Holiday Guides - The Piedmont Environmental Council

Your Guide to
Locally Grown
Christmas Trees
& Holiday Foods
2013 HOLIDAY GUIDE
Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa & Nelson Counties
CHRISTMAS TREES & DECORATIONS
GREENE
ALBEMARLE
Cason Brothers
1721 Cason Farm Road, Charlottesville
(434) 953-6552
Sells at Albemarle Square & by Appt.
Handmade Wreaths, Fir & Pine Trees
Country Naturals
280 Autumn Ridge Drive, Keswick
(434) 984-3585, [email protected]
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market or
Call to Order
Fresh Boxwood Wreaths, Sprays &
Decorations
Greene Meadows Farm
487 Crow Mountain Road, Stanardsville
(434) 990-1999
[email protected]
www.greenemeadowsfarm.com
Sells On-Site by Appt (Fri-Sun 10am-5pm
beginning Nov 23), Special Orders
Choose-and-Cut & Fresh-Cut Trees: White
& Scotch Pine, Blue Spruce, Red Cedar,
Canaan & Fraser Fir; Wreaths, Holiday
Centerpieces, Advent Wreaths
Elena Day Wreaths
Charlottesville
(434) 296-2494, [email protected]
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market
or Call to Order
Mixed Green & Boxwood Wreaths, Advent
Wreaths of Boxwood, Holiday Centerpieces
Foxfire Christmas Tree Farm
451 Foxfire Road, Scottsville
(434) 286-3445
[email protected]
www.foxfireva.net
Sells On-Site
Choose-and-Cut Pine, Douglas Fir &
Norway Spruce, Some Fresh-Cut Trees,
Fresh & Dried Wreaths
Henley's Orchard
2192 Holly Hill Farm Road, Crozet
(434) 823-7848, (434) 953-7875
[email protected]
www.henleysorchard.com
Sells On-Site (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 14pm)
Christmas Trees & Wreaths, Apples
Oak Hill Tree Farm
3897 Rock Island Road, Scottsville
(434) 286-4428, [email protected]
Sells On-Site, Sells Bulk Wholesale Only
Pine & Cypress Christmas Trees
Real Wreaths
North Garden
(434) 979-1220, [email protected]
Email or Call to Order
Fresh Boxwood or Mixed Green Wreaths,
Sprays, Custom Orders Cheerfully Made
Davis Creek Tree Farm
4143 Davis Creek Road, Lovingston
(434) 263-8762, [email protected]
www.daviscreektreefarm.com
Sells On-Site (10am-4pm, Nov 23-Dec 23)
Closed Mondays. Call to Schedule Visit!
Choose-and-Cut Pine & Fir
Fox Hill Farm
6326 Cub Creek Road, Beech Grove
(540) 942-1356 (home)
(434) 361-1738 (farm)
[email protected]
Sells On-Site by Appt (Sat & Sun 10:30am5pm, Nov 24-Dec 23)
Choose-and-Cut Fir & Pine
HOLIDAY MARKETS
ALBEMARLE/CHARLOTTESVILLE
Charlottesville Holiday Market
Saturdays November 30-December 21, 8am-1pm
City Market Parking Lot (Water and South Streets), Charlottesville
Handmade, Home Grown & Home Baked Unique Gifts, Holiday Decorations, Meats,
Christmas Trees, Foods & More
Crofton Plaza Farmers Market at Lake Monticello
Saturdays, 9am-12pm
Fluvanna Hardware Store, Palmyra
Park Street Christian Church Winter Farmers Market
Second Saturdays, November-March, 10am-2pm
1200 Park Street, Charlottesville
A Variety of Local Vendors with an Array of All Natural Products
