FARM LIFE
BEST LIFE
FARM LIFE
BEST LIFE
We are a small family-owned, multi-purpose farm in the heart of Virginia. We are active in animal rescue, seeking healing and happiness for members of our community and the animals that call Shoofly home.
Come enjoy some of the BEST life with us!
Shoofly Farm is open every Saturday!
*Please check our social media accounts for updates on closings due to weather or unforeseen circumstances before visiting.*
FREE farm visits this year are every Saturday from
10 am to 2 pm - April through May.
June through September visiting hours are
9 am to 1 pm every Saturday.
Admission to our farm is free, for all other purchases such as Horse,rides, Hayrides and Merchandise we accept
Cash, Card and Venmo.
Give the Gift of Sponsorship!
Sponsoring Shoofly Farm is a great gift to give to the person who already has everything they need. All money received goes directly to care for the many animals that call Shoofly home as well as our FREE programs to community members. Purchase of sponsorship comes with the card you see displayed to the right. You will be directed to a secure purchase through PayPal. After your purchase, you will receive an email requesting the needed mailing information for the recipient of your choice.
***Please note we will contact the email associated with your PayPal account unless you contact us directly at [email protected]***
Shoofly's animals and programs are always in need of donations from our community.
Please consider helping if you can. Also, visit our about page to read up on Shoofly's origins and mission.
Welcome to Shoofly Farm!
Watch this short video to get a better understanding of who we are, what we do, and WHY we do it!
Riding Lessons
Shoofly now offers private riding lessons for the beginner rider. Visit our horse rides and lessons tab to review and purchase our lesson options.
Some of our private weekly and monthly lessons are now full. Please contact us before purchasing.
Within Your Reach.
We are a small multipurpose farm, but in all we do we strive to create and promote happy, fun and memorable experiences with family and friends. Please see a short review of our services below or click on a tab above to find out more. We encourage you to read our About page to get a better understanding of what we do and why we do it. Also, we are always in need of donations, whether money, supplies or time to help with keeping visits to our farm free. We encourage you to visit our page Henry's Hooves to learn more about the mission and needs of this program and how to help. Thank you for visiting!
Our Farm Services
We've got it all!
Horse Boarding
Retire to the good life at Shoofly Farm. We specialize in boarding horses in, or entering retirement or, are just not in a very active stage of their lives who need some peace and relaxation. Since we are a small family owned farm, it means personal full-time care for your horse. At this time we are only accepting geldings for board. To learn more about what we offer for board and prices, including scheduling a visit to come see and /or get on our wait list click the horse icon above or the Horse Boarding tab at the top of the page.
Horseback Riding
Whether you want to simply see if there is interest in becoming an equestrian or you want monthly or weekly lessons we are here to help the beginner rider develop a love and even passion for horses and riding. Visit our store to purchase lessons or click the icon above.
Birthday Parties and Events
Delight your little one with a Barnyard Birthday Party, complete with goat cuddle and interaction time, a bouncy house and of course, pony rides.
Are you or your loved one of a more mature age but still want to celebrate in a beautiful farm atmosphere? We can do that as well! Click on the birthday cake icon above or the Events tab to learn more and book the farm for your child's special day!
FREE Farm Experience Sessions
Our FREE farm visits are are enjoyed by people of all ages and walks of life. There is just something sweet and good about Shoofly and we believe in sharing it with others. If you are a family with special needs and can not attend our public hours please contact Shoofly directly.
Please click on the Heart icon, or click the Free Farm Experience Visits tab for more information or to book your private visit!
Photography Venue
With multiple backdrops that never disappoint, Shoofly has previously been the setting for countless family and senior portraits as well as commercial and advertisement stock photos. We also make sure to add a welcoming touch for your clients of either hot cocoa in the cool months or ice cold lemonade in the warm months. Book the farm for a small convenience fee of $35. Visit our Contact Page to set up an appointment.