Visit nearby
Luray Caverns and
Shenandoah National Park and stay at one
of the lovely
Bed and Breakfasts in the area.
Area hotels offer economical and
convenient lodging. And, there are local campgrounds
available for hikers and campers and low
budget guests! |
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After 35+ years of raising goats, we have scaled back our operation significantly (although still have enough goats to enjoy them and their products...we just decided that we didn't need to raise hundreds a year at this point!) A number of our facilities are being "repurposed" for a variety of functions. It all started when our oldest daughter, Julena and her fiance, Jeff, decided they wanted to get married here at the farm. Since then, we have continued to make changes and to add new features and renovations. |
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The main building under renovation is our
former "Kid Barn". It was
previously home to thousands of
goats over the years, but you wouldn't
know that now! This 34 x 90'
building with attached 14 x 90 "concrete
patio" area (formerly the play area for
our baby goats!) is now an "Events Barn".
The concrete floors provide easy walking
or wheelchair use. This building has
a kitchen with freezer, refrigerator,
large sink, electric stove and work space
for food prepping. There are also
two
unisex bathrooms, and an additional
bathroom in the dressing area. The
'dressing area' is an
adjacent 12x20 room. This can be used for
small meetings, children's play area, bride's
dressing room, or additional prep area for
kitchen if needed, and will be versatile
for other uses as well. (See
Dressing Room and Bathrooms Here) With quilts on the
couches and walls, the "theme" of this
barn is country casual. It can be
"dressed up" or changed with your
own decorations as you choose. |
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Our Events Barn also has a variety of
tables, chairs and other seating,
including casual couches for lounging
(all at no additional charge).
There is also a roll out dance floor
(also included at no charge)!
The six ceiling fans offer good air
movement on warm days and nights.
Tiny decorative lights adorn the
ceiling, along with other full lighting
that can be dimmed or turned off
completely to allow the ambiance of
the decorative lights that glisten like
tiny stars in the sky! Candles and/or lanterns can easily hang from the beams and fenced enclosure around the patio. The patio area gives your guests a chance to stand or sit under the stars and enjoy the view of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Drive in our “back yard”! |
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Overflow parking is available in nearby
pasture fields.
In addition to the
Events Barn, we have a 14'x52' Garden
Pavilion,
surrounded by more gardens. The pavilion
has a 10'x14' roofed area at each
end, complete with electricity. The
center has a lattice covered pergola with
silver vine, clematis, climbing hydrangea
and wisteria. The garden around
the pavilion features a fountain, more
seating, a fragrant Magnolia, roses and a
variety of other plants. It also has
a a number of feeders to accommodate our
diverse bird population (including our
summer resident hummingbirds!). In late
summer and fall, the "walls" of the garden
here are smothered with morning glory in
full bloom in the mornings and on cool
days. Other climbing vines include
sweet peas, corkscrew vine,
clematis, jasmine, akebia and kiwi. Tiny decorative lights
adorn the pergola. |
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There is ample outdoor area for ceremonies or additional seating throughout our gardens and orchard area. We have a variety of gardens that feature a wide diversity of plants! You might be here in time to take in the delightful scents of roses, magnolia, jasmine, gardenia and more! Different plants will be blooming depending on the season! Late May and June have a wide range of flowers and shrubs in bloom. September and October have fewer varieties, but still a good showing and the beginning of fall color. | |||||
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“These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.
These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future.
These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.
These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one.
These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.
And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.” From Jeff and Julena's wedding (left) |
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Our visitors tell us that this combination
of a garden setting with covered areas in
the Event Barn provide the best of both
worlds for their outdoor events.
Whether sitting in a rocking chair or
garden bench in the garden area and
enjoying the singing birds and fragrant
flowers, or dancing and partying in the
Events Barn, your guests will enjoy the
comfortable country atmosphere and style! An outdoor setting does present some logistical problems as we adjust to and accommodate mother nature's "whims and fancies"! We do our best to help you plan your events with this in mind! Go here for pricing information. |
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