Built in 1928, the Old Dairy Barn complex at Homestead Preserve once served all the dairy needs of The Homestead and was Bath County’s only commercial dairy.  Today there are seven original buildings, built in the Colonial Revival and Craftsman styles, as well as two silos making up the Old Dairy complex.

Old Dairy served The Homestead well into the 1970s, but was then abandoned for three decades.  Thanks to the $6 million restoration efforts of Homestead Preserve, the complex has been revitalized into a community center, complete with recreational facilities, meeting space, and Homestead Preserve Community Association and Virginia Hot Springs Preservation Trust offices.

Old Dairy is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also designated a Virginia Historic Landmark. 

Homestead Preserve’s Old Dairy Community Center has a variety of recreational offerings for owners:

• Community gathering place, lodging, and recreation facilities
• Meeting rooms
• Special events space in Trimble Hall
• Outdoor swimming pools, including children’s pool
• Spa services, including a hot tub, sauna, and treatment rooms
• Fitness center with weight and cardiovascular machines
• Kids’ Club
• Locker rooms and restrooms
• Game room
• The Milk House Market