Kris Kringle's Tree Farm
357 Stringfellow Lane, Arrington
(434) 277-8538
[email protected]
Choose-and-Cut Pine, Spruce, & Fir
Christmas Trees
LOUISA
Claybrooke Farm
912 Elk Creek Road, Mineral
(540) 872-3817,
[email protected]
www.claybrookefarm.com
Sells On-Site (Nov 29-Dec 1), Louisa
Christmas Tree Lot (Dec 8)
Choose-and-Cut White & Blue Spruce,
Canaan & Douglas Fir, Leyland Cypress,
Fresh-Cut Fraser Fir, Hot Cider
NELSON
Borrowed Ground Collective
63 Mosby Lane, Faber
(540) 470-0324
[email protected]
Sells by Delivery, Nelson Community
Market
Wreaths, Holiday Flower Arrangements,
Herbal Products
Ralph's Christmas Tree Farm
809 Bradley Lane, Vesuvius
(540) 809-4670 (cell)
(540) 377-9490 (Nelson farm)
(540) 854-7947 (Spotsylvania farm)
Sells On-Site (Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 9am4:30pm, Nov 23-Dec 23)
Choose-and-Cut Fraser, Douglas, Concolor
& Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, White Pine,
Wreaths, Garlands, Tree Stands
NELSON
Saunder’s Brothers Farm Market
2717 Tye Brook Hwy, Piney River
(434) 277-5455
[email protected]
www.saundersbrothers.com
Sells On-Site Mon-Sat 9am-5pm until
December 21
U-Cut and Pre-Cut Christmas Trees,
Wreaths, Garlands, Shrubs, Local Apples
and Asian Pears, Winter Vegetables,
Nursery Plants, Farm-Raised Beef, Baked
Goods and Jams
ORCHARDS
ALBEMARLE
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carter Mtn Trail, Charlottesville
(434) 977-1833
[email protected]
www.cartermountainorchard.com
Sells On-Site (Daily 9am-5pm, Nov 3-Dec 1
Closed on Thanksgiving; Fri-Sun 10am-5pm,
Dec 6-Dec 22)
Apples, Apple Cider, Apple Butter, Apple
Cider, Donuts, Apple Pies & Pumpkins. Wine
Shop, Bakery & Store
Vintage Virginia Apples & Albemarle
CiderWorks
2545 Rural Ridge Ln, North Garden
(434) 297-2326
[email protected]
www.vintagevirginiaapples.com
Sells On-Site (Wed-Sun 11am-5pm), Online
& at Local Retailers, Apple Festival
November 2nd
Rare & Vintage Apples, Cider, Bare Root
Apple, Peach, Pear & Plum Trees (Nov-Mar),
Hard Cider
NELSON
The Apple Shed
14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston
(434) 263-8843
Sells On-Site (Daily 9am-6pm)
Apples, Apple Cider, Pumpkins, 75 Varieties
of Locally Made Jams, Butters, Pickles,
Honey, Flavoring, BBQ sauce, Christmas
Trees after Thanksgiving
Dickie Brothers Orchard
2685 Dickie Rd, Roseland
(434) 277-5516, [email protected]
www.dickiebros.com
Sells On-Site (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm in Nov
until apples last), Local Retailers
Apples, Cider, Apple Butter, Jams, Jellies,
Honey, Pumpkins, Seasonal Produce
Drumheller's Orchard
1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln, Lovingston
(434) 263-5036
www.drumhellersorchard.com
Sells On-Site (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, through
Dec 21)
Apples, Cider, Apple Butter, Honey, Baked
Goods, Holiday Hams
Silver Creek & Seamans’ Orchard Inc.
