A bee sits on a cluster of yellow flowers.
Graves Farm, Williamsburg

Graves Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Williamsburg
  • 683 Acres

Plan Your Visit

For over 125 years, this property was managed as a dairy farm. The now-protected wildlife sanctuary is complete with mixed forest, dramatic geologic features, pristine cold-water streams, and serene pastoral landscapes.

Directions to Graves Farm

Property Regulations

  • Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
  • Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
  • Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
  • Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

  • Parking
    Parking

Explore Graves Farm

  • Drooping fungi amongst brown leaves and pine needles.
  • A white butterfly with clear wings on a green leaf.
    Graves Farm, Williamsburg
  • A bee sits on a cluster of yellow flowers.
    Graves Farm, Williamsburg
  • A small stream with rocks in it. Ferns and trees on the water's bank.
    Graves Farm, Williamsburg
  • Tree trunks and branches seen throughout a forest. Dead and decaying leaves on the forest floor.
    Graves Farm, Williamsburg
  • A field with green vegetation with pine trees in the back.
    Graves Farm, Williamsburg
  • A patch of small, white flowers in the grass.
    Graves Farm, Williamsburg

Upcoming Programs

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