Henley's Orchard, LLC

Name

Henley's Orchard, LLC

Legal name

Henley's Orchard, LLC

Website

https://henleysorchard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Orchard

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Apple Orchards (111331)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Orchard Fruit Production (Apples/pears for cider & processing) (AFAGACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stone Fruit Orchards (Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Cherries, Apricots) (AFAGACAC), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI)

Keywords

• Heirloom fruit orchard
• Estate hard cider
• Wedding venue rental
• Farm fresh produce
• Grass-fed livestock

Headquarters

HQ city

Crozet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wedding & Event Venue Rental: Field venue and event barn rentals for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, concerts, and field trips. Includes event supervision, rental coordination with vendors for tables, chairs, linens, stage, dance floor, and tents.
2. Fruit Sales (Retail & Wholesale): Fresh peaches and apples sold at retail space (The Shed) and IX Farmer's Market. Wholesale distribution to Richmond and Harrisonburg markets. Over 25 apple varieties and 15+ peach varieties.
3. Estate Cider & Wine Sales: Handcrafted hard ciders (Jubilee, Harvest Gold, Eighty-Seven, Black Gold) and peach wine (John Boy) sold by glass or bottle. Tastings offered Thursday through Sunday at retail space.
4. Local Meat Products: Local grass-fed beef and farm-raised pork sold at farmers market, retail space, and via phone orders.
5. Potted Plants & Flowers: Seasonal flowers, greenery, hanging pots, and vegetable seedlings sold at retail space from spring through summer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Henley's Orchard is a multi-generational family farm in Crozet, Virginia that grows over 25 apple and 15+ peach heirloom varieties, produces estate hard ciders and peach wine at its on-site cidery, raises grass-fed beef and pork, and operates a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain wedding and private event venue. It sells fresh fruit, meat, plants, cider, and wine direct-to-consumer through its retail shed and the IX Farmer's Market, plus wholesale distribution to Richmond and Harrisonburg.

Product overview

Henley's Orchard is a diversified family farm and event venue operation comprising a working orchard (producing peaches, apples, and livestock), an estate cidery and winery, and event rental spaces. The core product portfolio includes: fresh fruit (Peaches & Apples sold at The Shed retail space and IX Farmer's Market), alcoholic beverages (Henley's Orchard Estate Cidery producing hard ciders—Jubilee, Harvest Gold, Eighty-Seven, Black Gold—and John Boy peach wine), local meat products (grass-fed beef and farm-raised pork via Henley 4G Livestock), potted plants (seasonal flowers and vegetable seedlings), and venue rentals (Wedding Venue Services and Private Event Venue including field venue and event barn, with associated tour offerings). The business operates as a unified farm-to-consumer model where agricultural products support the retail and hospitality offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Henley's Orchard Estate Cidery: Estate cidery producing hard ciders and wine from heirloom varieties of peaches and apples grown on the orchard. Products include Jubilee, Harvest Gold, Eighty-Seven, Black Gold, and John Boy peach wine.

Products and services

• Peaches & Apples Pre-picked fresh peaches (15+ varieties) and apples (25+ varieties) sold at The Shed retail space and IX Farmer's Market in Charlottesville. Includes yellow and white-flesh peaches and heirloom apple varieties.
• Local Grass-Fed Beef & Farm-Raised Pork (Henley 4G Livestock) Locally sourced grass-fed beef and farm-raised pork available at The Shed retail space, IX Farmer's Market, and via phone orders. Pricing and availability provided by phone.
• Jubilee Hard Cider Champagne-style sparkling hard cider made from a blend of hand-pressed estate-grown Black Twig and Winesap apples, featuring a green-apple nose and crisp, tart finish.
• Harvest Gold Hard Cider Still, dry hard cider with nutty oak undertones and bright citrus notes, made from early-season apples and aged 14 months in oak barrels.
• Eighty-Seven Hard Cider Crisp, tart, full-flavored hard cider with lemon and citrus notes, aged in stainless steel and unfiltered for traditional unrefined flavors.
• Black Gold Hard Cider Floral, fruity hard cider with tart, crisp, refreshing characteristics, made from a blend of Black Twig and Gold Rush apples.
• John Boy Peach Wine Single-varietal peach wine made from hand-pitted, hand-pressed John Boy peaches, featuring floral peach-blossom nose, apricot notes, and a fuzzy-peach finish.
• Potted Plants & Flowers Seasonal flowers, greenery, hanging pots, and vegetable seedlings available at the retail space from spring through summer.
• Wedding Venue Services Outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions at the field venue at 5185 Jones Mill Rd, including arbor, catering building, event tent, bar, event supervisor, and rental coordination with local vendors for tables, chairs, linens, and additional tents. Has hosted weddings of 175+ guests.
• Private Event Venue Field venue and event barn available to rent for various occasions including birthdays, corporate events, concerts, and field trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93+ years in operation since 1932
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carter Mountain Orchard: Charlottesville-area orchard offering pick-your-own fruit, hard cider, wine, bakery, and seasonal events. Directly comparable to Henley's in geography, orchard + cidery + event model, and central-Virginia direct-to-consumer positioning.
• Morris Orchard: Virginia family-owned orchard offering pick-your-own peaches, apples, and seasonal retail. Comparable as a multi-generational Virginia orchard with on-farm retail and seasonal product calendar.
• Chiles Family Orchards: Crozet, Virginia orchard (same town as Henley's) growing peaches, apples, and other fruit for retail and pick-your-own. Same geographic market, same stone-fruit and pome-fruit focus, similar family-farm heritage.
• Stribling Orchard: Virginia Shenandoah Valley pick-your-own orchard offering peaches, apples, pumpkins, and seasonal events. Comparable in orchard product mix, seasonal retail model, and Virginia event hosting.
• Crown Orchard Company: Virginia commercial orchard operation growing apples, peaches, and other fruit with wholesale distribution. Comparable in product mix, Virginia geography, and wholesale market focus.

Regional players

• Buskey's Cider: Richmond, Virginia craft cidery producing small-batch hard ciders with on-site tasting room. Comparable craft-cider product category operating within Henley's wholesale distribution region.
• Albemarle Ciderworks: Virginia craft cidery and tasting room in the Charlottesville region producing estate and vintage ciders. Comparable craft-cider product line and central-Virginia tasting-room model.
• Blue Toad Cidery: Virginia-based craft cidery producing small-batch hard ciders with taproom. Comparable craft-cider product category and Virginia tasting-room distribution footprint.

Others

• King Family Vineyards: Virginia (Crozet-area) winery with on-site tasting room and private event hosting. Comparable estate beverage + event-venue business model in the same Crozet/Charlottesville market.

Broad incumbents

• Bold Rock Hard Cider: Virginia's largest craft cidery, sourcing Virginia-grown apples and distributing nationally. Comparable hard-cider product category but operates at significantly larger scale than Henley's estate cidery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/henleysorchard
• Instagraminstagram.com/henleysorchardva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/henley's-orchard-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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