About Eldon Farms

Eldon Farms is not a new operation, we’ve been around for decades, quietly caring for the land and the plants and animals it nurtures. But farms across the state are faced with the growing challenge of balancing rising costs with falling profits. More and more farms are finding themselves unable to generate the revenue they need to stay in business by solely focusing on agriculture. A little flexibility and creativity go a long way in these efforts.

This is a familiar focus for Eldon, finding new ways to use the land has been part of what we have done for decades. The orchards of years past gave way to the cattle operation of today. And that cattle operation, while continuing to run strong, is now making room for additional ways to conserve, protect, and enjoy this beautiful area.

Like many of our fellow farms, we are turning to Agritourism and hunting. The very act of creating curated experiences that showcase Eldon’s unique appeal will help preserve that appeal for both current and future visitors. We value our membership in the Rappahannock community, and want to strike a lasting balance between preserving and improving. Because the land is our greatest asset, we want to implement sustainable systems which will create the necessary income to continue to be good stewards.

It has always been understood that we can’t make more land. And while the land is our most valuable asset, it’s central purpose has always been to support the people. We invest in people, people who are smart and creative and can be good stewards and employees, people who care for the land so that it can, in turn, continue to care for the people.

We realize that we can’t always preserve by simply keeping things the same. Occasionally, there has been some discussion about our operation. We face it as it comes and continue to uphold the legacy of preservation that Eldon Farms has always valued. Through the years, Eldon Farms has changed in an effort to preserve, in new ways, the land that is in our care.