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A Creighton Family Gathering

Thanksgiving 2026

November 22 – 29 Β· 2026

Delaplane, Virginia

Fox Meadow

πŸ“… The Week at a Glance

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  • πŸ¦ƒ Thanksgiving Feast β€” 4:00 PM
  • 🎲 Games & Dessert β€” 7:00 PM
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πŸ‘₯ Who's Coming

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✈️ Flight Information

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πŸš— Airport β†’ Fox Meadow Transportation Plan

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πŸ¦ƒ Dinner Sign-Up

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πŸ¦ƒ Thanksgiving Feast Β· Thursday, November 26

πŸ— Mains

Roast Turkey
by The Creightons

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πŸš— Getting to Fox Meadow

Delaplane, Virginia Β· Fauquier County

✈️ Nearest Airports

  • Dulles (IAD) β€” ~38 mi  Β·  45–60 min
  • Reagan National (DCA) β€” ~53 mi  Β·  70–85 min
  • BWI β€” ~75 mi  Β·  90–110 min

Rental car strongly recommended β€” Delaplane is rural Virginia with very limited rideshare once you arrive.

🏎️ Driving Directions

  • From DC via I-66: I-66 West β†’ Exit 18 (Markham/Linden) β†’ Rte 55 W β†’ local roads to Delaplane. ~55 mi Β· ~1–1.5 hrs.
  • From Northern VA: US-50 W through Middleburg β†’ south on Rte 17 toward Delaplane. ~50 mi.
  • From Baltimore: I-95 S β†’ I-495 W β†’ I-66 W. ~85 mi Β· ~1.5–2 hrs.

πŸš† Train + Drive Option

  • Amtrak to Manassas from Union Station (~1 hr) β†’ rent a car for the ~35 min drive to Fox Meadow
  • Amtrak to Culpeper (~2 hrs) β†’ ~40 min drive north

Enterprise and National have locations near Manassas. Book early for Thanksgiving week!

πŸ›’ Nearby Essentials

  • Marshall, VA β€” 10 min Β· grocer, gas, pharmacy
  • Warrenton, VA β€” 20 min Β· full shopping, Target, dining
  • Front Royal, VA β€” 30 min Β· Walmart, hardware, more
  • Fauquier Health (ER) β€” 22 min in Warrenton

πŸ“ Address & Parking: Fox Meadow Β· Delaplane, VA 20144 β€” Add the specific street address before sharing. Ample parking on the property.

  • πŸ“± Cell coverage can be spotty in rural Fauquier County β€” download offline Google Maps before you leave home.
  • β›½ Fill up on gas in Marshall or Warrenton on your way in β€” no stations in Delaplane.
  • πŸš— Rideshare is very limited in this area. If you fly, arrange a rental car or coordinate with another family member.
  • πŸ“Ά WiFi at Fox Meadow: Network: _____ Β· Password: _____

🌿 Things To Do

Adventures around Delaplane & the Virginia countryside

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Sky Meadows State Park

~3 miles from Fox Meadow

Rolling meadows and wooded trails with sweeping Blue Ridge views. Perfect for a post-feast morning walk. Dog-friendly and beautiful in late November. Evening stargazing programs run seasonally.

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Barrel Oak Winery

~8 miles away

One of Virginia's most celebrated wineries β€” family and dog friendly with expansive lawn seating and a huge tasting room. Live music on weekends. Bring a blanket and stay a while.

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Three Fox Vineyards

~12 miles away

A charming boutique winery set on a beautiful hillside. Known for exceptional reds and a warm, intimate atmosphere. Perfect for a smaller group outing.

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Shenandoah National Park & Skyline Drive

~30 miles β€” Front Royal entrance

The legendary 105-mile Skyline Drive runs along the Blue Ridge crest. Spectacular scenery, dozens of hiking trailheads, and wildlife viewing. Late November can bring beautiful cold-weather clarity. Enter at Front Royal for the closest access.

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Shenandoah Caverns

~45 miles away

Virginia's only show caverns with an elevator β€” accessible to all ages and abilities. Guided tours through dazzling underground formations. A perfect rainy-day family adventure, open year-round.

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Harpers Ferry, WV

~45 miles away

National historical park at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. John Brown's raid, Civil War history, stunning overlooks, and charming shops. One of Virginia's great day trips.

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Marshall & Warrenton

10–20 miles away

The nearby villages are beloved for antique shops, farm-to-table restaurants, and an unhurried small-town pace. Marshall has a wonderful Saturday market feel; Warrenton is a full historic Virginia town.

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Horse Country & Hunt Country

Right at Fox Meadow

Fauquier County is the heart of Virginia's legendary horse and hunt country. Keep an eye out for the Rappahannock Hunt in the fields. Rolling fenced paddocks and crisp autumn air β€” the very picture of Virginia.

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Middleburg, VA

~20 miles away

The "Nation's Horse and Hunt Capital" β€” a perfectly preserved historic village with galleries, boutiques, wine tasting rooms, and exceptional restaurants. A lovely afternoon stroll.

🎯 Family Trivia

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πŸ“· Memory Lane

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