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Tours & Explore

Come walk the farm with us

There’s always something happening in the pastures, the garden, or the beehives. Take a guided tour, or just wander and see who comes to say hello.

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DIY wandering

Highlights you can find on your own

No tour required for these — just curiosity, good shoes, and a little patience.

Goats looking up at a guest hoping for a treat

Feed the goats

Come find them and holler — they’ll find you first. We keep treats handy for anyone who wants to make friends.

Fresh mushrooms fruiting from logs in the farm yard

The mushroom yard

Lion’s mane, reishi, shiitake, and oyster logs are tucked in the shade. Ask us which ones are fruiting; they change almost weekly.

Two large livestock guardian dogs resting in a farm pasture

Livestock guardian dogs

Our two big dogs keep watch over the pastures. They’re friendly with guests, serious about their job, and always up for a head scratch.

Wooded trail on Cair Paravel Farmstead leading toward the ridge
Nearby Hikes & Trails

The ridge is close by

You don’t have to go far to find a good walk. Here are a few favorites; for breweries, wineries, restaurants, and history spots, see the full guidebook.

  • Cair Paravel trails

    58 acres of our own woods and paths, with a map provided at booking. We sit at the base of the Pocosin Mountain fire road.

  • Old Rag Mountain

    About 50 minutes by car. The best mountain views around, but you’ll need a reservation through Shenandoah National Park. Weekends can be busy.

  • White Oak Canyon

    Also 50 minutes away. We like the lower parking approach for a quieter walk up to the cascades.

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Explore on your own time

Prefer to wander without a guide, or want a preview before you visit? These two pages are for you.

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