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52 Weeks in Bedford County, Va: Week 5 The Johnson Farm

By Melissa Markham on September 7, 2008 2:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Last week I shared information and photos of The Peaks of Otter. Today, I wanted to tell you about one of the places we like to visit when we are at the Peaks of Otter.

The Johnson Farm is a loop trail, approximately two miles long, which follows a section of the Harkening Hill Loop Trail. Beginning at the north end of the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center parking area the trail takes you 1.1 miles to the Johnson Farm, which was started in 1852. Living history demonstrations are presented on a seasonal basis. Allow two to three hours for a leisurely visit.

For the history of the Johnson Farm and some history on The Peaks of Otter, click here.

We like to take the walk out to the farm and sit out on the porch and relax. We enjoy playing with the old timey checkers, walking through the house and seeing the farm as it would have originally been set up. It is a lovely place and a lovely view.

Here are some photos from our last trip there last summer with Brianna who came to visit us via the Fresh Air Fund.

Kat and Brianna playing checkers on the porch.

Katrina and Brianna get a chance to test their quilting skills.

Katrina enjoyed playing sticks and hoops.

The Johnson Farm gives a bit of turn of the century history nestled in the mountains of the Blue Ridge. Enjoy a walk, beautiful scenery, and a journey back into time.