Run the Dogs at Great Country Farms

Since the Zurschmeide family welcomed a new puppy, Sandy, to Great Country Farm at Christmas, the place has caught canine fever. With Sandy always looking for playmates, GCF decided to add a dog park and has invited pups from around the county. It opens Sunday, April 28.

Dog were previously allowed if leashed, but now they'll have the opportunity to run free in the new half-acre enclosed dog park. It includes a doggie wash station and there are plans to provide access to the adjacent pond. Take your dog or dogs to exercise, play or just laze in the sun and shade.

Even before Sandy, farm experience manager Jaclyn Jenkins had thought about adding the park.

“A Yorkshire Terrier club visits the same weekend every year and I thought our four legged guests would love their own play ground,” she said.

The Farm welcomes leashed dogs and has two open off-leash areas for friendly breeds that enjoy a brisk run.

The fruit orchards are in full bloom with the season’s first crop of asparagus. Kids can play on the five-acre playground, which features the Giant Jumping Pillow and a brand new 80’ Triple Threat Slide.

The Roosteraunt is open for lunch featuring burgers and dogs and the Farm Market is stocked with jams, jellies, and locally raised honey, meats, eggs and dairy products. Or head up the mountain for a special farm wine tasting at neighboring Bluemont Vineyards and enjoy the scenic view of the Loudoun Valley.

Great Country Farm is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission costs $10 for adults; $8 for kids; and is free for children 2 and under, and military ID card holders

Community Support Agriculture (CSA) is filling up quickly and includes FREE admission to Farm events!