Our Farm

Charlottesville, Virginia.
Located in the heart of Albemarle County farm country, Oakencroft has long been home to a range of agricultural activities. In addition to a vibrant wildlife presence, our 250 acres are home to livestock, a small orchard, contemplative gardens, as well as vineyards, which date back to 1982. Today, we are proud to care for this farm, guided by the principles of regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration.

Responsible Practices

At Oakencroft we are invested in restoring our natural habitats. Our entire farm is solar-powered, rainwater is collected for our grey water usage, and geothermal wells provide for our heating and cooling needs. In this manner, we take advantage of the Earth’s abundant renewable resources to reduce our carbon emissions and avoid the unnecessary waste of water and energy.

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Regenerative Farming

Across the farm, our holistic approach takes into consideration the health of our entire ecosystem. Our experimentation in permaculture, silvopasture, integrated pest management, and healthy livestock are just a few of the ways we work to balance carbon sequestration with fruitful farming.  


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Our Vineyards

With some vines dating back to 1982, our vineyard contains five acres of hybrid wine grapes. We grow Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, and De Chaunac, as well as a daring new hybrid variety, known as Merlot Kanthus or Petit Merlot. We manage our vineyard with the same ecologically sound principles as the rest of our work on the farm and these varieties allow us to limit the amount of intervention often required of other grape varieties in our climate. 

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Established in the early 1980’s, 

Oakencroft was one of the first commercial wineries in Albemarle County and much of the Monticello region. The original owners, John and Felicia Rogan, are considered by many to be among the “founders” of Virginia wine. Mrs. Rogan has dedicated much of her life to building the stability and recognition of the Virginia Wine industry. Oakencroft’s original winemaker, Phil Ponton, dedicated forty years to the vineyard and still plays an important role here at the farm.

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