Wisteria Farm and Vineyard is a charming 15-acre estate winery near Luray in Page County, offering a unique Shenandoah Valley agritourism experience that combines wine tasting with a working farm atmosphere rather than traditional u-pick produce. Established in 2009 and now operated by Steve and Cassandra Wallace since 2022, this vineyard at 1,100 feet elevation produces award-winning wines, meads, and hard ciders from 100% estate-grown grapes on three acres of vines. Visitors consistently rate it 4.8 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor (78+ reviews), earning a Travelers' Choice Award, with reviewers praising the stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, no-pretense atmosphere, and welcoming staff. Wine tastings cost just $7-8 per flight and include a souvenir glass, with varieties like Honeycrisp-noted Traminette, award-winning Petit Verdot (2024 Silver), and Lebanese-inspired blends named after Phoenician gods. The farm is exceptionally dog-friendly (4.9/5 on BringFido) and features free-roaming Romney sheep, chickens, and turkeys that delight families, plus children's activities, swings, and creek-side picnic areas. Open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 6-9pm seasonally, the farm hosts popular "Music Under the Arbor" concerts, "Yoga in the Vines" classes ($10-12), trivia nights, and an annual grape-stomping festival each August. Overnight guests can book The Rustic Reserve cottage—a pet-friendly vineyard retreat accommodating four guests—making this Stanley VA winery an ideal weekend escape for those seeking agritourism near Shenandoah National Park.
Coal Ridge Brewery's building was once a working barn home to race horses trained by local legend Nelson Housden that trained, lived, and thrived on the property, with their legacy of dedication and passion now channeled into perfecting craft beer. The brewery officially opened on April 19, 2025 at 1750 Honeyville Road, Stanley, Virginia, with dozens of supporters, local leaders, family and friends gathering for the grand opening. This family-owned farm brewery where tradition meets innovation is nestled in the heart of Stanley, built on generations of hard work, a passion for craft beer and a commitment to quality. Operating hours are Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm, and Sunday 1-8pm, with leashed pets welcome. Owners Jeff and Daphne Dinges also operate Stanley Auto Parts and Stanley Auto Service (purchased in 2014), while Jeff and daughter Victoria oversee five poultry houses handling about 90,000 chickens every seven weeks. They take pride in crafting small-batch beers from seed to sip, blending time-honored brewing techniques with cutting-edge technology and a state-of-the-art brewing system for the freshest farm-to-glass experience. Their indoor and outdoor spaces serve as a gathering place for friends, families, and beer lovers to enjoy fresh pours, live music, and good company, with food options including hot dogs, BBQ sliders, pretzels, fried pickles, and nachos. Beer names honor the property's racing heritage, including "Horseplay," "Blue Ridge Concern," "Saddle Up," "Coal Ridge," and "Light The Fuse Gladis" named after former race horse. The original barn beams still stand strong as a reminder of hard work, grit, and determination, now supporting brewing farm-fresh beer that brings people together. With grain grown and brewed on site, the agribusiness is considered a by-right use on land zoned for agriculture.
Elkton Brewing Co., built in the 1890s to house the Elkton Milling Company, has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve many original architectural features including massive interior chestnut pillars and exposed brick walls. The brewery opened in February 2020 at 100 N. Fifth Street in downtown Elkton, Virginia, overcoming pandemic challenges with strong community support. This family owned and operated, small-town nano brewery specializes in natural artisan beers focusing on quality over quantity. The art of brewing has been a part of the family heritage since their first ancestors came to America from Austria in the early 1900's, with what had been reserved for gatherings of family and friends now open to the public. The brewery is a 5x "Best Of The Valley" Winner, 4x "Shenandoah Valley Best" Winner, and "Best of Virginia" Winner. Their 14 taps rotate regularly with several flagship brews always available, and their beers have names and backstories with local ties to landmarks or legends. They offer non-alcoholic beverages including kombucha on tap, with food trucks on-site every weekend and local restaurants delivering most days. Live music occurs on Friday and Saturday evenings, plus occasional mid-week singer/songwriter nights. Operating hours are Monday 1-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday 1-8pm, Friday-Saturday 1-10pm, Sunday closed. The venue features comfortable lounge spaces, two bars including a copper bar, high and low tables, and outside seating where pets are welcome, with BeerAdvocate reviews praising the "beautifully renovated building" and beer menu that "covers all the bases.
