LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PULL QUOTE Dear Friends of Great Meadow, As 2025 comes to a close, our Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers extend heartfelt gratitude to each of you who support our mission. Together, we preserve this extraordinary open space and create unforgettable moments with our community. This year brought momentum and renewal. Building on the excitement of our 40th Anniversary, Great Meadow continued to grow as a premier destination for equestrian sport, outdoor recreation, and community celebration. We hosted more than 100 events and welcomed over 200,000 visitors. Highlights included the Virginia Gold Cup, Sunset Polo and Twilight Jumpers, our new Music in the Meadow concert series, and a Fourth of July celebration that drew families from across the region. Our equestrian calendar remained robust with the Old Tavern and Middleburg Orange County Pony Club Horse Trials, A Jump Above jumper shows, CDCTA dressage competitions, and the Veterans Cup charitable polo tournament. Behind the scenes, we invested in our racecourse and polo fields and added infrastructure for sustainable water management to strengthen our stewardship. We are at the highest point we've been since 2002. Congratulations to everyone! Looking ahead to 2026, we are thrilled to announce Great Meadow Polo, bringing a welcoming, family- friendly stadium polo experience on Saturday evenings May through September. We are also relaunching Great Meadow as a premier wedding venue, with a refreshed Summer House offering a stylish space for festive moments. And we’re introducing two new programs to energize support and engagement across our main pillars - conservation, equestrian sport, community, and education: The Annual Corporate Sponsorship Program offers businesses the opportunity to support Great Meadow year-round, aligning their brand with our signature events and community mission. The Heritage Club , our Annual Membership Program, provides a new way for individuals and families to take part in preserving this treasured space and engage with Great Meadow through exclusive benefits, event access, and community connection.
Both initiatives represent an important step forward in sustaining Great Meadow’s future and ensuring that our fields continue to inspire for generations to come. Our success builds on the generosity and engagement of our community. Whether through donations, sponsorships, memberships, volunteering, or simply attending an event, your involvement enhances this special place. Great Meadow belongs to all who cherish it, and together, we ensure its legacy endures.
Thank You For Being Part of Our Story.
With warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright new year,
Cynthia Jeffery Executive Director Great Meadow Foundation Cynthia Jeffery
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