Spring House Farm

What Spring House Farm does

Spring House Farm is a privately held, founder-operated regenerative farm founded in 2004 by Andrew and Liz Crush in Hamilton, Loudoun County, Virginia. It operates on 300-400 owned and leased acres and raises heritage breed Large Black and Mulefoot pigs, grass-fed/grass-finished beef cattle, pastured poultry, pastured eggs, and grass-fed lamb using rotational and strip grazing, forest finishing, and whole-animal butchery.

The farm sells directly to consumers through four channels: an e-commerce website (powered by GrazeCart) with farm-to-door UPS 1-Day Ground shipping, a physical farm store at the Hamilton headquarters, Northern Virginia farmers markets, and a CSA program that launched in 2013 with 10+ pickup locations across DC, Fairfax, and Loudoun County. The CSA operates on seasonal bi-weekly deliveries in three share sizes (Sampler, Lovers, Family), complemented by add-ons such as bacon, eggs, and partner products from View of Heaven Bakery and South Mountain Creamery, plus holiday gift boxes, themed bundles, and offal.

Revenue is concentrated in subscription CSA memberships and direct product sales, with secondary income from farm store partners and merchandise. The operation is small (owner-operator plus farm hands), unfunded, and geographically anchored to Northern Virginia. Andrew Crush was recognized by Progressive Farmer magazine as one of their Best Young Farmers and Ranchers in 2016, providing brand credibility in the sustainable agriculture category.

Name

Spring House Farm

Legal name

Spring House Farm

Website

https://springhouse.farm

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spring House Farm is a Loudoun County, Virginia regenerative farm selling heritage breed, pasture-raised meats direct-to-consumer via a seasonal CSA, e-commerce, farm store, and farmers markets, serving health-conscious families in Northern Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pasture-Raised Meat and CSA Subscriptions

NAICS

Hog and Pig Farming (11221), Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production (112320), Sheep and Goat Farming (1124), Other Animal Production (1129)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Pasture-Raised Hog Farming (AFAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Pasture-Raised Poultry & Egg Production (AFAEADAJ), Organic/Regenerative Sheep & Goat Production (AFAEAFAI), Grazing & Pasture-Based Operations (Range, Rotational Grazing) (AFAEAFAG), Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

Keywords

• Pasture-raised meats
• Grass-fed beef
• Meat CSA
• Regenerative farming
• Heritage breed pork

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: The farm sells meat products directly to consumers through its e-commerce website and physical farm store. Products include grass-fed/finished beef, pasture-raised pork, poultry, lamb, eggs, and specialty cuts including bones, fat, and organs.
2. CSA Memberships: Community Supported Agriculture program where members invest in the farm and receive regular deliveries of meat products in three sizes (Sampler, Lovers, Family). The CSA program has been running since 2013 and operates on a seasonal basis with bi-weekly deliveries.
3. Farm Store Partners: The farm store carries partner products including View of Heaven Bakery items, natural honey, and pantry staples from local producers, providing additional revenue streams through complementary products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spring House Farm raises and direct-sells pasture-raised, ethically farmed meat — grass-fed and grass-finished beef, forest-finished heritage breed pork, pastured poultry, pastured eggs, and grass-fed lamb — together with a seasonal Meat CSA subscription in three share sizes and whole-animal butchery cuts (bones, fat, organs). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the farm's e-commerce site with UPS shipping, an on-farm store, farmers markets, and CSA pickup locations across Northern Virginia.

Product overview

Spring House Farm operates a single-location farm store offering a diversified portfolio of pasture-raised meat products centered around five core protein categories: Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef, Pasture-Raised Forest Finished Pork, Pastured Poultry, Pastured Eggs, and Pastured Lamb. The farm's primary sales channel is its CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) meat subscription program with three share sizes (Sampler, Lovers, and Family), complemented by an e-commerce store for à la carte purchases. Supporting offerings include whole-animal butchery products (Bones, Fat & Organs), seasonal Product Bundles, Natural Honey, Pantry Staples from local partners (View of Heaven Bakery, South Mountain Creamery), Holiday Gift Boxes, Farm Merchandise, Gift Cards, and Event Tickets. The farm emphasizes regenerative agriculture practices and transparent bulk pricing (Beef Shares) alongside direct-to-consumer shipping via UPS 1-Day Ground.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grass Fed & Grass Finished Beef Pasture-raised cattle that are grass-fed and grass-finished, producing nutrient-dense beef with favorable omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratios. Sold à la carte online, at the farm store, and through farmers markets to individual consumers in Northern Virginia.
• Pasture-Raised, Forest Finished Pork Heritage breed Large Black and Mulefoot pigs raised on pasture and finished in the forest where they forage for acorns. The forest-finishing process and higher fat content of heritage breeds produce uniquely flavored pork cuts sold to individual consumers.
• Pastured Poultry Chickens raised on pasture with access to fresh air and natural foraging, sold as whole chickens, breasts, drumsticks, wings, and thighs to individual consumers via the online store and farm store.
• Pastured Eggs Farm-fresh eggs from pasture-raised hens, sold by the dozen to individual consumers through the online store, farm store, farmers markets, and as a bi-weekly CSA add-on.
• Pastured Lamb Grass-fed lamb raised on pasture, sold as leg of lamb, lamb stew meat, and lamb French loin rack to individual consumers.
• Meat CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Packages Seasonal meat subscription program with three share sizes (Sampler 3-4 lbs, Lovers 5-7 lbs, Family 10-14 lbs) delivered bi-weekly. Members receive a variety of cuts including bacon, sausage, steaks, ground meat, and chicken, with optional add-ons for eggs, bacon, and partner bakery goods.
• Bones, Fat & Organs (Offal) Whole-animal butchery products including beef soup bones, chicken backs and necks, chicken feet, pork trotters, and organ meats, sold to individual consumers interested in traditional nose-to-tail cooking.
• Sausage Varieties Small-batch handmade sausages produced from the farm's pork, including mild Italian links, hot Italian loose-ground sausage, sweet breakfast links, chorizo links, and maple links.
• Product Bundles Cost-saving themed meat bundles such as the Summer Griller Bundle, combining chorizo links, mild Italian links, burger patties, cheese, and chicken thighs for individual consumers.
• Bulk Beef Bundle (Beef Share) Bulk beef purchasing program priced on take-home weight basis after live weight, hanging weight, and butchering fees, including all processing and packaging.
• Holiday Gift Boxes Curated holiday gift boxes featuring farm-fresh favorites, marketed to foodies and gift-givers during the holiday season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grass-fed beef achieves 1.759 omega-6/omega-3 ratio compared to typical American diet of 11-30 times more omega-6 than omega-3

