About
Sweet Briar College Farm, LLC is the sustainable agriculture operation of Sweet Briar College in Virginia, featuring a nearly 18-acre vineyard, 26,000 square foot greenhouse, and 20-hive apiary. Students study and work there to produce wines from campus-grown grapes, fresh produce, and honey, showcasing the college's landscape and academic programs. Products are sold at the on-campus Wailes Wine Shop and select local businesses, with wines earning gold and silver at the Virginia Governor’s Cup.
student-grown sustainable products
campus vineyard wines
greenhouse produce
apiary honey
Photos
What They Make
Campus Vineyard Wines
Made primarily from grapes grown in campus vineyard; bottled in Charlottesville, VA; gold and silver medal winners at Virginia Governor’s Cup
Sweet Briar College Farm Honey
From 20-hive apiary
Awards
None documented
2023
Upcoming Events
Wine Shop Hours
February: Fridays 12-5pm, Saturdays 11am-4pm
Regular wine sales and tastings
Wailes Wine Shop Hours
April 17-18: Friday 12-5:30pm, Saturday 11am-5pm
Wine sales
Latest News
Virginia Governor’s Cup gold and silver medal wines; 2024 photos of wine bottles and honey labeling; wine shipping planned soon