Fauquier County

Virginia at its Best

Welcome to

Fauquier
County
the beautiful gateway
to the foothills of the
Blue Ridge Mountains.

We are pleased to share our rich agricultural
heritage with you on this award-winning Farm
Tour. The refreshing sights, sounds, scents and
activities are sure to bring back fond memories
...or create new ones to share and cherish.
The farm stops on the tour are clearly
marked with Farm Tour signs and may be
visited in any order. Scheduling of special activities and locations with refreshments and
other items for sale are noted.

Enjoy a wonderful weekend - rain or shine down on the farm in Fauquier County!

For more information about the Fall Farm Tour

or accommodations, restaurants, attractions and
events year round, contact:

33 North Calhoun St., Warrenton, VA 20186

540-341-0988 800-820-1021
www.FauquierTourism.com

Washington, DC

Fauquier County
Virginia

20th Anniversary

Award-Winning
Located just 45 miles from our nations
capital, Fauquier County is easily accessible
via routes I-66, 29, 28, 17, 50, 55 and 211.
Visit the Fauquier County
Agricultural Development Department web site:

www.FauquierAg.com
The Fall Farm Tour is coordinated by:
Fauquier County
Agricultural Development Department

FALL
FARM
TOUR &
FIELD
DAY
Fun for the
entire family!

John Marshall
Soil & Water
Conservation

The Warrenton-Fauquier Visitor Center

... and our fantastic farmers!

October 10, 2015

10 am to 4 pm
Cows & Horses Alpacas
Farm Machinery
Winery Dairy
Lavender and MORE!
www.FauquierAg.com
540.422.8280

Greenfield Farms Alpacas

CONTACT:Chris & Loriann Tenney
(703) 508-7362
11353 Barnes Road
Catlett, VA 20119

Directions: From 1-95: Take exit for Rt. 17 North towards

Warrenton. Follow to first traffic light after entering into Fauquier County, turn right onto Elk Run Road. Follow Elk Run
Road approximately 8 miles. Turn right onto Barnes Road.
Follow driveway to farm at the end of driveway.
From Warrenton: Take Meetze Road, Rt. 643 out of Warrenton to Catlett Road/ Rt. 28, take a right onto Rt. 28. Go approximately 1 mile, turn left on Germantown Road/ Rt. 649.
Germantown Road turns into Midland Road after crossing the
railroad tracks. Follow along to the stop sign at Elk Run Road,
take a left onto Elk Run Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles to
right onto Barnes Road. Follow to Farm at the end of driveway.
From I-66: Take Exit 44 to Prince William Parkway, Rt. 234,
then follow to Rt. 28 South. Follow Rt. 28 South through Catlett
and make a left at traffic light onto Elk Run Road. Cross over
railroad tracks and follow approximately 9 miles. Take a left
onto Barnes Road. Follow to Farm at the end of the driveway.
Greenfield Farms Alpacas was established in 2007.
Our farm is a family run and owned farm, situated on
20 beautiful open acres. Visitors will learn about all
aspects of these amazing animals and their fiber, from
fleece, to finished garments and everything in between.
We educate on how to breed, raise, and sell alpacas as
livestock animals. Fiber processing, spinning, and feltings
discussions and demonstrations will also be conducted
throughout the day.
Alpaca fleece, roving, toys, apparel and yarn will be
available for purchase. Alpaca yarns are available in
natural and dyed colors. Join us at Greenfield Farms
Alpacas for an educational and fun filled weekend.
We promise that this time be time well spent and an
experience not forgotten. Come and experience the
alpaca difference. The way life should be.

Fauquier County AG
Production Statistics
2012 U. S. Census of Agriculture
Cash Receipts: $53,948,000

(12% increase from 2007)
Acres in Farms: 228,285

(2.5% increase from 2007)
No. of Farms: 1,258
Average Farm Size: 181 acres

Lakeside Dairy,
Cow Pie Compost and
O.B. Messick & Sons, Inc.

