Events and Retreats

Contact erin@fortlewislodge.com for event inquiries.

The Ploughman’s Lunch Series

Every Saturday from Sept 28 – October 26, 2024

On Saturdays this fall, visit Troddenvale at Oakley Farm for their new The Ploughman’s Lunch Series. Inspired by the harvest season, The Ploughman’s Lunch Series is a culinary experience embracing the time-honored tradition of breaking bread together, sharing in the bounty of autumn under the hundred-year old oaks on the farm.

The 2-3 hour experience will consist of a tour of Troddenvale’s apple orchard and cider production space, followed by lunch and cider tasting. This event is limited to 20 tickets per week. All participants must be 21+ to attend. Pricing and details at this link.

Foodlore Fridays at Oakley Farm

Every Friday from 4-7pm

Visit Oakley Farm every Friday from 4-7pm for a weekely event, featuring food that is grown, harvested, and made in the mountains of the Allegheny Highlands. Enjoy food, live music, drinks from the cider bar, and shop locally made goods. Details here.

Bath County Art Show

July 12-20, 2025

Show Hours: Saturday, July 12 – Saturday, July 19  —  1 – 5 pm
Sunday, July 20  —   10 am – 12 pm
Location: Bath County High School – 464 Charger Ln, Hot Springs, VA 24445

Now in its 60th year, the Bath County Art Show allows visitors to view and purchase art work from more than 250 regional artists working in oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, photography and sculpture. For more information visit bathcountyarts.org. Free and open to the public.

CRPA Artist Retreat at Fort Lewis

Spring 2025 Dates TBD

The Cowpasture River Preservation Association and Fort Lewis invite artists of any medium to join us for The Fourth Annual CRPA Artist Retreat at Fort Lewis. Offering over 3,300 acres of open fields, mountains, forests, wildflowers, and birds, and featuring 3-miles of the scenic Cowpasture River, Fort Lewis is the perfect place to gather with fellow artists and create in a beautiful outdoor setting. This 4-day event includes a nightly social hour and daily picnic lunch. The event is non-juried and open to the first 30 artists who register. For details and registration click here.