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Grace Church Historic Farm Tour

5607 Gordonsville Rd, Keswick , Virginia 22947 USA

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Saturday, June 13, 2015

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Serving and celebrating america's historic heart, main navigation, six historic albemarle county farms to open for public tours.

May 22, 2012 by Amy Fewell Leave a Comment

The six estates on the tour are Airslie, Bridlespur, Castalia, Castle Hill Cider Works, Edgeworth and Merrie Mill. The farm tour event, entitled Beyond the Gates, provides a rare opportunity to visit a selection of historic sites near Charlottesville. Highlights of the tour include a sheepdog demonstration, presentation of the Keswick Foxhounds, an exhibition by Paso Fino horses, and other events.

Randall Haycock, Interim Rector of Grace Church, said: “All of us at Grace look forward to welcoming the people of Central Virginia to our Beyond the Gates historic farm tour. We hope that both individuals and families of all ages will enjoy the events and fun of this day in the country.” Added the Senior Warden, Anne Shackelford: “We want our visitors to know that proceeds from the farm tour will go to support our community ministries, including support for non-profit organizations like Hospice of the Piedmont, Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity.”

Historic Grace Episcopal Church stands at the site of one of six colonial churches in Virginia that still have active congregations. Thomas Jefferson served on the Vestry of the original parish from 1767 to 1770. Every Thanksgiving Day since 1929, the church has conducted an outdoor service known as the Blessing of the Hounds. This colorful ceremony brings together foxhunters and their horses and hounds in the church yard for prayers and thanksgiving.

Airslie Farm’s main residence, which was renovated in the 1990s, was built by descendants of the Meriwether family around the turn of the 20th century. The barns and cottages on this 507-acre property still reflect the architectural style of an earlier time. The Wildlife Center of Virginia and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will feature displays at Airslie.

Bridlespur was derived from an area originally identified as Clark’s tract, where a tavern served travelers between Charlottesville and Gordonsville. Designed in 1938 by the renowned architectural firm Grigg and Johnson, the antebellum style manor home features superior craftsmanship and an outdoor living area that incorporates over 65,000 bricks from old chimneys.

Castalia was once owned by relatives of famed explorer Meriwether Lewis. During the past 26 years, the farm has produced outstanding Paso Fino horses, including national champions El Vicario Ltd. and Lisanna. Castle Hill was built in 1764 as the home of Col. Thomas Walker, who was a guardian and mentor for Thomas Jefferson. Today, this 600-acre estate is the site of a cidery and a venue for weddings and large events. Castle Hill Cider began in 2009 with the planting of 600 apple trees of 28 varieties.

Edgeworth is a 1200-acre farm that features Angus cattle and sheep. Previous owners include the Rev. James Maury, who operated a school attended by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison; and Major-General William Fitzhugh Gordon, who fought in the War of 1812.

Merrie Mill began in 1857 when a retired Baltimore merchant purchased 600 acres and erected a two-story house, which he named Edgefield. Its interior is finished in polished chestnut and oak wood that was harvested on the property. Donna Lucey will be at Merrie Mill to sell and sign her book, Archie and Amélie: Love and Madness in the Gilded Age, which recounts the life of John Chaloner, who once lived on the property. There will also be a jumping exhibition.

The Keswick Hunt Club’s kennels are home to roughly 70 American Foxhounds that lead mounted club members on chases in designated territory in four counties. Founded in 1896, the Hunt Club has hosted at least one horse show every year since 1904.

