FAR 776 - Mountain Escape – 25 Acres in Virginia's Elk Country

Timed auction by Farmer Auctions

Starts Nov 9, 2026 4:00 PM EST. Ends Dec 10, 2026 1:00 PM EST

Former Virginia Boys & Girls Camp – 25.45+/- Acres in Virginia's Elk Management Zone Nestled on 25.45+/- acres within a picturesque, wooded valley in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, this former Boys & Girls Camp offers a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile multi-building property surrounded by natural beauty and privacy. The property features four separate buildings totaling approximately 11,183 square feet, originally designed for office, vocational training, dormitory, and cafeteria use. This thoughtfully designed campus provides an exceptional combination of administrative, educational, residential, and dining facilities, creating tremendous flexibility for a variety of future uses. Constructed primarily of durable concrete block, the improvements feature numerous individual rooms, multiple restrooms and shower facilities, expansive gathering and instructional spaces, and a dedicated cafeteria building with commercial-style kitchen facilities. Additional storage buildings and outbuildings complement the main structures. The scenic grounds include open lawn areas, a covered outdoor pavilion, and recreational space, all framed by beautiful, forested mountainsides. A particularly distinctive feature is the property's location within Virginia's designated Elk Management Zone, encompassing Buchanan, Dickenson, and Wise counties. This region is home to Virginia's successfully restored wild elk population, reintroduced beginning in 2012 through an ambitious wildlife conservation initiative. The area offers outstanding opportunities for wildlife observation, nature photography, and outdoor recreation, along with regulated elk hunting opportunities through the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The property's unique combination of substantial acreage, four purpose-built facilities, existing residential accommodations, and location within Virginia's elk country makes it particularly attractive for development as a wildlife retreat, outdoor adventure destination, hunting lodge, or nature-oriented resort. The existing dormitory, cafeteria, vocational, and office buildings provide an excellent foundation for accommodating guests, hosting educational programs, organizing guided outdoor experiences, and facilitating group retreats or recreational gatherings. Whether envisioned as a private recreational compound, corporate retreat, outdoor education center, vocational training facility, hunting and wildlife destination, or other creative redevelopment, this exceptional property offers remarkable versatility and potential, subject to applicable zoning and regulatory approvals. An extraordinary opportunity to transform a former camp into a distinctive mountain destination in the heart of Virginia's elk country. Contact the listing agent for additional information or to schedule a private tour. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE HIGHEST ONLINE BID IS NOT THE WINNING BIDDER. ONLINE BIDDING IS FOR PRE-BIDDING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT THE FINAL HIGH BID AND NOT A FINAL CONTRACT.  THIS AUCTION IS BEING CONDUCTED SUBJECT TO SELLER CONFIRMATION OF THE HIGHEST BID AND THE SELLER HAS THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE HIGHEST BID. THE HIGHEST ONLINE BID WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE LIVE AUCTION ON DEC. 15. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE UNTIL 1:00 PM ON DEC. 10. CALL JARROD HINES, AUCTIONEER AT 540-250-2964 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, PRIVATE SHOWINGS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PROPERTY. 

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