Gourmet Links
Towns & Villages
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Beef, Veal, and Lamb |
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Adams Custom Slaughter (Flint Hill Map)
The Adams family raises corn-fed beef by the half or whole, and
also by the piece. They also sell bacon, scrapple and homemade sausage.
Saturdays 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. 27 Shurgen Lane (3 miles north from 211 on South Poes Rd., Rt. 645), Amissville; call 540-937-7497. |
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Harmany Highlands (Flint Hill Map) Joyce Harman is a holistic veterinarian who treats with all natural medicines and raises Scottish Highland cattle on nothing but grass. Beef is available most of the year, by appointment only. 1214 North Poes Rd (just off Crest Hill Rd). Call 703-395-7613 (cell phone; best) or 540-675-1855 (office). Email: harmany@earthlink.net. |
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Meadowgreen Farm (Woodville Map)
John Kiser's Yorkshire pigs live in a 19th century barn when they're not outside acting like pigs, living short but happy lives, growing slowly and naturally on high-protein fescue grass. No hormones, no antibiotics.Call the Kisers between 7-9 p.m. for an appointment: 540-987-8445. |
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Manor Farm is a family owned and operated cow-calf-beef cattle
operation . Walking paths and hay wagon rides are available. Rt 211 2 miles west of Washington. Visitors welcome by appointment at no charge. Call Monira Rifaat at 540-987-8613; e-mail: monira@manorfarm.us. |
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Cliff Miller and Steve Beatty raise beef, lambs and pigs (poultry
coming soon) without grain, synthetic chemicals, or anything that
should not be ingested by or injected into livestock. They let
livestock do what they are designed to do — graze the pastures
and move to new grass every one or two days! 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2-6 p.m. Sundays, and by appointment. Mount Vernon Lane (off 211 just east of Sperryville); call 540-987-9559. Email: mtvfarm@verizon.net. |
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Purebred Clun Forest sheep and a crossbreed of Clun Forest and
Icelandic sheep. Whole or half lamb packages plus whole spring
lamb and special orders. Spring lamb Mar.-May, regular packages Aug.-Oct. By appointment or order from the web site. Flint Hill; call 540-937-6124. |
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W. R. Welch & Sons, Mountain View Farm (Flint Hill Map)
With farms in Huntley and Flint Hill the Welches sell custom finished
grain-fed cattle to order year around, plus fresh sweet corn.Rt. 522 north of Flint Hill just past Wakefield School; call 540-675-3663 or Dale at 540-636-9965. |
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Farm Stands |
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Muskrat Haven Farm (Amissville Map)
Manfred and Etta Call have pick-your-own and fresh-picked strawberries, blueberries, black and red raspberries, blackberries and pumpkins in addition to apples and yellow peaches. At season's peak Muskrat has heirloom tomatoes, melons and sweet corn. Reserve a fresh-dressed rabbit 24 hours in advance. Daily, mid-May to Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.. 20 Cedarbreak Lane (on Rt. 211), Amissville; call 540-937-5892; farm stand 540-937-5191. |
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Eric Plaksin and Rachel Bynum grow vegetables, melons, flowers
and pumpkins without pesticides, plus apples from the orchard and
pumpkins in the fall. Community Supported Agriculture shares
available. Selling at Takoma Park Farmers Market on Sundays. Buy on the farm July 1-Nov. 1, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 12093 Lee Hwy. (Rt. 211), Sperryville; call 540-987-8567. |
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Nurseries |
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| Amissville Nursery
(Amissville Map) A little bit of everything in the greenhouse, including bedding plants and magnificent poinsettias at Christmas. Waterford Rd. (off Rt. 642), Amissville; call 540-937-4333 for hours. |
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Margery Manuli has fresh and dried lavender, lavender honey and a terrific herbes de Provence mix. Mid-May to October ; Saturdays 10a.m.-5p.m. or by appointment. 559 South Poes Rd. (Rt. 637; 2.5 miles from Rt. 211), Amissville; call 540-937-3820. |
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The premiere source of Japanese maples on the east coast. By appointment
only. 634 Long Mountain Road, Washington; call 540-675-1234; maples@japanesemaples.com |
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Evergreen, Etc. (Washington Map)
A small nursery specializing in rhododendrons with companion plants, evergreen trees and Christmas trees.Thanksgiving-Christmas; weekends 9 a.m.-dusk; most weekends rest of year and by appointment; 285 Rock Mills Rd. (Rt. 622), Woodville; call 540-937-5850; e-mail evrgreen1@earthlink.net |
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John Burns produces heirloom tomatoes and fresh-cut culinary and
medicinal herbs, edible flowers, plus pick-your-own black and red
currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, raspberries and blackberries.
