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Pigeon Valley Farms River Camp

Pigeon Valley Farms River Camp is a humble sanctuary. It hosts many types of housing and parking sites. The Owl's Nest Glamping Cabin, Fireflies RV Parking, Dark Skies tent sites, planned springtime tiny gardens and riverfront view on the James River. Plenty enough room for all to be with nature and play outdoor games. Relax, heal and gather with your family and close friends. We also welcome your well behaved pets!

Dark Skies and Fireflies ~ Heart of Virginia

Fork in the road at RiverView Drive and Travelers Rest Trail heading into Pigeon Valley Farms and down to the James River.

Sit Back, Relax, EnJOY. Let yourself be surrounded by Nature and hang out with your Beloved.

Star and Jack in the summer garden with squash

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Windhaven RV Spot

This property has many guest cottages all over it but only 1 RV spot! Enjoy relaxing in your RV by a picnic table and chairs. Not much room but a good spot to park and be close to wineries/breweries. No dogs please.

Magic at Galleywinter

Galleywinter Farm is a 20-acre working horse farm with an organic garden and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Our whole farm fosters a sense of connection with nature, deep restfulness and relaxation. Explore our woods trails, beautiful spots to sit, or observe the horses. Our yoga and mediation studio with its gorgeous smooth wood floors offers serenity, a space to sit, stretch, or practice yoga.Galleywinter is a perfect place for a quiet getaway, great hiking trails just 4 miles away - guests have easy access to Shenandoah National Forest, George Washington National Forest, Skyline Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. The Blue Ridge Tunnel is also a famous, historic site just minutes away. We are nearby many local breweries, restaurants, good grocery stores, art & antique shops. Great for folks wanting a quiet and restorative getaway.Our check-in window is between 3:00- 7:00, if you need to check in later message us and we'll try to accommodate. If it is significantly later, you can purchase this as an extra. We do observe quiet hours after 9:00 pm to ensure peace and quiet for everyone on the property. 

Galleywinter's herd grazing in the front pasture

The living room area with one of the single beds and woodstove

There's a small gallery as well as dishes for your stay

A lovely private woodland shower is also close and available to your campsite.

Twin Poplar Farm

The Farm is located on 65 private acres of Woods and Field on the Tye River. This is a place for people who love nature and want to be out in it. We have chosen to prioritize conservation over ease of access, so though the sites are all walk in only  [or paddle in!] this means you will camp on the grass or leaves not the gravel of a parking lot. 
There are only 3 sites on the land so you can soak up nature without noisy neighbors.

"Twin Poplar" refers to the Tulip Poplar's extraordinary tenacity, after being cut down, like the Phoenix who returns to life after death, a Poplar will often regrow as two "twin" trunks. A chance for a new life and growth!

For more follow us on Instagram @TwinPoplarFarm

Such a beautiful spot, a clearing on a knoll in the middle of the woods!

The knoll above the creek, under the Beech Trees.

Look for the mailbox! [Tho' there aren't ALWAYS rainbows...]

End of the day, fire by the river. The Beach is a perfect spot for fires and to put in or take out for a paddle, just steps from the camp site.

Late afternoon as the sun is setting and the woodpeckers have a good laugh at you getting a fire going!

Kayaking on the pond! It actually goes down to a depth of about 30 feet in the middle. Super refreshing for an afternoon or morning dip. 

Private Farm Minutes to Cville

This was a 55-acre farm, split in half to accommodate a bypass through Charlottesville, so the previous owners had to give up half the land, and actually moved the house down to the other half of the property! They had to build a land bridge to get to the new home site, so they turned the bridge into a dam and created a beautiful large swimming pond, complete with beach and gazebo. My wife Stephanie and I bought the property in early 2017 and have turned it into a private horse farm, adding pastures, a riding ring, and 6-stall barn. There are ~21 horses who live on the property.
The property is unique in that you can hardly see another house from anywhere on the property and yet we are only 2 miles from
Barracks Rd. Shopping Center, and 4 miles from the University of Virginia.

This is the view up the hill from Coyote Creek

La La Land Farm

La La Land is the realized dream of two retired Army Veterans.
 Owned since 2014, the owners have been steadily turning the farm into their vision of a place that's part horse farm, part peaceful retreat, with room to roam and amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
 The farm is 58 acres of pastures and woods, with 2 creeks and 20 acres of trails suitable for horses and atv's.

The sun setting at the back of the RV site

There are 2 flat areas ideal for pitching a tent along Coyote Creek

Large RVs can easily park with lots of maneuver room

If you want to stay on the hill above the creek, there is a flat area next to the hunting stand to pitch your tent.  You can climb the stand for a great view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Park next to barn and an open field with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Plenty of room. Well managed. 2 hooks in the trees to hang trash bags.  No table. Plenty of room behind me in the picture. 

Gravel driveway with easy access to Route 29

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