Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Suffolk, VA

Suffolk

Benson Alpaca Meadows raises alpacas on Mineral Spring Road in Suffolk, out in the rural western reaches of the city near the North Carolina line. Alpaca farms like this typically sell fleece and yarn, keep a small herd for breeding, and open the barn for visits by appointment. Not much about the operation is posted online; reach out before planning a stop.

Suffolk

Golden Eagle Alpaca and Produce Farm raises alpacas and grows produce on Pittmantown Road in Suffolk, in Virginia's Tidewater region. The mix suggests a farm stand of fruit and vegetables alongside alpaca fiber and breeding stock. Suffolk's rural western end holds a number of small working farms like this one. Hours and offerings aren't detailed online.

Smithfield

Darden's Country Store sits in Smithfield, Virginia's ham country, selling cured ham and homemade goods from its farm store on Bowling Green Road. The shop leans into old-fashioned country fare rather than a large agritourism operation. Check the store directly for current stock and hours.

Smithfield

Browder's Fresh Pickins is a produce operation on Bethel Church Lane in Smithfield, in Isle of Wight County. The name points to fresh-picked or pick-your-own seasonal produce, common across this part of southeastern Virginia. Details are thin online, so contact them directly for what's ready and when they're open.

Courtland

Ballyshannon Equestrian Center operates on Camp Parkway in Courtland, in Southampton County near Virginia's southeastern border. Equestrian centers like this typically offer boarding, lessons, and training. Specific programs and hours for this farm are not well documented online.

Chesapeake

Lilley Farms and Nursery works land on Tyre Neck Road in Chesapeake's Western Branch area, in the Hampton Roads region. It's listed as both a nursery and an agritourism farm, meaning plants and seasonal produce; call ahead to confirm what's in stock.

Belvidere

A produce operation on County Line Road in Belvidere, Perquimans County, in the flat farm country of northeastern North Carolina. Growers here work the rich coastal-plain soil for sweet corn, tomatoes, melons, and greens through the warm months. No website or stand hours are posted that I could confirm, so call ahead during the growing season.

Tyner

Triple B Farms is on Ryland Road in Tyner, Chowan County, in the flat farm country of northeastern North Carolina near Edenton. The surrounding area grows row crops, peanuts, and produce. Listed as agritourism, the farm is best reached directly for crops and visiting details.

Chesapeake

Triple R Ranch spreads across nearly 400 acres in Chesapeake, running year-round camps, trail rides, and riding lessons. Summer programs range from mini and day camps to teen and adventure camps, and the ranch runs a Special Equestrians program alongside private and group lessons. Church and school groups book retreats with lodging and meeting space. The office keeps Tuesday-through-Saturday hours.

Wakefield

Drewry Farms is on Strawberry Lane in Wakefield, in Sussex County — southeastern Virginia's peanut and produce belt. The address hints at berry growing, common across this flat coastal-plain farmland. No verified farm website turned up, so contact them directly to confirm crops and pick-your-own dates before visiting.

Murfreesboro

An alpaca farm and fiber studio on Mooring Lane in Murfreesboro, in Hertford County near the Meherrin River. Anita's Alpaca Woolery points to on-site processing of alpaca fleece into yarn and finished goods alongside the herd. Contact the farm to arrange a visit or ask about fiber products and yarn for sale.

Chesapeake

Hickory Ridge Farm runs on South Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake, near the North Carolina line. It's listed for agritourism, a common setup in this area for fall pumpkins and family farm days, though the farm doesn't post details online. Contact them directly for seasonal hours.

Virginia Beach

Cowen Synthetics is listed as an agritourism site on Rodney Lane in Virginia Beach, but nothing about a farm or visitor operation could be verified. The name reads more like a manufacturing or trade business than agriculture, so this looks like a mislabeled directory entry.

Moyock

J.C. Rose Farms is on Camelia Drive in Moyock, in Currituck County at North Carolina's northeast corner near the Virginia line. It's a family farm in the coastal Albemarle region; its specific crops or farm-stand offerings aren't documented online. Reach out directly to confirm what's available.

Chesapeake

Mount Pleasant Farm sits on Mt Pleasant Road in the rural southern reaches of Chesapeake, part of the farmland that borders the Great Dismal Swamp in Hampton Roads. The agritourism listing suggests seasonal on-farm activity, but specific offerings weren't available online. Contact the farm to learn what's grown and whether it's open to visitors.