Travel & Stays.

Located just south of Charlottesville in scenic wine country. For those flying in, CHO is the closest airport, though RIC and IAD are great alternatives.

Top-Rated Accommodations

Southern Comfort Lakeside Cabin Resort: A highly rated retreat ideal for fishing, hiking, and relaxing in hot tubs near local wineries.

Acorn Inn Bed & Breakfast: Features charming, rustic rooms and a renovated barn that offers a cozy, comfortable experience.

Camp Cove Creek: A serene cabin and campground location for a peaceful, nature-focused getaway.

Sanctuary Retreat Center: A quiet bed and breakfast offering a relaxing and scenic environment.

Lodging & Resort

White Pig Bed and Breakfast: Located just over 3 miles from the center of Faber in Schuyler, this highly reviewed B&B features animals and beautiful grounds.

Wintergreen Resort: A comprehensive mountain resort complex situated around 12 miles away, offering ski access, pools, and golf.

Orchard House Bed & Breakfast: Located just minutes away, this historic property is highly rated for its scenic charm and excellent breakfasts.

Convenient Hotels

Basecamp151: A highly rated, trendy boutique lodge located right on the Route 151 craft beverage trail. It provides modern, upscale rooms that are highly convenient for wedding travelers.

Holiday Inn Express & SuitesA reliable 3-star option that frequently coordinates group blocks. They offer free hot breakfast and plenty of double-queen rooms for families.

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center: A unique, polished boutique option further west for guests wanting a historic, upscale hotel experience with onsite dining.

Wineries & Vineyards

Pippen Hill – 13 mins
King Family – 32 mins
Barboursville – 54 mins
Pollak – 28 mins
Veritas – 25 mins
Jefferson – 30 mins
Dave Matthew’s Blenheim – 32 mins
Trump – 31 mins
Hill Top – 17 mins

Breweries & Distilleries

Blue Mountain – 22 mins
Devil’s Backbone – 21 mins
Woodridge – 9 mins
Bold Rock Cidery – 19 mins
Virginia Distillery – 14 mins
Silverback Distillery – 18 mins
Ragged Branch Distillery – 18 mins
Brewing Tree – 18 mins
Potters Craft Cidery – 18 mins

Restaurants & Coffee

Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie – 12 mins
Tavola – 27 mins
Mas Tapas – 27 mins
Tragers Brothers Coffee – 15 mins
Shenandoah Joe Coffee – 24 mins
Village Antiques and Cafe – 16 mins
Vito’s Pizza Bar & Grill – 15 mins
The Local – 27 mins
Fleurie – 31 mins
The Alley Light – 31 mins

things to do

Nelson County Events Calendar
www.nelsoncounty.com/events-calendar/

Hiking
Fortune’s Cove featuring 800 acres and 2 hiking loops.
myhikes.org/trails/fortunes-cove-hike

Antique Shopping
It’s like treasure hunting. Amherst has the best shops.

Horseback Riding
We recommend:
rebelsrunaftonmountain.com
indiansummerguideservice.com

Tubing on the James River
jamesriver.com

Drive the Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
Incredible views! Pack a lunch.
www.blueridgeparkway.org

Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing
www.wintergreenresort.com

Walnut Creek Park
dwr.virginia.gov/vbwt/sites/walnut-creekpark/

Historical Sites

Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson
www.monticello.org

Ashlawn-Highland, Home of James Monroe
highland.org

The Rotunda, University of Virginia
rotunda.virginia.edu

Michie Tavern, ca. 1787
www.michietavern.com

Montpelier, Home of James Madison
www.montpelier.org

Grocery Stores

Food Lion – 15 mins.
85 Callohill Dr., Lovingston, VA 22949

Crossroads Store – 12 mins
(essentials only)
4916 Plank Rd., North Garden, VA 22959

Saunders Bros. Farm Market – 22 mins
2717 Tye Brook Hwy., Piney River, VA 22964
www.saundersbrothersfarmmarket.com

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