WELCOME TO

Jordan River Farm

Enjoy Virginia's Hunt Country near Skyline Drive

70 miles west of Washington, DC
328 acres of scenic rolling hills, forests and river and lake frontage
3 Bedroom Guest House
Off-the-grid energy tour
Navigation Classes, Nature Walks, School and College Tours
Student Work Exchange Visits
Chemical free since 1971

The Ideal Place to Relax and Get Away From It All

Who We Are

Jordan River Farm has been farmed since at least 1905 and has been chemical free since 1971. We were the first farm in the state to be officially certified organic in 1988, and are in permanent scenic easement. We are now a vacation rental and wildlife preserve.

Upcoming Events

Relax and rejuvenate at our Spring Retreat! See http://rejuvenatinglocalretreat.blogspot.com/ Space is limited so sign up now.

Gardening Workshops

Interested in organic gardening and horticulture? Check out the local workshops: www.artemisiasgarden.com

NEW FOR 2010 - Horse Accommodations! We expect to complete our 4 stall barn renovation in Spring of 2010, including turn out paddocks. Bring your horse and ride the farm!

We are also looking for a young couple interested in starting the market garden business back up. Call Cory at 540 636-4775 for details.

We offer an ideal site for many seminars and educational activities. Over the years, we have had many public, private, parochial and homeschooling groups here of all ages, from toddlers to teens, and have even had student
groups from Japan.

We are also in the alternative energy business and install photovoltaic (solar electric) systems.

We will gladly send you an email article from the local newspaper written by Cory entitled, "Seven Steps to Leaving the Grid" to help you get started. Free estimates. Contact Cory at 540 636-4775 or cory@jordanriverfarm.com .

Miriam's House, which is the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom main farm house pictured here is also available as a vacation rental (see VRBO.com/183988 and HomeAway.com/195320) If you will be staying on the farm, there are many fine restaurants, wineries and riding events nearby:

WINERIES: rappahannock.com/wineries

RESTAURANTS: rappahannock.com/cafes

RIDING EVENTS: old-dominion-hounds.org

Jordan River Farm

Special Projects - Schools: We need an inventory of the flora and fauna on the farm as well as a history of the farm prior to 1905, and are willing to offer free visits to the farm in exchange. If your students need a practical activity for botany studies, or would like to research the county records, this is it. See Cory for details.

OUR OFF – GRID

House Tours and Seminars
Jordan River Farm

Our off-grid cottage has been up and running since November of 2006 and lived in full time since April of 2007. If you or your group are interested in learning about alternative energy, schedule a tour or workshop. Can I go off the grid? How much does it cost? What system should I use and who can install it? These are some of the questions that are answered. Tour and workshop fees will depend on the number of people and scope of the material covered. Call for a quote.

See our vacation rental site at

VRBO.com/183988

Hold your next seminar or workshop here!

Plan your next field trip, seminar, scout outing, retreat, yoga class, church gathering or other event.
Call Cory at 540 636-4775 for a quote for your event.
Now booking for the 2009-2010 season

We are now offering massage for the first time by local therapist, Susan Hatley. Take a nature walk and then have a relaxing massage at Miriam's House.
One hour $100
One and one half hour $140

Miriam's House

Celebrating the Life of

Miriam S. Harris

November 4, 1916 - November 17, 2001

Organic activist and pioneer

Beloved mother, wife and friend

Friend of the Earth

Jordan River Farm is located 70 miles west of Washington, DC

in beautiful Rappahannock County, Virginia

Mailing address:
6 Shiloh Lane
Huntly, VA 22640

For directions, information, quotes & reservations call:

540 636-4775

A.C.R.E. - Agriculture Conservation Recreation Education