Let us be your guide!
Make the Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center your home base for adventures in this vibrant corner of Appalachia! Let us be your local guides to extraordinary hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, biking, cultural events, and more!
Packages available for all types and sizes of groups - accommodation is optional during certain times of the year, so you can stay with us or not.
Road Scholar retreats are full speed ahead with Hiking and Biking.
Email info@swva4hcenter.org or call 276.676.6180 to get started.
CHOOSE YOUR PACE: HIKING SCENIC SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
Lace up your hiking boots and venture into the striking scenery of Southwest Virginia on an at-your-pace hiking adventure that includes yoga, bird walks, theater and more.
BIKE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL: NATURE IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
Bike the Virginia Creeper Trail — a rail trail through forest and over restored trestles. Learn about ecology and historic towns and attend a performance at Barter Theatre.
The Illustrious Barter Theatre: Performing Arts & Theater History
In the Appalachian Highlands of Virginia, enjoy performances at the famous Barter Theatre, learn the secrets of theater arts from directors and actors and explore backstage.
Kayaking on the streams and rivers of southwest Virginia
Kayak with our trained professionals on one of our many rivers, lakes or streams.
Fly Fishing in the Mountains of Southwest Virginia
Tie your fly and cast your line to fish for brook, brown and rainbow trout in the mountain-fed streams of Southwest Virginia, enjoying small-group instruction from an expert fly fisherman.