Food scene
Awesome food. Craft brewery. Family-friendly.
From the cabin: 29 minutes (20 miles)
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdAwesome food. Craft brewery. Family-friendly.
From the cabin: 29 minutes (20 miles)
Great food. Don't forget to check out the special tasting room! From the cabin: 14 minutes (8.2 miles)
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Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley HwyGreat food. Don't forget to check out the special tasting room! From the cabin: 14 minutes (8.2 miles)
Stunning mountain views. Good wine. Light fare.
From the cabin: 30 minutes (21 miles)
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Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery
240 Hazy Mountain LaneStunning mountain views. Good wine. Light fare.
From the cabin: 30 minutes (21 miles)
Craft brewery and restaurant at the base of the mountain! Excellent food, drink and views. Play it safe- make a reservation! Gets super busy every weekend! From the cabin: 13 minutes (7 miles)
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Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunCraft brewery and restaurant at the base of the mountain! Excellent food, drink and views. Play it safe- make a reservation! Gets super busy every weekend! From the cabin: 13 minutes (7 miles)
Beautiful winery! From the cabin: 31 min (21 miles)
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnBeautiful winery! From the cabin: 31 min (21 miles)
If you like spirits this is the place for you! From the cabin: 24 min (16 miles)
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Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley HwyIf you like spirits this is the place for you! From the cabin: 24 min (16 miles)
Stunning views and good wine! From the cabin: 32 min (21 miles)
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Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard LnStunning views and good wine! From the cabin: 32 min (21 miles)
Just a short drive from the cabin: 13 minutes (6.9 miles)
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Blue Toad Hard Cider - Cidery & Farm
462 Winery LnJust a short drive from the cabin: 13 minutes (6.9 miles)
A short walk from the cabin. Don't forget to load up on snacks!
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The Market at Wintergreen Resort
189 Mountain Inn LoopA short walk from the cabin. Don't forget to load up on snacks!
Wine + cheese shop. Cozy venue serving French cafe fare (sandwiches, salads). From the cabin: 15 minutes (9.3 miles)
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Basic Necessities
2226 Rockfish Valley HwyWine + cheese shop. Cozy venue serving French cafe fare (sandwiches, salads). From the cabin: 15 minutes (9.3 miles)
Eclectic tasting room, good wine! From the cabin: 28 min (19 miles)
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Flying Fox Vineyard
10368 Critzer Shop RdEclectic tasting room, good wine! From the cabin: 28 min (19 miles)
Scenic views. From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles).
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Valley Road Vineyards
9264 Critzer Shop RdScenic views. From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles).
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
2800 Berry Hill RdFrom the cabin: 20 min (12 miles)
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville RdFrom the cabin: 28 min (19 miles)
Wild Wolf Brewing Company
2461 Rockfish Valley HwyFrom the cabin: 15 min (9.6 miles)
Brewing Tree Beer Co.
9278 Rockfish Valley HwyFrom the cabin: 24 min (16 miles)
C'ville Picnic
536 Pantops CtrFor warmer months, this is a local company that makes awesome picnics EASY.
Worth the drive :) but you can also get Starbucks coffee at the Mountain Inn, only a 2 min drive from the cabin!
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Trager Brothers Coffee Roasters
190 Rockfish School LnWorth the drive :) but you can also get Starbucks coffee at the Mountain Inn, only a 2 min drive from the cabin!
Black Bear Creamery
18 Pheasant RunAmazing icecream!
WildManDan Brewery
279 Avon RdSightseeing
Great for picking fruit (seasonal)! From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles)
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Critzer Family Farm
9388 Critzer Shop RdGreat for picking fruit (seasonal)! From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles)
Very nice flat walk through the forest through the recently restored Tunnel. Don't forget to bring a flashlight! From the cabin: 33 min (18 miles)
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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailVery nice flat walk through the forest through the recently restored Tunnel. Don't forget to bring a flashlight! From the cabin: 33 min (18 miles)
During warmer months this is the perfect short hike for families to a natural WATER SLIDE and swimming hole! Don't forget your bathing suit! From the cabin: 23 min (14 miles)
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Pauls Creek Trail at the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen
Pauls Creek CourtDuring warmer months this is the perfect short hike for families to a natural WATER SLIDE and swimming hole! Don't forget your bathing suit! From the cabin: 23 min (14 miles)
Don't forget to check out the spa at Wintergreen. Check their website for additional costs. Limited indoor pool access only available with Spa service. Call resort for details.
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Wintergarden Pool & Spa
3338 Wintergreen DrDon't forget to check out the spa at Wintergreen. Check their website for additional costs. Limited indoor pool access only available with Spa service. Call resort for details.
Check out Wintergreen skiing lessons for Adults and Children! Slopes are a short walk from the cabin!
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Wintergreen Ski School
159 Mountain Inn LoopCheck out Wintergreen skiing lessons for Adults and Children! Slopes are a short walk from the cabin!
