Ama is a mission-driven, all-day dining destination dedicated to the nourishment of its guests, its community and its planet. Led by wife-and-husband duo Johanna Hellrigl & Micah Wilder, Ama, which translates to “love” in Italian, takes its name from an Italian poem about leading life with love and intention – two elements felt across every touchpoint of the dining experience. An indoor-outdoor caffè and Genovese-style focacceria by day, Ama becomes an energetic aperitivo bar over the course of the afternoon and convivial ristorante by night. The result is a warm and transportive community anchor celebrating the joyful simplicities of Italian culture meant for every mood and moment. 

The Farm at Our House is a certified organic vegetable farm in Brookeville, Maryland supporting our community through locally grown and accessible produce. TFOH’s mission is to create a model of a certified organic farm that nourishes our community and land. TFOH’s team believes true sustainability means caring for our soil, our employees, and our community with equal measures.

Teaism was founded in 1996 with the goal of making exquisite loose leaf tea accessible to all. Teaism invites guests to be enrolled in their choice to drink tea and have a relationship to the leaf. To accompany the teas, and to highlight the cuisines of countries where teas are grown, Teaism serves curries, bento boxes, and other healthy Asian-inspired meals.

Poplar is a ‘hyper-seasonal’ restaurant that features foraged ingredients Spring through Fall and purchases other items directly from local farms and esteemed purveyors. Chef Iulian seeks out the most astounding ingredients and offers small and medium size plates that showcase them. Poplar is striving to be a central part of the community. Poplar is focused on being fully transparent on ingredient sourcing, with an emphasis on local and foraged ingredients.

River-Sea Chocolates’ story starts where the Amazon River meets the Atlantic sea, building a bridge between our community in Northern Virginia and our family and friends growing cacao in the tropics. By getting our cacao beans directly from the farmers, we ensure the highest sustainability and ethical standards at every step of process, letting the environment and people thrive while crafting the most delicious chocolate.