Directions from the DC or Baltimore areas

From the Washington Beltway, I-495: take I-270 North to Frederick
From the Baltimore Beltway, I-695: take I-70 West to Frederick
From Hagerstown, I-81: exit onto I-70 East toward Frederick, continue approximately 25 miles, exit onto 15 North

Directions from Frederick:

Exit onto Route 15 North towards Gettysburg and Thurmont (from Washington, I-270, this is not truly an exit; continue straight on I-270, which blends into 15 North). Thurmont is about 15 miles northwest of Frederick.

There are three Thurmont exits; take the second exit, for Route 77. The exit ramp is a very sharp curve and the deceleration lane is short, so take care here. At the stop sign turn Right onto Route 77 West, towards Hagerstown and Smithsburg.

Stay on this windy, climbing road for approximately 2.9 miles, and just after Park Central Road on the right, turn Left onto Catoctin Hollow Road.  At this point, you are entering Cunningham Falls State Park (William Houck Area) and you will see the lake on your right through the trees.

Continue on Catoctin Hollow Road approximately 2.8 miles, pass Wigville Road, and turn Right onto Mink Farm Road.

Continue on Mink Farm Road for 1.3 miles to ThorpeWood. While on Mink Farm Road, you will pass a "ThorpeWood Garden" sign on the left, and a "Stoney Lick Farm" sign on the right. After crossing a small bridge at the bottom of the hill, turn left into ThorpeWood's driveway, marked by the carved wooden "ThorpeWood" sign. When the driveway divides, stay to the right to get the Center.

12805 Mink Farm Road 
Thurmont, Maryland 21788    
Phone (301) 271-2823 (Cell phone reception may be patchy in the mountains.)