CONTACT: Ronnie or Jimmy Messick

(540) 905-9160(540) 272-2854
10336 Messick Road
Midland, VA 22728

Directions: From Manassas: Take Rt. 28 South passing

through Catlett and Calverton. Turn right on Messick Road,
proceed mile to the farm on the left.
From the South/I95: Take Rt. 17 North from Stafford
and follow to the traffic light at the intersection with Rt.
28 at Bealeton. Turn right on Rt. 28 North and proceed
approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Messick Road, proceed
mile to the farm on the left.
From Warrenton: Take Rt. 17 South to the traffic light at
the intersection with Rt. 28 at Bealeton. Turn left onto Rt. 28
North and proceed approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Messick
Road, proceed mile to the farm on the left.
Lakeside Dairy has been in the Messick family since 1922,
starting with a herd of 15 or 20 Holstein cows and 90 acres
of land. Today, the Lakeside Dairy farms more than 1500
acres and has an equipment investment exceeding $2
million. Currently, the herd has grown to more than 400
Holstein and Jersey cows and is milked in an automatic
milking parlor. Come and visit this unique dairy farm and
visit with the cows and calves and learn how milk gets to
your cereal bowl. Milking demonstrations will run from
1:30pm until 3:30pm.
A spin-off business of Lakeside Dairy is Cow Pie Compost.
Cow Pie Compost is an excellent soil amendment that is
used by nurseries, vineyards, golf courses, landscapers,
organic farmers and homeowners. The product is a stable
humus soil amendment created by combining cow manure
and wood chips. Cow Pie Compost is available for bulk
purchase at the farm.
The Fauquier County 4H Livestock Club will provide a
petting zoo and they will be selling hamburgers and hot
dogs, chips and drinks throughout the afternoon.
The Messick family have also opened Messicks Farm
Market. The entrance is located approximately 1 mile from
the farm at 6025 Catlett Road in Bealeton, VA. Stop by for
pumpkins and other seasonal offerings. (See Listing #3)

ATTENTION:

Farm animals may carry contagious

disease. Please remember to wash hands after contact
with animals. Persons particularly susceptible to infectious
diseases may wish to consult with their physicians regarding
recommended precautions.

No Smoking or Pets Permitted, Thank you.

But dont forget to bring your camera!

Messicks Farm Market

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CONTACT: Jimmy Messick
540-439-8900

6025 Catlett Road

Bealeton, VA 22712
www.messicksfarmmarket.com
Directions: From Warrenton: Travel South on US 15/29 to
Opal. Go South on US 17 to Bealeton. Turn left on VA RT. 28 and
go approximately 1.5 miles to Market on right. Look for signs.
Opened in 2014, Messicks Farm Market has brought a wide
variety of fresh produce, Meats and baked goods to the
public. Their mission is to provide fresh picked, healthy,
Local food at a fair price, while managing the sustainability
of the family farm.
Visit Messicks Farm Market and enjoy the Fall Harvest
Festival with hayrides, pumpkins, face painting, petting
zoo, games and more (fee charged).

Southern Heritage Farm

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CONTACT: Betsy Price

(540) 270-4615

11176 Rogues Road

Midland, VA 22728
www.southernheritagefarm.com
Directions: From Warrenton: Follow Meetze Road 9 miles.
Turn Right onto Rt. 28S (Catlett Road). Follow for 2 miles, turn
Left onto Rt, 610 (Midland Road). Go over Railroad tracks, turn
Right onto Rogues Road. Follow for 1.5 miles. 11176 is on the
Right. If you pass a Christmas Tree Farm you have gone too far.
From Fredericksburg: Take Rt. 17 North toward Warrenton
for approximately 20 miles. (You will see a giant roller skate
on the right). Take the next Right onto Ritchie Road. Follow for
2 miles. Turn Left onto Rogues Road. Follow for 2 miles. Turn
left into driveway. (Driveway is immediately after a Christmas
Tree Farm). Arena is past the barns.
Southern Heritage Farm is a family friendly equine facility
located on over 300 acres in Southern Fauquier County.
We offer boarding, lessons, and trainingforall ages and
experience levels. Our relaxed atmosphere enables you to
enhance your skills and focus on correct horsemanship
in a fun, stress free manner. We currently host the Anna
Mitchell Dressage Series as well as host our own BHSA/
VHSA sponsored huntershows. Our beautiful trails wind
through the woods and past our soybean, hay and wheat
crops for a relaxing stroll through the countryside.
We also have horse hay (timothy/orchard grass blend)
for sale.

