Once again the national press has recognized a property in our area. The Greenbrier Sporting Club received a nod in the Breaking Ground section of the January 2nd New York Times. The article “Green Homes at the Greenbrier” talked about the resort and its newest addition, the 56 homesites that comprise the Sporting Club. Houses [...]
Filed under: Events, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, News on January 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »
This is a great shot from the Boar’s Head Inn - Stop by and see the festive Gingerbread Village.
Jack Looney Photography
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Crozet, Va 22932
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Filed under: Albemarle County, Friday Photo, Hotels and Country Inns, Sponsor on December 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
I was lucky enough to be have some extra time to stop by the Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville, just one day after Greg’s House opened. The gingerbread village is such a great display, with a few special messages and a lot of holiday spirit. The Gingerbread House made by Greg and his friends is over 10 feet [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Hotels and Country Inns, News on December 17th, 2008 | No Comments »
Why head south for the winter when you can embrace the cold with a heavenly escape to Middleburg’s Goodstone Inn and Estate? Surrounded by 265 acres of unspoiled pastures in Virginia’s hunt country, this luxurious country estate offers organic fine dining and delightful accommodations for the ultimate bed and breakfast weekend. You won’t want to [...]
Filed under: Hotels and Country Inns, Loudoun County, Restaurants on December 12th, 2008 | No Comments »
In the minds of skiers and boarders, there’s no need to consult a calendar. Winter arrives with the first snowflake. Wintergreen Resort welcomed winter over Thanksgiving and promises to be ready this weekend for a full range of snow activities. Don’t forget to bring along the tubers for a trip down The Plunge!, the state’s largest tubing [...]
Filed under: Events, Hotels and Country Inns, Nelson County, News on December 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »
Don’t miss the festivities this Sunday, December 7th. Kick off the holiday season with a jolly day exploring the artisans’ market, sipping local wines, and ogling the annual parade in Little Washington. Rumor has it that Santa will be on hand to hear the children’s Christmas wish lists. Kids can even have pictures taken with [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Rappahannock County, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques, Wineries on December 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Excuse us as we wax poetic about the county wedged between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River. There’s just so much packed into the (relatively) small geographic area of Nelson County! The Blue Ridge Parkway begins at Route 250 in Afton. (And there’s plenty of hiking along the Appalachian Trail.) The county’s orchards [...]
Filed under: History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Nelson County, Wineries on December 1st, 2008 | No Comments »
Now’s the time to plan a getaway that takes advantage of midweek rates. Keswick Hall, near Charlottesville and a myriad of wineries, has a Sunday through Thursday “Home for the Holidays” rate, starting at $195. If you are looking for a quiet escape for yourself or a way to escape a crowded house, this may be [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Hotels and Country Inns, News, Restaurants on November 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »
A cup of Spicy Virginian Peanut Soup (not-to-be-missed), followed by gourmet salads and crisp greens, then grilled salmon, maybe a little gnocchi and thick slices of beef. To finish? Your choice from a dessert table brimming with decadent treats. (Think chocolate mousse bombs and vanilla panna cotta.) Now that’s mmm mmm good.
The lunch buffet at [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Restaurants on October 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
The New York Times focuses its 36 hour travel column this weekend on Charlottesville. An excellent smattering of activities, restaurants, tastings, and lodging make for a fulfilling experience. The usual suspects include the Univeristy of Virginia, Monticello, and Ash Lawn with the Clifton Inn recognized for both lodging and dining. Proximity to the Shenandoah gets a nod [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Art, Artists, and Galleries, Culpeper County, Events, History and Historic Places, Hotels and Country Inns, Restaurants, Wineries on October 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
