Information for Glenmore, Middlebrook, & Farmington Hunts
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Glenmore Hunt
Fixture: Bonnie Doon
Address: 2190 Battlefield Rd. Grottoes, VA 24441
Hunt Hotline: 540-5-885-7004
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Attire: Ratcatcher
Fixture: Bonnie Doon
Address: 2190 Battlefield Rd. Grottoes, VA 24441
Hunt Hotline: 540-5-885-7004
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Attire: Ratcatcher
Directions to fixture:
Google maps gets you within ½ mile then it’s best to follow the written directions to parking. Keep an eye out for Glenmore Welcome signs.
From Harrisonburg: I-81 South to Exit 235 East (Route 256) towards Weyers Cave/Grottoes. Travel 4.5 miles passing the airport and bridge over Middle River, turn right onto Route 865/Rockfish Rd. After traveling 1.0 miles bare right at fork onto Route 608 (Battlefield Rd) for another 0.5 mile PASSING the white Victorian to follow directional signs to turn right into hayfield for trailer parking.
From Staunton: I-81 North to Exit 225 East towards New Hope on Route 262 which becomes Route 254/Hermitage Road. Travel 3.9 miles and turn left onto Route 608/Long Meadow Road (becomes Battlefield Road), continue 3.5 miles to the village of New Hope. From New Hope, continue 3.6 miles to follow directional signs to turn left into hayfield for trailer parking.
From Waynesboro, VA and points East: I-64 West to Exit 96 (Route 624/South Delphine Avenue) which becomes Route 340 once you cross over Main Street in Waynesboro. Travel on Route 340 also known as the Eastside Highway for about 14 miles through the villages of Dooms, Crimora, and in Grottoes turn left onto Route 256 West/ 3rd Street. Travel 2.2 miles on Route 256 also known as Weyers Cave Road to Route 865/Rockfish Rd. After traveling 1.0 miles bare right at fork onto Route 608 (Battlefield Rd) for another 0.5 mile PASSING the white Victorian to follow directional signs to turn right into hayfield for trailer parking
Additional information
Waivers are available online: WAIVER
Contact: Brenda Simmons, MFH, email, brenda.foxhunt.simmons@gmail.com or phone, 540-292-8948
Waivers are available online: WAIVER
Contact: Brenda Simmons, MFH, email, brenda.foxhunt.simmons@gmail.com or phone, 540-292-8948
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Middlebrook Hounds
Fixture: The Kennels
Address: 1525 Dutch Hollow Road Middlebrook, VA 24459
Directions to fixture: Directions from Staunton on Interstate 64 West
- I64 West toward Charleston / Roanoke (15.4 miles)
- Exit 205 (Raphine – Rt. 606)
- Head right on ramp for Raphine Road / Rt. 606
- Continue for Rt. 606 toward Raphine (1.2 miles)
- Right on Stoner Hill Road
- Continue for 1.2 miles (road name changes to Old Providence Road)
- Turn left on Newport Road
- Continue for 4 miles
- Turn right on Dutch Hollow Road (unpaved road)
- Continue for 1.2 miles to 1525 Dutch Hollow Road
- TRAILER PARKING: in hayfield past kennels
Attire: Ratcatcher
Contact: Frederick J. Getty Jr., MFH (540) 840-9441 Mbhc1930@gmail.com
Additional information: Please join us for lunch after the hunt!
- Hotels in the area: Comfort Inn & Suites Raphine-Lexington (540) 799-2000 Staunton or Lexington hotels – 30 minutes away
- Stabling not available
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Farmington Hunt
Fixture: Yadkin
Fixture: Yadkin
Address: 1460 Buck Mountain Ford Ln Earlysville, VA 22936
Hunt Hotline: 434-978-1107
Start time: 9 AM
Attire: Ratcatcher
Hunt Hotline: 434-978-1107
Start time: 9 AM
Attire: Ratcatcher
Directions to fixture: Be sure to come from Catterton Rd. to Buck Mountain Ford Lane.
Your GPS or Google Maps may suggest an alternate route via Markwood Rd IGNORE
From Free Union: East on Buck Mtn Ford Rd 1.6 miles to left on Catterton Rd (bottom of hill before bridge). 2.5 miles to R on Buck Mtn Ford Lane, then 0.7 miles to Yadkin. Park in field on left past white house driveway (and Yadkin sign).
From Earlysville (Airport): from the traffic circle on Earlysville Rd. Go 2.6 miles northwest (toward Earlysville) to slight left onto Buck Mountain Rd. Go 4.8 miles on Buck Mtn Ford Rd to R onto Catterton Rd. (bottom of hill just across the bridge). Ignore your GPS and DO NOT turn onto Markwood. 2.5 miles on Catterton to R on Buck Mtn Ford Lane, then 0.7 miles to Yadkin.
Park in field on left past white house driveway (and Yadkin sign).
From Free Union: East on Buck Mtn Ford Rd 1.6 miles to left on Catterton Rd (bottom of hill before bridge). 2.5 miles to R on Buck Mtn Ford Lane, then 0.7 miles to Yadkin. Park in field on left past white house driveway (and Yadkin sign).
From Earlysville (Airport): from the traffic circle on Earlysville Rd. Go 2.6 miles northwest (toward Earlysville) to slight left onto Buck Mountain Rd. Go 4.8 miles on Buck Mtn Ford Rd to R onto Catterton Rd. (bottom of hill just across the bridge). Ignore your GPS and DO NOT turn onto Markwood. 2.5 miles on Catterton to R on Buck Mtn Ford Lane, then 0.7 miles to Yadkin.
Park in field on left past white house driveway (and Yadkin sign).
Additional information: There will be 3 Flights.
Accomodations: Foxfield Race Course has 12 stalls available with shavings $20 a night. They muck out. No turnout. More Options, contact Joy Crompton
Waivers are available online: HUNT WAIVER
Contact: Joy Crompton, MFH, email, Cromptonjoy@gmail.com or phone, 434-409-6556
Contact: Joy Crompton, MFH, email, Cromptonjoy@gmail.com or phone, 434-409-6556
