Nearby Attractions
Shenandoah Farms residents find it easy to sightsee.  There are many things to do and explore just minutes away!  The Blue Ridge Mountains are literally in the backyard of many residents, and the Appalachian Trail can be reached from many points.  The north entrance to the beautiful Skyline Drive, part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the most heavily visited National Park in the National Park System, is on Route 340 at the south end of Front Royal.   Skyline Caverns, Luray Caverns, and Endless Caverns are an easy drive from Shenandoah Farms.
Sky Meadows State Park - This park is located off of Route 17/55 only five minutes from Howellsville Road and Route 50.  The park has historic buildings and hiking, trail riding, and barbeque and picnic areas.   The Appalachian Trail can be accessed from here.
Civil War enthusiasts can enjoy many battlefields and reenactments in the area.   Cedar Creek, Hupps Hill, and New Market are just a few of these battlefields
Antiques - There are many antique shops to delight collectors.  Antiques from old Virginia estates are almost everywhere you go, too numerous to list.
Vineyards - Shenandoah Farms is literally surrounded by wine country with vineyards in all counties, making it easy to visit some of the country's finest vineyards.  Open houses, and wine and craft festivals are held spring through fall.
Middleburg - Historic, hunt country Middleburg in Loudoun County has elegant shops, grand restaurants, craft shops, equestrian events and clothing, fine home furnishings and art galleries.
Clarke County attractions:  The Clarke County Fairgrounds is host to the annual Clarke County Fair and many other events.    The beautiful State Arboretum is extremely close by in Boyce.  Berryville boasts a small town charm and cute country knick knack shops, and old fashioned barber shop, and pharmacy with soda counter, french bakery, and restaurants.  Millwood - Be sure while in Millwood to visit the historic mill museum, especially when they are hosting an art show with fine art by local artists.  This building has been painstakingly renovated through donations with authentic material salvaged from old buildings, and is well worth the stop to get a flavor of the way things were long ago.  Recommended for weekends when the antique shops are open.  Winchester - Winchester is the largest nearby city with every big store you need, the Apple Blossom Mall, and movie theaters.  There is also a historic old town for fine dining and shopping.
Warren County attractions: Front Royal has a very charming old town, with antiques, crafts, good restaurants, movie theater, and murals.  Handpainted cutout people painted by a local artist stand in front of each store and beckon you within.  Each May there is a mushroom and wine festival on Main Street.
Front Royal Golf Club: This 60-acre golf course is located on Country Club Road in the Northern River Magisterial District. For more information please use Warren County web site: www.warrencountyva.net
Public Pools There are public pools in Berryville and Front Royal. There are also several country clubs and fitness centers nearby.  For information on golf courses in Virginia, check this website. This list could go on and on, but why not let you explore for yourself from your vacation vantage point in Shenandoah Farms!
The River Shenandoah Farms is a great place for people to enjoy nature.  The Shenandoah River is the most popular attraction for many people. You can access the river from your property or at the public boat landings. You can boat, fish, swim and tube in the river. It is nice to drive alongside the Shenandoah River which hugs Howellsville Road at several points.  The photo at right is just one of many spectacular sunsets that residents enjoy driving home along the river. POSF has fixed up a new picnic area next to the river this year (2005), you can access this from Farms River Road.
Lakes  The community offers two private lakes.  These are Lake of the Clouds and Spring Lake. These lakes have fish, places to have a barbeque, and you can go swimming in the lakes. These Lakes are for use by property owners and residents only and you need to have a Shenandoah Farms Vehicle Identification sticker on your car windshield to show that you have the right to use these properties. See rules that apply when visiting these lakes.
Community Center The Community Center of Shenandoah Farms is located on Route 638 (Howellsville Road) where Warren and Clarke counties meet.   Recreational events and community board meetings are held in this newly renovated building.  It is heated and air-conditioned.  The entrance to the main room faces Jim’s Country Store to the right.  The Community Center may also be rented for parties, weddings, or meetings.  Information and photos of the inside are available here.
Recreation Committee The Board of POSF has a Recreation Committee which is rejuvenating additional recreational amenities, hosting activities at the community center, and planning outdoor events for the residents to enjoy. These events are listed on the Recreation Calendar.  This Committee needs volunteers of every age and skill.  If interested please send an email to mailto:shenandoahfarms@comcast.net or contact the POSF office.