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Welcome To Our Farm ​The 2025 Season Opens October 3rd!

At Autumn Valley Farm, we have an appreciation for farming and conservation.  Our comprehensive family-friendly vision begins with our desire to protect farmland from urbanization while teaching others to appreciate this valuable ecological resource as we do.  Through Agritourism, we can achieve this while we continue seasonal crop production of soybean, corn, milo and hay as we have for over 20 years.

Any given farming yield can be unpredictable and as a result it is challenging to satisfy the financial needs of a working farm.  Through agritourism, we are sustainable and are able to bridge the financial gaps of an imperfect harvest.  Please be mindful, here are inherent dangers of a working farm and you need to demonstrate caution at all times while on our property.

 

Agritourism Notice:

WARNING: Under Virginia Law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or deal results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activies include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death.  You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. VA Code Ann. 3.2-6400.-6402.
Culpeper Co. Zoning Ordinances​​
3-1. - Purpose and Intent.
It is the purpose and intent of this Article to implement the agricultural recommendations of the adopted Comprehensive Plan by conserving, protecting and encouraging (i) the commercial production of food and other agricultural and forestal products; (ii) the conservation and protection from urbanization of prime agricultural and forestal lands as valued natural and ecological resources which provide essential open space for clean air sheds, watershed protection, wildlife habitat and aesthetic purposes; and, (iii) the use of agricultural and forestal land as an economic and environmental resource of major importance. 
(Ord. of 5-7-2013(2))
3-2. - Uses Allowed.​
3-2-2.1.b Agritourism, but only in the instance there is a substantial impact on the health, safety, or general welfare of the public, as determined by the Board of Supervisors after compliance with all requirements of law regarding notice, hearing, and other elements of due process. Any restriction placed on an agritourism activity shall be reasonable and shall take into account the economic impact of the restriction on the agricultural operation and the agricultural nature of the activity.
3-2-2.4 Bed and Breakfasts or country inns, banquet facilities.
3-2-2.16 Recreational facilities utilizing natural resources as the primary attraction and private recreational facilities.

 

Corn Maze Rules:

These Rules are meant to keep the maze fun for everyone!

  • No Running or Horseplay inside the maze.
  • Stay on the Paths.  Short-cuts are NOT permitted and permanently damage the maze thereby impacting the enjoyment of others.
  • No Vandalism.  Vandalizing will not be tolerated.  Do not pick, throw, or damage the corn, or other objects found inside the maze or on our property.
  • All children under 15 years of age must have an adult on the farm.  Dropping off or the use of car services to deliver children to the farm without a responsible adult present is prohibited.  Children under 12 years of age are required to be with an adult at all times on the farm.
  • No smoking or open flames of any kind.  
  • No alcohol outside of designated areas and only where license allows.  
  • No drug use, solicitation of or related paraphernalia.  
  • No Pets inside the maze.  For everyone's safety and enjoyment, pets are not allowed inside our corn mazes, but are allowed on the farm property in other areas.  In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) specifically trained dogs will be allowed access, and must be properly harnessed and leashed at all times.
  • Leave no trace. Our property should be left in the condition it was before you arrived.
  • Place all trash in the receptacles provided.
  • If you get lost or want to leave the corn maze immediately, please do not walk outside the corn maze paths.  Call us on your cell phone and someone will find you and walk you out.
  • Be courteous and respectful to others.  Do not scare or disrespect other people inside the corn maze.  No crude, rude, or obnoxious behavior. 
  • Follow all Federal and Virginia State guidelines regarding any current health issue.