The styrofoam monolith that has puzzled and delighted tourists for two decades is finally settling into a routine. Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia, now hosts Foamhenge, the life-sized replica of England’s ancient stone circle created by artist Mark Cline. It’s not the real deal—well, it’s not the real stone deal—but the visual impact remains striking for anyone driving through the Shenandoah Valley.
Cline, working with his Enchanted Castle Studio, originally unveiled the structure on April 1, 2004. He partnered with Natural Bridge to boost local tourism, betting that a 2004-era joke would become a lasting landmark. It did. The replica stood in Natural Bridge for over a decade, surviving the initial skepticism that it was merely a prank. But in 2016, the land was slated for inclusion in Natural Bridge State Park, forcing a relocation.
The move to Centreville wasn’t without drama. Cline stated he was disappointed the park didn’t value the installation, though he admitted it had overstayed its welcome. He offered to give the structure away, provided the new owner covered the dismantling and reassembly costs. Cox Farms stepped in, debuting the replica at their 2017 Fall Festival. It’s a clever marketing ploy for a farm that also sells cider and hosts hayrides, but it keeps Cline’s work visible.
Access is tight. For the 2026 season, the farm has locked in specific windows. From April 24 to August 16, visitors can only see Foamhenge on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. You’ll need to catch the shuttle from the Corner Market. In the fall, it becomes part of the general admission. It’s a niche attraction, sure, but it’s a unique piece of American eccentricity that refuses to dissolve, even if it’s made of foam.