Tickets for the Beyond the Gates historic farm tour cost $15 in advance through June 15th, or $20 per individual on the day of the event, and may be purchased at Grace Church and any of the tour sites on June 16th. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Each ticket allows admission to all sites, exhibits and demonstrations. The farm tour will take place regardless of weather conditions. Proceeds will support the church’s numerous community ministries, which benefit the church’s food closet and organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army, Hospice of the Piedmont, Boys and Girls Club of Central VA and many others. Ticket information and other details are available at www.gracefarmtour.org . Contact: Jill Kavanagh Publicity Chair c/o Grace Episcopal Church P.O. Box 67 Keswick, VA 22947 Phone: (434) 293-3549 www.gracefarmtour.org

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Beyond the Gates Farm Tour & Country Fair

08 jun 10:00 am 4:00 pm Beyond the Gates Farm Tour & Country Fair Keswick

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This year’s tour includes the Keswick Hunt Club and four farms including Castle Hill, Edgeworth, H2O Livestock and St. Margaret’s. Tour

This year’s tour includes the Keswick Hunt Club and four farms including Castle Hill, Edgeworth, H2O Livestock and St. Margaret’s. Tour highlights will include sheepdog demonstrations, equine drill team demonstrations, an antique car show, and Foxhound demonstrations. A country fair at Grace Episcopal, 5607 Gordonsville Road, will feature plenty of fun activities for families. The event attracts visitors from around central Virginia and has raised $600,000 in 12 years, benefitting local non-profits.

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Raising awareness of farm animal welfare, 2014 historic farm tour in keswick.

Saturday was the 5th Annual Grace Church Historic Farm Tour in Keswick. I’d been wanting to do it for years, and this year, when I was actually in town and free, I didn’t even know it was happening. Thank you Cheenius for the spur-of-the-moment adventure!

Having only a few hours, we decided to split our time among the Country Fair booths at Grace Church, the retired racehorses at Old Keswick, the antique cars at Linden Lane (where Cheenius’s father-in-law was an exhibitor), and the foxhounds at Keswick Hunt Club. The weather was ideal for a drive through the countryside, and we had a lovely time.

Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Church , a gorgeous Gothic church built in the late 1800s, was hosting a Country Fair with craft booths, 4-H animal exhibits, dog adoption corrals, and food trucks. We bought our tour tickets and cruised through the fair, petting some animals and attempting to get some food (wait times were 30 minutes! food trucks are supposed to be fast, people!) before hitting the road to Old Keswick.

(check out his drool!)

Old Keswick Farm

Old Keswick, a former racehorse breeding operation, is a foster home to several retired racehorses from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, but there wasn’t much to see at this stop. We walked through the lovely barn where a couple horses dozed in stalls, popped into the Wildlife Center of Virginia’s tent to see a possum and an owl on display, and took off. Fortunately there was a horse near the fence on the way out who was happy to relieve us of the carrots we had picked up in the barn.

Linden Lane

Linden Lane’s enormous front lawn was host to an antique car exhibit, and we stopped by to say hello to Cheenius’s father-in-law and admire his prize possession. It turned out he had dropped the car off and gone on his own farm tour adventure, but all was not lost, because the exhibit turned out to be really interesting (I had been skeptical). The cars were shiny and pretty and so different in layout and design from today’s cars. Clearly, I am a knowledgeable car person.

Shadwell Market

Shout out to Shadwell Market for feeding us when the food trucks could not. Cheenius and I shared some Power Balls (nut/date/honey/crack) from Mudhouse , Mr HP got a sandwich, and when I admired the Brussels sprouts in the hot food display case but lamented that they had bacon, the fabulous kitchen crew offered to stirfry me up a batch sans bacon. So nice!

Keswick Hunt Club Kennels

Keswick Hunt Club was the highlight of the tour for us. Foxhounds everywhere! We got to lean into a puppy enclosure and play with some younguns, after they peeled themselves off the pile of napping puppies to come say hi. The kennel was full of happy, goofy adults, half of which got to come out and run around for a demonstration with the huntsman, whip, and kennel manager. Even non-dog-person Cheenius was smitten and confessed she considered puppy-napping on last year’s tour when the resident puppies were tinier.

So, in closing, a recap:

Food trucks should serve food quickly
Old cars are cool, especially turquoise ones
Shadwell Market workers are friendly and accommodating
Foxhounds are adorable, but probably not good apartment dogs (ahem, Mr HP)

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Excellent recap! But, somewhere in the details you neglected to tell us about the mints you ILLEGALLY gave to that nice horse. Luckily, he spit them out each time. He was probably a diabetic horse and knew better than to take sugar from strangers. Who knew HP was a sugar-pusher?