5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro
(434) 277-5824, [email protected]
www.silvercreekseamansorchards.com
Sells On-Site Call for Hours and Information
Local Apples, Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter,
Cider, Gifts
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ALBEMARLE
Black Twig Farm
1855 Beaver Creek Mountain, Crozet
(434) 823-1122, [email protected]
Sells On-Site by Appt, Charlottesville City Market and
Festivals
Lamb, Wool, Plant-Dyed Yarn, Sheepskins, Maple
Caramel Apples
Copps Hill Farm
2205 James River Road, Esmont
(434) 286-3106, [email protected]
Sells On-Site, by Phone & Email, Free
Charlottesville Area Delivery
USDA-Certified Grass-Fed Beef by Half, Quarter &
Individual Cuts
Currituck Farm
4826 Advance Mills Road, Earlysville
(434) 978-1150, [email protected]
Www.CTFBeef.com
Sells On-Site by Appt & by Local Delivery
Local USDA-Certified Grass-Fed Beef for your Holiday
Needs
Horse & Buggy Produce
1810 Broadway Street, Charlottesville
(434) 293-3832, [email protected]
www.horseandbuggyproduce.com
Sells by Subscriptions, On-Site, Restaurants
Pastured Turkeys, Beef, Chicken, Pork,
Spring-Raised Trout, Pasture-Raised Eggs,
Winter Greens, Squash, Apple Cider, Christmas Trees
Quarter's Farm
5112 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville
(434) 293-6982, [email protected]
www.quartersfarm.com
Sells On-Site by Appt
Grass-Fed Beef & Lamb, Free Range Eggs, Hand-woven
Linens
Sweet Seasons Farm
P.O. Box 194, Batesville
(540) 456-7145, [email protected]
Sells On-Site by Appt or Advance Order
Grass-Fed Beef & Lamb, Pastured Pork, Sausage &
Hamburger Shares Available
Tall Cotton Farm
1913 Craig Store Road, Afton
(540) 456-8489, [email protected]
www.tallcottonfarm.com
Sells On-Site By Appt, Rockfish Valley
Community Center Holiday Markets, Deliveries to Drop
Points Available
USDA-Inspected Grass-Fed and Finished Beef, Pastured
Chicken, Turkeys & Pork
Wolf Creek Farm
4345 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison
(540) 948-5574, [email protected]
www.wolfcreek-farm.com
Sells On-Site, Retailers, Farmers Markets
Grass-Fed Natural Beef
FLUVANNA
Hilldale Farm
2444 Carysbrook Road, Palmyra
(434) 589-2762
Sells at Elwood Thompson’s, On-Site by Appt
Beef, Lamb
GREENE
FarmColony
2 Farmview Road, Stanardsville
(434) 985-6530, [email protected]
Sells On-Site by Appt.
Market Lambs, Marino & Lincoln Wool Fleeces (White
& Color)
Sweet Peeps Farm
9443 Dyke Road, Dyke
(434) 985-1244
Sells by Pre-Order
Pre-Order Holiday Turkey, Pastured Pork, Holiday
Hams, Eggs
NELSON
Bethlehem Farms
1566 High Peak Lane, Shipman
(434) 263-4343
Sells On-Site by Appt
Alpine Dairy Goats, Eggs, Jacob/Icelandic
Sheep for Meat and Wool, Fleeces, Wool
Products
Rodgers Family Farms
3875 Stagebridge Road, Shipman
(434) 987-4531, [email protected]
Sells On-Site by Appt
Grass-Fed Beef and Pastured Pork
Iona Farm
7252 Jefferson Mill Road, Scottsville
(434) 286-3999, [email protected]
www.ionafarm.net
Charlottesville Holiday Market, On-Farm by Appt
USDA Certified Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs, Turkeys
Thistle Top Farm
234 The Hollow Lane, Lovingston
(434) 263-4899, [email protected]
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market, Rockfish
Community Market
Pastured, Organic-Fed Lamb Roasts, Chops & More,
Wool Skeins, Pelts, Knitted Gifts, Winter Greenery
Wreaths
Old Spot Farm
2301 Decca Farm, Charlottesville
