History of the Farm
Established in 1988 by David and Charlotte Caldwell, Mystic Hill Farms lies in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Culpeper County, Va. Mystic Hill is located near Brandy Station, an area named for a stagecoach stop that was famous for serving apple brandy. The Battle of Brandy Station, also called the Battle of Fleetwood Hill, was the largest predominantly cavalry engagement of the American Civil War, as well as the largest ever to take place on American soil. Likewise, the history of Mystic Hill is centuries old, having been settled in 1794 by the Payne family, who worked the land as Bleak Hill Farm until the 1930s.
After purchasing the farm, the Caldwell’s not only maintained the existing Arabian horse breeding operation, but they also increased the total farm acreage while developing high-quality Angus and a commercial cattle herd. The Caldwell’s also had built a successful herd of Arabian Show horses including the famous stallion Navarre who won several Grand Champion awards.
Mystic Hill Farms operates over 800 acres in and around the hallowed ground of the Brandy Station battlefields. On this beautiful farmland are numerous shade trees for the cattle, wild turkeys and deer.
Today, the Caldwell’s Daughter, Kathy, Grandson David joined together with a dedicated staff to continue the excellence of what customers expect from Mystic Hill Farms for the past 30 years.
Events Manager/Officiant
Gwendolyn Steele
With 25 years of experience and a creative mind, I can help make your dreams come true by helping you create a memorable event. I think outside the box and help make the most out of your budget.
I'm also a court-appointed Officiant for the Commonwealth of VA and proudly support marriage equality.
Farm Manager
David Chevalier
With my craftmanship experience I moved to my grandparents’ Virginia farm to apply my skills. It didn’t take me long to fall in love with beautiful Mystic Hill Farms. I’ve since moved into managing the farm and our top-shelf registered Angus herd. My goal is to continue the family legacy and share it with others!
Operations Manager
Kathy Leader
My dream, as a native-Virginian, is to keep the countryside as green as possible, despite the urban sprawl. Sharing the love of nature and the Mystic Hill Farms Culpeper beauty makes it possible for us both to achieve our own dreams to pass along to future generations.
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