Rooted in legacy. Grown with love

Cultivating connection to the land, nourishing bodies and communities with purpose.

Vernon Holmes & the Quarles-Holmes Family

The Eden Preserve at Winchester was founded by Vernon Holmes alongside members of the Quarles-Holmes family, whose shared legacy is steeped in resilience, resourcefulness, and love for the land. As descendants of Black Southern farmers and community builders, we understand the transformative power of food sovereignty, land access, and generational wealth.

Planted with Purpose. Preserved by Legacy

Vernon brings a lifelong commitment to equity, community health, and sustainable development. His leadership in affordable housing, behavioral healthcare, and food security initiatives across Virginia and Maryland laid the foundation for this project. The Eden Preserve is his answer to a personal and communal call: to restore our relationship with the earth and feed our people with intention.

"This land was never meant to be idle—it was meant to grow something meaningful."

Today, Vernon works alongside relatives and local partners to turn the preserve into a space for clean food, economic development, and healing for all.

Eat with the seasons. Know your farmer. Nourish your household.

What’s Included:

A weekly or biweekly box of freshly harvested produce
Seasonal herbs, teas, or floral extras
Recipe cards and storage tips
Optional add-ons: tea blends, infused oils, plant starts

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Want to support or grow with us? Whether you’re looking to nourish your household with our seasonal CSA boxes, partner with us as a chef, caterer, or facility, or get your hands in the soil as part of our garden crew or farm apprenticeship program — there’s a place for you here. We also welcome schools and youth groups for hands-on field days, and soon, you’ll be able to shop our fresh produce at local markets!