More about Oracle Campus
Our home in the Virginia Highlands
Oracle Campus is situated near the rural town of Independence, Virginia in Grayson County, whose motto is: Protector of Nature.
Our campus rests along the New River – the oldest river in the Western Hemisphere and possibly the oldest river in the world. The New River flows south-to-north and stretches 320 miles, eventually merging with the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and streaming into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Mexico.
This region of the Blue Ridge Mountains is nicknamed the “Virginia Highlands,” due to its striking similarity to the Scottish Highlands and because many Scots-Irish immigrants settled here.
Previously, the New River Valley was the hunting grounds of the Cherokee and other native peoples, and our campus contains an indigenous burial site. To honor our forebears, we built the Turtle Island Labyrinth and Peace Pole Medicine Wheel.
Oracle Campus Map & Amenities
A sanctuary in the Valley of Light
We have been lovingly building Oracle Campus for more than a decade. Our stunning site now includes:
- Frontage on the New River and Saddle Creek
- 7 homes plus Guest Accommodations
- 4 additional building pads for future growth
- Peace Pentagon retreat and conference center
- Walking labyrinth, medicine wheel, kiva and other outdoor sanctuaries
- Hiking trails, pond, and meditation gazebo
- Oracle Campground with an outdoor kitchen pavilion and bathhouse
We have been lovingly building Oracle Campus for more than a decade. Our stunning site now includes:
- Fishing, swimming, horseback riding, golf, and biking trails
- Kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and public boat launch
- Blue Ridge Music Center, Old Fiddlers Convention, and Crooked Road Music Trail, which draw bluegrass lovers from around the world
- Hiking at national and state parks (see below)
- Appalachian Arts and Crafts festivals, farmers markets, wineries, and antique shops.
To schedule a Tour: contact Info@OracleCampus
And if you’re looking for community: visit Valley of Light Community
Discover Grayson County
A rural refuge in this crazy world!
The New River is a pristine waterway protected by the New River Conservancy. Nearby are some of the best parks and hiking in the world:
- Washington and Jefferson National Forest – 1.8 million acres of untouched wilderness
- Appalachian Trail - 550 miles long in Virginia
- Mount Rogers and Grayson Highlands State Park - the highest peak in Virginia at 5,700 feet above sea level.
We’re located 5 miles from the town of Independence – the heart of Grayson County. Our local restaurants are listed here. For fine dining, we recommend the River House Inn (20 miles) – a culinary delight!
Our Campus also is near Sparta, NC (15 miles) and the city of Galax, VA (18 miles) – where additional shopping and dining is close and convenient. For broader dining and shopping adventures, we suggest Floyd, VA (55 miles), West Jefferson, NC (33 miles), and Boone, NC (55 miles).