Surely giving sugar to horses falls under HP’s “be kind to farm animals” mission…

COVER STORY: Beyond the Gates

June 5, 2019 By Keswick Life

Insiders Guide to the 10th Annual Grace Church Country Fair and Farm Tour

Please join us June 8 as we celebrate 10 years of charitable giving and present our 10th Anniversary Historic Farm Tour and Country Fair, “beyond the gates”.

Come along with us as we go “beyond the gates”, past those rock walls and stroll with us down the tree lined paths to six of Keswick’s celebrated historic farms, the Keswick Hunt Club and Grace Church. Our chosen route for this special day in the country was first traveled by Virginia’s earliest settlers, future Presidents, Revolutionary and English militia, Confederate and Union troops and the grounds are as beautiful today as they were 300 years ago.

Grace Episcopal Church stands at the site of one of six colonial churches in Virginia that still have active congregations. Foundation stones of the original church, constructed of wood and completed in 1748, are visible today under spreading oak trees in front of the present structure. A mountain chapel had previously existed on the premises, having been built by the earliest settlers in the area, probably in the 1730’s. Thomas Jefferson served as a member of the Vestry from 1767 to 1770.

The present church edifice was completed in 1855 and was later damaged in a fire in 1895. The stone tower and 4 walls remained standing and were incorporated into the present structure when the church was rebuilt. A 1,575-pound bell was salvaged from the ashes and is still in use.

The first annual Blessing of the Hounds was held at the Church in 1929. Each Thanksgiving Day, this colorful ceremony brings together foxhunters and their horses and hounds in the church yard for prayers and thanksgiving.

Today Grace Church has over 200 members and provides personal and financial support for numerous charitable missions, including Grace’s food closet, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels and many others. 100% of Historic Farm Tour and Country Fair proceeds are dedicated to funding these special ministries.

…and Country Fair Stepping back to “Yesteryear”, Grace’s Church Yard transforms to an earlier time, when families, friends, and neighbors gathered to celebrate each other, a bountiful spring harvest, baby livestock and the sharing of memories past and present.

The Country Fair has something fun for every member of the family. Let the kids get up close to the 4-H Livestock exhibits featuring over 50 entries during Albemarle County’s only sanctioned 4-H Livestock Show. Meet the llamas and learn about keeping bees and enjoy live music throughout the day as you visit farm to table vendors, talented artisans and taste some of the delicious food offerings from Grace Grill and food truck vendors. Take time to visit our Historic Grace Church and observe the restoration taking place as we prepare to welcome our new organ later this year. And if you have a green thumb and have questions about gardening in Virginia, there will be Master Gardeners and representatives from Southern States to answer your questions. Children’s pony rides available after 2:00 PM.

Gates open promptly at 10 AM and will close at 4:00 PM. Y’all come!

Old Keswick is part of a tract given by Thomas Walker to his daughter, Jane Frances Walker, who married Dr. Mann Page. The estate’s residence was built in stages beginning in 1736. The Page family sold the farm to Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Augustus in 1952. Formed here as a thoroughbred breeding and racing operation, Keswick Stables has sold many notable horses, including Sabin, Simply Majestic, Alwuhush, Eishin Guyman, Johnny D, Raise a Native, Natalma, and the 2015 Eclipse Award winning filly Stellar Wind, who won more than $3 million.

Equestrian, Ann Sutherland, will demonstrate combined driving, a sport that showcases skills in dressage, marathon, and cones. Equestrian, Tadd Coffin, will discuss and demonstrate his latest saddle technology, SmartRide Rx, and Thera-Tree. Coffin won two gold medals at the 1996 Montreal Olympic Games. He appeared in the movie National Velvet and will be in the upcoming film Billy & Blaze.

Belvoir Cemetery was first settled by Col. Robert Lewis and was later owned by Dr. Thomas Walker and his son, Col. John Walker. Col. Walker was a U.S. Senator and an aide to General Washington. During the Revolutionary War, British Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and his men stopped at Belvior en route to Charlottesvile, in an attempt to capture Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and others.

