Remnant Farm Plants New Roots in Warrenton
Written by Lia Hobel | Photos by Callie Broaddus
“Something just lit up inside of me,” Stephanie Taylor remembers of pitching her family’s farm-grown kombucha to local markets last year. “When I went to my first farm market, I was like, ‘Here is my audience. They get it.’ From there, I started to reach out to different farm stores and sell our kombucha directly to them.”
For the certified nutritionist and personal trainer, as well as CEO of the Remnant Farm Kombucha brand, this realization came at the perfect time. She was selling the kombucha at “The Stand” in Warrenton when owner Al Henry offered her the opportunity to take over. Taylor remembers, “He was like, ‘I’m so glad you called me, because I’m getting to an age where I need to slow down a little bit and I was wondering if you want to take over this farm stand.’”
In January, Taylor and her husband, Adam, officially took over the Waterloo Street market and renamed it Remnant Farm Store. “This is one of the best things that has ever happened to me,” Taylor shares. “Having a product is one thing, but having a way to sell it and support other local bakers, farmers, and artisans feels amazing. Truly the best decision.”
The name comes from the Taylors’ family farm in Orlean, Virginia, which they purchased in 2019. Remnant Farm practices regenerative agriculture, which focuses on restoring natural processes while growing food. Their passion for nutrition and wholesome living was born after they discovered their children were having negative reactions to different foods in their diet. Adam came from a culinary background and began experimenting with kombucha recipes, eventually creating the product that led to a viable business venture. He perfected soft and later hard kombucha, with Powers Farm Brewery being the first to include the Remnant Kombucha on its menu.
In conversations with the previous owner of the farm stand, Taylor knew there was a dedicated customer base that was sensitive to change. She recalls moving a shelf in the early days and a customer asking why she had moved it. With her food philosophy rooted in regenerative agriculture and nutrition, Stephanie has carefully integrated new products based on customer feedback while maintaining the beloved aspects of the original store. “All the things that you love, I am not taking away, but … I’m going to add some of these things for the customers that have specifically asked for it,” she explains of her product strategy. Some of the new items include more options for uncured meat and products with no nitrate or MSG ingredients.
The Remnant Farm Store continues to offer locally sourced products, with the addition of the Taylors’ kombucha and Remnant Farm duck eggs. Tallow soap, raw honey, meats, and sourdough are in stock, with the store now focusing on growing its network. Central Coffee Roasters in Sperryville, Windsong Apiaries in Castleton, Green Acres Popcorn from Dayton, and Fool’s Gold Farm in Bealeton are among the dozen of local producers that Remnant Farm partners with. “If I see a customer five or six times asking for the same thing, I will go out and get it. I trust they’re going to continue to shop here,” Taylor says.
The farm and store are a family operation. Their children, 19-year-old Cate and 14-year-old Levi, are involved, and Taylor’s aunt Charlene, who lives on the farm with them, also contributes in the daily farm activities. The name “Remnant” holds special significance for the Taylors. Inspired by a biblical reference to a smaller group of people set apart, Taylor envisioned her family as part of this remnant, passionate about regenerating soil and teaching their children where food comes from. “One of the things I had on my mind and in my heart over the years is that I really wanted to create something that I could pass on to my children,” she shares, adding that the farm store offers a sense of permanency. “I’m working really hard to pass on a legacy that, even if it’s not for my children, is potentially for my grandchildren. That’s my mindset right now.”
As the Taylors continue to expand their kombucha production and bring their unique flavors to a broader market, Remnant Farm Store stands as a testament to their continued dedication to wholesome living, regenerative agriculture, and the community of local purveyors. ML
Remnant Farm Store
355 Waterloo Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
remnantfarmkombucha.com
Published in the May 2025 issue of Middleburg Life.