Our Team

Lew Parker, Owner and Winemaker

Lew has been making award-winning wines for over 40 years. He planted the first grapes in 1981 and founded the winery at Willowcroft Farm in 1983. Lew has been instructing others in the art of winemaking since the 1990’s. A mainstay in the Virginia as well as national wine industry for many years, including the winner of the 2002 “Virginia Wine Industry Person of the Year” award, the 2013 “Gordon Murchie Lifetime Achievement” award, and the 2023 "Winemaker of the Year" award for Loudoun County.

Kim Hawkins, Commercial Director

Kim Hawkins serves as our Commercial Director, overseeing all our off-site management, business and dministrative operations, marketing and advertising, community outreach programs, wholesale activites, and wine club management. Since joining Willowcroft in 2016 as the Tasting Room Manager, Kim has brought her extensive background in office management and accounting to enhance our operations. Her expertise and dedication have played a crucial role in expanding our presence in the community and enusring exceptional experiences for our guests. Email Kim@willowcroftwine.com.