Hawksbill Brewing Company is Luray's original craft brewery, founded in 2015 with inspiration from local farms of Page County, opening to the public in 2017 in the downtown historic district. Located at 22 Zerkel Street, Luray, VA 22835, they operate Monday-Thursday 4-8pm, Friday-Saturday 12-9pm, and Sunday 12-6pm, with phone number (540) 860-5608. They use hops, fruit, and honey all grown in the area to create their recipes, starting with hops grown in Luray, Virginia. By their grand opening in 2017, they had developed beers using local honey and blackberries, continuously creating new recipes featuring local agricultural products. Founder Jim Turner created this state-of-the-art brewery to produce delicious products while maximizing use of locally grown ingredients, with many fine stouts, porters, brown ales, IPAs, and Cream Ales receiving top reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars. The brewery features several beers on regular rotation including unique creations like "Cock Your Doodle Doo" stout and Peach Farmhouse Ale, with pilot recipes and seasonal beers frequently on tap, using visitor feedback to decide which ones to promote to full 5-barrel batches. The brewery serves non-alcoholic options such as honey-based Boo Beer and house-made root beer, welcoming to families. They work with food trucks on Thursday and Saturday, or customers can order from local restaurants. Reviews praise the friendly barkeeps and excellent brews, with patrons noting both staff and other customers are very friendly. The brewery offers both indoor and outside seating options for craft beer enthusiasts, and is part of the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop trail. Their motto "grown here, brewed here" emphasizes the farm-to-glass philosophy.
Sharp Rock Vineyards is the kind of place where you show up for wine and end up staying because the setting just... gets you. Located at 5 Sharp Rock Rd in Sperryville, VA 22740, it's run by winemakers Jimm and Kathy East on a 225-year-old farm established in the late 1700s at the foot of Old Rag Mountain along the Hughes River. First plantings went in the ground in 1992 (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc), and the winery officially opened in Fall 1998, making it 27 years of production now. They craft 12 award-winning wines annually from eight estate-grown varietals using old-world techniques, producing small-batch, hand-bottled wines sold only in their renovated 140-year-old barn tasting room. Bottles run $18-26. Here's what makes it accessible: tastings cost roughly $5-7 for seven wines. That's not a typo. The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday (plus Monday holidays) 11am to 5pm year-round, and Thursday through Monday during October harvest season. Appointments available too. The vineyard has stacked up over 100 national and international medals, including highest-rated Virginia Chardonnay at the 2009 New York Wine Competition, 12 consecutive years of international awards for their Sauvignon Blanc, and yearly recognition for their Malbec, Old Rag Red, and Rosé. Reviews hold steady with 4.0 on TripAdvisor (52+ B&B reviews, 86+ vineyard reviews), 4.6 on Google, and positive Yelp feedback (39 reviews). Visitors consistently praise Jimm and Kathy's hospitality, the wine quality, the rustic laid-back feel, and those mountain vineyard views that make you forget your inbox exists. Beyond tastings, there's vineyard tours, picnic areas with hammocks and tables by the Hughes River (someone left a hammock review calling it "criminally relaxing"), gourmet cheese and venison sausage pairings, and two B&B cottages: the historic 1790 Cottage and scenic Carriage House. The 25-acre property puts you 2-10 minutes from Old Rag Mountain trails. Contact them at (540) 987-8020 or jeast@sharprockvineyards.com for visits, cottage bookings, or private wine tasting classes.
The Vintage Barrel at Faithbrooke is a farm winery and limited brewery located in Luray, Virginia, offering varied hand-selected wine from around the world as well as Virginia wine options and craft beer including their Luray Red Ale. Operating at 267 Elgin Drive, Luray, VA 22835 with phone number (540) 743-1207, this unique tasting room is part of the Faithbrooke Barn and Vineyards venue. Their Luray tasting room opened in Q1 2025, offering craft beer, wine from around the world, regional ciders, and seltzer, with plans for a Barrel Club featuring monthly exclusive wine selections and member perks. The Vintage Barrel features Level 3 Sommelier-certified experts guiding tastings in an inviting, cozy atmosphere, with a second location in Stephens City operating at 640 Warrior Drive Suite 105. Their brand new tasting room opened just in time to host events at the beautiful wedding venue Faithbrooke Barn, founded by a wine-loving couple with the motto "Moments into memories." The Faithbrooke Barn and Vineyards venue is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services, with an overall rating of 5.0 for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests for intimate or large celebrations. As a wedding and event venue nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Luray, the elegant barn overlooks a large ceremony lawn with pergola, vineyards, and views of the rolling Shenandoah Valley, with early reviews highlighting reasonable prices and enjoyable variety.
