Photo: The photos show people at events presenting Clermont's buildings as witnesses to the past, and seeing the farm's working present, with cattle, sheep, bees, crops, and conservation projects. They show people literally touching and talking about the history of the people who lived and worked at the farm. Come and join in. Credit: John P. Lewis

PUBLIC EVENTS AT CLERMONT

Clermont Farm has an extensive schedule of non-public events in partnership with public schools (students), with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (working farmers) and other regional organizations such as the Beekeepers of the Northern Shenandoah (training beeyard and classes for novice beekeepers). Clermont is also open by appointment to the general public for tours for individuals or groups (email mlrhodes@clermontfarm.org or phone 540-955-0102). In addition, the Farm holds scheduled events to which the public is cordially invited. In 2023 these include, among others to be announced:

MAY

MEET THE LAMBS AT THE FARM:
Date: Saturday, May 20 (Cost: $10 per car, case or credit card)
Time: Morning session 11:00-12:00, Afternoon session 1:00-2:00
Activity: Come and meet the new crop of Katahdin lambs, hear a little about keeping sheep, ask questions.
Designed for: Adults, Children (outdoors, uneven ground, rain or shine)

JUNE

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS (1945-2004) BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE
Date: Saturday, June 10 (Cost: None)
Time: 1:00-4:00
Activity: Stop by in honor of the birthday of the local woman who gave Clermont to the Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources,
with light refreshments, tours.
Designed for: All (primarily indoors, buildings not handicapped accessible, rain or shine)

AUGUST

WALKING TOUR OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AT CLERMONT:
Date: Saturday, August 19 (Cost: $10 per head, cash or credit card)
Time: 10:00-11:30
Activity: Meet Ken Livingston, of Main Street Architecture in Berryville, who will give a tour of the National Park Service grant rehab project including exterior of the Owner House (1755-1836, Smoke House (1803), and Spring House (1857), as well as of the Barn Replacement project.
Designed for: Adults (outdoors, uneven ground, rain or shine)

SEPTEMBER

UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER DAY OF CARING:
Date: Friday, September 22 (Cost: None)
Time: United Way will set time
Activity: Clean-up and gardening
Sign up via the website of the United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley or by calling them at 540-536-1610
Designed for: Adults (outdoors, uneven ground, rain or shine)

OCTOBER

FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE AND COMMUNITY DAY:
Date: Sunday, October 8 (Cost: $10 per car, cash or credit card)
Time: 9:00-3:00
Activity: Come to a relaxed Fall Native Plant sale (best time to plant), with talks on plants and conservation practices, tours
Designed for: All (outdoors, uneven ground, rain or shine)