fresh-picked strawberries, blueberries, black and red raspberries, blackberries and pumpkins. At season's peak, Muskrat has heirloom tomatoes, melons and sweet corn. Visit them at 20 Cedarbreak Ln. (on U.S. 211) between Amissville and Washington. Call 540-937-5892 or 540-937-5191 (fruit stand).

Off the Grid Farm

Cross the bridge over the Thornton River behind Off the Grid cafe and market (see Places to Eat) and you will find yourself on Off the Grid’s solar-powered farm, which grades upward to rest against the Shenandoah National Park and is home to pasture-raised hens for egg production and a couple of retired goats to greet you. Our little red hens (and a few daffy ducks) are rotated around the property, protected from predators by two layers of electrified net fencing. In the warmer months we grow vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers to use in the restaurant. We grow using organic approved methods, and hold an industrial hemp growers and processors registration. Call 540-987-5114 or visit offthegridva.com for more information.

Reality Farm

A working beef and dairy cattle farm established circa 1753 and now run by Teri and John Guevremont, owners of Quièvremont Winery and Vineyards (see Wineries). Reality Farm specializes in grass-fed Angus and Jersey cattle, cow and goat’s milk, poultry and eggs. Open by appointment only at 115 Reality Farm Ln. (off Gid Brown Hollow Road), Washington. To visit, or browse farm offerings, call (540) 987-3192 or visit realityfarminc. com

Roy’s Orchard & Fruit Market

Roy and Janet Alther have strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins in that seasonal order, plus fresh vegetables and a wide selection of dry goods and everyday groceries. Stop by at 64 Old Hollow Rd. (just off U.S. 211) in Sperryville. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Call 540-987-8636 or visit facebook.com/oldhollowroad

Touchstone Farm

Alan Zuschlag and Keith Miller raise purebred Clun Forest sheep on 110 acres near Flint Hill. Whole or half lamb packages plus special orders are available each fall. Order online at touchstonefarm.org

Thornton River Orchard

On U.S. 211 three miles west of Sperryville the family-owned and -operated farm raises clean quality fruit — more than 20 varieties of apples, plus peaches, nectarines, cherries, various berries, seasonally available produce and fresh pressed apple cider. Open 9 to 6 seven days a week late July to early December at 11587 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8585 or visit thorntonriverorchard.com

Waterpenny Farm

Eric Plaksin and Rachel Bynum grow pesticide-free vegetables, eggs and flowers available for sale on the farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares are also available. At 53 Waterpenny Lane (off U.S. 211 in Sperryville). Call 540-987-8567 or visit waterpennyfarm.com

Williams Orchard

The Williams family has spent more than 75 years producing quality fruit and vegetables on their family-owned and -operated orchard and farm. At 3 Williams Farm Ln. (off Route 729) near Flint Hill. Call 540675-3765 or visit facebook.com/ WilliamsOrchard729

Whippoorwill Farm to Table

Bio-organic vegetables, pastured pork, grass fed/finished beef, farm goods. Washington, 571- 269-9050 or visit whippoorwillfarmtotable.com

W.R. Welch & Sons, Mountain View Farm

With farms in Huntly and Flint Hill, the Welches sell customfinished, grain-fed cattle to order year around. On U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill, just past Wakefield Country Day School and near U.S. 662. Call 540-636-9965.

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