Cave Hill Farms Brewery opened in September 2019 as Rockingham County's first official farm brewery, founded by Walt "Gator" Hopkins. The property was originally built on a 1000-acre land grant from King George II of England in 1759, given to the Hopkins family. This 6th generation farm now sits at 359 acres, and between 1960 and 2008, Cave Hill Farms was home to more than 500 dairy cattle. Located at 1001 Jacob Burner Drive, McGaheysville, VA 22840 (540-246-1185), the brewery's taproom is set in a converted dairy barn loafing shed that doubles as a farm museum, featuring antique tractors, horse-drawn carriages, and vintage farm equipment on display. Operating hours are Wednesday-Thursday 4:00-8 PM, Friday 4:00-10 PM, Saturday 1:00-10 PM, Sunday 1:00-7 PM (closed Monday-Tuesday). Reviews praise the unique farm setting with beautiful mountain views, wide beer selection including their flagship "Biking Viking" blueberry blonde ale and Hoppy Gator IPA, with Blueberry Blonde and Hefeweizen as favorites. The "FeedLot" kitchen serves quality food including their popular cheesesteak, loaded nachos, wings, and loaded fries, with beer prices described as reasonable by visitors. The brewery is dog and family-friendly, featuring live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, with games like dart boards and a pool table inside. They grow their own hops and barley on-site, pulling source water from the historic family well, with 100% Cave Hill grown hops used in their special releases, offering a true "farm-to-pint" experience.
Sage Bird Ciderworks opened in summer 2020 as Harrisonburg's first cidery, and founders Zach and Amberlee Carlson have quite the origin story. Back in 2014 they were newly married and on a tight budget, so they tried making mead with honey, oranges, and cinnamon from Sharp Shopper, fermenting it in a plastic milk jug. Fast forward and they've won Virginia Living Best of Virginia Cidery First Place, the Virginia Living Made in Virginia Award for their Long Night Pommeau, and a GLINTCAP Best in Class Award for their Virginia Hewe's Crab. The cidery sits at 325 N Liberty Street in downtown Harrisonburg, VA in a renovated former tire shop (one of the old Big L tire buildings). They signed a lease in summer 2019 and spent nine months doing the renovation themselves with help from friends and local craftsmen. You can watch cider being made in the adjacent production space while enjoying award-winning hard cider, wine, cocktails, or tasty hot sandwiches. Everything's produced on-site using exclusively Virginia-grown apples, celebrating the Shenandoah Valley's apple-growing history nicely. They were voted best Vegan/Vegetarian in Harrisonburg in 2024. The full menu includes gourmet flatbreads, panini sandwiches, salads, tater tots, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Weekly events include trivia nights, music bingo, yoga sessions, and even a book club. Right? A cidery book club. Dogs are welcome inside and out (leashed and well-behaved), and they've earned 4.5 stars on Yelp plus a 96% positive rating on Facebook.
Shenandoah Vineyards is the 2nd oldest active winery in Virginia (and the oldest in the Shenandoah Valley), founded back in 1976 when Jim and Emma Randel planted their first 5,000 vines on land that's been in Emma's family since the mid-1800s. That's nearly 50 years of winemaking now. In 2018 renowned winemaker Michael Shaps bought the place after working as Emma's consultant for several years. The whole operation sits in a red barn dating to the Civil War, built on an old stone foundation that now serves as the aging cellar. There's an upper deck with sweeping views of Massanutten Mountain and the surrounding vineyards, and I have to say... it's hard to beat that view with a glass in hand. Located at 3659 S. Ox Road, Edinburg, VA 22824 (540-984-8699), open Wednesday through Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM and closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and holidays. Tastings run $15. They've got bus and RV parking, light fare, pet-friendly outdoor spaces, picnic areas, and a tasting room. The wine list covers Virginia classics like Cabernet Franc and Riesling alongside varietals you don't see everywhere (Barbera, Tempranillo, Chambourcin), all from vines replanted to suit the Valley's limestone soils and dry climate. Their 2019 Reserve Red and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon both grabbed Gold Medals at the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup, with the Reserve Red making the prestigious Governor's Case. Visitors consistently mention the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful experience.
