Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm

05/18/2026

Safe to say we’re having a good fishing year at Fort Lewis! This monster tiger trout was caught over the weekend. Spring on the Cowpasture River is hard to beat 🎣

05/15/2026

Thank you to Hotels Above Par for the incredible feature!

"Three and a half hours from Washington, D.C., though the winding, pastoral drive makes it feel like less, you’ll find a perfect little family retreat called Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm. It sits on a 3,300-acre mountain farm in Bath County, Virginia, with the Cowpasture River running straight through it, and feels like it’s been pulled straight from the pages of a Mark Twain novel. Family-owned and operated for more than 65 years, and open only April through October, this is the rare place where "unplugged" isn't a marketing buzzword but an actual operating condition. Think of it as summer camp for adults who equally prioritize a good meal with access to the great outdoors. "

Set on 3,300 acres in Virginia’s Bath County, Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm is a rustic Appalachian retreat with riverside cabins, farm-to-table meals, outdoor adventures, and a true off-grid feel.

05/05/2026

So many signs of spring around the farm— our two baby piglets have arrived and are settling nicely into their new home. We’ve yet to name them, any ideas (they are a boy and a girl)? And much to our delight, a mama robin decided to build her nest right outside the Mill. What a pleasure it’s been watching her collecting materials and carefully constructing her nest. Now she’s finally nestled in to protect her four perfectly blue eggs. Soon we’ll get to see them hatch. Perhaps we should name her babies too?

04/29/2026

Fly fishing along the Bullpasture River

04/27/2026

Join us for a special evening under the stars on Friday, May 8 with author and amateur astronomer Rock Ward. Following dinner, guests are invited to gather for a complimentary stargazing experience in our strikingly dark mountain skies. Through a high-end telescope, we’ll enjoy remarkable views of Jupiter’s moons, star clusters, nebulae, double stars, and distant galaxies. Along the way, our host will offer guidance to help bring the night sky to life and will share a short reading from his book, ‘Touched by the Infinite Mystery’. 🔭 💫 Photo by

04/26/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us Friday evening for the Spring Trout Feast. We’re so grateful to and Troddenvale for sharing their craft, and to each of you who pulled up a chair at the table. There’s nothing we enjoy more than an evening of good food, good cider, and good company.

04/19/2026

Gather around the table with us this Friday, April 24 for our Spring Trout Feast — an evening built around good food, good company, and the flavors of the season.

We’re partnering with Smoke In Chimneys and Troddenvale Cider to bring you a thoughtfully prepared feast paired with cider tasting to match. The entire experience is included with an overnight stay, so you can settle in, savor every course, and linger a little longer.

We’d love to have you at the table. 🥂

04/10/2026

Fort Lewis is OPEN!

Hop in your car or saddle up your trusty steed and hit the road. The doors are open, the mountains are calling, and the farm is ready to welcome you back.

04/05/2026

This Easter feels extra special as we celebrate with THREE new littles ones who joined the Fort Lewis family this past year. Watching our table grow, generation by generation, is what it’s all about.

Wishing you a joyful Easter, from our family to yours! 🌷

02/04/2026

Calling artists of all mediums! Spend four inspiring days immersed in nature at The CRPA Artist Retreat at Fort Lewis, May 3-7, 2026. Enjoy nightly social hours, informal critiques, and time to focus on your art in the camaraderie of like-minded creatives. Registration is now open — spots are limited!

Visit the CRPA website to register: https://cowpastureriver.org/event/sixth-annual-crpa-artist-retreat-at-fort-lewis/ Discounted room rates apply for registered artists. Call to book.