2008 marks our eighth year of business at Brightwood Vineyard and Farm! From our humble start, growing only one acre of pumpkins, we have added many other enterprises to the mix: berries, grapes, vegetables, herbs, flowers, meat goats, and laying hens. We have also remodeled an existing A-frame cabin into a luxurious, eco-friendly cottage for guests.
We welcome visitors to our farm! Please call us at
(540) 948-6845 to let us know you're coming. You can also meet us at our stands at the Charlottesville and Madison farmers markets.
Our goal as a diversified small farm is to be sustainable both economically and ecologically. We are committed to providing high quality products to local consumers while being good stewards of the land we gather from.
A few examples of our efforts to farm responsibly include:
About Brightwood Vineyard & Farm:
Owners:
Dean and Susan Vidal
Brightwood Vineyard & Farm, LLC
1202 Lillard's Ford Road Brightwood, VA 22715
(540)948-6845
svidal@hughes.net
--Reduced use of pesticides and other chemical inputs
--Certified Organic production for berries, vegetables, herbs
and flowers
--Raising rare/ heritage livestock breeds to conserve genetic
diversity
--Rotational grazing
--Encouraging riparian buffers to restore health of waterways
--Good Agricultural Practices to ensure safe, wholesome produce
--Contribution of fresh, healthy produce to the local economy