Forget something? The Ski Barn has you covered. From the cabin: 12 min (7.1 miles)
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The Ski Barn
45 Beech Grove RdForget something? The Ski Barn has you covered. From the cabin: 12 min (7.1 miles)
Camryn Limousine
103-B Free Bridge LnThis 7 mile trail is a beautiful and easy Rail-toTrail along the Piney River in Nelson and Amherst Counties
following the converted railbed of the former Virginia Blue Ridge Railway. The nearly flat trail takes its
name from this longest-running, commercially successful short-line railway in the U.S. in operation from
1915 to 1981. The trail provides spectacular scenic views of the Piney & Tye Rivers as well as an
abundance of wildlife, rock formations and plant life. It provides opportunities for walking, jogging,
bicycling, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Open from sunrise to sunset. Parking lots and
access from two points: Piney River Trailhead at Piney River Depot on Rt. 151, or Rose Mill Trailhead (Rt.
674 off Rt. 56 opposite Rose Union Baptist Church)
From the cabin: 29 min (21 miles)
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Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Piney River Trail Head
3124 Patrick Henry HwyThis 7 mile trail is a beautiful and easy Rail-toTrail along the Piney River in Nelson and Amherst Counties
following the converted railbed of the former Virginia Blue Ridge Railway. The nearly flat trail takes its
name from this longest-running, commercially successful short-line railway in the U.S. in operation from
1915 to 1981. The trail provides spectacular scenic views of the Piney & Tye Rivers as well as an
abundance of wildlife, rock formations and plant life. It provides opportunities for walking, jogging,
bicycling, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Open from sunrise to sunset. Parking lots and
access from two points: Piney River Trailhead at Piney River Depot on Rt. 151, or Rose Mill Trailhead (Rt.
674 off Rt. 56 opposite Rose Union Baptist Church)
From the cabin: 29 min (21 miles)
A variety of offerings from coffee to farmer's markets! Check out their website for weekly activities.
From the cabin: 20 minutes (13 miles)
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Rockfish Valley Community Center
190 Rockfish School LnA variety of offerings from coffee to farmer's markets! Check out their website for weekly activities.
From the cabin: 20 minutes (13 miles)
Interested in a private tour? From Nelson County's website: Let’s start with the opulent yet ghostly home tour. Visitors flock to Afton’s Swannanoa during selected weekends in the spring, summer, and fall. This impressive manse was built in the early 1900s by Richmond millionaire, James Dooley. The home was one of the first built with electricity and features Georgian marble, gold plumbing features, an elevator, and a 4,000-piece Tiffany stained-glass window. The current owners of the house hosts group tours, open houses, weddings, and paranormal investigations into the claims of ghostly activity at the mansion.
From the cabin: 31 min (17 miles)
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Swannanoa
497 Swannanoa LnInterested in a private tour? From Nelson County's website: Let’s start with the opulent yet ghostly home tour. Visitors flock to Afton’s Swannanoa during selected weekends in the spring, summer, and fall. This impressive manse was built in the early 1900s by Richmond millionaire, James Dooley. The home was one of the first built with electricity and features Georgian marble, gold plumbing features, an elevator, and a 4,000-piece Tiffany stained-glass window. The current owners of the house hosts group tours, open houses, weddings, and paranormal investigations into the claims of ghostly activity at the mansion.
From the cabin: 31 min (17 miles)
Nice hike to pair with food or brews at Blue Mountain Brewery! The views are absolutely stunning!
From the cabin: 28 min (17 miles)
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Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayNice hike to pair with food or brews at Blue Mountain Brewery! The views are absolutely stunning!
From the cabin: 28 min (17 miles)
Let the good times roll while you search for antique treasures on Nelson 151! From the cabin: 18 min (11 miles)
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Tuckahoe Antiques
4202 Rockfish Valley HwyLet the good times roll while you search for antique treasures on Nelson 151! From the cabin: 18 min (11 miles)
Stroll through time as you explore this shop full of historic treasures! From the cabin: 34 min (26 miles)
Blue Moon Antique Mall and Bookstore
8230 Thomas Nelson HwyStroll through time as you explore this shop full of historic treasures! From the cabin: 34 min (26 miles)
Great hike to a small waterfall! From the cabin: 33 min (19 miles)
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Crabtree Falls
Great hike to a small waterfall! From the cabin: 33 min (19 miles)
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayScenic drives, biking, hiking!
Scenic drive with beautiful overlooks! From the cabin: 29 min (17 mi)
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Skyline Drive Scenic Roadway, South Terminus
Skyline DriveScenic drive with beautiful overlooks! From the cabin: 29 min (17 mi)
Lake with sandy beach. Additional cost per guest (see website). From the cabin: 19 min (12 miles). Seasonal availability. Check website for details on hours.
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Lake Monocan Park
110 Camping RidgeLake with sandy beach. Additional cost per guest (see website). From the cabin: 19 min (12 miles). Seasonal availability. Check website for details on hours.
Sherando Lake
From the cabin: 16 min (7.5 miles)
A great setting for mountain golf. Wintergreen was named by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World" From the cabin: 23 min (13 mi)
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Stoney Creek Golf Course
1354 Stoney Creek WA great setting for mountain golf. Wintergreen was named by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World" From the cabin: 23 min (13 mi)
Fun activities for kids. Call resort for details.
