Discover Grayson County

Oracle Campus is located in a region of the Blue Ridge Mountains called the Virginia Highlands, which includes George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forest, 170 miles of the Appalachian Trail (550 miles total in Virginia), and Mount Rogers - the highest peak in Virginia at 5,700 feet above sea level.

There’s also a lot to do at Oracle Campus! We have 22 acres and over 1,000 feet of frontage along the New River, where you can hike, fish, canoe, kayak, tube, and watch for our local Bald Eagles. Fishing tackle and a public boat launch are just 2 miles away!

We also invite you to attend an Oracle Class or Retreat, tour the Peace Pentagon, catch salamanders in Saddle Creek, and meditate by walking our Turtle Island Labyrinth.

Local Dining & Shopping

Oracle Campus is located just 5 miles from the small town of Independence, Virginia – the heart of Grayson County. Our local restaurants are listed here. Our Campus is also near Sparta, NC (15 miles) and the city of Galax, VA (18 miles) – where additional shopping and dining is close and convenient. For broader dining and shopping adventures, we suggest Floyd, VA (55 miles), West Jefferson, NC (33 miles), and Boone, NC (55 miles). And for a fine dining experience, we recommend the four-star River House Country Inn (20 miles) – a culinary delight!

Old Time Mountain Music

Be sure not to miss the local mountain music!

Oracle Campus is located just two miles from The Crooked Road – the renowned music route of the Carter Family and many other Old Time & Bluegrass musicians.

The local music and arts & crafts festivals are held almost year-round in the Virginia Highlands, and they’re sure to please visitors of every age.