Transfer Option:

All equestrian programs offer the use of our quality school horses or you may bring your own. 
Riding starts with an afternoon session on Day 1 and ends with a morning session of the last day. Any other schedule needs to be confirmed in advance.

Generally speaking, Virginia enjoys pleasantly hot summers and relatively mild but crisp winters, with moderate rainfall throughout the year. Average coastal temperatures in July and August rarely exceed 90°F (32°C), while in winter there is often snow. The mountainous areas in the west of the region provide welcome respite from the higher temperatures of summer.

A mild to humid coastal climate is characteristic of Virginia. Average July temperature: 75 degrees F (24 C). Average January temperature: 36 degrees F (2 C).  Average yearly precipitation: 43 inches (109 cm).

The beautiful two story plantation style house has upper and lower verandas to complete its southern appearance. This house was designed to accommodate guests in a gracious manner. Starting with the entrance, one steps back in time as they walk onto the brick veranda accompanied by white rocking chairs. Breakfast is served in our elegant dining room or on the screened porch over looking over looking the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Lodgings

The Library: A quiet space with a writing table and computer access for guests who find it necessary to work a bit while vacationing, plus a library of equestrian books and video tapes, all to be enjoyed during adventures of horsey harmony! Looking down over the Great Room The Dining Room For those guests with musical inclinations, Debbie's piano is kept in tune and ready to play!

The Great Room: A large, pleasant room where one can engage in conversation, watch television, DVD or videotape, listen to music or curl up by the fireplace on a cold winter evening. The room has comfortable furniture and is accessible to the dining areas and sun deck.

The Mountain View Porch: A large screened porch designed for enjoyable outdoor meals, reading, relaxing, or napping. Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, the porch is adorned with comfortable wicker furniture and an overhead fan. Whether catching an afternoon nap in an airy afternoon breeze, or researching an important riding concepts hidden in the pages of books written by old riding masters, the Mountain View Porch is surely a place for maximum enjoyment and relaxation.

The Sun Deck (for you Sun worshippers out there) is just off the Great Room and the Mountain View Porch. It comes replete with chaise lounges for highly effective reading, napping or sunning. The Sun Deck overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountain range for unsurpassed views.

The Guest Bedrooms
The spacious guest bedrooms are furnished with twin, queen and king size beds. Each bedroom features a private bath. The Blue Ridge Room has a whirlpool bath and double vanities, while the Shenandoah room is furnished with a large walk-in shower. Each room has an ample closet and abundant space in which to stretch out and relax. The Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Rooms both have access to the covered veranda, where guests will find rocking chairs and beautiful pastoral, wooded views of the old farm and the rural Virginia countryside. The Mountain View Room overlooks the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. For those who wish to relax, in private, by watching television or movies, each room is equipped with a separate satellite television receiver. High speed Internet via satellite access is also available for your Wi-Fi equipped laptop, free of charge. Guests are welcome to gather in the Great Room or retreat to their own rooms, as desired.

Non-Smoking:
It is important for guests to understand that the B&B offers a smoke free environment, so there is no smoking in the house, barn, deck, or porch areas. We welcome people who smoke as long as they are comfortable with this policy. A designated smoking area will be provided.

The Gardens
The gardens will develop as the seasons unfold. Each season will be another step in developing the total picture for the Farm gardens. A beautiful flower lined path will lead you to the barn for you morning or afternoon ride. There will be benches and gliders to sit in while you enjoy your stroll through the beautiful flowers. Nature abounds in this part of Virginia and we want you to enjoy it too!

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

All guests are required to wear ASTM approved riding helmets which will be provided by the farm or you may bring your own.

Riding starts with an afternoon session on Day 1 and ends with a morning session of the last day. Any other schedule needs to be confirmed in advance.


 

Tack:		English and Western
Horses:		Thoroughbred, Warmblood and cross
Pace:		all paces, 2.5 hours of riding per day | Walk | Trot | Canter | Gallop | Jumps |
Level:		(1 to 4 out of 5)    All Levels Hacking: Low Intermediate+
Age:		Min 5
Riders:		Min 1 riders	Max 5 riders (per riding group)	Max Capacity 10

All guests are required to wear ASTM approved riding helmets which will be provided by the farm or you may bring your own.

Riding starts with an afternoon session on Day 1 and ends with a morning session of the last day. Any other schedule needs to be confirmed in advance.


 

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).

The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.

New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.

For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.