About

In 2018, Cornelia and Will Hodges took on the stewardship of Oakley Farm, following Will’s grandparents, Jean and Dutch von Schilling, who cared for the property for fifty years before them. Inspired by the long history of the farm and its role in the Warm Springs Valley, they began a process of restoring and reimagining the property for a new generation.

They have been actively restoring historic buildings, planting orchards, and bringing agricultural life back to the farm. Their work has focused on preserving the character of the property while creating spaces for gathering around local food and cider.

This work led to the creation of Troddenvale, the farm’s cider operation producing transparency-driven cider that reflects the land and fruit of Virginia. Alongside it is Foodlore, connecting local farmers through markets and gatherings that celebrate the food traditions of the region.

Today, Oakley Farm continues to evolve as a place where agriculture, food, and hospitality come together — carrying forward the tradition of stewardship that has shaped the farm for nearly two centuries.