Adventure #4: Hidden Gems
Go where few visitors have gone before! The Hidden GemsAdventure offers exclusive access to some of Hanover County's most unique agricultural destinations that are not regularly open for tours. Wander through working farms, research gardens, and specialty growing operations while learning directly from the people who care for them. It's a rare opportunity to experience the hidden side of Hanover's agricultural community.
*Farms not listed in directional order. Select 2-3 farms.
Take a guided look behind the berry fields, learn how premium fruit is grown, and experience the work that goes into every harvest.
East Hanover
Agriberry Farm
Wander through a hidden horticultural treasure featuring thousands of azaleas, rhododendrons, and peaceful woodland trails.
West Hanover
Lewis Ginter Nature Reserve
Go beyond the fields to discover how precision agriculture, technology, and generations of farming come together on this Virginia Century Farm.
Creamfield Farm
Step inside more than 100 commercial greenhouses and see where plants destined for landscapes across the Mid-Atlantic begin their journey.
Hanover Farms
Go behind the barn doors to tour the collegiate equestrian facility, meet the horses, and discover the partnership between rider and horse.
