Haydown Farm was purchased in 1947 by James and Frances Brooks as a quiet home to come back to after their long adventures overseas.  Over the years it has changed from just another small farm surrounded by other agriculture to an island of rural tranquility surrounded by the suburbs of Washington, DC.

 Copyright 1989. Joanne S. Lawton/the Gazette.  Used without permission.

Driving Directions

From Washington D.C.

• Take Rt. 7 West (Off of the Beltway 495 if coming from Maryland)
• Turn Right on Springvale Rd. Rt. 674
• Continue "straight" and cross over Georgetown Pike Rt. 193
• Go 1.7 miles and turn right into our private gravel drive (immediately after the small yellow house)
• Follow the driveway (10 mph, please!) to the parking area near the trailers

From Richmond

• Take Rt. 95 North towards Washington D.C.
• Take 495 N to Tysons Corner
• Continue with the above directions