Courthouse Creek Cider in Goochland County, Virginia, has closed after 10 years in business as owners Liza Fierro-Cioffi and Eric Cioffi prepare to retire and sell the cidery and its property.
The married couple opened the cidery in 2016 after initially making cider in their garage and selling bottles at farmers markets. The business grew to include a farm-based tasting room and event space at 1581 Maidens Road in Maidens, Virginia.
In a social media announcement, the owners described the business as “one hell of a ride,” reflecting on the relationships they built with employees and customers throughout the past decade.
“We tried our best to create a place for everyone to gather, break bread, and gently be reminded that we are all in this ‘thing’ together,” the couple wrote.
The owners said they are ready to retire, with Fierro-Cioffi stepping away from her role as general manager and CEO and Eric Cioffi turning in his gavel. The couple plans to sell the property and business, directing interested parties to real estate representatives Jenny Maraghy and Rob Harris at 804-405-7337.
Courthouse Creek’s closure marks the end of a decade-long operation that began with small-scale cider production and grew into a destination for cider and community gatherings in the Goochland area.
“Much love, be well!” the couple wrote in closing their announcement.