The nursery has perennials in 3-inch pots to 2-gallon containers,
and a broad spectrum of ferns and annuals & vegetable plants in season. April 1 to Nov. 15; Friday 1-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sundays June-August; 365 Tiger Valley Rd. (Rt. 626 off Rt. 211, first house on right), Washington; call 540-675-3982; e-mail: oldgoat@goathillfarm.com. |
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Long Mountain grows 300 varieties of evergreen and deciduous azaleas, all in containers, plus 50 hosta and 50 daylily varieties. They sell to premier garden centers in the metropolitan area. Retail hours coincide with the peak azalea bloom season. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5:00 Sundays from the third weekend in April through mid-May. 488 Long Mountain Road (Rt. 626), Washington. 3 miles on Rt. 626 (Tiger Valley Rd.) from Rt. 211 to intersection with Rt. 627. Right on 626 to second driveway on left; call 540-675-3707; e-mail sandy@longmountainnursery.com. |
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Persimmon Springs Farm & Nursery (Flint Hill Map)
Bud and Donna Bruce specialize in quality flowering shrubs, retail and wholesale, plus landscape design and consulting services.Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., July 5 and Labor Day weekend through mid-October. With appointments any time. 69 Bear Wallow Road (Rt. 663); call 540-675-3183; prsmspgs@shentel.net. |
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Orchards |
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Cherries-On-Top Orchards (Flint Hill Map)
Garrick Giebel has spectacular views of the county from his hilltop pick-your-own cherry orchard. Eleven varieties including white Rainier and Royal Ann. Daily, late May to mid-June. Grinton Rd. (off Rt. 641), Flint Hill; call 703-327-5272. |
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Heritage Springs Orchard (Amissville Map)
Steve & Victoria Miller grow over 34 apple varieties that were
popular before 1900. Some trace their origin to Roman times;
others were common to colonial America and 17th century Europe;
and still others were the choice in Victorian America. Mid-September through mid-December; Saturday & Sunday 9:30 a.m.6 p.m.; Weekdays & tours by appointment. 14847 Lee Hwy, Amissville; call 540-937-4298; e-mail: HeritageApples@hotmail.com. |
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High Places Orchards (Chester Gap Map)
Ed Streapy has pick-your-own apples (14 varieties) including
Granny Smith and Ginger Gold, as well as peaches, nectarines
and plums. Picnic by the pond with a view of Rattlesnake Mountain. Daily, mid-July to end of season. 121 Winesap Lane (off Rt. 662; 1/2 mile from Rt. 522), Flint Hill; call 540-635-5537. |
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Jenkins Orchard (Sperryville Map)
Pull up to the green and white packing shed for the Jenkins' family's fresh-picked apples (16 types including Rambo and Blacktwig). From their 50-acre orchard come peaches (12 types, white and yellow), pears (6 types) and nectarines. Daily, July 15 to end of season. 355 Yancey Rd. (Rt. 621), Woodville; call 540-987-8192. |
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Lee's Orchard (Flint Hill Map)
These farms have been in the Lee family since the 1880s. The farm on Rt. 211 has pick-your-own and fresh-picked apples (28 kinds) including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold and Mutsu, plus hard-to-find quince, peaches and pears. In the fall the Lees feature cider, honey and pumpkins. Daily, mid-July to Nov. 1. 65 Orchard Lane (on Rt. 211), Washington; call 540-675-3201 (apple shed), 540-675-3178 or 540-675-3558. |
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Moore's Orchard (Flint Hill Map)
