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"So too, monks, I saw the ancient path, the ancient road traveled by the Perfectly Enlightened Ones of the past. And what is that ancient path, that ancient road? It is just this Noble Eightfold Path; that is, right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.”
~ The Buddha
SN 12:65

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From the Southeast


  1. If you are traveling from the coastal freeways, in Virginia get on Interstate 81 North.
  2. To reach Hwy. 259 North, drive a few miles north of Harrisonburg, Virginia, or at Strasburg, Virginia, take Hwy. 55 West.
  3. Then at Wardensville, take 259 North. Later, take a right on Hwy. 16 towards Capon Springs.
  4. After about three miles there will be an "Octagon House." Then take a left up the hill on Back Creek Road.
  5. After about two miles you will pass under large power lines; continue about two blocks. Our large granite sign and our driveway will be on the right.