Come to Hampshire County. Unplug from technology, enjoy a scenic train ride, take a float trip on the South Branch, visit a farmers market or fruit stand. Spend a few days in our quiet, two-lane paradise.
Proudly serving locally sourced meats (butchered on site), dairy, local produce, honey, eggs, cheese, jams, pastries, and dry goods.
We employ green-cycle farming, growing and harvesting corn, sorghum, grapes, nut and fruit trees this is for eating and distillation of Whiskey, Gin, Brandies, Rum and moonshine. Distillery by-products and water recovery is used for feed, fertilizer, and irrigation. Most of the 30 acres is left wild for native flora and fauna. There is 5 acres of pasture land with a small creek and stocked fishing pond; a large barn for events, i.e. birthday parties, weddings, music venues, etc. Soon offering classes in liquor and cordial making; fragrances and essences.
Was one of many forts guarding the Virginia frontier during the French and Indian War. In the late 1740’s, this river valley was one of several areas surveyed for Lord Fairfax by the young George Washington. In 1756, Col. Washington’s Virginia Regiment led a raid from the small fort which stumbled into an ambush of over 100 French and Indian raiders in the largest and most costly encounter between Virginia and French-Indian forces. Today, the Ft. Edwards Foundation preserves this historic site and operates a small Visitor Center with a museum, maps, and books. Located in Capon Bridge just 20 miles west of Winchester, the Center is open mid-June through mid-October on the weekends
Is among the best-preserved civil war trenches in the nation. Built by Union troops in 1863, the fort is comprised of an outer ring of entrenchments and a central redoubt for artillery. At one time, two infantry regiments of 2,000 men guarded this extensive network of trenches to control key roadways and enable defense of the B&O Railroad line. Trail information provides an overview of the fort and its history. The trail loop takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour. The fort is located a 2.6 miles west, on Route 50, starting at light in the center of Romney .
Is among the best-preserved civil war trenches in the nation. Built by Union troops in 1863, the fort is comprised of an outer ring of entrenchments and a central redoubt for artillery. At one time, two infantry regiments of 2,000 men guarded this extensive network of trenches to control key roadways and enable defense of the B&O Railroad line. Trail information provides an overview of the fort and its history. The trail loop takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour. The fort is located a 2.6 miles west, on Route 50, starting at light in the center of Romney .
pick your own cherries & black raspberries, available peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, Tomatoes, & cantaloupes, early & fall apples
This large alpaca farm in Augusta produces yarn and many beautiful alpaca objects. The Farm offers a selection of many different fine alpaca products available in our farm store including alpaca rugs, alpaca hats (knitted, woven and fur), purses, yarn, socks, headbands, shawls, alpaca scarves, handmade soaps and more.Call for Appointments
Fall thru Spring at The Bottling Works and occasionally other venues. Free ‘Summer Concerts on the Lawn’ one Sunday evening per month call for more information: 304-496-8002. Or sign up for Free weekly e-mail Arts Alerts at www.hampshirearts.org
Local Craftsmen/women, writers, musicians & artisans bring together a delightful mix of unique gifts. Also, many ‘taste’ of the farm items, homemade bakery items & sweets for the sweet(ie).
There are 5 parks located throughout Hampshire County. The Parks include: picnic pavilions, outdoor amphitheaters, horseshoe pits, basketball and sand volleyball courts. ‘Hampshire Park’ has a fully furnished kitchen, dining facility and bunk houses. Monday – Friday, between 9:00 am-1:00 pm