Visitor Center.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters. Explore their diets, natural behaviors, and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.

As our rangers demonstrate the feeding process, they’ll share fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and answer your questions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families and animal enthusiasts to connect with wildlife up close! Don’t miss out on this chance to see our critters in action and deepen your understanding of these incredible reptiles!

$10/car parking fee.

More info: 540-592-3556, [email protected]

Join the Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF) for a special evening as we gather around the table and celebrate the harvest through the seasons with a menu curated and created by Chef Jason Neve. Dishes will highlight a medley of heirloom crops grown at Oak Spring’s Biocultural Conservation Farm(BCCF).

The event will begin at 5:00pm with libations and hors d’oevres in the School House Courtyard, followed by a dinner served at 6:00pm in the Schoolhouse, one of the oldest buildings on Rokeby Farm.

Kindly note that due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences. This meal may contain dairy, eggs, gluten, and nuts

About the Chef

Jason Neve joined the Oak Spring family in April of 2022. Born and raised in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Jason grew up immersed in the natural world of mangrove islands, sandy beaches and the wide-open sea. An early interest in cooking for family and friends evolved into an education at the Culinary Institute of America. Following his graduation from the Bachelors program in 2003, Jason moved to New York City and worked at AIX Restaurants under Chef Didier Virot. In 2005 he joined the Batali & Bastianich team to open Del Posto, which sparked his passion for cured meats that eventually led him out west to Las Vegas in 2007. 10 years passed as Jason started a family and worked his way up to Culinary Director for all of the Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich properties in Las Vegas. However, the east coast was calling Jason back; so in 2016 he moved to Boston to open and assume the role of Executive Chef for the Eataly location there.

In 2018 seeking a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Eataly, Jason was fortunate to secure the Chef-in-Residence position at the Robert Rauschenberg Residency in Captiva Florida. This provided him a return to his home state, a reconnection with cooking and the relationships formed by interacting with those you cook for, and a glimpse into the world of the artist. When his time in Captiva came to an end in 2019 he returned to the restaurant world this time in Charlotte NC, as Executive Chef of Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen and The Jimmy; two Noble Food and Pursuits establishments. For the next 3 Years Jason survived the pandemic life of restaurant business, but never stopped thinking about using his cooking talents outside the standard restaurant walls. Karma and a celestial alignment prevailed in 2022 when Jason joined the Oak Springs Garden team as Chef and Head of Culinary Services. Now cooking for residents and guest by showcasing the bounty of the BCCF farm, Jason is looking forward to growing the culinary programs within the foundation.

Carriage Barn in the Historic Area.

Join professional outdoor instructor Tim MacWelch to learn about the remarkable seasonal wild edible and medicinal plants of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This full-day hike will cover native and non-native species of useful plants and will conclude with a sampling of the foods you gathered from the wild. Each participant will receive a full-color copy of MacWelch’s Fall Wild Edible Plants manual as a take-home reminder of the plants they studied in class.

Registration is $127/person (non-refundable) and includes the parking fee for Sky Meadows State Park. Limited to 15 registrants (minimum 13 years of age). To register please visit the Advanced Survival Training website at https://www.advancedsurvivaltraining.com/.

The course will be held rain or shine. Bring water, dress in layers, and wear sturdy shoes. Proof of pre-registration must be presented upon arrival at the park Contact Station.

More info: 540-592-3556, [email protected]

Participate in a 5K walk/run on Airlie property followed by a delightful Fall Festival. Enjoy festivities for the entire family like hayrides and games while enjoying a pig roast and other fun foods after the run.

Visitor Center.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters. Explore their diets, natural behaviors, and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.

As our rangers demonstrate the feeding process, they’ll share fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and answer your questions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families and animal enthusiasts to connect with wildlife up close! Don’t miss out on this chance to see our critters in action and deepen your understanding of these incredible reptiles!

$10/car parking fee.

More info: 540-592-3556, [email protected]

Join the Town of Remington as they light their Christmas tree.  Santa will visit, vendors, and a scavenger hunt with participating stores