REAL FOOD, REAL HEALTH
August 28-29, 2026
Polyface Farms, Swoope, VA
Brownstone Institute’s second retreat at Polyface Farms offers loyal Brownstone readers a chance to join us in an exciting adventure on a real working form, to learn from the best minds on the subjects of health and food freedom, and discover what a huge difference authenticity can make to rediscover core truths. This event shows the why and the way.
The event begins on Friday morning with an early morning registration and a delicious breakfast and ends Saturday afternoon.
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The ticket includes all sessions, breaks, and breakfast and lunch on both conference days. Rather than divide attendees up by various packages and price points, this ticket allows everyone to participate in forming a real community of collegiality and friendship.
General Registration (includes all sessions and breaks Friday and Saturday, plus breakfast and lunch Friday and Saturday) is $265 (early bird price $240 until April 31.
Use coupon code 2026POLYBIRD for $25 discount.
- Includes Breakfast and Lunch on both days, as well as coffee both days. Access to all sessions.
Meet & Greet
Optional Add-on:
Thursday Meet & Greet at Hotel 24 South. We encourage you to enjoy the local cuisine in Staunton’s quaint downtown area for dinner and then join us for a reception at Hotel 24 South.
7-9 pm, Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Cost: $60 per person.
(This will include snacks and bar).
Dress: Business casual.
Conference Speakers
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Sponsors
Limited sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact operations@brownstone.org for more information about cost and availability.
Additional Details
Transportation (See Polyface page for this)
Airport recommendations:
Shenandoah or Charlottesville.
Richmond is also possible, but a longer drive.
Dulles is a much longer drive (2.5 hours)
Refund Policy: Contact us at operations@brownstone.org to request a refund.
Attire
- Farm casual
Recording: Brownstone will be recording the talks during the retreat. Videos will be posted here and on X after the event.
Exhibitions/Vendors – co-sponsorships will be available.
Weather: In the case of inclement weather, the schedule may change slightly, to allow the farm tour to occur when it isn’t raining.
Dietary Concerns
If you require a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.), we suggest that you bring along food for yourself. Most people are able to find plenty of delicious food that suits their diets from the array that is provided by Polyface, but we are not able to provide special meals for individuals with specific needs.
Hotel Details
(See Polyface page)
Driving Directions
43 Pure Meadows Ln, Swoope VA 24479
Parking
Available at Polyface Farms.