Farm Experiences

Madeline Farms presents

Immersive Farm Animal Experiences

At Madeline Farms, you’re not just visiting a farm—you’re stepping into a living, breathing experience.

Home to over 50 animals, our farm is alive with personality from tiny, curious creatures you can cradle in your hands to gentle giants weighing over 2,000 pounds. Each one has a story, and many are rescues who now call this place home.

Guests are invited to slow down and connect through hands-on, guided experiences, morning feedings, quiet moments in the pasture, and those unexpected interactions that tend to become the highlight of your stay.

This is farm life as it was meant to be: authentic, a little magical, and deeply connected to the land. Whether you’re traveling with family or simply looking to reconnect with nature, Madeline Farms offers a rare opportunity to experience the rhythm of the Shenandoah Valley in a way that feels both grounding and unforgettable.

All experiences are private to your group and available to both overnight guests and visitors to the farm.

Hayride and Bovine Safari

Step aboard for a hayride experience that goes far beyond the ordinary.

An exclusive experience for Madeline Farms guests only.

This guided journey takes you deep into the back acres of Madeline Farms, where rolling pastures open up to panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the animals come right to you. Cattle, horses, donkeys, and curious farm personalities often gather at the wagon, creating an immersive, up-close experience that feels both peaceful and a little wild.

Why Guests Love It

It’s not just a ride, it’s a moment to slow down, take it all in, and experience the land in a way most people never do.

Often described as the highlight of their trip to the Shenandoah Valley, this experience blends natural beauty, authentic farm life, and a sense of connection you simply can’t replicate anywhere else.

Experience Details

Private experience for your group
One-hour guided hayride through the farm

Pricing:
$30 per adult
$15 per child (ages 5–15)
Children under 5 are complimentary

$100 minimum per booking

Reservations

To reserve your hayride, please text (540) 244-7133 with:

Your name
Preferred date
Number of guests

Hayrides are typically scheduled in the morning between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

All experiences are weather-dependent and must be confirmed by text the day before your visit.

Ready to Book Your Ride?

Upon booking your stay at Madeline Farms, connect with us so we can schedule your hayride experience.

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Ranch It Up: Hands-on Farm Experience

Step into the rhythm of farm life with an experience that’s as engaging as it is unforgettable.

Included for guests staying at Madeline Farms.

Join us for feeding time, move through the pastures, and get your hands a little dirty in the best way possible. It’s relaxed, interactive, and gives you a true feel for what life is like behind the gates.

Ranch It Up invites you behind the scenes for a hands-on introduction to our world—where playful piglets, gentle ponies, curious chickens, and our larger farm residents all become part of your story.

Guided by Farmer Tony or Cowboy Dylan, you’ll learn how we care for and connect with our animals, from feeding routines to the daily flow of life across the farm. It’s interactive, relaxed, and designed for guests of all ages.