ABOUT US

Belle Meade has many faces.  It is a 138-acre farm defined by mountains, streams, rolling hills, pastures, woodlands, ponds, and an abundance of life. It is a farm working  toward sustainability, with cows, pigs, horses, chickens, turkeys and bountiful organic gardens. It is a sanctuary for countless wildlife. It is a Bed & Breakfast, where guests can slow the pace, relax, eat amazing farm-fresh cuisine, lounge by the pool, get a massage, and breathe. It is a community center, hosting weddings, classes, workshops, and retreats. It is a school, day camp, and educational community, where our students learn valuable skills for sustainability and core academics in an integrated, experiential setting.

Belle Meade is a dynamic community.

We are located in beautiful Rappahannock County near Sperryville, Virginia.

Sixteen years ago, Mike Biniek and Susan Hoffman left the urban life for a more fulfilling experience. Belle Meade has grown into what it is today because of their flexible, nurturing patience and ability to evolve with the vision. Mike, B.S. in Biology, is a life long student of nature and wildlife. He carries out his vision of a more sustainable, healthy planet as he cares for the animals, plants, and community of Belle Meade. Susan, Ed.D. has four decades of experience as a teacher.