The gardens and grounds of Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation are open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for self-guided tours.  The site is a museum of Early Virginia Folk Architecture where historic buildings are used to tell the history of the James River Plantation Country.  Numerous interpretive plaques present architectural history, Civil War history and African-American heritage, as well as information about the flora and fauna of the area.  Garden areas include a "The Path", formal boxwood garden, Piney Grove's old-fashioned flower beds, the Harwood family graveyard, Ashland's romantic garden, and the Nature Trail.   The property is part of several state-wide and regional trails. 

Jamestown Discovery Trail
Virginia Civil War Trails
Virginia  Time Travelers Program
Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail

Discounts of 1/3 of the $3 gardens and grounds admission are extended to the Time Travelers Program and the AAA Show Your Card and Save Program.  The self-guided gardens and grounds tour will take between one-half hour and one hour, depending upon how many of the interpretive signs are read.  Admission to Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation is part of the four-site James River Plantation Gardens and Grounds Pass:  Westover, North Bend and Edgewood are also included in this $9 value-ticket.  Advance purchase of the multi-site pass may be made by calling (804) 829-2196.  

All prices are subject to change without notice

Westover is one of the most elegant colonial plantations.  It was built about 1730 by William Byrd II, founder of Richmond and Petersburg, and is widely known for its superb proportions and the finest early-18th century gates in the country.  The lawn, with century-old tulip poplars, offers a commanding view of the scenic James River.  

Edgewood is a rare Gothic Revival treasure full of antiques, charm, romance and history.  This architecturally unique 1849 plantation home served as a church, post office and signal post for the Confederacy - Jeb Stuart stopped here in 1862.  The grounds include formal gardens, 1725 gristmill and a Victorian gazebo.

This Federal and Greek Revival style manor was built in 1819 as the home of Sarah Harrison, the sister of U.S. President William Henry Harrison.  General Sheridan had his headquarters here as Union troops prepared to cross the James River on a pontoon bridge.  The grounds include the dairy, smokehouse, ice house ruins and original garden terracing.