Col. Walker’s only grandchild, Eliza Kinloch, inherited Belvoir and married Judge Hugh Nelson. Nelson served as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, a federal judge, and President elector in 1809, a Congressman, and Minister to Spain, Several prominent figures lie in Belvoir’s cemetery, including Dr. Walker, Col. Walker, Eliza Kinloch, Hugh Nelson and Thomas Warner Meriwether, Grace Church, Walker’s Parish, now stands on 2 acres of land John Walker transferred from Belvoir in 1769.

At nearby Montanova , visitors may watch a farrier’s demonstration from 10 am to 1:00 pm; enjoy twin sisters, Lise Pratt and Marcy Burke, demonstrate dog agility training; observe riding lessons; and see horses, ponies, goats and chickens. Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary will all so be onsite.

Castalia was owned by relatives of famed explore Meriwether Lewis for much of the 18th and 19th centuries. Murray Boocock purchased the farm in 1894 and initiated a breeding program known as the Castalia stock Farm. He built two large livestock barns, one of which burned down. The “upper barn” was a massive two-story structure with ground floor and second story central sliding doors with large singe pane, divided light windows. Three louvered cupolas graced the peak of the standing seam gambrel roof. Lattice work under the eaves provided additional ventilation. In the ventilated second story, hay was stored before being dropped through chutes to the stalls and feeding pens on the ground.

In 1986, Castalia was acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hitchcock, who bred, raised and showed champion Paso Fino horses. In 2013, Paul and Diane Manning purchased Castalia and restored the upper barn to active use while preserving much of the original fabric. During the Farm Tour, the historic barn will be filled with antique dealers from the Mid-Atlantic offering art, furniture, textiles, silver, jewelry, books and accessories.

Cismont Manor Farm was formed from the Cloverfield’s plantation in 1820, as a home for Peter Minor Meriwether and his wife, Mary Walker Meriwether. The Meriwether’s initially lived in a tavern on the property, which later served as a home for Rev. Ebenezer Boyden. The tavern, which no longer stands, became known as the Cottage Rectory, and Boyden conducted a school there. The Meriwether’s built the present residence in 1836. The Wheeler family acquired the farm in the 1950’s and have bred trained and exhibited some of the country’s top show horses.

Cismont Manor consists of a main manor house and four cottages on 200 acres of land. There are three barns with several turnout paddocks, and three jumping coups for use by the Keswick Hunt Club. In the pass 50 years, two major additions have been added to the main house. In the 1960’s, formal rose gardens were established, and a lake added. Visitors will see a collection of rare antique carriages and classic automobiles, as well as stables where number of U.S. Equestrian Foundation Hall of Fame horses have been trained, including Showdown, Isgilde, Gozzi, Super Flash, Apollo Sand, Tijuana Starlet, One For The road, and Celebrity.

Keswick Hunt Club was founded in 1896, and its recently renovated clubhouse was built in 1898. Foxhunting has been an important part of the community since 1742, when, according to sporting histories and family tradition, Dr. Thomas Walker of Castle Hill imported a pack of foxhounds. Walker also helped found the city of Charlottesville in 1762.

The Hunt Club has hosted at least one annual horse show since 1904. Initially, the lower ring’s proximity to the railroad tracks was a convenience for spectators who traveled to the event by train from Charlottesville. Riders whose horses were spooked by the trains welcomed construction of the upper ring in 1957.

During the club’s early decades, hounds resided at whichever area farm belonged to the Master of Foxhounds. In 1937 hunt club officers decided to locate the kennels on hunt club grounds. The present kennels, built in 2018, are home to about 70 American Foxhounds who lead mounted club members on chases in designated territory in four counties. The hunting season stretches from last summer to early spring.

Ben Coolyn was first settled by James Clark under the name of Clark’s Tract. Clark built the first dwelling in the early 1800’s on a site to the east of the current home. The Clark’s named the property “Ben Coolyn”, meaning “Breezy Mountain” in their native Scottish language. An heir added orchards and renamed the property “Fruitlands”. It was named as Ben Coolyn in 1918 by the Bogert family, who renovated the residence to take advantage of frequent breezes. In the late 1940’s, the Hallock family downsized the house by removing the sleeping porches and the second story north bedroom.

