traveling to the farm
Shenandoah County is located in the north end of the Shenandoah Valley, also know as the “Big Valley”. Here you’ll find picture perfect farms & fields along timeless back country roads.
Take your time if traveling the back roads, they can be winding & curvy!
The adventure begins when you hop in the car to head to the farm! Relax and enjoy the journey!
Drive times:
From Washington, DC
From Maryland & points North
From Charlottesville & points South
Where to stop along the way
If you are traveling from Washington, DC or points east, you will travel through Haymarket, The Plains, Linden & Strasburg. All have wonderful places to stop, have a bite to eat & stretch your legs. Our favorite food stops along the way are:
In Haymarket & Gainesville
Trummer’s Coffee & Wine Bar
Eggspectation
In The Plains
Front Porch Market & Grill - (540) 253-2018
Modern Cuisine- Fresh local ingredients with a flair. Beautiful restaurant right in the heart of the charming downtown area of The Plains.
The Rail Stop Restaurant - 540-253-5644
Gourmet quality dining for lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch just a stones throw from I-66.
Girasole Restaurant - 540-253-5501
Authentic Regional Italian Cuisine- “exceptional service, a relaxing European atmosphere and the highest quality food and wine.”
The Plains are about an hour East from the farm and you’ll now be getting into farm country. Think orchards, cows grazing, vineyards, historic locations & beautiful mountain scenes starting to come into view. It’s a rural & welcoming area! Some of our favorite haunts include:
In Linden (About 40 mins from the farm)
The Apple House - (540) 636-6329
The perfect travelers pit stop for excellent food, a unique shop and some of the best apple butter donuts we’ve had!
*More Stops being added* Check back to see our updated list