Sunset in the snow

05 Feb Sunset in the snow

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After the recent blizzard we had some beautiful sunsets!

On the left is the view from the sun room of the sunset over the pond. On the right is the view of the barnyard from the back porch.

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Wander through the woods and wildlife habitat around spring fed streams and two ponds. Go fishing or row boating on the larger pond. It is stocked with largemouth bass and catfish. Enjoy the flower gardens. Help yourself to fruits and vegetables, blueberries and wild berries in season. Bring your field glasses to watch birds, and other wildlife. Visit the links below to discover what else there is to explore in the area. We have information, directions and maps here for your use in planning your activities and we will be glad to help you in any other way we can.

Rockbridge Vineyards - tours and tasting 5 min away

Wades Mill - 10 min away

Working mill and fine kitchenware shop

Orchardside Yarn Shop + Berry Farm - 10 min away, next to Wades Mill

Pick your own berries in season

Polyface Farms - 30 minutes away

Alternative/organic farm of nationally know farmer and writer, Joel Salatin. For tours you need to book well in advance.

Grand Caverns - in Grottos (45 min away)

Luray Caverns - in Luray (about 1 hour away)

There are many antique shops and malls in the area. Please see this list for Antique Malls and Dealers in the Shenandoah Valley.

Virginia Horse Center - in Lexington, about 25 min away.

The premier venue in the state for showing horses, including rodeos.

Lexington – 25 min away

Homes of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E Lee

Washington and Lee University

Virginia Military Institute

Sam Houston’s birthplace – north of Lexington

Horse and carriage tour of Lexington

Staunton – 30 min away

Woodrow Wilson’s Birthplace and Presidential Library

Frontier Culture Museum - A living history museum featuring five different farms.

Shops in historic downtown district

Charlottesville – 50 min away

Monticello – home of Thomas Jefferson

Ashlawn-Highland – home of James Monroe

University of Virginia

New Market – Civil War battle site – 1 hour away

McCormick Farm, Steeles Tavern – 5-10 min away

Place where Cyrus McCormick invented the reaper in 1831. Reconstructed mill and small museum.

Old Stone Church & Cemetary – short walk over the crest of hill to the west of the house.

Historic building, c.1793 and graves of several Revolutionary soldiers.

Pioneer Farm – at Humpback Rocks (also a good place to hike) at milepost 5 along the Blue Ridge Parkway – 35-40 min away.

Working Appalachian farm of the 19th century with living history demonstrations and occasional musical performances.

American Shakespeare Theater - Staunton

Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts - Washington and Lee University, Lexington

Lime Kiln Theater, outdoor theater and music - Lexington

Clark’s Ole Time Music Center – live bluegrass and old-time music and dancing, Friday nights - Raphine (10 min away)

Hull’s Drive In, north of Lexington – 20 min away – one of the few remaining drive-in movie theaters on the East coast

Visulite, Staunton – first run independent films

There are numerous regular movie theaters in Staunton, Lexington, Waynesboro, and Harrisonburg

During the Spring and Fall guided trail rides are available at nearby New Meadow Farm. Year-round guided trail rides are available at Star B Stables in Staunton.

St Mary's Wilderness Area - about 10 min drive

Blue Ridge Parkway - You can access the Appalachian Trail from the Parkway, as well as other trails. About 15 min drive.

Crabtree Falls - Highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi. About 25 min drive.

Visit the Staunton website for good info on additional hiking areas.

We can provide you with directions to get you going. Many bike tours are planned for the scenic roads in this area.

Sherando Lake – 45 min away

Rockbridge County pool – 10 min away

Besides fishing for large mouth bass or catfish in our pond, there is trout fishing in the nearby St Mary's Wilderness Area. Visit the Lexington website for additional information.

Wintergreen Resort – about 1 hour away

Massenutten Resort – about 1 hour away

Go hunting for deer, bear, wild turkey, grouse and other small game in season in two nearby national forests.

For double occupancy:	Regular Rates	Off-Season
1st night of stay	$110	$100
2nd night of stay	$90	$80
3rd + subsequent nights	$70	$60

Single occupancy is $10 less per night.

A third person is $20 more per night.

Two night minimum on weekends (Friday and Saturday nights).

Weekly Rate	Regular Rates	Off-Season
Single Occupancy	$425	$300
Double Occupancy	$475	$350
Triple Occupancy	$575	$450

$20 for one morning or $30 for two mornings. It includes homemade muffins, farm fresh eggs, my freshly baked artisan bread, local jam or jelly, homemade granola, fresh fruit of the season, yogurt, milk, juice, butter.

$25. It includes a bottle of wine from neighboring Rockbridge Vineyard (your choice of Tuscarora Red or Tuscarora White), a wedge of farmstead cheese from nearby Mountain View Farm, and a small loaf of my freshly baked artisan bread.

The suite includes one large air-conditioned bedroom with a queen size bed and a daybed (with standard single size mattress), a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, a year-round (heated) sun room/sitting room and a large porch for your private use.

Linens, towels, kitchenware, tableware, basic staples, and a wide selection of coffee and tea are provided. The kitchen has a stove and refrigerator and is equipped with a microwave oven, toaster, and Mr Coffee maker.

You are free to use the outdoor gas grill and picnic table. A TV and DVD player are available, as well as wireless internet service.

Children 12 and over are welcome. The suite is not suitable for pets.