In 2001, Ann and Peter Taylor bought some of the property, and the name “Ben Coolyn” conveyed with the sale. A number of Hallock’s still live on part of the original land, which was named “Fruitlands”. The Taylor’s restored several gardens, created an arboretum, and planted many native trees, including 176 willow oaks, and deciduous flowering magnolia cultivars and crosses. Ben Coolyn has a bank barn standing on an older rock foundation, and a circa 1850 dogtrot corn crib. Katie and Chris Henry bought Ben Coolyn in 2017 and established a vineyard. Vineyard Manager Emily Pelton will give short presentations during the day.

Fruitlands was originally part of the Ben Coolyn estate, which was settled by James Clark under the name pf Clark’s Tract. Clark Clark’s names the property “Ben Coolyn” meaning “Breezy Mountain” in their native Scottish language. A subsequent heir, Major Jimmy Clark, added extensive orchards and renamed the property “Fruitlands”. The estate was renamed as Ben Coolyn when it was acquired by the Bogert family in 1918. They renovated the residence to take advantage of frequent breezes.

In the late 1940’s, the Hallock family moved from their Long Island farm to Ben Coolyn. Several generations of Hallock’s continue to reside on a large portion of the original land, which was renamed “Fruitland”. During the Farm Tour, the Farmington Beagles will demonstrate the sport of beagling at Fruitlands. The pack consists of 30 beagles that hunt primarily in the western portion of Albemarle Country, in Louisa County, and further afield by invitation.

Please visit www.gracefarmtour.org for additional details.

Tickets can be purchased on line for $15.00 before the event, and for $20.00 the day of the event. Children are free. Please contact Bill Anda, Historic Farm Tour and Country Fair spokesperson at 434/906-5138, [email protected] .

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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

To understand Thomas Jefferson, one must understand Monticello - his autobiographical statement to the world and a critical part of our American history. A short 10-minute drive from Keswick, Monticello (Jefferson's historic home, ornamental gardens, farm and plantation) has been open to the public and maintained by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation for almost 100 years.

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Stay on a farm around keswick the lake district.

Click here to view farms where you can stay in the Keswick area. There are options for both S elf Catering and Bed and Breakfast.

What better way to relax and unwind than to stay on a tranquil Lake District working farm surrounded by stunning views. Wake up to the sound of sheep bleating and the birds singing. Enjoy the dark skies and the starry nights. Farm stays are great for all ages with the chance to gain an insight into a traditional way of life. Children in particular will enjoy seeing the farm animals and enjoying outdoor activities. In April and May guests staying on a sheep farm will be able to see new-born lambs out in the fields. If you are lucky enough to be there on the right day you may even be able to watch the birth of a lamb or bottle feed an orphan lamb with permission from the farmer. As well as sheep our local farms may have cattle, hens, ducks and horses. You may be able meet and feed the animals or even take a tour. If you're on a self catering break you may have the chance to buy fresh free range eggs for your breakfast.

Herdwick Sheep

The Lake District's native sheep survive on the mountains all year long. They never stray from their 'heaf' - the area they were suckled as lambs.The Herdwick is a special breed unique to Britain and the Lake District . They are easy to recognise as they all have a white face and white legs with a coat which changes colour from black on a lamb to blue-grey as they mature. The rams are easy to spot too as they have horns.

Originally brought over by the Vikings the Herdwicks are able to cope with exposed steep fellsides and the winter conditions. The wool is widely used for carpet making and knitwear and when blended with Swaledale wool is used to make loft insulation.

Shepherds are said to count sheep by going up to fifteen or twenty and then moving a small stone from one pocket to the other before beginning again, therefore keeping score.

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The ewes are brought back down into the valleys to lamb. Please be especially sure to keep dogs on a lead at this time. The sheep are marked with a colour or a number and an ear mark to make identifying them easier when they are out on the fells.

