A rare opportunity to learn from one of the best. For two days you'll see it all, get all of your questions answered, and dine on the farm's own fare. No knowledge or techniques held back. Register early as space always sells out quickly.

Polyface Farm Intensive Discovery Seminars
Swoope, Virginia (just south of Staunton in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley)

Getting to Polyface Farm

The Salatins’ Polyface Farm is located outside the village of Swoope, Virginia, about 10 miles south of Staunton in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Since the area is so rich in history and natural beauty, it is already a tourist destination for many. There are many hotels and campgrounds available within 15 minutes of the farm; some have announced special discounted rates for people attending the Polyface Field Day.

Arriving by Air
Several airports are within easy driving distance of Polyface. Here they are, from closest to farthest:

• Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave,
  Virginia, the closest to the farm, about 15 minutes to the north.
• Charlottesville, Virginia, about 1 hour away.
• Roanoke, Virginia, about 1-1/2 hours to the south.
• Richmond, Virginia, about 2 to 2-1/4 hours away.
• Washington Dulles Airport, about 2-1/2 to 3 hours away.

Driving Directions to the Farm
The following detailed directions will get you to the right place. (Interactive map on Google here. Do not use Mapquest.)

Driving Distances
Located 8 miles southwest of Staunton, Virginia.
• Waynesboro, 18 miles
• Lexington, 25 miles
• Harrisonburg, 30 miles
• Charlottesville, 50 miles
• Richmond, 110 miles
• Washington, D.C., 150 miles.

Directions from I-81
From I-81 take Exit 220 (puts you on 262).

Take Middlebrook Ave/252 exit. Follow this to stop sign.

Turn LEFT onto Middlebrook Road (252).

Turn RIGHT onto Cedar Green Road (693).

Turn LEFT onto Hebron Road (703). Go about a mile, you will see a brick church on your right.

Turn LEFT onto Edson Creek Road (708). Go ½ mile.

Turn RIGHT onto Glebe School Road (708); (this appears to be a Y, stay right). Stay right at 2nd Y. Go about 4 miles in total.

Turn RIGHT onto Trimbles Mill Road. Go ¼ mile to first left.

Turn LEFT onto Shuey Road (713), a gravel road. Follow for exactly 1 mile.

Turn RIGHT at Polyface Farm sign (Pure Meadows Lane) and staff will direct you to parking.

Finding a Place to Stay
The Salatins’ Polyface Farm is located outside the village of Swoope, Virginia, about 10 miles south of Staunton in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. As the area is so rich in history and natural beauty, it is already a tourist destination for many. There are many hotels and campgrounds available within 15 minutes of the farm; some have announced special discounted rates for people attending the Polyface Seminars. See the Lodging page on this website.