The Piedmont Virginian - Regional Guide

Madison County


| Antiques | Home & Garden | Inns/B&Bs | Restaurants | Vineyards/Wineries | Weddings |

Nonprofits
| Conservation/Environmental | Historical |

Antiques

E.A. clore Sons, Inc.

P.O. Box 765
303 Clore Place
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-948-5821
Web: www.eaclore.com
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Home & Garden

P.J. Williams Company

P.O. Box 888
261 Oak Park Road
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-948-5900
Web: www.
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Inns/B&Bs

Brightwood Vineyard and Farm, LLC

1202 Lillard's Ford Road
Brightwood, VA 22715
Phone: 540-948-6845
Web: www.brightwoodvineyardandfarm.com
One bedroom "Eco-cottage" with full kitchen, as featured in the Washington Post, May 9, 2007, on 100 acre organic farm near Culpeper. Ingredients to make your own full breakfast are included. Innkeepers: Susan & Dean Vidal. Rates: $110 weekdays and $155 weekends. Open all year. More Info...

Dawson's Country Place B&B

5224 Shelby Road
Rochelle, VA 22738
Phone: 540-948-3119
Located on 279 acres 20 miles north of Charlottesville. Early American salt-box house and guest cottage. 3 private suites and a twin room. Two suites have kitchenettes. Includes breakfast and afternoon tea. By special arrangement, dinner is available in formal dining room, country kitchen, outdoors or in your suite. Innkeepers: Margaret & John Dawson. Rates: $65 - $150. Less without meals. Open all year. More Info...

Dulaney Hollow at Old Rag Mtn Inn

3932 South F. T. Valley Rd
Rte 231
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-923-4470
Victorian house located on one of Scenic America's ten most outstanding byways. Dulaney Hollow is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains. Six rooms each with air-conditioning and private baths can accommodate up to 21 guests. 3 rooms in main house, each with private bath or 3 self-catering farm cottages. Front-porch rocking chairs and lovely grounds. Full breakfast included. Antiques accepted in exchange for room fees when booking. Innkeepers: Susan & Louis Cable. Double-Occupancy Rates: $130 - $155. Cottages $135 -$155 - Breakfast by arrangement. Two-night minimum Sept.-Dec. Open all year. More Info...

Graves Mountain Lodge

Rt 670
Syria, VA 22743-9999
Phone: 540-923-4231
Web: www.gravesmountain.com
Family-owned rustic mountain retreat. More Info...

Old Rose Tavern

P.O. Box 100
Wolftown, VA 22748
Phone: 540-948-5771
Web: www.oldrosetavern.com
An Historic Inn established in 1835, minutes from the Skyline Drive, Monticello etc. 3 spacious suites, each with sitting room and private bath. A five course breakfast is included and served in ballroom, enclosed porch or in your suite. Innkeepers: Jacklyn & Brer Gallihugh. Rate: $150. Open all year. More Info...

Ridge View B&B

5407 S. Blue Ridge Turnpike
Rochelle, VA 22738
Phone: 540-672-7024
Web: www.virginia-ridgeview.com
Beautifully restored farmhouse, circa 1887, with views of Blue Ridge Mountains. 3 rooms with private baths. Full breakfast is included. Innkeepers: Frank & Eleanor Damico. Rates: $129-$149. Open all year. More Info...

The Inn at Meander Plantation

2333 N. James Madison Hwy
Locust Dale, VA 22948
Phone: 540-672-4912
Web: www.meander.net
Stately grand Colonial mansion on lovely grounds with formal boxwoods, woods and fields. 9 bedrooms all with private baths. Full 3 course breakfast included Prix-fixe 5-course dinner ($65.00) available in restaurant Thurs. - Sat. Innkeepers: Suzie Blanchard & Suzanne Thomas. Rates: $150 - $225. Open all year. More Info...

Restaurants

Bavarian Chef

5102 S. Seminole Trail
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-948-6505
Bavarian chalet in the heart of the Piedmont. More Info...

Vineyards/Wineries

Castle Gruen Vineyards & Winery

1272 Meander Run Road
Locust Dale, VA 22948
Phone: 540-229-2498
Web: www.castlegruenwinery.com/
Castle Gruen Vineyards and Winery,owned and operated by the Gruenburg Family, will be opening in August 2008. We look forward to sharing Castle Gruen wines with you! Smile, Feel Good, Enjoy! More Info...

DuCard Vineyards

40 Gibson Hollow Lane
Etlan, VA
Phone: 540-923-4206
Web: www.ducardvineyards.com
Gorgeous new winery and tasting room nestled at the eastern edge of Shenandoah National Park, in the shadow of Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon. Our buildings are solar powered and use local reclaimed materials, with mountain view and streamside patios and local foods to accompany our wines. Our Signature Viognier, Popham Run Cabernet Franc and Virginia Native Norton have previously been available only through the website and our mailing list, but we have expanded production and are opening to the public. Please visit and spend a relaxing afternoon with us. MentionThe Piedmont Virginian and we’ll waive your tasting fee. Opening late May 2010 – check website for details More Info...

Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery

154 Winery Lane
Leon, VA 22725
Phone: 800-800-WINE
Web: www.princemichel.com
Located 35 minutes north of Charlottesville on US 29, Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery is one of Virginia's premier wine estates, home to both Prince Michel and Rapidan River wines. Experience Virginia wine country with a self guided tour of the barrel cave, production facility, and vineyards. Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting of the internationally acclaimed wines and browse the gift shop. Frequent events take place on site. There is also a private label program, where you can personalize your own wine labels. The expansive grounds and stunning interiors are perfect for weddings, private parties, and bus tours. More Info...

Sweely Estate Winery

6109 Wolftown Hood Road
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-948-3321
Web: www.sweelyestatewinery.com
Part of the Monticello Wine Trail, Sweely is nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills in Madison County. Wine varieties include Pinot Gris, Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Bordeaux-style blends. Tasting room is slated to open December 2008, with tastings available at $4 per person with souvenir glass. More Info...

Weddings

Jessica Wolfrey Certified Medical Massage Therapist

1287 North Seminole Trail
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 434-981-3255
Web: www.
Modalities of Swedish, fascial release, deep tissue, pilates, polarity therapy; wedding parties; gift certificates available. More Info...

Kimberla's Bridal Boutique

1287 North Seminole Trail
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-948-9908
Web: www.kimberlasbridal.com
Full Service bridal salon located in Madison VA. For all your wedding and formalwear needs. More Info...

Sweely Estate Winery

6109 Wolftown-Hood Road
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-948-9005
Web: www.SweelyEstateWinery.com
Scheduled to open in January, 2009, Sweely Estate Winery offers sweeping views of Virginia Wine Country and the old-world elegance of The Vintners Room; a magnificent setting for a wine country wedding; weddings for 2009, now being booked. More Info...

Conservation/Environmental

Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy

P.O. Box 116
Hood, VA 22723
Phone: 540-948-5444
Web: www.cnpr.org/BRFC/index2.htm
To conserve, through voluntary land protection, the agricultural, scenic, natural, historic and recreational resources that define the rural character of our communities. More Info...

Historical

Madison County Historical Society

P.O. Box 467
Madison, VA 22727
Phone: 540-948-5488
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