2023 VADMO Fall Meet-Up

Start
14 Sep 2023
1:00 PM
End
15 Sep 2023
1:00 PM
Location
Winchester, Virginia
Spaces left
7
Registered
18 registrants

Registration

2023 VADMO Fall Meet-Up Allied Member Ticket
This is a ticket for Allied Members of VADMO based on the benefits associated with this Membership Level.
2023 VADMO Fall Meet-up Member Registration – $129.00
2023 VADMO Fall Meet-up NON Member Registration – $159.00
Non-Member Rate

Renew VADMO membership or become new member to receive discounted meetings and event rates

Registration is closed

Join VADMO in Winchester, Virginia,

for an Agritourism-focused Meet-up!

~ Space is limited to 50 attendees ~

Registration:

$129/member

$159/non-member

Reserve your space today!

Host Hotel

The George Washington – a Wyndham Grand Hotel

in the heart of Old Town Winchester

Direct link to book at $98 VADMO Rate

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 11^th 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!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15


8:30am	Shuttles depart for the morning
8:35am	Breakfast at Bonnie Blue Market, an EDA redevelopment success story (and a location on our Service Station Grub Trail). Welcome by owner Brian Pellatt, a classically trained big city chef who now slings BBQ and country comfort classics in a renovated service station in Winchester.
10:00am	Welcome and tour at Wild Feather Farm, one of the numerous micro farms that have emerged since the pandemic. The first-time farmers will talk about their challenges and successes. Goat snuggle and/or goat yoga for all, so dress appropriately!
11:30am	Return to the George Washington for lunch and our general membership meeting.
1:00pm	Conclusion of VADMO Fall Meet-Up in Winchester!