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Discovery Ridge Adventure Center
State Route 664Fun activities for kids. Call resort for details.
City/town information
Day trip! About an hour away, there is plenty to do in historic Charlottesville! Home of the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Don't forget to check out the open air Downtown Mall! For warmer months, check out the Rivanna River Company tours and rentals (canoes, kayaks, tubes).
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Charlottesville
Day trip! About an hour away, there is plenty to do in historic Charlottesville! Home of the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Don't forget to check out the open air Downtown Mall! For warmer months, check out the Rivanna River Company tours and rentals (canoes, kayaks, tubes).
Historic Day trip (1h 15m)! Learn all about the historic little town where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, ending the Civil War at the Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park. Don't forget to grab coffee at Bain's and head over to the Babcock House for a bite to eat!
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Appomattox
Historic Day trip (1h 15m)! Learn all about the historic little town where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, ending the Civil War at the Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park. Don't forget to grab coffee at Bain's and head over to the Babcock House for a bite to eat!
Day trip (1h)! Lynchburg is home to Liberty University. The downtown area has really thrived in recent years, including the addition of many delicious places to eat (I highly recommend Robin Alexander's) and a nice walking/bike riding trail!
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Lynchburg
Day trip (1h)! Lynchburg is home to Liberty University. The downtown area has really thrived in recent years, including the addition of many delicious places to eat (I highly recommend Robin Alexander's) and a nice walking/bike riding trail!
Small town day trip (1h 33m)! Visit the historic underground caverns!
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Luray
Small town day trip (1h 33m)! Visit the historic underground caverns!
Small town trip (44 min)!
From the county website: Staunton is the perfect base from which to explore Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city’s charming downtown is home to a vibrant arts and music scene, a sizzling reputation for local food and dining, and a cool array of independent shops and galleries clustered along the historic Main Street. After you’ve had your fill of outdoor adventure and scenic drives, enjoy a fun-filled night of theater at the American Shakespeare Center, big-time-culture-small-town-coolstep back in time at the Frontier Culture Museum, or explore the legacy of Woodrow Wilson at his presidential library and museum. Staunton delivers big time culture and small town cool – year round.
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Staunton
Small town trip (44 min)!
From the county website: Staunton is the perfect base from which to explore Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city’s charming downtown is home to a vibrant arts and music scene, a sizzling reputation for local food and dining, and a cool array of independent shops and galleries clustered along the historic Main Street. After you’ve had your fill of outdoor adventure and scenic drives, enjoy a fun-filled night of theater at the American Shakespeare Center, big-time-culture-small-town-coolstep back in time at the Frontier Culture Museum, or explore the legacy of Woodrow Wilson at his presidential library and museum. Staunton delivers big time culture and small town cool – year round.
Half Day Trip (41 min)! Crozet is a very popular small town! Don't forget to check out Chiles Peach Orchard, King Family Vineyards, Crozet Pizza and Crozet Creamery!
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Crozet
Half Day Trip (41 min)! Crozet is a very popular small town! Don't forget to check out Chiles Peach Orchard, King Family Vineyards, Crozet Pizza and Crozet Creamery!
Lake
20 acre lake with sandy beach and spots to picnic. Entry fee applies.
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Lake Monocan Park
110 Camping Ridge20 acre lake with sandy beach and spots to picnic. Entry fee applies.
Pool
Resort pool with playground. Entry for up to 6 guests at a time, 2p-6p. Check Wintergreen’s website for additional information.
Chestnut Springs Park
94 Timber Camp DrWintergreen's pools at Chestnut Springs on the mountain (8 min drive) and Rodes Farm in the valley (20 min drive) operate from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
The pool is open from 10 am until 6 pm daily. However, unaccompanied guests of property owners (Blackwood Chalet guests) may use the pool from 2 pm until 6 pm daily. Guests of property owners must show their guests pool passes when checking in. Please return the pool pass to the entry hallway upon your return. Failure to do so will result in a replacement fee charge.
Directions: Going up the mountain on Wintergreen Drive past the Mountain Inn and the Founders' Overlook, turn right on Blue Ridge Drive and past the condos to Timber Camp Drive, turn right. The swimming pool and pavilion is on the right. Direct dial: 434-818-0813
No reservations, pools are first come first served.
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Chestnut Springs Park
94 Timber Camp DrWintergreen's pools at Chestnut Springs on the mountain (8 min drive) and Rodes Farm in the valley (20 min drive) operate from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
The pool is open from 10 am until 6 pm daily. However, unaccompanied guests of property owners (Blackwood Chalet guests) may use the pool from 2 pm until 6 pm daily. Guests of property owners must show their guests pool passes when checking in. Please return the pool pass to the entry hallway upon your return. Failure to do so will result in a replacement fee charge.
Directions: Going up the mountain on Wintergreen Drive past the Mountain Inn and the Founders' Overlook, turn right on Blue Ridge Drive and past the condos to Timber Camp Drive, turn right. The swimming pool and pavilion is on the right. Direct dial: 434-818-0813
No reservations, pools are first come first served.