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Plain Dealing Farm, located in Albemarle County, Virginia is a rider’s paradise with well equipped barns, run in sheds and professionally designed a cross country course. The 1000 acres of rolling hills boasting ample pasture, forested areas, Thomas Creek, and a 9 acre lake is protected by conservation easement. Thousands of native trees and shrubs have been planted on the Farm to enhance its biodiversity, ecological integrity, and natural beauty. Organic growing techniques are employed in the hay fields as well as the flower and vegetable gardens. The riparian habitat along Thomas Creek supports an abundance of migratory birds, water foul, amphibians, and other wildlife, making Plain Dealing Farm just as appealing to the naturalist as the equestrian.
In the early 1900s the Farm was visited by President Theodore Roosevelt, who owned the nearby Pine Knot Farm. Roosevelt is said to have enjoyed listening to the birds sing and hunting in the area. Linda ensured that what Roosevelt enjoyed most about the area would be preserved through the conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Her commitment to preserving the area is further evidenced by her habit of purchasing adjoining properties to prevent them from being subdivided and developed.
Linda has done extensive restoration to the historic buildings on the property, staying true to their original style. In addition to the main house there are numerous cottages which serve as housing for key Farm employees, and an artist’s studio.
Robert E. Lee came here after the Civil War on his way to Washington and Lee, which was then just Washington College. His horse Travellor stayed in the old little barn. 
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