The Turner Farmhouse Foundation invites the community to its annual Pancake Breakfast and Open House on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the historic Turner Farmhouse in Great Falls. The event is free, open to the public and includes onsite parking. Guests are encouraged to RSVP online; tickets are provided at no cost.
The Turner Farmhouse Foundation serves as the resident curator for the farmhouse and its outbuildings through the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Resident Curator Program. In partnership with organizations, such as the Becky Love Foundation and Comfort Zone Camps, the Foundation uses the outbuildings to operate a retreat center and host bereavement programs.
Built in 1905, the Turner Farmhouse is a 3,216-square-foot Queen Anne style home located at 10609 Georgetown Pike within a 52-acre community park at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Springvale Road. The former Mark Turner Dairy Farm is a rare surviving example of early 20th century agricultural life in the Great Falls area. Many original architectural details, including hardwood floors, fireplaces and a formal parlor, remain intact. Several historic outbuildings further reflect the site’s rural heritage.
The Resident Curator Program offers long-term, no-rent leases to individuals and organizations committed to rehabilitating and maintaining significant historic properties on public parkland. In exchange, curators ensure reasonable public access to these sites, including hosting an annual open house.
For more information about the Resident Curator Program, visit the Fairfax County Park Authority Resident Curator Program website or contact Program Manager Stephanie Langton at 571-407-6586.
About Fairfax County Park Authority
Fairfax County Park Authority enriches the quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences and promotes healthy lifestyles. Learn more by visiting the Park Authority website.