Willowcroft boasts breathless panoramic views of Loudoun Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Willowcroft's personal attention to detail, both in the vineyard and the winery, has resulted in national award-winning wines, time after time. In the 1800s the slopes were recognized for their potential and were planted to orchards.
Today vineyards, which have replaced the fruit trees, yield superior grapes. The rustic beauty of the winery, housed in the old red barn, and the award-winning wines, will give you reason to return to this peaceful spot. For more information on visiting Willowcroft, outdoor seating or group visits, please check our Visit and Planning Your Trip pages.
Today vineyards, which have replaced the fruit trees, yield superior grapes. The rustic beauty of the winery, housed in the old red barn, and the award-winning wines, will give you reason to return to this peaceful spot. For more information on visiting Willowcroft, outdoor seating or group visits, please check our Visit and Planning Your Trip pages.
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Is to produce award winning wine from our grapes and to share our good fortune and beautiful location with as many as possible. Lew Parker purchased Willowcroft and moved his family there in 1979. After discovering that the technology of grape growing had changed to permit high quality European varieties to be grown in Virginia, he planted the first acre in 1981.
Bi-monthly wine pick-ups of two Willowcroft wines hand-selected by our winemaker, Lew Parker. Pick-ups will also include a newsletter from the winemaker dishing about the wines included in the shipment, food pairings with delicious recipes to accompany each wine, and future happenings throughout the "wine & vine" at Willowcroft.
Due to limited parking, stretch limos and buses must have a reservation, regardless of group size. This helps us guarantee them a parking spot. Please follow CDC guidelines for masks or face coverings when walking into the barn, tasting room, and to our restrooms. We have hand sanitizer available inside for your use.
If you are coming from the north, take Rt 15 south from Leesburg about 3 miles to Harmony Church Road ( Rt 704). Turn right on Harmony Church Road. Stay on Harmony Church Road until you see the first Grape Tour sign, then turn left on Loudoun Orchard Road. If you are coming from the south, take Rt 15 N to the intersection with Harmony Church Road, turn left, and then follow the rest of the directions above.
Willowcroft's wines are made using the handcrafted techniques that have been learned and improved over the 30 years of operation. Keeping the productions small allows us to pay attention to each detail in the winery and vineyard process which has resulted in international award winning wines year after year.
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Tracey S.
Dec 07, 2021
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Amy S.
Oct 18, 2021
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My husband and I came here on an October Monday duding peak foliage. We ordered a white and red flight to split and also got 2 extra pours - Petit Verdot and Martingale. We enjoyed our flights outside with a beautiful view! Our favorite wine was the Albariño by far, which had notes of peach, lime, and flint. We also enjoyed the unique Cold Steel Chardonnay, which had notes of cinnamon, apple, lemon, and allspice. This was a family friendly winery due to its outdoor space and we would consider returning with our kids!
Nick H.
Sep 23, 2021
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Odd place, beautiful setting. No real welcome, and when we asked which wine we should try the answer was “you know whatever kind of wine you like.” Then I mentioned I have a reservation, and do you have the slider pairing with wine… oh yeah we do, it was not what was pictured, instead we got a cold White Castle slider, chips and an Oreo (weird). Then never once mentioned what kind of wine we were drinking (just poured and walked away), not the history of the place, or hey let me show you where you can sit. It wasn’t busy, it was us and one other small group already taken care of. Could
Dale Curtis
Aug 29, 2021
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Annette Greco
Aug 19, 2021
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Jorg
Jun 21, 2021
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D. Hahn
Jun 02, 2021
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Elle L.
May 04, 2021
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This place is a bit smaller and more intimate than some of the other wineries in the Loudoun area, but that's what makes it so great. My now-husband actually proposed here in the beautiful little attic area in the barn, and we went back about a year ago for our second anniversary. All of the wine - but particularly the petit verdot - is delicious. I highly recommend splurging and getting the chocolate pairing along with the wine samples - I don't think we had a single chocolate that wasn't amazing. Basically, make sure not to pass this little gem up.
Michelle Kelly
Mar 23, 2021
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This place was not crowded, which was great! Tons of space and seating in the picnic area. Once the trees get some leaves it’ll be extra pretty! We got a few flights to taste. It was a little pricey compared to a regular tasting at another vineyard, but the pours were fair and the wines were really good. We’d definitely come back with some picnic items!
Anthony Miller
Mar 20, 2021
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Jenn S.
Aug 03, 2020
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Lisa C.
Jul 27, 2020
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Small tasting room and nice, knowledgeable staff. Lovely view from outdoor seating area of the Shenandoah valley. Flights are well priced, wine is pretty good! We enjoyed the Seyval particularly & bought a bottle to gift to friends. July 2020-they are adhering to all mandated safety regulations and we felt totally safe here. You do not need reservations which is a plus right now. We would definitely go back!
Melissa Barron
Dec 06, 2019
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I can't say enough good things about Willowcroft Farm Vineyards and Winery. Talk about a hidden gem off the beaten path! The location is private and relaxing with breathtaking scenery (even during a severe thunderstorm)! The $12 tasting price for 7 wines is one of the best tasting prices in the Leesburg area. The wines were great and the service was even better. They offer outdoor picnic tables and plenty of indoor seating options. It's hard to believe that this is the original winery in VA because it is so well maintained. I will certainly be back with friends so I can boast to them about discovering
Teri H.
Oct 15, 2019
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Jaclyn L.
Apr 21, 2019
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Helena F.
