The “White House” at Altamont Farms

This cozy farmhouse offers beautiful sunrise views and a relaxing country getaway! The White House was the original farm home built in the early 1900s and has been carefully restored. This property is also home to our five farm horses! Guests are welcome to explore the 500 acres of Altamont Farm which offers miles of hiking trails, a variety of farm animals to meet, and 1.5 miles of James River frontage. The space This house is a one bedroom home with a kitchen, full bathroom, outdoor deck, and wonderful fenced-in backyard. There is one bedroom upstairs with a king bed and a pull-out couch in the living room as well. Pets are always welcome at the farm and dogs will do just fine in this fenced in backyard - there is a pet fee so if you plan to bring your furry friends, please let us know! We provide enough firewood for your first fire in the firepit! Guests are welcome to look for more firewood in the woods if you need additional firewood (please only use wood that is already on the ground). Guest access Altamont Farm is a 500 acre historic working farm. Surrounded by beautiful mountain and river views, this farm is home to a variety of animals including Highland cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and horses! You are welcome to explore the farm (including more than 10 miles of trails and great fishing on the James River) and relax in this peaceful corner of nature. We have a variety of animals on the farm and each has a unique diet. We ask guests to please not feed any of the animals without first checking with us as improper feeding (too much, wrong type, etc) can lead to health problems for the animals. Thank you! Find us on IG (@altamontfarm) and FB (Altamont Farms) to see pictures and updates from the farm! Produce, eggs, and meat are available for purchase at the farm store (selection depends on seasonal availability) and you can also purchase meals and order special meals/desserts from the farm store! If you would like more information about that experience or the farm store, please reach out to us! Other things to note • The White House is where we board our five horses. You are more than welcome to visit and enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon beverage with them (they love to meet new friends!) from outside the electrified fence but we ask guests to please be aware that there are inherent risks involved in any horse-related environment or activity. The Farm is also an Airbnb Experience for Horseback riding (experience riders) and lessons (inexperienced). We have 5 trail horses and come by to see them or reach out if interested in scheduling time with them and our trainer. • You are more than welcome to visit with our farm staff will be stopping by in the morning and evening to feed the horses and we have a trainer who works with the horses most mornings in the pasture by the White House. Our Introduction to Horses for Beginners experience may also take place in the pastures by the White House. One or more sessions of this experience may take place during your stay and you are more than welcome to watch (or sign up) for the sessions.