A Story Rooted in Gratitude, Growth, and the Good Life
Back in 2018, when Chickahominy Falls first opened its doors—figuratively and quite literally—it asked people to believe in a vision. A new kind of community. A lifestyle rooted in something deeper than amenities or floorplans. It was an idea planted in the heart and soil of Hanover County: a 55+ Agri-Hood, the first and only of its kind in the nation.
At the time, there was no model to tour. No farmhouse to walk through. Just a story—told through renderings and dreams. And yet, on that first Founder’s Day, 2,200 people had already joined the VIP list. And in a single, unforgettable day, 21 homes were sold. Not with fanfare or confetti, but with potatoes pulled straight from a bushel basket, 40 of which were marked with an opportunity to put down roots.
Because on that day, it wasn’t ticket numbers that were drawn, but spuds. A playful, symbolic gesture that honored the farm at the heart of the community and hinted at the life to come. A life that was grounded, meaningful and ready to sustain a new generation choosing to live with intention.
That first harvest gave way to so much more. Woodside Farms, just one acre at the start, became the soul of Chickahominy Falls. And over time, the vision grew with it. The Big Red Barn rose and became a backdrop for laughter, love, and memories in the making hosting everything from milestone birthdays to holiday markets, field dinners to milestone moments.
And Woodside Market? That little outpost has become the place where neighbors bump into neighbors, fresh produce fills the air with color and scent, and local goods make their way from farm to table and from hand to heart.
The Farmhouse now hums with life every day. It’s where fitness classes energize mornings, happy hours fill afternoons with stories and clinking glasses, and cookouts, clubs, and community events stitch together the fabric of something rare and beautiful.
Beyond the buildings and harvest baskets are the quiet places. Trails that meander through natural beauty. Dog parks where tails wag with glee. Wildflowers planted not just for the eyes, but for the soul. And untouched areas left, simply, to be because peace doesn’t always need to be manicured. Sometimes, it just needs to be preserved.
And while the accolades have been abundant, Best 55+ Amenity for the Farmhouse, Best Planned Community in Virginia, Best Activities Coordinator, and more, it’s the spirit of this place that outshines even the shiniest of trophies.
Because nobody predicted just how deeply rooted the spirit of community would become.
What started with a potato has grown into a movement. A lifestyle that nourishes the body, yes—but more importantly, the soul. A place where neighbors become lifelong friends, where purpose is found in shared gardens and shared meals, and where every morning is an invitation to do more, feel more, and live more.
And now, the story continues with one last chapter. The final phase of Chickahominy Falls is about to begin.
More homes. More amenities. More opportunities to plant yourself in a life that feels as good as it looks.
To those who believed from the beginning, and to those just discovering the magic, we say thank you. This community was built on imagination, but it’s grown through heart.
And the best part?
It’s not the end.
It’s the beginning of something final. And forever.