Swover Creek Farm Brewery, located at 4176 Swover Creek Road, Edinburg, VA 22824, operates Sunday 12-7pm, Thursday 4-8pm, Friday and Saturday 12-8pm, offering quality Virginia craft beer and food including pizzas, salads, and meats. This Virginia Century Farm owned by the St. Clair family for over 100 years has morphed from a cattle farm to a farm brewery after planting hops in 2013 and pouring first pints in 2014, plus pick your own berry farm, retail store and commercial kitchen specializing in jams, smoked sausages, and wood-fired pizzas. The brewery can be reached at (540) 984-8973 and swover@shentel.net, with 96% of reviewers recommending the establishment. Kids and dogs are welcome inside and outside the brewery, which features a separate dog park, and offers take out options, with the cozy taproom converted from an old tractor garage and "loafing shed" barn providing a "clubhouse in the woods" atmosphere. They have upgraded their disc golf course to include a full 18 holes and are having their first PDGA sanctioned tournament, with tees and holes constantly being upgraded. Having been early patrons since the beginning, visitors praise owners Dave and Lynn for creating "a very special place for locals and visitors" that provides "a great escape for the weary minds and bodies that work hard during the week." They have homemade lemonade and Blue Ridge Bucha Kombucha (non-alcohol) on tap, with flights available and Crowlers to go. Beer flights of 4 cost approximately $6.50. Their signature beers include the Dirty Blonde, which is "light in color but not in flavor," and Red Clay Ale, described as "as red as our soil and as refreshing as the rain that waters it.
Located in a restored former Casey Jones work-clothes denim factory in historic downtown Woodstock, Virginia, Woodstock Brewhouse has been a craft brewery destination since opening its doors in 2015. The owners are local Shenandoah Valley residents who share a love for their community and a passion for craft brewing, having been home-brewers for years before opening the brewery. The establishment has garnered significant popularity with over 8,346 Facebook likes and 13,801 check-ins, plus a 4.5-star average rating on TripAdvisor with 100+ reviews. Located at 123 E Court Street (540-459-2739), the brewery features a spacious venue with 14-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a balcony overlooking the brewhouse, perfect for large gatherings and events. Food is provided by Vittles with a wide selection of craft beers on tap, plus live music events. On BeerAdvocate, it rates 3.65 with reviews praising the surprisingly large space with brushed steel tables, serving solid BBQ with great vinegar-based sauces, though the beer is described as good but "not out-of-this-world." Pint prices are notably affordable at just $5, with flights of five beers around $7. The brewery makes every effort to source local ingredients, taking advantage of the bounty of the Shenandoah Valley, brewing everything from golden ales and IPAs to seasonal pumpkin and chestnut ales.
Saga Meadery officially started producing meads in 2015, with their first tasting room opening in July 2020, operating under the motto "There is a story in every bottle." The company was founded by Kevin Poplaski, a book lover who discovered mead characters in literature, became curious about mead in college but couldn't find it anywhere, and started making his own under his dorm room bed. Located at 7 South Street, Front Royal, VA (339-221-3115), with hours Friday-Sunday 12:00-8 PM, plus a second location at 56 E Main Street in Luray. They serve tasting flights of meads and local Virginia wines, hard cider, and mead slushies, with standard tasting flights around $12 and premium reserve tastings at $15. Average price is approximately $16 per 750ml bottle. Reviews rave about the unmatched selection and flavor profiles including traditional Wildflower and Crisp Apple meads, with visitors noting each mead's distinct and delicious flavor, calling them "the best meads I've had to date," with many joining their member club to receive 4 bottles every 3 months. Popular flavors include the jalapeño infused mead, which reviewers call "a must try," alongside seasonal spiced meads like Winter Cheer with cloves and allspice. Their Puff's Sweet Heat and Winter Cheer have both won Silver Medals at the Virginia Governor's Cup. The owner is consistently praised as personable, knowledgeable, and invested in making the experience enjoyable for customers, even providing organic juice for kids, creating what guests call a "liquid story" to take home. A food bar collaboration offers amazing sandwiches and gourmet coleslaw.
