Fall Event – Sunday, October 8th 2023 (3-7 pm)
Audley Farm – Berryville, VA
Join us for an exciting culinary experience for our first large fundraiser!
Learn more about the Entertainment for this Fall Root to Table Event!
Live Auction Host: Marty Kable
My parents were in the business of farming,carrying on the legacy of our forefathers who came from Germany and settled in Kabletown where they built and operated a grist mill. Decades later, my wife, Carol and I became involved in the dairy business. We ended this endeavor in 1986. With much more spare time on my hands, I decided to become an auctioneer. I enrolled in and attended the Missouri Auction School, a two week endeavor.
Upon passing the required licensing and bonding, I was an auctioneer. I am a people person and enjoyed this occupation as it fit well with my crop farming operation. It was great working with sellers which I represented and the many buyers who attended the auctions.
I retired from these activities three years ago but continue to provide a service to many entities in fund raising endeavors. My entire auctioneering adventure has provided many memories that reflect upon quite often.
Musical Entertainment: Bluegrass Posse
The Winchester-based Bluegrass Posse, features traditional bluegrass instrumentation, strong lead vocals and close harmony singing. Formed in March 2022, the Posse has honed their skills performing over 40 times at many of the Valley’s Assisted/Senior Living Facilities as well as churches and public venues in Winchester, Berryville, Stevens City, Front Royal and nearby West Virginia.
Young George: Charles Harbaugh IV
Charles Harbaugh IV, was named Executive Director of Access Independence, Inc in May of 2021. He has over a decade of experience working alongside people with disabilities. A lifelong Middletown, VA native, he was elected the youngest mayor in Virginia history at the age of 24, in 2012, a position he still holds. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in business from Shenandoah University, along with a certificate in Lean Six Sigma. Since 2014, he has served as a professor of business and marketing at Laurel Ridge Community College. He is a published author and sports broadcaster for local radio and at his alma mater, Shenandoah University.
Charles also serves the community as a board member of Our Health, and the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. When not working at his various jobs, he is a die-hard Washington football fan and 20-year reenactor of the Civil War, Wild West, Revolutionary War and French & Indian War. He has portrayed young George Washington for a number of years for the City of Winchester, City of Alexandria, FOX 5 DC in Washington and other events and reenactments.
Learn from the experts at our live demonstrations!
Sugar Sculpture: The Art of Blown Sugar
Chef Steven Weiss will guide you on a journey into the art of crafting Sugar Sculptures. Steve is an accomplished Competition Culinarian earning a Gold Medal in pastry at the 2000 Culinary Olympics and earning a spot on Eastern Regional Culinary Olympic Team. View his profile to learn more of his accolades and history. Currently Chef Steve is the Associate Dean of the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts Program where he is helping to shape the next generation of Chefs!
Where’s the Beef?
Join Joel Wilson (Audley Farm) and Lucia Henderson (Chapel Hill Farm) for a conversation about cattle, farming, and beef. Both farms are local to Berryville. Audley Farm is known for its premium quality Angus beef, while Chapel Hill Farm is known for its heritage beef and its efforts to save the critically endangered Randall Lineback cattle breed. Learn about heritage cattle breeds, get to know your beef cuts and flavor profiles, and learn about the differences between small farms and Big Ag. All while enjoying delicious drinks and snacks from these local producers.
The Lost Art of Pie Making
With the holidays right around the corner let Chef Cheryl Strasser inspire you to start a tradition of making pies for your family celebrations. With using local ingredients she will share techniques and secrets in perfecting your pie dough. Along with easy recipes for seasonal fillings for the fall and winter.
Plan your weekend around this great destination
Taste of Blue Ridge has a line up of award-winning hotel and resort partners around the region. Itinerary ideas are listed for each lodging location so you can plan a weekend around this Root to Table event.
Berryville, VA is less than an hour from Dulles International Airport and Washington DC.
Audley Farm
752 Audley Ln.
Berryville, VA 22611