Nov 30, 2018
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Imagine you had a busy week and you want to go and treat yourself to something special with your friend. Look no further. You can come here, the secret happiness barn and do that in a calm and peaceful fashion. You can do either wine only or wine paired with cheese or... wait for it... wine paired with awesome truffles. Yes, you hear right. I bet you won't be leaving with only one bottle of wine once you leave. And they make mulled wine too!
Haley Alyssa J.
Aug 20, 2018
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What a lovely winery for a relaxed afternoon in the countryside. Several friends and I were in Leesburg for a girls' weekend and we found Willowcroft by chance on a map after visiting another local vineyard. As you approach, the dirt road through the woods opens up to a clearing with a well-maintained Civil War-era barn and a gorgeous view of the mountains. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly dog who lives on the grounds, as well as the winery's mascot Flint, an incredibly sweet polydactyl barn cat who was half asleep in the sun.
The staff is absolutely fabulous. They are
The staff is absolutely fabulous. They are
Kendoll C.
Jul 23, 2018
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Quaint vineyard (pay attention to their website directions it is hard to find-the gps bounces all over) offering a tasting room within beautiful building with ample space.
Their tasting flight offers 8 pre-selected wines for $10, with an even variety of 3 whites, a rose, & 4 reds. The bottles are a reasonable price ranging from $22-42.
While their wines do stand out, for their smoothness and ample variety, the best part of the experience was our pourer. A delightful gentleman who knows his wine. He provided a lot of insight per wine poured; not only on the label, the name, the grape, but
Their tasting flight offers 8 pre-selected wines for $10, with an even variety of 3 whites, a rose, & 4 reds. The bottles are a reasonable price ranging from $22-42.
While their wines do stand out, for their smoothness and ample variety, the best part of the experience was our pourer. A delightful gentleman who knows his wine. He provided a lot of insight per wine poured; not only on the label, the name, the grape, but
Craig J.
Jun 28, 2018
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Woof Walker
May 26, 2018
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This is a quaint little vineyard - it's intimate while still being large enough to have a substantial selection of house wines. It's a little bit of a drive from DC, and is far from any main roads, so be prepared to take your car on dirt/gravel roads to get to it.
Parking was fine - it's not equipped to hold as many people as a lot of large vineyards, which was just fine by me. They have maybe 15-20 spaces, I think.
We did a tasting of 11 different wines, and had a good time. There were 2 things which make me rank this vineyard as only 4 stars, though: The tasting room was very
Parking was fine - it's not equipped to hold as many people as a lot of large vineyards, which was just fine by me. They have maybe 15-20 spaces, I think.
We did a tasting of 11 different wines, and had a good time. There were 2 things which make me rank this vineyard as only 4 stars, though: The tasting room was very
Michael K.
Nov 07, 2016
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My wife, daughter and I came across Willowcroft Farm while driving around random back roads in Loudon County on an unusually warm November Saturday. Their farm has lovely vistas looking out over a valley with distant mountains providing several nice spots to enjoy their wine outdoors. We wondered into their barn that houses among other things the tasting room. The tasting room has a long bar to belly up to to try any seven of their wines for $10. The folks working behind the bar were very pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable on their product.
I was the DD and didn't partake but the ladies
I was the DD and didn't partake but the ladies
Matthew F.
Jan 02, 2016
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This is not your 'typical' Loudoun vineyard. Willowcroft is the oldest winery in Loudoun county, so the focus is on wine vice entertainment. While they have crowds, the narrow dirt road pretty much guarantees it will only attract people willing to go 'out of the way' to get their booze. The winery is set in a Civil War era barn, and has a farm adjacent to it. So if you're looking for someplace that screams 'authentic' and 'rustic', this is the place. $10 tasting (but free with VA wine pass).
The wine roster is HUGE. Apparently the wine maker/owner likes
The wine roster is HUGE. Apparently the wine maker/owner likes
Jordan G.
Aug 23, 2015
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Summary: Although the views were not panoramic, the service we experienced made it outstanding.
I came here with a group of friends after receiving a free wine tasting for two because I signed up for the monthly newsletter. The vineyard consisted of a few outdoor sitting tables and a large red barn where the tastings occurred. We were seen within two minutes of us arriving and were helped by THE BEST person ever, JIM. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the wines and sounded genuinely interested in the product. He related stories of his past and gave us clues how to distinguish between wines
I came here with a group of friends after receiving a free wine tasting for two because I signed up for the monthly newsletter. The vineyard consisted of a few outdoor sitting tables and a large red barn where the tastings occurred. We were seen within two minutes of us arriving and were helped by THE BEST person ever, JIM. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the wines and sounded genuinely interested in the product. He related stories of his past and gave us clues how to distinguish between wines
Neal E.
Apr 14, 2009
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Stopped in last Saturday for my first visit to Willowcroft. I had high expectations based on reading the previous Yelp reviews. And Willowcroft delivered!
A light drizzle was falling as I walked in about 2:00 pm. The tasting room is located in a weathered, dilapidated-looking barn. A couple of young ladies walked in at the same time - our wine pourer Steve put us in the same tasting group and proceeded to pour. Since it was Easter weekend - the pourers were wearing bunny ears. Steve is probably in his sixties - so this balding guy with a pair of bunny ears pouring wine was somewhat comical.
The
A light drizzle was falling as I walked in about 2:00 pm. The tasting room is located in a weathered, dilapidated-looking barn. A couple of young ladies walked in at the same time - our wine pourer Steve put us in the same tasting group and proceeded to pour. Since it was Easter weekend - the pourers were wearing bunny ears. Steve is probably in his sixties - so this balding guy with a pair of bunny ears pouring wine was somewhat comical.
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