Stop at Louis Moore's farm for fresh-picked apples (9 types including Ozark Gold and Arkansas Black); peaches (5 types, white and yellow); plums; sweet cherries; peppers and heirloom tomatoes. Also: Local honey from Admiral's Apiary. Open daytime, bring containers, mid-July to Nov. 1. 630 Fodderstack Rd. (Rt. 628), Washington; call 540-675-3553. |
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Roy's Orchard & Fruit Market (Sperryville Map)
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., weekends 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 64 Old Hollow Road, Sperryville; call 540-987-8636. |
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Williams Orchard (Flint Hill Map)
Family owned and operated orchard, farm, vegetables, and natural beef by the side. Over 75 years producing quality fruit and vegetables. July 20 to Nov. 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. six days a week. Seven days a week after September 10. 3 Williams Farm Lane (off Rt. 729), Flint Hill; call 540-675-3765. |
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Specialties |
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Bearly Dairy Goats (Woodville Map)
Sue Garvin and Ben Rupchis have high-quality Alpine dairy goats
for milk production, showing, meat, or pets. Owners are happy to
show their goats to interested individuals, small groups, and especially
children. Year round by appointment. 90 Rolling Road, Sperryville (Rt. 681, 4 miles south of Sperryville off Rt. 231); call 540-987-7206; e-mail: garvin@crosslink.net. |
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Beautiful white doves are available April-October for spectacular
release at weddings, graduations, funerals, and special events.
Producers of apple blossom honey. Visits by appointment only. Call 540-675-2336. e-mail: merhein@shentel.net |
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About 40 Llamas of assorted ages, colors, and sizes. See how smart,
social, friendly and clean these animals are. Great alternative
to traditional livestock. Sales, boarding and breeding. Friday-Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 3166 Waterford Rd., Amissville (Rt. 611, off Rt. 642); call 540-937-7437; e-mail: Llamas@erols.com. |
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A hand spinning and weaving workshop offering classes and supplies
for the fiber arts. Summer and weekend classes for children and
special sessions for home schoolers. Supplies for knitting, felting
and natural dyeing. Finn sheep, Lincoln sheep, Angora goats, Angora
rabbits, and llamas. Open, 10 a.m.-4 p.m, closed Wednesdays and Sundays. 154 Quail Call Lane (2.2 miles south of Rt. 211 on Rt. 642), Amissville; call 540-937-4707; e-mail: linda@mistymountainfarm.com |
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Marc and Alaina Cugnon breed world class Lusitano horses. The ancient
breed of the Iberian Peninsula, Lusitanos were used centuries ago
as war horses and later as bullfighting horses. Known for their
bravery and agility, Lusitanos have become popular for a variety
of disciplines, including dressage, jumping, eventing and trail
riding. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends by appointment. 1679 North Poes Road (Rt. 637), Flint Hill; call 540-631-0174. ssf@sacredspringsfarm.com |
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Betty and Leon Hutcheson make their own specialty gourmet products
-- brandied peaches, dilly beans, and 33 others -- in their own
cannery. Mums in the fall and gift baskets to order. Spectacular
view. Daily, but call first. 105 Christmas Tree Lane (off Rt. 211), Washington; call 540-987-8804 or 800-980-2580; farmpeach@aol.com |
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Gwen Hays and Clyde Humphrey train llamas for carting, showing, packing, guarding, therapy, fiber, and fun. 206 Richmond Road, Castleton; call 540-937-3644; gwenandclyde@starband.net |
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