Black and white illustration featuring a central face with closed eyes, surrounded by various abstract shapes and symbols, reminiscent of a surreal or psychedelic art style.
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a creative sanctuary for
BOUTIQUE STAYS & MEANINGFUL GATHERINGS.

Deep in the heart of Virginia’s horse country, set back into 44 rolling acres, sits Turtle Dove Farm - a place to slow down and refresh.

From the land itself to the moments it holds, everything at TDF honors presence, connection, and a deeper enjoyment of being right where you are.

Our Story

OUR SPACES

We offer two distinct studios for creativity and joy.

A sketch of the front of a barn with open double doors revealing a table set for dinner with chairs and plants inside.
Logo for The Abbey with a stylized circular emblem above the text.

gather, host, stay.

The Abbey is designed to deepen community, symbolic of the hearth. It honors the power of what’s possible when we form a circle. It offers itself to artists, healers, family and friends who want to come together to learn, celebrate, and maybe even stay a while.

GATHER TOGETHER
STAY OVERNIGHT
Line drawing of a rustic house with a metal roof, screened porch, surrounded by trees and bushes.
Logo for The Poet's Cabin with a stylized bird above the text.

retreat, create, work.

The Poet’s Cabin is designed to deepen self, ode to a hermitage. A true cabin of curiosities - it’s tailored to evoke stillness and solitude, a birthplace of creative work. It calls to anyone who wants to hunker down and hibernate in order to emerge to their own “spring”.

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A long outdoor table decorated with pink, purple, and yellow flowers, candles, wine glasses, and tableware, set for a celebration or gathering in a rustic setting.
A wide open grassy field with a large tree on the right side, a line of trees in the distance, and a cloudy sky with some sunlight breaking through in the background.
Indoor dining room with a view of an outdoor patio, decorated table with candles, foliage, and tableware.
A cozy outdoor seating area featuring a white upholstered antique wooden armchair with dark wooden arms, draped with a green textured blanket. A small wooden side table with decorative bottles and a white candle is in front of the chair, set on a pat
A long outdoor table decorated with colorful flowers and candles, set for a gathering among trees.
A table setting featuring a large bouquet of lemons, green leaves, and purple flowers in a white vase, a plate with a slice of lemon cheesecake, a book titled "The Sicilian Inheritance," some lemons, and empty wine glasses. In the background, there a
A colorful portrait painting of Frida Kahlo surrounded by various birds, displayed on an easel at an outdoor art viewing area. Watermelon slices in a bowl are in the foreground, and a potted plant along with other art supplies and furniture are visib
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A dining table set for a meal with wine glasses, plates, and cutlery, decorated with a large floral centerpiece and warm candlelight in a cozy room with large windows showing fall foliage outside.
A small deer standing on a grassy field with large trees in the background during a pink and purple sunset sky.

Seasonal Gatherings
@ Turtle Dove Farm

Each season brings it’s own wisdom and an invitation to follow along.

  • ideal for transformative experiences

  • perfect for longer days
    and lighter hearts.

  • relaxed festivities

  • wonderful for experiences that feel grounded and memorable