This farm! Such a great place! We headed to Charming Hill Farm for the goats! And, this farm has a lot of them! They have approximately 40 goats and are expecting 20-30 kids this spring! Sounds like baby goat heaven! We were able to spend time with the first two goats of 2023–born less thanContinue reading “Charming Hill Farm-Brandy Station”
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Liberty Mills Farm – Somerset, VA
One of the largest corn mazes in the country!34 acres! 9166 Liberty Mills Road, Somerset, VA 22972 (~1 hour from FXBG) Check the website for operating hours. We have been wanting to visit Liberty Mills Farm for years, and we finally made it! Our plan was to try three of the mazes. Well, that floppedContinue reading “Liberty Mills Farm – Somerset, VA”
Haven Hills Farm – Bealeton
Pony Rides & Farm Visits “We are a small inclusive hobby farm dedicated to educating and sharing the love of our farm animals with our community. We have 4 pot belly pigs, a pony, a mini pony and 2 farm dogs. We offer private tours to snuggle and feed our animals, ride the pony, learnContinue reading “Haven Hills Farm – Bealeton”
Menokin Makers Day 2022
“Menokin celebrates the building arts every day, but once a year we bring makers from our community to Menokin to celebrate the maker movement with Makers Day.” We had an amazing time at Menokin Makers Day! Have you heard of Menokin? We hadn’t either until a visit to Warsaw last summer. We were intrigued byContinue reading “Menokin Makers Day 2022”
Hope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary — Nokesville
THIS FARM!! My kids can’t stop talking about it! “A stress-free place for people and animals” This farm is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a beautiful, loving environment that encourages relationships between the sanctuary animals and the people who visit them. Location: 10445 Manley Road, Nokesville, Virginia 20181 (~1 hr. from Fredericksburg) Hours:Continue reading “Hope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary — Nokesville”
“Tank Farm” in Nokesville
If you or your kids love tanks and history, the “Tank Farm” in Nokesville is a must. This event happens annually one weekend in the fall. They display over 50 vehicles with an additional dozen demonstrated throughout the weekend. These tanks are from WWI to the modern era. Among the vehicles on display are overContinue reading ““Tank Farm” in Nokesville”
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
Address: 549 E Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, VA 23188 (Less than 2 hours from Fredericksburg area) Website: Resort in Williamsburg Virginia – Waterpark in VA – Great Wolf Lodge If your kids like waterparks, you’ll have to check out Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. It’s open 365 days. There’s so much to do while you’re there.Continue reading “Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg”
Warrior Challenge Course-Triangle, VA
The Warrior Challenge Course is NOW OPEN! We headed north to check out this exciting new ninja-style obstacle course! My kids couldn’t wait to test their skills. We didn’t stay long as it was very hot and humid. The actual ninja course doesn’t have any shade. There is a special obstacle course for little ones–agesContinue reading “Warrior Challenge Course-Triangle, VA”
The Market at Grelen – Peach Picking
Peach picking-2021! When I saw the peach sale this week at The Market at Grelen, I knew we had to go! $1/lb. for PYO!! Today was the only day we were available. I was worried that the rain would ruin our plans. Thankfully, the weather cleared up, and we headed to Somerset. The hour driveContinue reading “The Market at Grelen – Peach Picking”
Colonial Beach
At the turn of the century (into the 1900s), the town of Colonial Beach was a summer retreat for residents of Washington, DC (only 65 miles away), earning it the nickname “Playground of the Potomac”. The statues (and the many wall murals on buildings throughout the Town) illustrate that time, when visitors would arrive viaContinue reading “Colonial Beach”
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