(434) 293-3625, (434) 960-8500, [email protected]
www.oldspotfarms.com
Farm Fresh Roast, Hams, Turkey, Wreaths, Special Farm
Gift Buckets
Open Gate Farm
548 Three Pond Lane, Earlysville
(434) 978-7446, [email protected]
www.opengatefarm.net
Sells On-Site (Daily 9am-4pm & by Appt)
Family Farm Tours, Heritage Pork, Seasonal Workshops
PRODUCE
ALBEMARLE
The Farm at Red Hill
2400 Southside Drive, North Garden
(434) 979-4693, [email protected]
Sells to Local Retailers and Restaurants
Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Sweet & Hot Peppers,
Swiss Chard, Lettuce, English Cucumbers,
Salsa, Hummus, Dips, Habanero Fruit Jams
Horse & Buggy Produce
(See Complete Listing in Meat Section)
Pastured Turkeys, Beef, Chicken, Pork,
Spring-Raised Trout, Pasture-Raised Eggs,
Winter Greens, Squash, Apple Cider, Christmas Trees
Little Hat Creek Farm
163 Shaeffer’s Hollow Lane, Roseland
(434) 277-9304, [email protected]
www.littlehatcreek.com
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market or By Appt
Lettuce Mix, Arugula, Kale, Collards, Herbs, Garlic,
Winter Squash, Pastured Eggs, Artisanal Bread, CSA
Shares for 2014 Season
New Branch Farm
1070 Bishop Hill Road, Charlottesville
(434) 977-0155, [email protected]
www.newbranchfarm.com
Winter CSA Shares Delivered Dec-Jan to 5th Season
Gardening
Lettuce, Salad Greens, Carrots, Root Crops & Garlic
GREENE
Planet Earth Diversified
165 Earth Way Drive, Stanardsville
(434) 985-3570, [email protected]
www.planetearthdiversified.com
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market, Online,
Local Retailers & Restaurants
Seasonal Produce, Micro-Greens, Herbs,
Edible Flowers, Eggs, Rosemary Wreaths
Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Pestos
LOUISA
Hill Farm Vintage Vegetables
5964 W Old Mountain Road, Louisa
(540) 748-0115, [email protected]
www.vintagevegetables.com
Call for On Farm Appointment
Lettuce, Chard, Beets
Photo by Rose Jenkins
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SPECIALTY FOODS
ALBEMARLE
Brenda Moore
1999 Moore Lane, Scottsville
(434) 295-8361
Sells On-Site by Appt
Free-Range Eggs, Jams, Jellies, Tater Bags
Caromont Farm
9261 Old Green Mountain, Esmont
(434) 831-1393, [email protected]
www.caromontfarm.com
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market, Restaurants,
Retailers, Wineries
Special Holiday Cheeses, Fresh & Aged Farmstead
Chèvre, Artisanal Cow’s Milk Cheese
The Farm at Red Hill
(See Complete Listing in Produce Section)
Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Sweet & Hot Peppers, Swiss
Chard, Lettuce, English Cucumbers, Salsa, Hummus,
Dips, Habanero Fruit Jams
Farmstead Ferments/New Moon Naturals
Charlottesville
(540) 718-3200, [email protected]
www.farmsteadferments.com,
www.newmoonnaturals.com
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market, Local Retailers
(see website for details), By Special Order
Seasonal, Naturally-Fermented Foods & Beverages
(Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Pickled Veggies, Kombucha, Water
Kefir), Dried Bulk Herbs, Teas & Elixirs
Free Union Produce and Gourmet Edibles
1813 Old Orchard Road, Free Union
(434) 964-0816, [email protected]
Sells at Charlottesville City Market & From VDACSInspected Kitchen Year-Round, Special Orders
Welcome, Menus Available
Organic Gardening Methods, Artisanal Breads, Pestos,
Granola, Chutneys, Key Lime Pie, Scones. Rave Reviews!
