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Pasture to Plate at Ovoka Manor: Heritage Wagyu, Winery Pairings, and Ridge-Top Views
A four-hour, adults-only tasting that combines a seasonal F1 Wagyu menu in historic Ovoka Manor with a guided farm tour and haywagon ascent—this guide outlines what to expect and how to plan.
Pasture to Plate at Ovoka Manor: Heritage Wagyu, Winery Pairings, and Ridge-Top Views.
Savor a seasonal tasting menu featuring heritage F1 Wagyu beef in the dining room of historic Ovoka Manor, then head across the property for a guided tour where you’ll meet the herd and climb—by haywagon when weather and group size allow—to broad mountain views that frame the farm.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Heritage F1 Wagyu prepared by the Resident Chef
An intimate seasonal tasting menu built around Ovoka’s own heritage F1 Wagyu—served in the manor dining room for groups of six or more—offers a concentrated, farm-to-table tasting experience.
Estate wines to complement the menu
Optional wine pairings from Ovoka Farm Winery are available to accompany the tasting menu, adding a curated local-wine element to the evening.
A working Virginia cattle farm and ridge-top outlooks
The experience includes a guided farm tour where you’ll meet the herd and, weather permitting, ride a haywagon up a steep ascent to panoramic views of the property—an appealing mix of agriculture and landscape.
What the day feels like
What the Pasture to Plate Experience Feels Like
Gather a small group and settle into the manor for a thoughtfully composed tasting centered on Ovoka’s Wagyu, with optional estate wine pairings. The experience also includes a guided farm tour: meet the cattle up close, learn about the farm’s practices, and—when conditions and group arrangements permit—board a haywagon for a bumpy, steep ascent to sweeping views of the property.
THE FOOD
Heritage F1 Wagyu prepared by the Resident Chef
An intimate seasonal tasting menu built around Ovoka’s own heritage F1 Wagyu—served in the manor dining room for groups of six or more—offers a concentrated, farm-to-table tasting experience.
THE PAIRINGS
Estate wines to complement the menu
Optional wine pairings from Ovoka Farm Winery are available to accompany the tasting menu, adding a curated local-wine element to the evening.
THE PLACE
A working Virginia cattle farm and ridge-top outlooks
The experience includes a guided farm tour where you’ll meet the herd and, weather permitting, ride a haywagon up a steep ascent to panoramic views of the property—an appealing mix of agriculture and landscape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who should check alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Pasture to Plate Tasting Experience runs four hours; it is staged as an adults-only offering (ages 21+).
Guests should be prepared to board a haywagon and to navigate natural, uneven farm surfaces—plan for bumpy travel during the ascent; contact the operator in advance with accessibility questions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum group size for the manor tasting?
The intimate manor dinner is arranged for groups of six or more.
Are wine pairings available with the tasting menu?
Yes—optional wine pairings from Ovoka Farm Winery are available to complement the seasonal menu.
Is there an age restriction for this experience?
This experience is for adults aged 21 and over.
How many people can ride the haywagon?
The haywagon accommodates up to 18 guests; larger groups will be offered a walking tour of the farm.
Is the haywagon ride suitable for guests with limited mobility?
The ride can be bumpy and includes a steep ascent; guests with limited mobility may prefer the walking tour option—contact the operator in advance to discuss accommodations.
Can I stay overnight at Ovoka after the experience?
An overnight stay is available.