In the dry months of July and August sheep again are brought down from the fells for clipping. Most clipping is done using electric shears these days but you can often see hand clipping competitions at the local agricultural shows later in the year.

As summer ends the lambs are weaned from their mothers. Male lambs are sold to other farmers or kept to be fattened up for meat. Herdwick meat has a very distinctive flavour but is becoming more popular as people become more interested in where their meat has come from.

Before Christmas the ewes are returned to the fells. In direct contrast cattle are often brought in from December to April or May.

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5 U.S. Farm Tours You Should Book Today

In search of a new family-friendly activity to try? Consider taking a farm tour. Not only will you probably learn something new about where your food comes from – you’re also guaranteed to have fun. After all, who can resist smiling while feeding a baby calf or taking a bite out of a fresh-picked apple ?

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After scouring the U.S. farm tour scene for the most interesting spots across the nation, we’ve rounded up a few farm tours we consider must-see destinations. Read on to discover five American ag attractions you’ll want to visit ASAP.

Liberty Hill Farm

Located in Rochester, Vermont, Liberty Hill Farm is a family-owned working dairy farm that welcomes guests from around the world. The farm, recognized as Vermont’s first certified Green Agritourism Enterprise, offers visitors opportunities to milk and feed Robeth Holstein cows, bottle-feed newborn calves, and pick (and eat!) fresh berries and vegetables.

Liberty Hill Farm also has an inn with seven guest rooms, which makes it a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing vacation along with a farm tour. Stays include both a farm-fresh dinner and a hearty breakfast – so guests can rest assured they won’t go hungry.

Farmlandia Farm Loop

See not one, not two, but 15 farms and agricultural attractions in the southeast Portland and Wilsonville regions of Oregon on the Farmlandia Farm Loop . The self-guided farm tour route includes a mix of family farms and value-added operations like Barn Owl Nursery Herb & Lavender Farm , which lays claim to nearly 100 different lavender and culinary herb plants, and Tollen Farm , which is home to Mediterranean miniature donkeys.

The Farmlandia Farm Loop also includes stops at the year-round Oregon City Farmers Market and the Milwaukie Farmers Market , which opens on Sundays from May through October. Both offer ample opportunity for visitors to pick up seasonal Oregon-grown fruits and vegetables.

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Walker Honey Farm

Curious about how honey goes from beehive to bottle? Visit the family-owned Walker Honey Farm in Rogers, Texas, where you can take a guided walking tour of the farm’s facilities and hear firsthand from beekeepers and honey handlers. The 45-minute tour also includes a stop at Dancing Bee Winery on the farm’s property. At the winery, guests can try mead (also known as “honey wine”), one of the oldest alcoholic drinks still consumed today.

Walker Honey Farm tours take place on the first Saturday of each month, beginning at Walker Honey Farm Store. To make a reservation (recommended, but not required) call (254) 983-2899.

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Charleston Tea Plantation

If you’re in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, you’ll want to take the time to explore North America’s only tea plantation: the Charleston Tea Plantation located on Wadmalaw Island. Guests can see the acres of tea plants on a trolley tour and visit the only tea factory in America. There’s also an option to take an exclusive, comprehensive tour with Bill Hall, a third-generation tea taster who oversees the daily operations at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Want to take some tea to go? Visit the on-site gift shop to purchase specialty teas and related items like tea infusers and mugs.

For more information or to book a tour, call 1-843-559-0383, ext. 4207, or email jknight@rcbigelow.com .

Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, it makes sense that Kentucky would offer horse farm tours – and thanks to Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm Tours , you can get an up-close-and-personal look at the state’s famous horse industry. On the three-hour, narrated tours, guests can see and learn more about Lexington’s Calumet Farm, an iconic Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation spanning nearly 800 acres. Guests will also get the chance to visit Keeneland, a famous racecourse and the Thoroughbred industry’s top auction house. Tours also include glimpses of movie filming locations for films like Secretariat , Seabiscuit and Dreamer .

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To purchase tickets in advance (required because tours fill up, call (859) 260-8687 or visit www.seethechampions.com .

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