Jam According to Daniel
Charlottesville
(434) 825-6651, www.accordingtodaniel.com
[email protected]
Sells on Website, Charlottesville Holiday Market
Jams Made from Local Seasonal Fruit
Sharondale Farm
(434) 296-3301, [email protected]
www.sharondalefarm.com
Sells On-Site by Appt
Mushrooms, Culinary & Medicinal Herbs,
Fruit & Fiber Plants, Workshops
FLUVANNA
Landovel Farm / The Holy Grael of Sorbet and
Gelato
Fork Union
(434) 842-3651, [email protected]
Sells at Local Retailers
Sorbet Made with Locally Grown Berries (All Raw Fruit,
No Additives, Dyes, Gums, BPA, or Corn Syrup),
Fermented Foods, Marshmallows
LOUISA
Forrest Green Farm
2317 Evergreen Road, Louisa
(540) 967-1165, [email protected]
www.forrestgreenfarm.com
Sells On-Site (Thurs-Sun 9am-5pm Year Round), Online,
Retailers, Charlottesville Holiday Market
Herbal Teas, Dip Mixes, Seasonings, Medicinal Bath
Salts, Salves, Herbal Room Sprays, Winter CSA, Pastured
Broiler Chickens & Eggs, Beef and On-Farm Workshops
Grubby Girl Handmade Bath Products
1749 Rock Quarry Road, Louisa
(540) 270-5229, [email protected]
www.grubbygirl.com
Sells at Charlottesville Holiday Market &
Retailers
Made with Locally Grown Botanicals: Soaps, Bath Salts,
Scrubs, Oils, Gifts Sets
NELSON
Inglewood Lavender Farm
4638 Variety Mills Road, Arrington
(434) 326-2939, [email protected]
www.inglewoodlavender.com
Sells On-Site (Sat 10am-5pm thru December 22), By
Appt, Online
Lavender Bath and Beauty Products, Spritzer, Honey, Dried
Lavender Buds and Bouquets, Essential Oil, Candles, Gift Sets
Goodwin Creek Farm
151 Goodwin Creek Trail, Afton
(540) 456-6701,[email protected]
www.aftonvirginia.com
Sells at Local Retailers (Greenwood Gourmet
Grocery, Crozet Great Value, Rebecca’s Natural Food,
Wintergreen Grocery, Basic Necessities, Mona Lisa
Pasta) Restaurants
Bread, Dinner Rolls, Pastries, Free-Range Eggs
Virginia Vinegar Works
1234 Mayo Creek Lane, Wingina
(434) 953-6232, [email protected]
www.virginiavinegarworks.com
Sells at Farmers Markets and Retailers
Handcrafted, Small-Batch Wine, Malt and Fruit Vinegars
Edible Landscaping LLC
361 Spirit Ridge Lane, Afton
(434) 361-9134, [email protected]
www.ediblelandscaping.com
Sells On-Site (Daily 9am-5pm), Online
Edible Potted Plants Including Apples, Persimmon,
Blueberries, Cherries; Nut Trees
Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery
2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford
(434) 361-1266, [email protected]
www.hilltopberrywine.com
Sells On-Site (Wed-Sun 11am-5pm)
Jams, Jellies, Salsas, Specialty & Honey Wines
Hudson Henry Baking Co.
PO Box 460, Palmrya
(434) 207-2128, [email protected]
www.hudsonhenrybakingco.com
Sells online, Charlottesville City Market, Local and
Regional Stores
Handcrafted, Small-Batch Granola in Four Flavors!
Woodson’s Mill
3211 Lowesville Road, Lowesville
(804) 803-1794, [email protected]
www.woodsonsmill.com
Sells at Local Retailers (Foods of All Nations,
Greenwood Gourmet Grocery, Saunders Bros,
Wintergreen Grocery), On-Site (Check Web for Hours &
Updates), Online
Grits, White & Yellow Cornmeal, Whole Wheat Flour,
Three-Grain Pancake Mix, Hushpuppy Batter. Small
Batch, Stone Ground, Water Powered, All Local, All
Natural
Hungry Hill Farm
89 Williamstown Road, Shipman
(434) 989-2091, [email protected]
www.hungryhillhoney.com
Sells On-Site by Appt, Farmers Markets & Retailers
Honey, Beeswax, Shiitake Mushrooms
Photo by Katherine Vance
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