Description
CornerStone Farm is a working farm, as well as a beautiful bed and breakfast. The property provides 92-acres of diverse habitat for a variety of wildlife experiences. Ward and Barbara are as knowledgeable about the birds and their natural surroundings as they are about their farm animals. As this is a working farm, please respect signs and avoid marked areas, but make sure you take the opportunity to see the goats and other animals during your stay.
Your wildlife viewing can start as you approach the house on the main driveway. Watch and listen for eastern bluebirds, song sparrows, American kestrels, or a northern harrier can be a treat. B&B guests and daily visitors are welcome to hike the trails. A pond provides opportunities to see great blue, green heron, Canada geese, and on occasion hooded merganser and osprey. The habitat here also hosts every species of Virginia woodpecker and owl in a relatively small area. The forest and fields are alive with the seasonal migration of songbirds.
Wildlife Sightings
77 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at CornerStone Farm:
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2024 | 31 | Gabby Landry |
| 3 Jun 2023 | 8 | Lynn Randolph |
| 12 May 2022 | 57 | Clyde Wilson |
| 3 May 2022 | 50 | Ward Halligan |
| 3 May 2022 | 50 | Clyde Wilson |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
Other Amenities: Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 525 Barnes Road, Red Oak, VA 23962
From Chase City, head west on VA-92 for approximately 7.5 miles to Rt. 601/Gholson Road, turn right on Rt. 601/Gholson Road and continue less than 0.2 miles to Rt. 602/Barnes Road. Turn right on Rt. 602/Barnes Road and continue to the farm approximately 0.5 miles on the left.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Call ahead, visitors by appointment only
Contact Information:
- Barbara or Ward Halligan, (434) 735-0527, thefarm@cornerstonefarm.net
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