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FAQ

Q: What are your hours?

Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Q: Are you family-friendly?

A: We welcome children but they must be with an adult at all times. Parents and/or designated caregivers are asked to take full responsibility for the care, safety, and behavior of their children. Please respect our property. No climbing trees, walls, and fences, and please pick up your trash. Thank you for respecting our farm and the experience of all our guests.


Q: Can we bring a picnic?

A: No, we do not allow outside food, coolers, or alcohol. Please check out our food menu. Check out our sister property Great Country Farms for picnic areas.

Q: Are reservations required?

A: Reservations are not required to visit our tasting room. If you are looking to coordinate a large party celebration please contact our events team here.


Q: Are you pet-friendly?

A: Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the Tasting Room and surrounding areas on a leash. Please pick up whatever they leave behind.

Q: Do you host private events?

A: Yes! We would love to host your next gathering. For information about private events, please email events@henwayhardcider.com.

Q: Do you have non-alcoholic Beverages?

A: We do! We offer soft drinks, iced tea, lemonade, and Powerade.


Q: Can we fish in the pond?

A: Absolutely! With the exception of drag hooks, catch-and-release fishing is available at our stocked pond. Please bring your own fishing pole. Live bait is available for purchase at Great Country Farms’ Farm Market during the season.

Q: WHERE CAN I FIND HENWAY HARD CIDER?

A: Visit our Cider Finder Page!

 
 
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What’s a Henway?

. . .About 5 Pounds!

Going back five generations, the Horlander family gathered around their dinner table every Sunday night for family dinner. Herman Graham Horlander, a grower of fowl and meat processor, proudly served chicken at every Sunday dinner. Grandfather Horlander always knew the history of that particular bird, as he was the one responsible for its pre-table existence. Guests and family members alike would always remark on the marvelous platter of hen as it was being passed around the table. Inevitably, someone would always ask grandfather Horlander, “what’s a hen weigh?” To which he would joyfully respond, “about five pounds!”

This scenario was repeated over the course of many years and many chicken dinners, and Grandfather Horlander was proud of his contribution.

 
 


Farming is in our Family Roots

 
 

‘55 The Beginning

Our patriarch, Bob Zurschmeide, who grew up farming in Indiana, still says the money he saved to put himself through college was covered in peach fuzz.

 
 
 

‘93 Putting Down Roots in Virginia

As the family and Loudoun County grew, moving farming equipment in traffic created a huge challenge, so the family purchased a farm in Bluemont, Virginia, in 1993, which is now home to Great Country Farms. As the Zurschmeide family nurtured the soil back into production, we often gazed at the mountain above, envisioning grapes and orchards. The opportunity to realize this dream came true when the family was able to purchase the 100 acres that is now home to Bluemont Vineyard.

 
 

‘15 Plow to Pint Brewing was Established

Dirt Farm Brewing opened in 2015, as one of the pioneers in the Farm Brewery movement in Loudoun County. Dirt Farm utilizes different fruits, vegetables, and grains grown at Great Country Farms to create their Homegrown Series, a collection of beers that reflect our surroundings and pay homage to our farming roots.

‘70 Our First Virginia Farm

The family moved to Loudoun County in the early 1970s and started a small homestead farm in Lincoln, Virginia. Following that, they leased up to 400 acres across the county to grow sweet corn, mums, pumpkins, and vegetables for the original family farm market, Fruit of the Vine, in Leesburg.

 
 
 

‘07 The Vineyard and Winery Began

Bluemont Vineyard was established in 2007 when the first grape vines came into full production and now grows over ten varietals of grapes, including Viognier, Norton, and Cabernet Franc.

 
 
 

‘19 Homegrown Hard Cider

The latest craft beverage venture of the Zurschmeide family, Henway Hard Cider completes the trifecta. Keeping to their mission of creating the highest quality farm-to-glass beverages, Henway was a natural extension and way to showcase the art and craft of cider.




 
 

 

Henway Hard Cider Team 

Our production & tap room team form the backbone of the customer service at Henway Hard Cider. We work as a team to provide incredible service to customers visiting our facilities. A team player with a positive attitude is essential. Both full-time and part-time opportunities available, with more hours available during the busy season (April through October).