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Granite Heights Winery

CONTACT:
Toni Kilyk
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540-349-5185

8141 Opal Road, Warrenton, VA 20186

Hours: 12 Noon - 5 PM

www.applemanorfarm.com

Granite Heights Winery, a two hundred acre winery with a historic 19th century farmhouse tasting room and state-of-the-art
production facilities located in Opal, Virginia, specializes in small batch production of high quality wines (award winning
Bordeaux style reds, Petit Manseng, and Chardonnay, and port-style wines). Most of the vines are French certified ENTAV
clones and our wines are produced on site. Already recognized by the Washington Post and other wine reviewers for its high
quality wines. We take pride in personally growing, producing, and packaging all our wines. Vintages are hand selected
and crafted at our boutique winery located fifty miles southwest of Washington, DC outside the northern Virginia historic
town of Warrenton. Our production is limited by design, and are consistent in quality, balance, and bouquet. All bottling
is done on site with our own automated bottling system thus ensuring quality on every level. Come join us for some great
wines and music provided by Fiery Run Band. Tours of the vineyard at 12:00PM and 2:00PM weather permitting.

Seven Oaks Lavender Farm

Hollin Farms, Delaplane, 540-592-3701

www.hollinfarms.com

4 Stribling Orchard, Markham, 540-364-3040

www.striblingorchard.com

Valley View Farm, Delaplane, 540-592-3730

www.valleyviewfarmva.com

Rt. 50

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www.bucklandfarmmarket.com
Corn maze open from Sept through Nov
(weather permitting) *Fee required

2 Hartland Farm & Orchard

Rt.
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Corn Mazes

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1 Buckland Farm Market

540-341-4739

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540-533-6901

www.cows-n-corn.com
Corn maze open weekends Sep 19th -Oct *Fee required

For ten years, the Williamson familys lavender farm has been wowing visitors with its lovely setting, shady vantage points
for picnicking and relaxing, an adorable playhouse for children and oh yes, a lavender field that paints the countryside
purple and perfumes the air in June and early July. Although the big bloom of lavender is early in the summer, lavender
does bloom sporadically through the fall. As available, each Farm Tour visitor will be allowed to pick a few stems of
lavender to take home. Over the past couple years we have added some other perennial cut flowers and boxes of fresh
herbs which will be available for purchase. The past winter we completely re-did the format of the lavender field and
added a gazebo in the center, which makes for the perfect setting for photos year round. Chances are youll find some
lavender treats, such as cupcakes and lavender lemonade and lavender-mint tea for sale under our big purple tent too.
During these ten years our farm shop has grown, from selling a few things from the front porch to a large shop filled with
high quality lavender products. Our farm made (and some made locally by friends and neighbors) lavender products
range from culinary items, lotions, candles, hand-sewn items, bath products, soaps, sachets and a bunch more. Stop in
and get a little holiday shopping done or just treat yourself! Lavender is known for promoting a sense of calm and reducing
stress thereby aiding in rest and sleep. And, it smells heavenly to boot!

Vineyards Tours year round. Follow grape signs.

540-422-3443
540-364-1722
540-364-6402
540-364-2347
540-687-8778
845-598-2662
540-364-6441
540-364-2802
540-592-7210
540-635-3200
540-636-6777
540-349-5185

Rt. 17

www.hartlandorchard.com

3 Cows-N-Corn, 540-439-4806

Directions: From Manassas/Northern Virginia: (Rt. 66 West to Rt. 234 South--not business but the sign says Prince Williams
Parkway--Manassas/Dumfriesto Rt. 28 South) Take Rt. 28 to the light at Catlett and turn right on Old Dumfries Rd. We are
exactly 2 miles on the right. The entrance is 8769 Old Dumfries Rd.
From the South: Take Rt. 17 (from 95) to Bealeton and turn right on Rt. 28. At the light at Catlett, turn left onto Old Dumfries
Rd. We are exactly 2 miles on the right. The entrance is or 8769 Old Dumfries Rd.
From Warrenton: From Rt. 29 turn onto Dumfries Road/Rt. 605 (South)Six miles down Dumfries Rd. / Rt. 605, at the intersection of
Rt. 605 and Greenwich Rd. Take a right onto Greenwich Rd. and continue 2 miles--near the end you will have to bear left as Greenwich
turns into Old Dumfries (dont turn right down Old Dumfries--stay left) and the entrance is on the left at 8769 Old Dumfries Rd.

