With walking trails through a 150-acre conservation area, a recreational marina connecting residents to the Great Dismal Swamp Canal and plenty of neighborhood parks, Mother Nature is only a step away at Culpepper Landing. The site of Tidewater Builders Association’s 28th Homearama, Culpepper Landing is a traditional neighborhood development located on 488 acres in Chesapeake, within the vicinity of the historic Deep Creek village.

“It’s not often that you have the opportunity to master plan a community surrounded by such historically and ecologically significant elements,” said Tim Culpepper, vice president of Robinson Development Group, the company developing Culpepper Landing.

Opened in November of 2008, Culpepper Landing features a mixed-used, pedestrian-friendly design that incorporates homes, shops, workspaces and community buildings with parks, open spaces and neighborhood gardens. 

“This has always been a tight knit community,” said Culpepper, “and we wanted to ensure that our vision for Culpepper Landing centered on neighbors knowing and interacting with one another. The neighborhoods feature tree-lined streets and ageless charm blended with traditionally influenced architecture and open spaces.” It will also host multiple parks, a dog park, walking trails, neighborhood garden plots and an aquatic center.

Culpepper Landing is being developed in several phases featuring four distinct areas: the neighborhoods, The Landing, the Drummond Lodge and Conference Center and the Mercantile District.
The Landing will be the gateway to the Great Dismal Swamp Canal and will feature a recreational marina for residents.

The eco-friendly Drummond Lodge and Conference Center will allow residents and area businesses a place to host conservation and nature-themed events, seminars, banquets and more.

Designed in the spirit of the old Village of Deep Creek, the Mercantile District will offer 40,000 square feet of commercial space and amenity retail space.

Located minutes off of I-64, Culpepper Landing offers the relaxing environment of the country while being within minutes of the Greenbrier area, first-class schools, libraries and parks.
In addition to the amenities, Culpepper Landing will feature craftsman, neo-colonial and Victorian architecture in its 785 single-family homes and cottages with detached garages and courtyards, as well as fully custom homes. Another 135 multi-family units, 85 row houses and commercial space will also be phased-in the community.

Bordering the historic Great Dismal Swamp Canal and a wildlife preserve, Culpepper Landing is also working to preserve its natural surroundings. 

“Given the ecological significance of the wildlife preserve, the canal and Lake Drummond, we felt it was important for us to add the preservation of a significant portion of the property,” said Culpepper. As a result, “150 acres will be left undisturbed,” he continued, “except for hiking and biking trails and elevated campsites that tie into the wildlife preserve.” 

Culpepper Landing has earned the “River Star” certification from the Elizabeth River Project; an organization aimed a reducing pollution in the Elizabeth River. It’s one of only two communities that have received the designation. Culpepper Landing also is adopting sustainable measures when possible, such as using pervious materials in the driveways and organic fertilizers and native plant species in the landscaping.