It's hard to imagine, but the Shenandoah Valley was once the floor of a great inland sea. Centuries ago, as that sea receded, the forces of nature carefully etched out an awe-inspiring formation of solid rock. The seven Natural Chimneys…
The wool from our merino sheep is processed into yarn by Green Mountain Spinnery, an owner cooperative that mills natural fibers into yarn without chemicals. I dye the yarn with plant dyes and natural mineral mordants to create a rainbow…
In November of 2014 we brought home our first 4 alpacas and have been in love with these animals ever since. As a child growing up in Washington state, our family always had a small farm with poultry and livestock.…
White Oak Lavender Farm & The Purple WOLF Vineyard is a family owned farm. We have our distillery on view so you can see how we can extract the lavender essential oils and hydrosol. We make lovely bath and body…
Point of View Alpaca Farm is a new business right in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Our Walk-a-paca is a guided walk with an assigned alpaca through pastures, past lavender fields and to the relaxing riverside. It is great…
Back Home on the Farm is a beautiful 240 acres of farm land in Rockingham County with many attractions for all ages. The farm activities include pig races, carousel rides, a cow train, hay rides, a corn maze and much…
A Dream Come True Playground is a totally accessible/inclusive playground with many unique and one-of-a-kind features. The playground has separate equipment for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds plus more fun and exciting equipment. Features include a rock, rainbow…
Along the Skyline Trail is an outdoor experiential area for families to have fun enjoying nature, the Children's Discovery Area. It has two components at this time: the Kids in Parks Track Trail and the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. The…
The 215-foot natural bridge that is carved out by Cedar Creek is the centerpiece of Natural Bridge State Park, Virginia's newest state park. The Cedar Creek Trail travels through the Cedar Creek gorge for about a mile, passing a cave…
Sherando Lake Recreation Area is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Families enjoy picnicking in this shaded and woody area, while relaxing on the sandy beach of a 25-acre spring-fed lake. Access to multiple trailheads and…
