Located 15 minutes from historic downtown Lewisburg, this mountain top farm has river frontage, long views, rolling fields, meadows and mature timberland.DESCRIPTIONThe Forren Farm is the classic West Virginia mountain farm, sustaining several generations of farmers since the 1880's - over130 years - The farm is a multi-use property located in the quite river valley community of Fort Spring. There is something for everyone: long peaceful views, river frontage, crop fields, rolling meadows and an exceptional forest with magnificent old growth trees.The panoramic views stretch for miles in every direction across the surrounding mountains and valley farms. There is no better place to sit and enjoy the beauty of the West Virginia Mountains than from the kitchen of the old farm house. Sunrise and sunset are very special times on the farm.The Forren Farm adjoins the lazy Greenbrier River for about 8/10ths mile (4000). Lots of fun can be had skipping stone, fishing or turning over rocks to find Crawfish and salamanders, while just being a kid playing on the river bank. Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn would be well at home here. Access to the river is limited by the river cliffs but it should be possible to establish a hiking trail from the farm's meadow down through the cliffs to the river. Public access to the river below is just a short walk or fun bike ride.A long and easy to traverse hiking trail winds over the meadows and through the woodland. Early morning or late evening is the perfect time to enjoy a stroll along the trail and let the birds keep you company with their singing. Late summer evening brings the night sounds of crickets, bullfrogs, cicadas, owls and doves cooing all within the flashing backdrop of countless lightning bugs.The cool temperate climate and loamy soils are conducive for the production of grapes, apples and peaches. The pastures may be used for grazing sheep, cattle, llamas and donkeys and all do well on the native bluegrass that grows so well in the region. Pigs do well here too and love munching on acorns, hickory nuts and crabapples from the native trees in the fall of the year.Beekeeping is also a very popular pastime in the area and the Forren Farm would be well suited for the production of honey with some well-placed hives.A portion of the property is also suited for the production of row crops and vegetables. Several nice garden spots are available but be sure to plant a little extra for the rabbits to enjoy. Pumpkins will do well here too.The trees scattered about the farm are very beautiful with some old growth Walnuts and Oaks that started growing in the 1800's. The song birds, deer, rabbits, wild turkey, and squirrels thrive here as the gentle laying land, abundant water and vegetative diversity create the perfect wildlife habitat. The Greenbrier Valley has more cattle per square mile than people and the night sky is filled with stars and not light pollution. Adjoining Monroe County is noted as the #1 producer of sheep.For the water enthusiast the Greenbrier River is short walk and a 30 minute drive to the New River and 2000 acre Bluestone Lake. The area offers unlimited soft recreational activities including white water rafting, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching and rock climbing. Snow skiing at the Winterplace Resort is 45 minutes away. In 10 minutes you can catch the Amtrak train in Alderson and ride to the Greenbrier Resort, Chicago or New York City. The Beckley Airport and Greenbrier Valley Airports are just 30-40 minutes away.THE HOMEThe original farm house is circa 1880 and has beautiful long range views in every direction. The homes lives very comfortably and has a grand staircase that is still well known after 130 years in the area for it beauty, charm and graceful architecture and still is. The original hardwood floors are in excellent condition and there are no less than 6 fireplaces. Plenty of windows let the light stream in and when opened, sometimes the muffled rumble of
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