Visiting Our Campus

Located in Historic Irvington, Virginia

Our campus is located in beautiful Irvington, Virginia on the shore of Carter’s Creek on the southeastern tip of the Northern Neck (red roof in top photo). To drive to campus from the South take route 3 to White Stone, turn left onto route 200 and travel 2 miles to Steamboat Road, a left just beyond the “SCHOOL” painted on the road. From the North take route 3 to Kilmarnock, turn right onto route 200 and travel 5 miles into Irvington, bear left around the Shell and then, after the “SCHOOL” painted on the road, turn right onto Steamboat Road.

The Academy entrance is the first left off Steamboat Road, through the 3-rail fence. Parking is available in front of Chesapeake Hall, a large red roofed building with a cupola and 4 pillars at the entrance. Please drive carefully – campus speed limit is 5 mph.

Approximate Drive Times from Nearby Cities

  • Washington, DC — 3 hours
  • Richmond — 1.5 hours
  • Charlottesville — 3 hours
  • Williamsburg — 1 hour
  • Fredericksburg — 2 hours

Admission Appointments

Admission appointments are scheduled at a mutually convenient time during school hours. Please contact Sonja Smith, Director of Admission, at 804-438-5575 or via email: ssmith@chesapeakeacademy.org.