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Virginia's Premier Private Outdoor Destination
Experience the timeless beauty of Virginia's conservation and stewardship at Forest Green Preserve. From memorable weddings and corporate retreats to school field trips, guided upland hunts, and exclusive sporting clays, Forest Green Preserve invites you to reconnect with nature in a refined, authentic Virginia setting.
The Heart of the Preserve
At Forest Green Preserve, we believe that true peace is found in the quiet rhythm of nature. Our family is rooted in the ancient practice of stewardship, where every tree and stream is protected for future generations. We invite you to experience the timeless beauty of Virginia's rolling fields, pine forests and mature hardwoods, where peace and exclusivity meet the most refined hospitality.
Our Experiences
Weddings
Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the timeless beauty of Virginia's countryside. Forest Green Preserve offers a private, picturesque setting where rolling fields, mature forests, peaceful ponds, and elegant outdoor spaces create an unforgettable backdrop for your special day.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a full weekend celebration with family and friends, our property provides the flexibility and natural beauty to make your wedding uniquely yours.
Our welcoming lodge, expansive grounds, and scenic landscapes allow you to host everything from rehearsal dinners and ceremonies to receptions, overnight accommodations, and farewell brunches—all in one beautiful location.
At Forest Green Preserve, every wedding is personal. We work with each couple to create an experience that reflects their vision while providing the privacy, hospitality, and relaxed atmosphere that make memories last a lifetime.
Perfect For
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Outdoor Ceremonies
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Elegant Wedding Receptions
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Rehearsal Dinners
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Bridal & Groom Suites
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Weekend Wedding Celebrations
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Engagement & Bridal Photo Sessions
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Family Gatherings
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Overnight Accommodations
Why Couples Choose Forest Green Preserve
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Over 1,200 acres of private Virginia countryside
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Beautiful ceremony and photography locations
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Exclusive use of the property for your event
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Spacious lodge and gathering areas
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Peaceful, secluded setting
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Conveniently located while feeling miles away from everyday life
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Flexible vendor options
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A warm, family-owned venue dedicated to exceptional hospitality
We would be honored to be part of your story. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and begin planning your unforgettable wedding at Forest Green Preserve.
Business Outings
Escape the office and inspire your team in the peaceful setting of Forest Green Preserve. Our private 1,200-acre property provides the perfect environment for companies to connect, collaborate, and recharge while enjoying the outdoors.
Whether you're planning a leadership retreat, customer appreciation event, team-building day, or company celebration, Forest Green offers a unique combination of modern amenities and authentic outdoor experiences.
Your group can enjoy access to scenic walking and hiking trails, catch-and-release fishing, sporting clays, guided upland bird hunting, spacious gathering areas, and our welcoming lodge. Prepare meals together in our fully equipped kitchen, fire up the grills and smokers for a barbecue, or relax around the outdoor fire pit after a productive day.
Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces allow you to customize your event while giving your guests room to unwind, build relationships, and create lasting memories in a setting unlike any traditional conference center.
Corporate Amenities Include
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Private 1,200-acre venue
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Spacious lodge and meeting areas
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Full kitchen
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Outdoor grills and smokers
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Fire pit gathering area
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Sporting clays & 5-Stand
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Guided upland bird hunts
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Catch-and-release fishing
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Walking and nature trails
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High-speed Wi-Fi
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Ample parking
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Overnight accommodations available
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Customized event planning
Bring your team together where ideas grow, relationships strengthen, and unforgettable experiences happen. Forest Green Preserve is Virginia's premier destination for corporate retreats and outdoor business gatherings.
Schools & Organizations
Perfect For
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Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops
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Cub Scout Packs
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School Field Trips
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Homeschool Groups
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FFA & 4-H Programs
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Church Youth Groups
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Summer Camps
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Nature Clubs
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Leadership Retreats
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Community Organizations
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Family Campouts
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Educational Workshops
Forest Green Preserve provides a safe, engaging outdoor environment where students, scouts, youth organizations, churches, and community groups can explore nature, develop new skills, and create lasting memories.
Our 1,200-acre preserve offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning, outdoor adventure, and team building. Whether you're planning a day trip, merit badge program, leadership retreat, or educational field experience, our property provides a unique setting that inspires curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
Groups can enjoy guided nature hikes through forests and fields, wildlife observation, fishing, conservation education, outdoor leadership activities, and environmental learning experiences.
Large open spaces and gathering areas also make Forest Green an ideal location for picnics, luncheons, ceremonies, and group celebrations.
Our welcoming lodge, outdoor pavilion areas, fire pit, kitchen, grills, and scenic grounds allow organizations to customize programs that fit their goals while enjoying a private, peaceful setting in the Virginia countryside.
Activities & Experiences
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Guided Nature Hikes
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Wildlife & Bird Identification
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Conservation & Forestry Education
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Catch-and-Release Fishing
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Outdoor Survival Skills
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Campfires & S'mores
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Team Building Activities
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Environmental Education
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Photography & Nature Journaling
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Picnic & Lunch Facilities
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Fire Pit Gatherings
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Lodge Access
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Outdoor Recreation
At Forest Green Preserve, every visit is an opportunity to learn, explore, and build a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. We welcome schools and organizations of all sizes and will work with you to create a customized experience for your group.
