Meet the Farms
Agriberry Farm
Pierson Geyer, OwnerFounded in 2008, by Anne and Chuck Geyer, Agriberry Farm is now owned and operated by their son, Pierson, continuing the family’s commitment to growing and sharing exceptional fruit with the community.
At their Hanover farm, the Geyer family grows raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and muscadine grapes. Agriberry also partners with other Mid-Atlantic fruit growers to bring a wider variety of high-quality, seasonal fruit to customers throughout Central Virginia.
With a strong presence at area farmers markets and a popular Weekly Fruit Box CSA, Agriberry connects customers directly with the people and farms behind their food. The farm is also proud to provide hands-on opportunities for aspiring farmers and first-time workers through its seasonal Harvest Team.
Pick you own raspberries experience and shop the Market for all your fruit needs on the Fields & Farms Tour.
Creamfield Farm
Karen and Grayson Kirby, OwnersBig fields, big equipment, and generations of farming experience—Creamfield Farm offers visitors a look at agriculture on a whole different scale.
Rooted in the Kirby family’s farming tradition, this Virginia Century Farm has grown into a large row-crop operation producing corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops. Today, the farm blends generations of agricultural knowledge with modern technology, using research, soil data, and precision farming tools to make decisions from planting through harvest.
For the Fields & Farms Tour, Creamfield Farm offers a chance to see another important side of Hanover agriculture. Come explore the equipment, technology, science, and hard work behind the crops growing across some of the county’s largest fields—and discover just how much goes into a successful harvest.
Kelly Waldrop and Sara Mallory, Owners
Freckled Flower Farm
What began as a family hay field is now blooming with flowers, creativity, and community. In 2016, Kelly Waldrop and Sara Mallory began transforming their family’s land into The Freckled Flower Farm—a thriving, sustainable cut-flower farm rooted in a love of nature and the arts.
Today, the farm’s flowers inspire beautiful floral designs, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to gather, create, and connect. With dreams for mural, sensory, and native gardens, Kelly and Sara are growing more than flowers—they are creating a place to find inspiration, learn something new, and enjoy the simple joy of being surrounded by blooms.
Bring the family out on October 10th for the Fields and Farms Tour to explore the garden of blooms & pick as you go, grab some food and shop 20+ local vendors.
Hanover Farms
Founded in 1984 by Jim and Marguerite Bruce, Hanover Farms has grown into one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading wholesale growers of ground covers, perennials, and ornamental grasses. Today, the operation includes 105 greenhouses, more than 15 acres of in-ground growing space, and two acres of container stock.
In 2019, Hanover Farms became part of the Cross Creek Nursery family, a family-owned business now led by its next generation. Serving garden centers, landscape contractors, and wholesale distributors throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Hanover Farms is known for quality plants, dependable service, and lasting customer relationships.
During the Fields & Farms Tour, visitors can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the people, greenhouses, and growing expertise behind the plants that bring beauty to landscapes throughout the region.
Virginia Cooperative Extension Horticultural Learning Center
Hanover Master GardenersGot a gardening question? Chances are, the Hanover Master Gardeners can help you dig up an answer!
Trained through Virginia Cooperative Extension, these dedicated volunteers share their knowledge of plants, soil, pollinators, pests, water quality, and sustainable gardening with the community. From plant clinics and gardening classes to demonstration gardens, home visits, and youth education, their mission is to help Hanover grow—one garden and one gardener at a time.
During the Fields & Farms Tour, stop by to ask questions, learn a few tricks of the trade, and discover ideas you can take home to your own backyard and shop their annual bulb sale and curated vendors. Whether you have a green thumb or are still trying to keep your first tomato plant alive, the Hanover Master Gardeners are ready to help you grow!
Hanover Market CSA
Kevin Engel and Mike Chenault Rooted in a farming tradition that began in 1985, Hanover Market CSA brings together agriculture, education, and community. Longtime friends Kevin Engel and Mike Chenault share a vision for connecting families with local food, local farmers, and a better understanding of where their food comes from.
Visitors can experience agriculture up close by exploring farm equipment, learning about modern farming practices, meeting farm animals, and enjoying hands-on educational opportunities designed especially for young visitors.
