Historic Wheatland Farm Gala and Opening of New Equestrian Center Set for Oct. 3

Historic Wheatland Farm, located at 15158 Berlin Turnpike in Purcellville, is delighted to announce a new chapter in it’s history. On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 5p.m., the farm will dedicate and bless a brand new Robert A. Best Equestrian Center designed to serve its therapeutic riding students, and the community.

The brand new 14,000 sq. ft. equestrian center will include a competition sized indoor riding arena, classroom, parent lounge and foyer.

The opening event will be followed by an evening gala beginning at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by native Irish tenor Mark Forrest and his wife Muriel, the night promises elegance and revelry with a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, Irish dancing and live Irish music. The gala will be held at Wheatland Farm’s recently restored Great Barn (circa 1800), and will offer guests the opportunity to explore both the old and new at the historic farm.

Wheatland Farm provides therapeutic riding and traditional riding lessons, an adaptive hair salon, a wheelchair lending and repair program, and support and outreach to children with disabilities throughout Loudoun County and the Washington Metro area. The farm serves more than 300 families annually.

The Faith & Family Foundation, the 501(c)3 non-profit charity that funds Wheatland Farm’s adaptive programs, is asking for the Loudoun community’s support of this year’s gala dinner. All proceeds from this year’s gala event go directly to fund the services provided for special needs children for 2016 at Wheatland. A portion of each gala dinner ticket, and all donations, are tax deductible.

To purchase tickets for Wheatland Farm’s “A Night in Ireland Gala”, or for further information on its programs and services, please visit www.wheatlandfarm.org.