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Scenes from the VADMO Fall Meet Up in Winchester
Laurel Grove Wine Farm
It was an exciting tour of this facility that is currently under development. The final destination will include a Farm Store, a tasting room and more.
West Oak Farms
VADMO attendees pose for a group picture at West Oak Farms.
This is a family-owned and operated agribusiness that has been tilling their land since the early 1700's after receiving the deed from Lord Fairfax. West Oak Farms has been passed down through the family for 11 generations. The Farm Store and grounds offer great food, produce, family recreation and a special events and banquet facility.
Homestead Farms and Fruit Hill Orchard
VADMO attendees enjoyed Family Night and Blue Grass music on the lawn at Homestead Farms, an orchard and farm that is run by the founding family's fifth generation.
Fox Urban Farms
Fox Urban Farms, LLC is a hydroponic container farming venture serving the City of Winchester, VA with hyper-local, fresh, delicious lettuces, leafy greens, micro-greens, herbs, and edible flowers year-round. VADMO members toured their facility in downtown Winchester.
VADMO Fall Meet Up attendees enjoy Goat Yoga at Wild Feather Farms, along with a tour of this community-focused facility.
At Wild Feather farm market, the mission is to connect local farmers and producers with the community, providing a platform for sustainable agriculture, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of community. They organize workshops and farm tours to connect the community with the sources of their food and inspire a deeper appreciation for the efforts that go into producing it. Wild Feather also prioritizes the support of small-scale producers and helping them thrive by providing a direct market for their products.
Thanks go to Justin Kerns and the staff of the Winchester Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau for an outstanding job of planning and hosting this event.
Join VADMO in Winchester, Virginia,
for an Agritourism-focused Meet-up!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
| 11:00am | VADMO Executive Board Meeting |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm | Check-in at the George Washington Hotel |
| 1:00pm sharp | Depart via shuttles |
| 1:30pm | Behind the scenes tour and presentation at the cutting-edge Laurel Grove Wine Farm. This winery is in the early stages of development, and the owners are using AI and drone technology to manage the land and planting and the microclimates within, all with a focus on sustainability and conservation. |
| 3:15pm | Snack and refreshment break at West Oaks Farm, one of the oldest farming families in the region now in their 11th generation farming in Frederick County. Welcome, tour and short presentation by owners. |
| 4:00pm | Behind the scenes tour and presentation by the owners at Fox Urban Farms, the first container farm located within the City of Winchester. Learn about this new sustainable farming trend and how it is benefitting the local community. |
| 4:45pm | Return to the George Washington Hotel. Enjoy a relaxing stroll in Old Town Winchester or maybe have a quick dip in their Grecian style pool. |
| 6:15pm | Depart via shuttles |
| 6:30pm | Reception with a homecooked meal at the Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard, a 5th generation farm, and hard cider by Old Town Cidery, operated by 4th generation apple farmers from Frederick County. The sunflower fields at the Homestead should be near peak, so bring your camera! |
| 7:00pm | Enjoy some live bluegrass music from the back porch at the Homestead, a summer and fall tradition every Thursday night in our area. |
| 8:00-9:00pm | Shuttles return to the George Washington Hotel. Settle in for the night or stroll over to one of our 20+ local restaurants and 4 breweries in Old Town and keep the fun going! |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
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