Mike and Kevin hope to create a place where families can slow down, spend time together, and make lasting memories while discovering the importance of agriculture. As Mike says, “I want the kids to say, ‘Mom, let’s go to the market!’”
At Hanover Market CSA, good food, agricultural education, and community connection grow together.
Come explore, learn, and make a few farm memories along the way. At Hanover Market CSA, good food, farming, family, and community all come together.
Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve
Jason Long, GroundkeeperWhat began as a peaceful rural home for the Cosby family grew into an extraordinary horticultural treasure. Over more than 40 years, siblings Elizabeth, Madeline, and Reverend Monsignor Roy Cosby carefully cultivated the 79-acre property, creating a remarkable collection of more than 2,000 varieties of azaleas, 300 varieties of rhododendrons, ornamental plants, farmland, and Virginia woodlands.
Today, the property is known as the Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve. Protected through a conservation easement, the land reflects a lasting commitment to stewardship, preservation, and the belief that a place lovingly cared for today can continue to inspire and benefit generations to come.
For one day only, this hidden gem is open to the public to explore the grounds.
Meadowgate® Alpacas
Stephen and Nicole Phillips, OwnersMeadowgate® Alpacas is a family-run farm nestled on 10 peaceful acres of pastureland in Beaverdam, Virginia, surrounded by forest and the Newfound River. Established in 2017, the farm is home to a carefully managed herd of fewer than 35 alpacas.
Stephen and Nicole Phillips’ journey began with horses, but after taking a break from farm life, they soon realized how much they missed seeing “faces in the fields.” Their search for animals that were gentler on the land led them to alpacas—and after their first “paca hug,” they were hooked.
Today, Meadowgate® intentionally keeps its herd small, allowing the family to focus on the health, personality, and well-being of each alpaca while producing quality fiber and supporting breeding, agritourism, events, and alpaca therapy programs.
More than a farm, Meadowgate® is a place for connection—to the land, to the animals, and to one another. The Phillips family looks forward to welcoming visitors and sharing the joy of these remarkable animals, one “paca hug” at a time.
Randolph Macon Equestrian Center
Saddle up and discover a different side of college life! Just minutes from the Randolph-Macon College campus, the RMC Equestrian Center is home to the college’s IHSA and Eventing teams—and plenty of four-legged athletes, too.
Set on 75 acres of pasture, the center features an indoor arena and two outdoor arenas where students learn to ride, train, compete, and care for horses. From first-time riders to experienced competitors, the center is all about building skills, confidence, and the special connection between horse and rider.
Come out to their Fall Family Festival “Pumpkins and Ponies Tack Sale and Swap” event. Explore the facility, pony rides, pumpkin painting and more and get a behind-the-scenes look at collegiate equestrian life!
Thistledew Fold
Kelsey and Kyle Seward, OwnersPull on your boots and prepare to fall in love! Thistledew Fold is a small family farm in Montpelier where fluffy Highland cattle, curious donkeys, ducks, chickens, and a few other farm friends are waiting to meet you.
First-generation farmers Kelsey and Kyle Seward created Thistledew Fold from a love of animals and a belief that you’re never too old to experience a little farm magic. Whether you grew up around animals or have never seen a cow up close, there is always something here to make you smile.
Get a little muddy. Meet a fluffy calf. Let a mini donkey steal your heart. Thistledew Fold is a place to slow down, connect with animals, and rediscover that sense of wonder you never quite outgrew.
Woodside Farms
Rooted in Hanover County’s agricultural history, Woodside Farms is bringing new life to land where visitors once gathered to pick some of the area’s sweetest pears and cherries. Today, the farm grows fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers using nature-focused growing practices without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides.
Visitors can explore the on-site farm market featuring naturally grown produce and locally sourced products while discovering how Woodside Farms connects agriculture, community, and gathering. The farm also features The Barn, a welcoming event space with a professional demonstration kitchen, along with the historic Stonehouse for overnight stays.
Come experience the heart and soil of Hanover County at Woodside Farms on the Fields & Farms Tour, watch a culinary demonstration, and shop their Market and visit the gardens.