A Night in New Orleans – Saturday, June 24 from 6:30 to 9 PM at Sycamore House. In a city known for food, each New Orleans' dish is a reflection of the variety of cultures that occupy this city: Cajun, Creole, Caribbean, Southern, French, African, and Spanish. You'll work with your partner to create and enjoy renowned dishes using ingredients from Willowsford Farm and other local vendors. $130/couple includes: culinary instruction in the flavors of New Orleans, a meal prepared by you, a glass or two of wine and child care* for the evening. Register here!

*Child care is $5/child. Children must be 3 or older and potty trained. Pre-registration for child care is required.

On the Menu

Praline Bacon
Fried Oyster Po-Boy with Farm Chili Remoulade
Willowsford Farm Chicken and House-made Sausage Gumbo
Creole Boiled Rice
Beignets, Brown Sugar Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce   

Community Standards Inspection Reminder – The following sections in The Grange can expect to see Elexandra over the next few months: 4 and 5A. As well as open space encroachment in The Grove. Click here  to determine what section your street is in. Elexandra will be dressed in Willowsford Gear and/or wearing an ID lanyard. You can expect to see her taking pictures and walking along the property.

Board of Directors Meeting – The Board of Directors meets every other month, generally on the second Thursday. The next board meeting is scheduled for July 13 at 1:30 PM at Sycamore House. 

Summer Concert Series – Friday, June 2 from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Lodge. We kick off this summer’s concert series with the music of Ted Garber and his band! Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of great music and storytelling on the patio!  This is a free event, but please, register here. 

Willowsford Boot Camp – Tuesdays from 10 to 11 AM at The Lodge and Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM at Sycamore House. Bring your water, bring a towel, and bring your neighbor! Cost of each class is $15/person.  Registration and payment can be made before class at both, Sycamore House and The Lodge, with a credit card (no cash is accepted). Children are not allowed in the fitness room while class is in session.

End of School Splash Parties – June 9 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at Sycamore House & Lodge Pools. Celebrate the start of summer vacation at Willowsford!  DJ’s will be at the pools to keep the party pumping! This event is free for Willowsford residents! Please, register here! Splash Parties were made possible through the generous sponsorship of Kravitz Orthodontics. 

Flick n’ Float – June 16 from 8:30 to 10:30 PM at Sycamore House Pool. Join us  for an early summer Flick n’ Float!  We will be featuring The Secret Life of Pets. Come early to swim and stay through the movie! This event is FREE, but please RSVP here!

Father’s Day BBQ – Sunday, June 18 at 1 PM on The Lodge back lawn. Not sure what to do for dad this Father’s Day? Don’t worry, we’ve got it all taken care of! Let dad kick back, relax, and leave the barbecuing to us! Our caterer, award winning Big Mooks BBQ of Falls Church, will provide delicious pulled pork, brisket, and smoked sausage smoked on-site in their custom smoking rig!  Served complete with local beer and delicious sides like baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw and more- what else could a father ask for! Delicious veggie burgers are available as well! And guess what, we’ve got hot dogs and sides for the kids! You won’t want to miss this! $25/person, $5/child (8 and under). Register Here!

Family Night with Challenge Island – Get your ticket for Challenge Island’s STEAM-tastic, action-packed Roller Coaster Ridge Family Night! Friday, June 23 from 6 to 8 PM at Sycamore House. You and your family will create the ultimate roller coaster thrill ride, complete with curves, loop-de-loops, and speed galore by using fun craft items and your imagination. Roller Coaster Ridge promises to be the hottest ticket around, so reserve your family’s spot soon! $27/family. Register here!


Camp Willowsford – This summer, you’ll find everything from Discover, Lost & Found in the Wilds of Willowsford, Cooking Around the World, to Lego, art and music! Each day ends with pool fun and games with the instructors. Learn more and register: 2017 Camp Willowsford Brochure!

Save these Date for Upcoming Events!

• July 3 – Family Picnic & Fireworks 
• July 13 – Parent/Child Culinary Workshop
• July 21 –Hank's Oyster Bar Pop-up Restaurant 
• July 21 – Flick n' Float 

For Community Club events and information, click HERE!

Camping 101: Hands-on at the Campsite – Please join us at the Grant Family Campsite on Saturday, June 3, 2017 between 2 and 5 PM and learn why camping is the nation's fastest growing recreational activity!

Fresh air, rustling leaves, star lit skies and evenings around the campfire. Quality time spent with the kids, talking and playing their favorite camp games. Learn about family camping (car camping) and the different types of equipment you will need: including tents or hammocks, sleeping bags, pads, camp furniture, cooking equipment, games, clothes, hygiene, campsite safety and comfort, and leave-no-trace. 

We will setup a family style campsite for you to look over and talk about the basics you need to know. Camping doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, it’s all about preparation and organization. Learn how to organize, store and pack your equipment and where and how to set up your campsite. 

Basic family camping gear we will talk about includes:

• Tents and hammocks
• Sleeping bags and pads
• Cots and air mattresses
• Lanterns
• Chairs and camp furniture
• Camp tools
• Stoves and cooking equipment
• Coolers
• Clothes and personal hygiene
• First Aid
• Games and other activities

Consider renting a Grant campsite pad to set up your camping gear and stay the night (campsites are rented separately from this event and on a first-come, first-served basis). Register here. 

Willowsford Farm Stand – It's that time of the year again. The weather is warming up, trees are turning green and the Willowsford Farm Stand is opening the gates. From May 2 through Thanksgiving, the Farm Stand will be open 5 days a week, stocked with all of your favorites. 2017 hours: Tuesday - Friday, 2 - 7 pm and Saturday, 9 am - 2 pm.

Willowsford Farm Volunteer Hours: NEW LOCATION– Sunday, June 11 from 2 to 4 PM at the farm in The Grange. Please join us for some light garden maintenance work. Our pick-your-own berry beds will be producing soon and we’ve got some weeding to do to keep them happy and healthy. We will also be trellising tomatoes, planting more flowers, and may pitch in on a project or two up at the Farm. *Please park in the lot adjacent to the Farm Garden. RSVP here.

Willowsford Farm Tour: NEW LOCATION – Sunday, June 11 from 4 to 5 PM at the farm in The Grange. This tour will begin in the Farm Garden, where we’ll talk about how our farm came to be, our relationship with the community, and show you around the pick-your-own garden. Then we’ll walk up to the space the farmers call “the home farm” in The Grange. We'll show you what's being harvested now, what's growing for later harvests, give you a peek inside our high tunnels, and introduce you to our small flock of hens and the newest goats joining our targeted grazing team. This is a great tour for families, veggie-loving neighbors, home gardeners, beginner farmers, students and teachers. This is a great tour for local food consumers, beginner farmers, students, teachers and folks interested in weekly volunteer work at the Farm. *Please park in the lot adjacent to the Farm Garden. RSVP here.