Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Rocky Mount, VA

Rocky Mount

Tendergrass Farms began as a Virginia family effort selling grass-fed and pasture-raised meats and now operates from Floyd, just west of its Rocky Mount roots. The company sources organic, antibiotic-free beef, pork, and poultry and emphasizes whole-animal use to cut waste. Today it works largely as a meat and poultry supplier to brands and manufacturers rather than as a farm stand.

Rocky Mount

Dansby Farm is on Colonial Turnpike near Rocky Mount, in Franklin County at the foot of the Blue Ridge in southwestern Virginia. It runs as an agritourism farm; public details are limited. This part of Franklin County grows produce, berries, and pumpkins, and the farm sits within that seasonal tradition. Call ahead to confirm what's open.

Wirtz

Pacabella Farm raises alpacas on Jubal Early Highway in Wirtz, near Smith Mountain Lake in Franklin County, and runs a boutique alongside the herd. Alpaca farms like this one usually sell fiber goods such as socks, yarn, and scarves and open for farm visits by appointment. Specific hours and products weren't available online, so contact the farm before visiting.

Martinsville

Pinecrest Farms & Stables runs on Muddy Fork Road near Martinsville, in the Henry County foothills. The name and listing point to a horse operation with boarding and riding; call ahead to confirm services, lessons, or visiting hours.

Boones Mill

Windy Gap Apiary keeps bees on Springlawn Drive in Boones Mill, in the Franklin County foothills of southwest Virginia. As a small apiary, it produces local raw honey. No website turned up, so contact the beekeeper directly for honey availability and pickup.

Moneta

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery grows grapes and pours wine near Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, off Hickory Cove Lane. It's one of the small farm wineries that ring the lake in Bedford County's Blue Ridge foothills. The site was unreachable at the time of writing, so current hours and the wine list should be confirmed directly.

Martinsville

The Garden of Eden is a small farm on Mountain Vista Road near Martinsville, in the foothills of Henry County. The directory lists it as agritourism; with little online, reach the owners directly to learn what they grow or offer.

Mada Vemi Alpacas is a small alpaca farm on Tommy Carter Road near Axton, in Henry County close to the North Carolina line. Details on farm visits or fiber sales aren't posted online, so contact the farm directly to confirm.

Moneta

Pick-your-own blueberries on Capital Hill Road in Moneta, a few minutes from Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County. The patch was formerly TLC Blueberry Orchard and runs a short July season, typically open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. until noon while the fruit lasts. Bring your own containers and pick early before the heat sets in.

Moneta

TLC Organic Blueberry Orchard grows blueberries on Capital Hill Road in Moneta, in Bedford County's Smith Mountain Lake country. As the name says, the berries are raised organically. Pick-your-own blueberry season in this part of Virginia usually runs from late June through July into early August. Small orchards like this open by the crop rather than a fixed schedule, so it's worth confirming conditions before the drive.

Bent Mountain

Chestnut Grove Farm is on Greenhouse Road in Bent Mountain, high on the plateau above Roanoke in Roanoke County. The cool elevation here suits apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees, the mainstays of Bent Mountain's small farms. This one's specifics aren't posted online, so call before visiting.

Moneta

Thaxton

Shady Grove Vineyards is on Jordantown Road in Thaxton, in the Bedford County wine country between Roanoke and Lynchburg near the Blue Ridge. It is listed as a vineyard and agritourism stop. Public details are thin, so contact the vineyard directly to confirm tastings and visiting hours before heading out.

Cascade

Dancing Creek Farm is on West Fork Road in Cascade, in Pittsylvania County near the North Carolina line south of Danville. Registered as an LLC and listed for agritourism, its specific crops or activities aren't documented online. The setting is rural Southside Virginia farmland.

Patrick Springs

Hagans Lane Blueberries grows pick-your-own blueberries on Hagans Lane in Patrick Springs, in Patrick County along Virginia's southern Blue Ridge. The county's cool elevation suits highbush blueberries, which ripen here from roughly early July into August. Small berry patches like this open by the crop, so confirm picking conditions before the drive out.

Blue Ridge

Diamond V Farm sits on Mountain View Church Road in Blue Ridge, in Botetourt County just east of Roanoke. It's listed as an agritourism farm; with little published online, it's best to contact the owners directly about visits or events.

Daleville

Ikenberry Orchards grows a long apple lineup on Roanoke Road in Daleville, from Ginger Gold and Gala to Winesap, Rome, and both Delicious types, plus peaches through summer. This is not a pick-your-own operation; staff pick and sell fruit, squash, sweet potatoes, dried beans, and greenhouse plants at the stand. School field trips are welcome. It sits along US 220 in Botetourt County, north of Roanoke.

Pilot

Happy Rooster Farm is on Huffville Road in Pilot, a rural corner of Montgomery County in the New River Valley near Floyd. The directory lists it as an agritourism farm; contact the owners directly to find out what they raise or sell.

Danville

Owen Farm Tours hosts farm visits on Silver Creek Road in Danville, in Pittsylvania County in Virginia's Southside. Guided tours walk visitors through animals, crops, and day-to-day farm work, a common school-group and family draw in the region. Specific tour formats and booking details aren't spelled out online, so contact the farm to arrange a visit.

Gretna

Pick-your-own strawberries on Steele Road in Gretna, in Pittsylvania County north of Danville. Southside Virginia strawberry fields open in spring, roughly May, with pre-picked flats usually on hand for anyone who would rather not bend over the rows.

Floyd

Chateau Morrisette planted its first vines in 1978, which makes it one of Virginia's oldest wineries, perched beside the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd. The list runs from Cabernet Sauvignon and the Archival XII red to the off-dry Black Dog and sweet Sweet Mountain Laurel. A dog mascot runs through the whole brand, and friendly dogs greet visitors. An on-site restaurant serves lunch, and events include Music Bingo and the Black Dog concert series.