Sporting Clays
Whether you're keeping score or simply enjoying the outdoors with friends, Forest Green Preserve delivers a sporting clays experience that combines recreation, hospitality, and the natural beauty of Virginia into one unforgettable day.
Perfect For
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Corporate Team Building
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Customer Appreciation Events
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Bachelor Parties
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Family Gatherings
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Charity Fundraisers
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Beginner & Experienced Shooters
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Private Groups
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Youth & Educational Organizations
Challenge Your Skills. Enjoy the Outdoors.
Whether you're a seasoned shooter or picking up a shotgun for the first time, Forest Green Preserve offers an exciting sporting clays experience in a beautiful, private setting. Designed to simulate real hunting scenarios, our course features a variety of target presentations that challenge shooters of every skill level while providing a fun and rewarding day outdoors.
Our 5-Stand course delivers fast-paced action with multiple target combinations from a single shooting station, making it perfect for individuals, families, corporate outings, bachelor parties, and friendly competitions.
More than just a shooting range, Forest Green Preserve offers a complete outdoor experience. Spend the day enjoying sporting clays, then relax at the lodge, gather around the fire pit, enjoy a catered meal or barbecue, and take in the peaceful beauty of over 1,200 acres of Virginia countryside.
Sporting Clays Amenities
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Challenging Sporting Clays Course
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5-Stand Shooting
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Private Group Reservations
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Professional Instruction Available
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Lodge & Gathering Spaces
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Outdoor Fire Pit
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Grills & Smokers
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Catered Meals Available
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Beautiful Outdoor Setting
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Ample Parking
We offer both guided and non-guided hunts throughout the preserve season, with opportunities to pursue:
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Ringneck Pheasants
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Bobwhite Quail
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Chukar Partridge
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Guided Hunts with Professional Bird Dogs
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Hunt with Your Own Dog
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Half-Day and Full-Day Experiences
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Individual and Group Hunts
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Corporate & Client Entertainment Hunts
Your Registration Includes
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Reserved hunting location
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Access to managed dove fields
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Parking and check-in
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Pulled Pork Dinner
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Time to relax and socialize at the lodge
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Beautiful Virginia countryside
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Family-friendly atmosphere
Upland Birds
After the hunt, relax at the lodge, share stories around the fire pit, enjoy a home-cooked meal, or spend the evening with friends overlooking the beautiful Virginia countryside.
Dove Hunts
Reserve Your Spot
Registration is required, and space is limited each year. Join us for a day of outstanding dove hunting, delicious food, and the camaraderie that has made the Forest Green Preserve Annual Dove Hunt a tradition for generations of hunters.
For more than 25 years, Forest Green Preserve has provided exceptional upland bird hunting experiences in the heart of Virginia. Our professionally managed preserve combines strong-flying pheasants, chukar, and quail with diverse habitat, experienced guides, and outstanding bird dogs to create hunts that challenge seasoned wingshooters while welcoming first-time hunters.
Spread across more than 1,200 acres of rolling countryside, Forest Green offers a variety of hunting environments including expansive grass fields, restored savanna-style pine plantations, hedgerows, wooded edges, and the historic charm of old farm buildings and fencerows. Every field offers a different experience, making each hunt unique and memorable.
Whether you're hunting over one of our experienced guides and well-trained pointing dogs or bringing your own canine companion, you'll enjoy natural bird movement, beautiful scenery, and the excitement that only upland bird hunting can provide.
Kick off the hunting season with one of Forest Green Preserve's most anticipated events of the year. Our Annual Dove Hunt has become a favorite tradition for hunters, families, friends, and corporate groups who come together to enjoy outstanding wingshooting, great food, and even better company.
Spend the afternoon hunting over carefully managed agricultural fields designed to attract mourning doves, then gather back at the lodge to share stories from the field while enjoying a hearty pulled pork dinner included with your registration. It's more than a hunt—it's a day of fellowship, tradition, and the outdoors.
Whether you're an experienced wingshooter or attending your first dove opener, you'll appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful countryside, and welcoming hospitality that have made the Forest Green Preserve Dove Hunt a yearly tradition for so many guests.
What to Bring
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Valid Virginia Hunting License
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HIP Certification
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Shotgun and Ammunition
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Eye & Ear Protection
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Water and Comfortable Field Clothing
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Lawn Chair (optional)
Event Date: September 5th, 2026
Shooting Starts at 12:00pm Noon
The Forest Green Difference
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Over 1,200 acres of private hunting land
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Diverse habitat including open fields, native grasses, savanna pines, and historic farm landscapes
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Experienced guides and exceptional bird dogs
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Challenging, strong-flying game birds
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Beautiful lodge with overnight accommodations
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Sporting Clays & 5-Stand available before or after your hunt
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Convenient location between Washington, D.C. and Richmond
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Family-owned with more than 25 years as a licensed Virginia shooting preserve
Event Highlights
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Annual Opening Season Dove Hunt
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Managed Agricultural Fields
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Shooting Over Cut Corn
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Great Shooting Opportunities
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Famous Pulled Pork Dinner Included
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Perfect for Individuals, Families & Corporate Groups
Event Date: September 5th, 2026
Shooting Starts at 12:00pm Noon
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