Arterra Wines & Hawkmoth Arts

Aspen Dale Winery
Barrel Oak Winery
Blue Valley Vineyard & Winery
Boxwood Winery
Capitol Vineyards
Chateau OBrien Winery & Vineyard
Cobbler Mountain Cellars
Delaplane Cellars
Desert Rose Ranch & Winery
Fox Meadow Winery
5 Granite Heights Winery

Hartland Orchard, Markham, 540-364-2316

www.hartlandfarmandorchard.com
Open M-F 9am-5pm *Fee required

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Contact: Deborah Williamson

540-272-7839

8769 Old Dumfries Rd., Catlett, VA 20119
www.sevenoakslavenderfarm.com

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Take home some of Fauquiers

bountiful harvest.

Apple Manor Farm, Markham, 571-296-3787

Directions: From Warrenton: Take Rt. 29/15 South towards Opal. Turn Right onto Lees Mill Road / VA651. Go 1.3 miles then
turn Right onto Opal Road. Travel 1.7 Miles to 8141 Opal Road, Winery is on the left.
From I-66: Take I-66 WEST towards Front Royal. Merge onto 29S (Exit 43A) towards Gainesville/Warrenton. Go 17.7 miles then
turn Right onto Lees Mill Road/VA-651
Go 1.3 Miles then Turn Right onto Opal Road/VA-687. Travel 1.7 miles to 8141 Opal Road, Winery is on the left.
From I-95: Take 95N to Us-17N via exit 133 toward Warrenton for 27.9 Miles. As you cross over 29, US-17 changes to Opal Rd/
VA-687. Stay straight for 2.9 miles on Opal Road to 8141 Opal Road, Winery is on the left.

Designates Tour Stops

Orchards

www.arterrawines.com
www.aspendalewinery.com
www.barreloak.com
www.bluevalleyvineyardandwinery.com
www.boxwoodwinery.com
www.capitolvineyards.com
www.chateauobrien.com
www.cobblercellars.com
www.delaplanecellars.com
www.desertrosewinery.com
www.foxmeadowwinery.com
www.graniteheightsorchard.com

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The Corn Maze in The Plains, 540-456-7339

www.cornmazeintheplains.com
Open weekends from Sept 26-Nov 9, including Columbus Day.
*Fee required

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Farmers Markets

1 Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market,

I-66, Exit 31, Open Sundays 10-3

Warrenton Farmers Market,

Open Saturdays 7am-noon, 5th & Lee Street, Old Town,

Open Wednesdays, 7am-1pm, at the Bistro on Hospital Hill

3 Buckland Farm Market, 540-341-4739

www.bucklandfarmmarket.com

4 Lee Highway Nursery, 540-347-5640

www.leehighwaynursery.com

5 Messicks Farm Market, 540-439-8900

www.messicksfarmmarket.com

6 Green Maple Market, 540-272-7700

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Crockett Park

Bealeton

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www.greenmaplemarket.com

Vineyards (continued)Tours year round. Follow grape signs.

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Grey Horse Vineyards

540-788-4620 www.greyhorsevineyards.com
Marterella Winery
540-347-1119 www.marterellawinery.com
Mediterranean Cellars
540-428-1984 www.mediterraneancellars.com
Miracle Valley Vineyard
540-364-0228 www.miraclevalleyvineyard.com
Molon Lave Vineyards
540-439-5460 www.molonlavevineyards.com
Morais Vineyards & Winery
540-729-2763 www.moraisvineyards.com
Naked Mountain Vineyard & Winery 540-364-1609 www.nakedmtnwinery.com
Pearmund Cellars
540-347-3475 www.pearmundcellars.com
Philip Carter Winery
540-364-1203 www.pcwinery.com
RdV Vineyards
540-364-0221 www.rdvvineyards.com
Rogers Ford Farm Winery
540-439-3707 www.rogersfordwine.com
Three Fox Vineyards
540-364-6073 www.threefoxvineyards.com
Vint Hill Craft Winery
540-351-0000 www.vinthillcraftwinery.com
Winding Road Cellars
540-364-1025 www.windingroadcellars.com

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