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Crooked Run FermentationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2024Event venue partnership for hosting community events including the Roots So Deep documentary screening on June 1st in Sterling, VA.
• View of Heaven FarmminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Local produce partner that provides fresh vegetables and produce available at the farm store. Products include seasonal vegetables sourced from their farm.
• View of Heaven BakeryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorView of Heaven Bakery provides bakery products as a CSA add-on option, with a 3-pack for $108 for the season (6 biweekly deliveries) and a 6-pack for $216.
• South Mountain CreameryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDairy partner whose products including whole milk and heavy cream are featured in farm store and used in recipes and potentially sold alongside farm products.
• GrazeCartcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the farm's website and e-commerce platform that powers the online store, CSA membership management, and order fulfillment systems.
• Dizzy Pig SeasoningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBQ seasoning brand available in the farm store for use with grilled meat products.
• Baltimore Barbecue CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBQ sauce brand (Original flavor) available in the farm store for use with beef short ribs and other grilled products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ButcherBox: Largest scaled direct-to-consumer grass-fed and pasture-raised meat subscription company in North America. Targets the same health-conscious family buyer with similar product set (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) but operates as a technology-enabled aggregator across many farms, not a single producer.

Direct peers

• Wholesome Life Farm: Small regenerative farm in the Mid-Atlantic region selling pasture-raised meat and eggs via on-farm pickup and limited delivery. Comparable scale, species mix, and direct-to-consumer farm-store model.
• Wild Pastures: Pasture-raised meat subscription service (USDA certified) sourcing from partner farms for direct-to-consumer delivery. Closely comparable subscription model and pasture-raised positioning, though operating at more aggregated scale and broader geography.
• Marble Creek Farmstead: Alabama-based regenerative farm raising pasture-raised poultry, pork, and eggs sold direct via CSA shares and on-farm store. Highly comparable in regenerative practices, multi-species approach, and CSA subscription mechanics.
• Smith Meadows: Berryville, Virginia regenerative farm raising grass-fed beef, lamb, pork, and poultry on pasture with direct farm-to-consumer sales. Closely comparable in geography (Northern Virginia region), species mix, and farm-store distribution model.
• Polyface Farm: Iconic regenerative farm in Swoope, Virginia (also Loudoun-adjacent region) that pioneered pasture-based multi-species livestock and CSA-style meat distribution. Operates the same direct-to-consumer, named-farmer model with production practices that overlap nearly identically with Spring House Farm.
• Seven Sons Family Farms: Indiana-based regenerative, pasture-raised multi-species farm selling direct via online store and curated meat bundles. Highly comparable in product portfolio (beef, pork, poultry, eggs), regenerative practices, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce approach.
• North Mountain Pastures: Pennsylvania-based regenerative farm offering pasture-raised meat CSA shares, online ordering, and farm-store sales. Nearly identical business model: multi-species pasture-based production, CSA subscriptions, and direct shipping.

Regional players

• South Mountain Creamery: Maryland-based farm and dairy with home delivery service across the Mid-Atlantic region including Northern Virginia. Comparable as a regional farm with direct-to-consumer delivery, farm store, and CSA-adjacent subscription model, though anchored in dairy rather than meat.

Emerging players

• Grazed: Pasture-raised meat delivery service sourcing from small US farms for direct-to-consumer boxes. Similar product positioning and certification emphasis, but operates as a marketplace/aggregator rather than a single-farm producer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@springhousefarmva
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpringHouseFarmVA
• Instagraminstagram.com/springhousefarm
• Xx.com/SpringHouseFarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spring-house-farm-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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