Gunston Hall's Chickens Trail George Mason used the Potomac River as his main artery of commerce, receiving and shipping goods, as well as for personal transportation. To visit the shores of the Potomac and experience the wildlife and natural beauty of Mason Neck, visitors are invited to follow a trail into the woods. This is a leisurely 30 minute walk to the river.
Visitors can also stroll around the deer park.
George Mason originally had this area fenced, keeping a herd of deer for hunting. This was not an uncommon practice in the colonial period and it follows a traditional feature of many European gardens.