The 2025 Loudoun Spring Farm Tour, scheduled for May 17–18, offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore over 35 diverse farms across the county. To enhance your experience, we’ve curated several themed routes to help you navigate the tour based on your interests.
Animal Encounters Route
Ideal for families and animal enthusiasts, this route features farms where you can interact with a variety of animals:
- Brookfield Dairy Farm
Experience a working dairy farm and enjoy fresh ice cream made on-site. - Temple Hall Farm Regional Park
Engage with various farm animals and explore educational exhibits in a family-friendly setting. - Donkey Meadows Safe Haven
Meet and learn about rescued donkeys in a compassionate environment. - Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese
Interact with goats and sample handcrafted cheeses from this historic family farm. - Bully Goat Farm
Visit with friendly goats and discover goat milk products in a cozy farm atmosphere.
Arts and Crafts Trail (with bonus animal encounters!)
For those looking to scratch their creative itch, this route has hands-on activities by makers in the farming community:
- Kathy Ann’s Farm
Try your hand on the wool loom, browse handmade wool products and meet the fiber-producing animals behind them. - Butterfly Hill Farm Store
Live demonstrations of yarn spinning and weaving, with an opportunity to visit with friendly alpacas. - Double 8 Alpaca & Llama Ranch
Experience a variety of fiber arts including a free craft for kids. Get up close with alpacas and llamas. - Faith Like a Mustard Seed Farm
Make-a-wreath workshop and photo-ops with cuddly animals at a farm with a touch of rustic charm. - Gathering Springs Farm
Watch a live demonstration or give pottery making a try. You can also take a self-guided tour to see lambs, chickens, and more, at this quaint farm.
Sips & Serenity Route
Perfect for adults seeking a relaxing day, this route winds through local wineries, breweries, and cideries:
- Zephaniah Farm Vineyard
Relax with estate-grown wines in a serene farm setting. - Two Twisted Posts Winery
Enjoy handcrafted wines and learn about the winemaking process. - Henway Cider Barn
Taste a variety of hard ciders made from local orchard fruits. - Farm de Vine Winery
Savor wines produced from grapes grown on-site in a picturesque vineyard. - Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery
Sample farm-brewed beers made with ingredients grown on the property. - Wegmeyer Farms
Enjoy the fresh flavors of the season as you pick your own strawberries to snack on at your next stops.
Green Thumb Trail
For gardening enthusiasts and those interested in sustainable farming, this route offers insights into plant cultivation:
- Blooming Hill Lavender Farm & Gift Shop
Stroll through fragrant lavender fields and sip on lavender-infused tea. - Abernethy & Spencer Greenhouse
Explore a wide selection of plants and gardening supplies. - Hope Flower Farm
Admire beautiful flower gardens and learn about floral design. - Northern Virginia Wholesale Growers
Discover a variety of plants cultivated for both retail and wholesale markets. - Far Bungalow
Guided tours of a sustainable flower farm and build-your-own spring bouquet
“They Grow that in Loudoun?” Trail
For a walk on the wild side, visit these farms to see non-traditional products that aren’t normally grown in Virginia:
- Green Hills Garden and Nursery
Tour one of Virginia’s only tea farms. - Planetary Farms
Walk through the food forest and geothermal greenhouses to see over 700 varieties of edible and medicinal plants. - Three Cap Farms
Explore a farm specializing in unique mushroom production. - Cannabreeze Hemp Farm
Gain insights into hemp cultivation and its various applications.
Scenic Loop: Tour Southern Loudoun
For those preferring a geographically convenient route on the beautiful country roads of Loudoun County, this loop covers farms Southwest of Leesburg:
- Aurora Apiary
Observe beekeeping in action and taste local honey varieties. - Gathering Springs Farm
Visit a regenerative farm focusing on sustainable agriculture. - Three Bags Wool Farm
Meet sheep and learn about wool production and fiber arts. - Old Apple Valley Farms
Honeybee presentations and seedlings for sale to start your backyard garden. - Ayrshire Farm
Tour a certified organic and humane farm with diverse livestock.
Scenic Loop: Tour Northern Loudoun
Explore the northern part of the county with this loop:
- Spring House Farm
Experience this family-run farm with a focus on heritage breeds and sustainable farming. Farm store stocked with goodies on-site. - ORAC Farms at Village Winery
Tour the farm and enjoy a wide range of elderberry and honeyberry products, along with fresh eggs and apple wine. - Fireside Farm
Learn about sustainable farming and enjoy the pastoral landscape. Pizza made with ingredients grown on-site available while supplies last. - Equine Rescue League
Meet rescued horses and learn about equine care and rehabilitation. - Long Stone Farm
Discover pasture-raised meats and responsible farming practices while enjoying a selection of non-gmo beef, pork, chicken, lamb, eggs, cider, and wine.
Plan Your Visit
All farms are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days of the tour. Admission is free, though some farms may charge for specific activities or products. For a complete list of participating farms and an interactive map to plan your route, visit LoudounFarms.org/farmtour.
Embark on a journey through Loudoun County’s rich agricultural landscape and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.
