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OUR STORY

Our story began with an apple.

Welcome to a place that embraces the traditional, while exploring the new and unexpected.

From our roots as a roadside fruit stand in 1964, farmbasket has grown to become the premier destination in central Virginia for specialty food items and gift ideas for any occasion. The broad assortment of gourmet selections from our market will nourish and please even the most distinguishing palate. Our handpicked collection of giftable items and seasonal accents make for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Mingle through our gardening areas and talk to our green thumb experts about what plants are right for you, or grab a classic sandwich at the café, made with fresh, local ingredients. Every nook and cranny reveals a new surprise, an unexpected getaway-for lunch or just the kind of conversation that was once shared with friends at a fruit stand in 1964.

THE FARMBASKET MISSION

To offer a unique shopping and eating experience in an inviting and beautiful setting.

Core values:

• Each customer means everything to us and deserves our special attention
• Each product will be selected carefully and presented tastefully
• Each season will be embraced with flair
• Each day will feature free smiles from our team

FARMBASKET BRAND

Our farmbasket brand represents years of careful trial and selection. With a nod to the south and a wink to the state of Virginia, our signature farmbasket items are made from the best ingredients and always taste impossibly good. Classic selections include cheddar cheese straws, honey, our famous Virginia peanuts, organic and fair trade coffee, cheesy grits, savory snacks and an assortment of candy, among other delectable treats.

FOOD FAMILY

Meet farmbasket's big sister, Meriwether Godsey.

With over 25 years of diverse dining and restaurant experience in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina, Meriwether Godsey was founded on the belief that true hospitality and fabulous food benefit residential dining just as they do fine restaurants. Marie "Rie" Meriwether Godsey and her husband, Eddie, started MG with two accounts and today the company is a family of nearly 500 talented and dedicated employee-owners. In addition to serving independent schools, higher education, seniors, and business venues, Meriwether Godsey successfully created and managed two original concept restaurants, Meriwether's Market and Isabella's Italian Trattoria, for 12 and 10 years respectively. With a knack for presentation catering, The Meriwether Godsey experience combines with farmbasket to assure that our culinary attention to detail is at the highest level.

Click here to learn more about Meriwether Godsey.