Agricultural Organizations

Gray Ghost is Rappahannock's oldest winery, producing internationally acclaimed wine from 100 percent estate-grown fruit. Gray Ghost is family owned & operated. A visit to the winery offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours & the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday and holiday Mondays March through December, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday in January and February at 14706 Lee Hwy., Amissville. Please visit the website for additional seasonal hours grayghostvineyards.com or call 540-937-4869

Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works

This craft brewery is in the cellar of Hopkins Ordinary B&B (see listing under Places to Stay), and specializes in traditional beers that are true to style, with a little bit of whimsy. They use local barley and hops when possible and change their selections with the seasons. Come enjoy their beer garden and tavern room with a fireplace. At 47 Main St., Sperryville. Contact hosts Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor at 540987-3383 or visit hopkinsordinary. com

Tucked into the foothills of Skyline Drive between Washington and Sperryville, Little Washington Winery offers eight of their own wines plus a daily Dirt Road Wine Tour featuring incredible other small-batch wines. This spot was named best picnic spot in Virginia for its panoramic Blue Ridge views. Frequent events and classes are updated at littlewashingtonwinery.com. 72 Christmas Tree L.e, Washington. Call 540-987-8330.

Magnolia Vineyards

Magnolia Vineyards tasting room and surrounding grounds are the perfect place to relax and “Escape the Madness!” The family-run vineyard and boutique winery makes small lots of mostly Bordeaux varietals. Regular tastings are paired with cheeses and chocolates. Plenty of interior and outdoor seating to enjoy a picnic or the fire pits in cooler weather. Live acoustic music most Saturdays. Located at 200 Viewtown Rd., Amissville. The tasting room is open year-round, check our website or Facebook page for current hours & events. Call 703-785-8190 or visit magnoliavineyards.com

Narmada Winery

Narmada Winery offers excellence in wines and ambience. The small boutique winery offers grand views, a pavilion on the

Escape the Madness! Escape the Madness!

No stress, no pressure, just magnificent wines.

200 Viewtown Road, Amissville, VA 703.785.8190 • www.magnoliavineyards.com

Magnolia Vineyards & Winery is located in Amissville, just off scenic Route 211 on Viewtown Rd. Owned by Glenn & Tina Marchione, we are a family-run boutique winery & vineyard, making small lots of mostly Bordeaux varietals. Quiet country peace and beautiful views. Come spend an afternoon with us and enjoy a picnic & some wine – either outside among the vines or inside the cozy tasting room. We offer tastings paired with cheeses & chocolate. The tasting room is open year-round (check our website or Facebook page for the most up-to-date information regarding hours, offerings and events, and policies to know when visiting).

AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

Farm-To-Table Program

The Farm-To-Table Program is a partnership between Headwaters (the local educational foundation), Rappahannock County Public Schools and other community organizations, including the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau, the Young Farmland Fund and Sunnyside Institute. For more information, email: farm2table@ headwatersfdn.org

4-H Youth Development

4-H is an education program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension that assists youths aged 5 to 19 in acquiring the knowledge, life skills and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society. For more information, contact the local Extension office (311-J Gay St., Washington): 540-675-3619 or email lindab75@vt.edu.

Culpeper-Rappahannock Farm Service Agency

The agency assists local farmers through its agricultural commodity, conservation programs and specialized loans. Contact executive director Cynthia Smith at the agency’s office in Orange, at 540-672-1638 or cynthia.smith@va.usda.gov, or visit fsa.usda.gov

Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District

The CSWCD serves Rappahannock and four other member counties by providing landowners with educational information, technical assistance and a wide range of programs to encourage community participation in conserving soil, water and related natural resources. Contact district manager Greg Wichelns at 540-825-8591 or gregw@culpeperswcd.org, or visit culpeperswcd.org

Virginia Cooperative Extension

The Extension is an educational outreach program of the commonwealth's land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Extension agent Kenner Love is based in Washington at 311-J Gay St. Call 540-675-3619 or email klove@ vt.edu, or visit rappahannock.ext.vt.edu.

Virginia Farm Bureau

The bureau lobbies legislators on agricultural issues and provides insurance for its members. Contact Nicole Hanback at the bureau’s local office (11929 Lee Hwy., Sperryville) at 540-987-8225 or nicole. hanback@vafb.com

lake and picnic areas. The Tasting Room offers Indian small plates, frequent live music and a gift shop. The tasting room is open year-round. Please call or check the website for seasonal hours! Located at 43 Narmada Lane (off U.S. 211), Amissville. Call 540-937-8215 or visit narmadawinery.com

Pen Druid Brewing

Pen Druid focuses on spontaneous and native yeast fermentation of beer and cider at their 27-acre farm. The brothers Carney, Lain, Van and Jennings, grew up in Woodville along the Thornton River and left the county to pursue 15 years of touring, playing live music in the psych-rock