China Folk House is closed from December15 to March 1. We accept group bookings from March to May, and from August through November for day visits and overnight stays. Weekend visitors are always welcome in season! For more information or to arrange a visit please email admin@chinafolkhouse.org
visitor information
China Folk House is closed for winter from December 15 to March 1
We accept group bookings from March to May, and from July through November for day visits and overnight stays
Weekend visitors are always warmly welcome in season!
To arrange a visit please email admin@chinafolkhouse.org
Getting there
Our address: 305 Friends Way, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The China Folk House Retreat is on a property called “Rolling Ridge Conservancy.” Once you turn on Mission Road, you will travel down a long gravel road (1.5 miles) with some blind curves so please drive carefully!
Follow signs for “Niles Cabin” and the “China Folk House." Do NOT follow signs for "Retreat House." This is a different property!
There is a ford across a small creek. Small cars drive across this ford regularly. For perspective, Prius does fine, but a Mini Cooper may find it a bit rough. Large school buses will not fare well on our road. If you are in a large group, please come in no larger than a 28 passenger bus.
Note that cell service exists for most services here but does not work inside the Folk House (the walls are thick) and there is no WiFi. You may have difficulty with cell service in the Rolling Ridge Conservancy.
Parking
The Niles Cabin is next to the Folk House and you can park before you reach either site at the small fork that separates the paths to the cabin and the China Folk House.
Dress
Dress casually and comfortably with sensible walking shoes. If you are coming to help with construction work, please wear clothes that cover your arms and legs. Summer time is tick time at the China Folk House. To avoid getting bit, tuck your pants into your socks and do a thorough tick check at the end of the day.
The spaces are mostly open air and not heated although if it is cold, we will have an outdoor fire. If you like to hike, there are many trails long and short and you can access a trail map here.
Food
We have a commercial kitchen onsite that can be rented and we can provide food for group bookings (please contact admin@chinafolkhouse.org for those arragnments). There are no other food options in the immediate area so please pack your own food if you are staying for an extended period of time. Bring a water.
If you have further questions, please reach out to admin@chinafolkhouse.org
Thank you for visiting!
We hope you enjoyed your visit at the China Folk House. Your support will help us to continue providing immersive learning experiences for others. Every little bit helps!