The Local Food Project at Airlie was established in 1998 by the Airlie Foundation in association with the Humane Society of the United States. Since then, the Local Food Project has provided organically grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers to the Airlie Center kitchen—demonstrating the significant role local food can play in an institutional setting. In 2008, the project completed construction of a passive solar hoophouse, allowing it to grow food for the Center on a year-round basis.

The Local Food Project reaches out to Airlie Center’s conference guests with dining room displays, brochures, tours, and informal visits to the garden. Full-day conferences, evening workshops, and other gatherings provide education and training on organic gardening and farming to local food enthusiasts throughout the region.

Explore our website to learn more about the project and our current initiatives. If you’d like more information, please contact us at localfoodproject@airlie.org or 540-347-1300, ext. 3163.