"I had such an amazing experience at Blenheim! Becky, Lawrence, and Cameron are such sweet, welcoming, and knowledgeable people. They always checked up on me to make sure I was ok and encouraged me by letting me know that I was helpful and doing a good job. The farm is so beautiful and in a nice area. I can't wait to get back there someday!"
- Brittany, Long Island, NY
"The Latanés are some of those wonderful, down-to-earth, kind, and generous families that get what life is all about. I spent a week with them on their farm, and left with a newfound appreciation for the amount of time and energy that goes into growing beautiful, organic produce. It was a wonderful learning experience — I shelled dried black eyed peas, fresh black eyed peas, I dug up sweet potatoes, I weeded, I walked through rows of corn and filled baskets with ears...I didn't really know what I was doing, but the Latanés and their team were patient and gracious!
- Audrey, Washington, D.C.
"I really enjoyed my time at Blenheim Organic Gardens! I spent 2.5 weeks with the Latané family and stayed in the Little House, a cosy, one room cottage on the property. The family was very welcoming from the first day and you will find yourself becoming a part of the team."
- Connor, Alexandria, VA
Come farm with us!
Looking for something fun and productive to do?
Want to give back to the community, and learn something new while you’re at it?
Love organic, healthy, sustainable foods?
Blenheim volunteers work alongside us in the fields, greenhouse, hoop houses, barn, and occasionally the farmer’s market. In exchange for your help, you'll get free vegetables, room and board (if you're here overnight), and an unforgettable experience.
For many people, coming to the farm is an escape from their usual day-to-day. We have people from all over the country come work with us, and many have such a great time, they return summer after summer.
Farm work includes harvesting, weeding, sowing, irrigating, and prepping for CSA. It’s challenging but fun work, and we’re looking for responsible, easygoing people who love good food, love nature, and want to experience small-scale organic farming.
Also, there’s always work to do on infrastructure, like revamping our volunteer cabin!
There is space to pitch a tent on the property if you like camping.
Length of stay varies - we welcome volunteers for a morning or for a season! Please contact us with questions and when you'd like to come.
We also host volunteers through WWOOF (Worldwide Organization of Organic Farms). If you've got a WWOOF membership, search "Blenheim" to see our profile.
Our farm is nestled in the woods less than a mile from the Potomac River. It's perfect for bird-watching, hiking, and watching gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Farming is hard work, but it's worth it for the views, the birdsongs, and the peaceful beauty you can enjoy when the work is done.
Our "WWOOFER cabin" is a small one-room house with two bunkbeds and a half-bath. It has A/C in the summer and heat in the winter. When you stay there, you're welcome to explore our beautiful farm and the surrounding woods as much as you like. You'll have full use of the barn kitchen and a full bathroom in the house.
Around the area
Blenheim is located just down the road from Washington's Birthplace National Monument, a national park overlooking the Potomac River that's free and open 7 days a week.
We're just a few miles from Stratford Hall, birthplace of Robert E. Lee. Nearby is the little town of Colonial Beach, where you can grab a drink at the tiki bar, enjoy live music, and walk down the pier. There's also the Ingleside Vineyards, Angelo's Pizza & Raw Bar, and the newly opened Montross Brewery, and grocery stores, all within a short drive from the farm.
We're 35 miles from the very hip town of Fredericksburg, and just a couple hours from Washington D.C., Richmond, and Baltimore.
Miles and miles of untouched Northern Neck beauty, plus plenty of places to go and things to do - we've got the best of both worlds, here at Blenheim.
We hope you'll join us!