Virginia Forestry Summit
April 29 - May 1
Hilton The Main, Norfolk
TOURS
As of 2/25/2026 - Subject to Change
Summit tours and interactive workshops provide experiences that allow participants to learn in a non-seminar setting.
Learn more about these value added options below. Space for tours is limited.
Enviva Facility Tour
Thursday, April 30
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tour Enviva’s Chesapeake Port facility, the primary shipment hub for wood pellets produced at its mid-Atlantic plants. Visitors will see the impressive storage domes, each capable of holding 45,000 metric tons, and learn how advanced monitoring systems support safety, temperature control, and fire prevention. The tour also highlights how the port’s strategic location streamlines transportation and strengthens supply chain efficiency from production to global delivery.
VFA will provide transportation for this tour.
Tour fee is $45 Early bird | $60 Regular
Naval Base Cruise
Thursday, April 30
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Experience the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most active working harbors aboard the Victory Rover. Cruise along the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor as you pass historic landmarks, bustling shipyards, commercial terminals, and downtown waterfronts, culminating with an up-close view of Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.
Departure location is walking distance from the hotel.
Tour fee is $30 Early bird / $40 Regular
Stihl Factory Tour
Thursday, April 30
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the STIHL Inc. manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, one of the company’s largest manufacturing facilities worldwide. See how STIHL chainsaws, trimmers, and other outdoor power tools are made, from precision engine machining and plastics molding to final assembly. This rare opportunity offers a firsthand look at the advanced manufacturing and innovation that power one of forestry’s most trusted brands.
VFA will provide transportation for this tour.
Tour fee is $45 Early bird | $60 Regular