American artist Mark Cline recreated Stonehenge using foam in 2004; after more than a decade at Natural Bridge, Virginia, the life-sized replica found a new home at a farm | World News

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. 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.In 2016, Cline said the site was due to become part of Natural Bridge State Park and that the replica needed a new home. The attraction eventually moved to Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia, where it made its debut at the farm’s Fall Festival in 2017. Cox Farms says visitors can see Foamhenge during specified seasonal hours or the Fall Festival.

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. It is made from styrofoam; the replica recreated England’s famous Stonehenge monument and made its debut on April Fool’s Day in 2004. The unusual installation drew visitors from around the world, according to ABC News. Foamhenge was not Cline’s only Stonehenge replica. He also built a second version in Josephine, Alabama, making the Virginia attraction one of two such installations associated with the artist.

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. 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.Cline planned to give Foamhenge away, provided it was moved before August 1. The recipient would have to cover the cost of dismantling the installation and reassembling it at a new site. Cline also hoped the replica would find a home where it could continue attracting visitors and benefit the surrounding area.

From Natural Bridge to Cox Farms, Stonehenge replica finds a new home

Foamhenge later found a new home at Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia. The farm says the installation made its debut there in 2017 as part of its Fall Festival. Before that move, it had stood in Natural Bridge, where it was first installed in 2004. Cox Farms identifies Mark Cline of Enchanted Castle Studio as the artist who created it.The relocation gave the life-sized replica a place within the farm’s attraction programme. Foamhenge is on private property, according to Cox Farms, and access depends on the season and scheduled opening times. Visitors should check the farm’s information before planning a visit, as access is not available at all times throughout the year.

Cox Farms sets seasonal visiting hours for the Stonehenge replica

Cox Farms says access to Foamhenge is included with admission during the Fall Festival’s regular operating hours. Foamhenge has limited visiting hours beyond the autumn festival. 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. Visitors could reach the installation by shuttle from the Corner Market during these hours. In fall 2026, the replica is included with Fall Festival admission and can be visited during the farm’s regular operating hours.