Henry County is located on the southern border of Virginia about midway between Roanoke, VA to the north and Greensboro, NC to the south. The area provides small town or rural living with all the benefits of a large city within an hour's drive. A mild climate enhances numerous recreational activities: the area has six golf courses, two large reservoirs, excellent fishing streams, and hiking opportunities including the nearby Appalachian Trail. Several NASCAR sanctioned automobile races take place each year at the Martinsville Speedway and baseball fans enjoy the Martinsville Mustangs. Several beaches - Virginia Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Nag's Head, NC are about 5  hours away by car. Scenic attractions such as Monticello and the Biltmore are within 3 hours driving time. 

Excellent health care facilities are available locally and three world class medical centers -  North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Duke University Hospital and the University of Virginia Medical Center - are 1.5 to 3 hours away.

Numerous public  and several private schools exist. Two local government entities, Martinsville City and Henry County, include two distinct public school districts: Henry County Public Schools and Martinsville City Public Schools. One local community college serves the area and many other excellent colleges/universities exist within 0.5 - 2 hours driving time.