Bull Run Mountain Farm Trail Ride
Riders are invited to take part in a special trail ride through Bull Run Mountain Farm on April 17, 2026 at 10 am. The ride will explore beautiful sections of the mountain that are rarely traveled, including a protected 200-acre parcel that had once been slated for cluster development. Thanks to the leadership and generosity […]
Preserving Rural Loudoun: Landowner Opportunities & Incentives
Join us to hear how you can utilize your land to make the most of your rural experience living in the country! We will discuss the following topics: Engaging in the Rural Economy Best Management Practices Land Preservation Leading conservation organizations will highlight each topic, and local residents will speak to their personal experience adopting […]
Andrew Donovan Looney Scholar Lillian Wallace’s Summer with Piedmont
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with the Piedmont Fox Hounds, thanks to The Andrew Donovan Looney “Passion and Dreams” Scholarship. My time there was not just a job; it was a transformative experience that deepened my love for horses, the outdoors, and the community that surrounds foxhunting. Under the guidance of […]
Financial Incentives for Conservation
Did you know we have a new publication? PFHCF, in partnership with Citizens for Fauquier County, Goose Creek Association, Loudoun County Preservation & Conservation Coalition, Land Trust of Virginia, OCH Conservation Foundation, Virginia Piedmont Heritage Association and Piedmont Environmental Council have produced Financial Incentives for Conservation, a free brochure that outlines the financial incentives available […]
Walk Along Goose Greek with Michael Gaige
On October 25, 2024, join PFHCF and renowned ecologist Michael Gaige for a walk along Goose Creek. Coursing 54 miles, Goose Creek drains the northern Blue Ridge and Piedmont country from Manassas Gap to Leesburg. We’ll cover about five miles along the stream as it meanders through bucolic Piedmont farm country near Upperville and Rectortown. […]
Second Annual Jumping Safely in the Hunt Field Clinic with Juliet Graham
The 2024 installment of Jumping Safely in the Hunt Field with top rider and trainer Juliet Graham was a great success. Four sold-out groups of horses and riders joined us at Anita Antenucci’s stunning Arden Farm in Upperville.Riders and horses were presented with exercises on the flat and over fences that challenged them to improve, […]
Summer 2024 Message from Dulany Morison, PFHCF Chair
August 22, 2024 Dear Piedmont Community, We trust everyone had a pleasant summer despite the challenging drought, and that all eyes are on an exciting autumn ahead as the temperatures begin to break and fields return to green. Our Board is proud to report that we have successfully carried our momentum forward throughout the year […]
Upcoming Events for Fall 2023
October 10, 2023 We are partnering with the Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) to host a Conservation Easement Summit at the National Sporting Library & Museum that will stress the importance of land protection, share information on available funding, and highlight the historic link between foxhunting and conservation. To learn more and register for this […]
Rural Landowner Manual Coming Soon
We are spearheading the production of a “Rural Landowner Manual” to serve as a proactive tool in the battle to preserve our countryside and culture, as well as unite new and existing landowners in supporting our rural way of life. The manual will include a list of resources to assist landowners with a wide range […]
Summer 2023 Message from Dulany Morison, PFHCF Chair
Dear Piedmont Community, We celebrated several important successes in our first year and are sincerely grateful for our generous supporters who enabled us to hit the ground running after our launch last summer. The Board’s first action was to hire Katy Carter as our Program Coordinator to assist with bringing our vision to life and […]