Thank you for your interest in supporting our third annual Farm Tour to benefit Grace Church’s Community Ministries. We are fortunate to worship in one of the most beautiful, historic churches in Virginia. Community means everything to Grace and this tour hopes to capture the very essence of the word by joining together farm and business owners with members and friends of Grace to present a day filled with fun and fellowship.

Area farm owners have graciously opened their gates to bring this tour to life. Each ticket will allow admission to:

  Grace Episcopal Church | Historic tours, 4H animals, music, children's area, and local vendors and

                                                   artisans all day; Food 9:30 to 4:00

  Keswick Hunt Club | Tours all day with special working demonstrations by foxhounds at 10:30 and 1:00

  Castalia | Tours all day with exhibitions by Paso Fino horses at 12:00 and 2:30

  Edgeworth | Early sheepdog demonstrations 9:30 and 10:30 (farm closes after demonstrations)

*Airslie | Wildlife Center of Virginia and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation exhibitions all day

*Bridlespur | Open all day

*Merrie Mill | Jumping exhibitions 11:30 and 1:30; open all day

*Castle Hill Cider Works | Open all day

*New this Year

Proceeds of The Grace Church Historic Farm Tour will go to benefit Grace Church’s Community Ministries. Outreach at Grace Church is part of the cornerstone of our very being. Beyond the Gates extends beyond our walls by reaching out into the community with a helping hand not only financially but with direct member involvement. Priority is placed on providing funds to organizations serving those living in the parish area and organizations which offer Grace Members opportunities for “hands-on” activities. Examples* of our support extend to:

Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia       Emergency Room Clothing

Grace Church Food Closet         Women Build

The Salvation Army    Interfaith Action for Homeless Children

Ministry with the Aging       Alcoholics Anonymous

Habitat for Humanity   Stone Robinson School and StonyPoint School

Recording for the Blind and DyslexicPrincipals' Discretionary Fund  

Schoolhouse Thrift Shop            The Bishop’s Fund for Haitian Relief

Cameroon Water Project    The Carpenter’s Kids

Hospice of the Piedmont    *Detailed list available upon request

Click here to learn how your business can become a 2012 Historic Farm Tour sponsor!

JUNE 16, 2012