Belle Hampton
Since Established in 1767, the Hoge Family has been EXEMPLARY Stewards of this Land.
Preserving the Past, Cultivating the Future
In 1767, the Hoge family made their way to Southwest Virginia. James Mayo Hoge, who was searching for his brother who was fighting in the French-Indian War, found himself in love with Elizabeth Howe instead. The couple married and constructed a charming stone cabin on the adjacent property to where Elizabeth lived, which they named Hayfield. The property was later inherited by Governor J. Hoge Tyler, who renamed it Belle-Hampton after his daughter, Belle and Sue Hampton Tyler. After the Governor's youngest daughter passed away, he relocated his family to Radford, and the property remained uninhabited for almost a century, aside from occasional summer visits. During this time, the land was leased to run cattle as a means of maintaining the pastures. However, in 2015, the property was purchased by the current owners, who are seventh-generation family descendants of the property, and they have since restored and maintained the property's beauty and charm.
“Field to Fork”
Belle-Hampton Farm is a family-owned operation dedicated to becoming the premier full-blooded Wagyu breeder in Virginia. Situated on a historic century-old farm, we are committed to raising a healthy and happy Wagyu herd, free of hormones and steroids. Our pastures, which are pesticide-free, provide ample space for the cattle to roam and graze.
For more than 250 years, we have been raising prized cattle on the pristine countryside of Belle-Hampton Farm. Our land is blessed with an abundance of fresh spring water, which ensures that our grass is always lush and nutritious. The temperate climate of Southwest Virginia makes our farm an ideal location for raising the Wagyu herd, just like we have done for generations with Angus cattle. The growing Wagyu herd is flourishing and thriving, and we take pride in providing our customers with the highest quality beef.
Meet the Owners
MEET the OWNERS
Tom and Madeline Hoge
A stroke of luck brought Tom Hoge, a great-great-great-grandson of General Hoge, to the property while celebrating his son's birthday. He and his family were given a tour of the structures and a brief history of the family. They were charmed by the beauty of the landscape and the deep history of the property, which led them to buy it a year later.
In 2015, the Hoges purchased the historic property, intending to renovate it and make plans for the property's future for the next 250 years. They estimated that the renovations would take around five years. In March 2020, they finished the last historic structure and converted the Main House into their family office. Simultaneously, they made other improvements, such as installing new fencing and watering troughs. They started their Wagyu herd in 2017, added a trout pond, refurbished the Granary into a walk-in freezer, and are still constructing a pavilion.
The Hoges are devoted to being good stewards of not only the farm but also the property's history and future legacy.