Linkous-Kipps Historical House

09/09/2026

Join us for 30 minutes of music and story time fun starting at 11:45, then stay and play. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket to sit on!

All About Fall!

Friday, September 25th
11:30am-1pm
Ages 0-5
Cost per family: $10
Siblings welcome

This is not a drop off event, caregivers are expected to stay with their child. Registration required

https://www.cognitoforms.com/LinkousKippsHistoricalHouse/StoryTime2026RegistrationAndRelease

08/21/2026

Nothing quite like learning outside. Join us in September for Fall Naturalists! We have space in Tuesday and Wednesday classes. Registration link in comments.

08/17/2026

Join us for a single day retreat immersed in nature and the calming presence of horses. Take time to pause, reflect, and restore your mind, body and spirit alongside the Merrimac Farm herd, fellow participants, and facilitators. This is an experience with horses rooted in animal welfare, wellbeing, and consent. It is fully on the ground, and no prior horse experience is needed.

Retreat Details:

Saturday Oct. 24, 2026 - 10am to 1pm
$150 per person, 8 spots available.
For adults only

Register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreeneCareCounseling/RestorationRetreatWithHorses

08/16/2026

Fall Naturalists Last Call for Registration! Fall Naturalists is an engaging outdoor science and math exploration class for homeschoolers ages 5–12. You can choose to attend on Tuesday OR Wednesday, giving flexibility to your schedule. Classes start September 8th!

Tuesdays | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📅 September 8 – October 13, 2026
OR
🌿 Wednesdays | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📅 September 9 – October 14, 2026

🍁 6 classes – $300
✔️ Flexible payment options
✔️ 10% sibling discount
✔️ Additional financial assistance available if needed

08/14/2026

Skipping our way into the weekend!

08/11/2026

Happy Back to School! For kiddos who learn at home, we have fun and educational outdoor programming coming up in September. Register today! https://linkouskippshouse.com/services-2/

🌿 Tuesdays | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📅 September 8 – October 13, 2026
OR
🌿 Wednesdays | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📅 September 9 – October 14, 2026

🍁 6 classes – $300
✔️ Flexible payment options
✔️ 10% sibling discount
✔️ Additional financial assistance available if needed

Rent the Space Register for Fall Naturalists Step back in time and visit a local historical Blacksburg treasure. The lodge features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We offer house tours, overnight stays…

08/03/2026

We had a wonderful first day of Water Week at camp, exploring the science of water and density through hands-on experiments and outdoor play!

08/02/2026

A fun afternoon at Barn Buddies learning all about colors and markings! We looked at lots of different types of horses on our farm, discussed their colors, breeds, and markings, measured their heights, and then made our own craft horses to go home.

08/02/2026

Our new play structure is officially ready for kids at camp next week! We can’t wait to welcome our largest group yet to Water Week on the farm.

07/22/2026

🍂 You asked, we listened! 🍂 Due to popular demand, we've added a second day for our Fall Naturalists program! You can now choose the schedule that works best for your family:

🌿 Tuesdays | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📅 September 8 – October 13, 2026
OR
🌿 Wednesdays | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
📅 September 9 – October 14, 2026

Designed for homeschoolers ages 5–12, Fall Naturalists is an engaging outdoor science and math exploration class where curiosity leads the way. Led by experienced teachers, children will discover the wonders of the fall season through hands-on learning, nature exploration, and interactive activities on the farm.

🍁 6 classes – $300
✔️ Flexible payment options
✔️ 10% sibling discount
✔️ Additional financial assistance available if needed

Spaces are limited and classes fill quickly, so be sure to register today! We can't wait to explore, discover, and learn with your young naturalists this fall.