An American artist recreated Stonehenge using foam rather than ancient stone, building a life-sized replica that made its debut on April Fool’s Day in 2004.
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Known as Foamhenge, the installation was created by Mark Cline of Enchanted Castle Studio and stood in Natural Bridge, Virginia, for more than a decade.
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In 2016, Cline said the site was due to become part of Natural Bridge State Park and that the replica needed a new home.
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The attraction eventually moved to Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia, where it made its debut at the farm’s Fall Festival in 2017.
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Cox Farms says visitors can see Foamhenge during specified seasonal hours or the Fall Festival.
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Foamhenge began as a life-sized Stonehenge replica in 2004
Mark Cline created Foamhenge through his company, Enchanted Castle Studio, in a business partnership with the Natural Bridge site to attract more tourists to the area.
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It is made from styrofoam; the replica recreated England’s famous Stonehenge monument and made its debut on April Fool’s Day in 2004.
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The unusual installation drew visitors from around the world, according to ABC News.
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He also built a second version in Josephine, Alabama, making the Virginia attraction one of two such installations associated with the artist.
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Stonehenge replica seeks relocation after years at Natural Bridge
In May 2016, Foamhenge stood on land that was set to become part of Natural Bridge State Park.
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Cline said he was disappointed the park did not see the replica’s value, but acknowledged it had remained at the site for more than a decade, longer than he expected.
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Cline planned to give Foamhenge away, provided it was moved before August 1.
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The recipient would have to cover the cost of dismantling the installation and reassembling it at a new site.
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Cline also hoped the replica would find a home where it could continue attracting visitors and benefit the surrounding area.
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From Natural Bridge to Cox Farms, Stonehenge replica finds a new home
Foamhenge later found a new home at Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia.
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The farm says the installation made its debut there in 2017 as part of its Fall Festival.
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Before that move, it had stood in Natural Bridge, where it was first installed in 2004.
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Cox Farms identifies Mark Cline of Enchanted Castle Studio as the artist who created it.
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The relocation gave the life-sized replica a place within the farm’s attraction programme.
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Foamhenge is on private property, according to Cox Farms, and access depends on the season and scheduled opening times.
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Visitors should check the farm’s information before planning a visit, as access is not available at all times throughout the year.
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Cox Farms sets seasonal visiting hours for the Stonehenge replica
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Cox Farms says access to Foamhenge is included with admission during the Fall Festival’s regular operating hours.
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For spring and summer 2026, Cox Farms listed access from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays between April 24 and August 16, as part of its weekly Smokin’ Saturday events.
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Visitors could reach the installation by shuttle from the Corner Market during these hours.
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In fall 2026, the replica is included with Fall Festival admission and can be visited during the farm’s regular operating hours.
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