About: Restored Victorian farmhouse and guest cottage in lovely natural setting with view of mountains. 4 guest rooms in main house each with private bath. Cottage has 1 bedroom and bath. Pool, hot tub and pond. Full breakfast and afternoon tea are included. Innkeepers: Susan Hoffman & Michael Biniek. Rates: $140 - $200 night. Open all year. More Info...

Blue Rock Inn

12567 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22701

Phone: 540-987-3190

Web: www.thebluerockinn.com

About: Classic Virginia country inn located on 80 acres with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are 5 bedrooms all with private baths and four with balconies. Full breakfast is included. Restaurant is open for dinner Wed. - Sun. Pub fare is also available. Innkeeper: Mr. Jim McCullough. Rates: $155 - $220. Open all year. More Info...

Caledonia Farm-1812

47 Dearing Road
Flint Hill, VA 22627

Phone: 540-675-3693

Web: www.bnb1812.com

About: A "green" accommodation, we are on the National Register of Historic Places and adjacent to Shenandoah Park. A working cattle farm with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we begin the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. Two suites each with private bath. Full breakfast is included. Overnight accommodations available for horses. Innkeeper: Mr. Phil Irwin. Rates: $140. Open all year. More Info...

Conyers House Inn & Stable

3131 Slate Mills Road
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-8025

Web: www.conyershouse.com

About: Elegance with 18th century charm. 7 rooms with private baths and fireplaces, either in the main house or in one of two cottages. Full breakfast and complimentary refreshments included. Trail rides, fox hunting, stabling can be arranged. Comfortable accommodation for horse and rider. Prix Fixe ($87.50) 6 course dinner available with advance notice. Innkeepers: Norman & Sandra Cartwright-Brown. Rates: $150 - $300. Open all year More Info...

Fairlea Farm B&B

636 Mt. Salem Avenue
Box 124
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-3679

Web: www.fairleafarm.com

About: Fieldstone manor house with spectacular view of the Blue Ridge mountains and pasture land, within 2 blocks of the center of the historic village of Little Washington. 3 guest rooms with private bath and one suite with fireplace and kitchenette. Warm hospitality and sumptuous country breakfasts. Innkeepers: Walt & Susan Longyear. Rates: $155 - $205. Open all year. More Info...

Foster Harris House B&B

189 Main Street
Box 333
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-3757

Web: www.fosterharris.com

About: Steps from the world renowned Inn at Little Washington in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Foster Harris House offers comfortable, accommodations in an enchanting country setting. Five guest rooms each with private bath. Most have free-standing stoves and expansive views of gardens, meadows and surrounding mountains. Afternoon wine or beer upon arrival. Gourmet four-course breakfast included. Innkeepers: John & Diane MacPherson. Rates: $235 - $335. Open all year. More Info...

Heritage House B&B

291 Main Street
P.O. Box 427
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 1-888-819-8280

Web: www.heritagehousebb.com

About: Closest B&B to the world-renowned Inn at Little Washington, this 1837 manor house served as headquarters during the Civil War to General Jubal Early. Five beautifully-appointed guest rooms each with private bath. Gourmet breakfast and complementary refreshments included. Innkeepers: Gary & Michelle Schwartz. Rates: $195 - $275. Open all year. More Info...

Hopkins Ordinary B&B

47 Main Street
P. O. Box 437
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-3383

Web: www.hopkinsordinary.com

About: 1820's Inn listed on National Register in center of Sperryville. 5 rooms all with private bath and porch. Additional cottage sleeps 5. Gourmet breakfast included. Innkeepers: Sherri Fickel & Kevin Kraditor. Rates $130 - $285. Open all year. More Info...

Inn at Little Washington

Middle and Main Street
P.O. Box 300
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-3800

Web: www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

About: Member of Relais & Chateaux - nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley the world renowned Inn has 19 sumptuously appointed bedrooms and suites, all with private baths, many with balconies and views of the gardens. Continental breakfast is included. Full breakfast available. Innkeeper: Andrew Welch. Rates: $410 -$2400. Open all year. More Info...

Lantern Lane Farm

16 Lantern Lane
Viewtown, VA 22746

Phone: 540-937-3758

Web: www.lanternlanefarm.com

About: An equestrian bed and breakfast and training centre. Comfortable Plantation style house with balconies overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. All rooms have private baths. Overnight accommodation for horses available. Innkeepers: Debbie & Walter Craig. Rates: $125 - $150. Open all year. More Info...

Middleton Inn

176 Main Street
Box 254
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-2020

Web: www.middletoninn.com

About: Classic country estate listed on the Virginia Landmarks Registry with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the center of historic Little Washington. 4 bedrooms in the Manor House and 1 suite in the Cottage, all with private baths and working fireplaces. Complimentary wine and cheese and full breakfast included. Innkeeper: Ms. Mary-Ann Kuhn. Rates: $195 - $325, Cottage $275 - $425. Open all year. More Info...

Sharp Rock Farm and Vineyards

5 Sharp Rock Road
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-8020

Web: www.sharprockvineyards.com

About: 2 cottages available with views of Old Rag, the Hughes River and a working vineyard. 1 cottage has 1 bedroom, bath and lovely views; the other cottage sleeps 2 - 4 and has a full kitchen. Innkeepers: Jim & Kathy East. Rates: $175 - $200. Open all year. More Info...

Sunset Hills Farm

105 Christmas Tree Lane
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-987-8804

Web: www.sunsethillsfarm.com

About: Designed in the Frank Lloyd Wright tradition with great views of Blue Ridge Mountains. 2 rooms with private baths, 1 suite with bath and Jacuzzi. Breakfast included. Innkeepers: Leon & Betty Hutcheson. Rates: $175 - $225. Open all year. More Info...

The Gay Street Inn

160 Gay Street
Box 237
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-3288

Web: www.gaystreetinn.com

About: 1820's farmhouse in historic village of Little Washington in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Minutes from Shenandoah National Park, wineries, horseback riding and antique stores. Continental or full breakfast is included. Innkeepers: Jay Brown & Kevin Adams. Rates $165 - $255. Open all year. More Info...

Real Estate

Frank Hardy, Inc.,Realtors

257 Gay St.
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-3999

Web: www.farmandestate.net

About: Luxury Properties More Info...

Rappahannock Timber Frame Company

37A Mainstreet
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-9399

Web: www.rapptimber.com

About: Exquisite, Unique, warm finely crafted homes and additions. More Info...

Real Estate III

291 Gay St
Washington, VA

Phone: 540-657-1373

About: The best one home at a time. Kay & Rick Kohler and Jan Hackley Makela More Info...

Restaurants

Blue Rock Inn

12567 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-987-3190

Web: www.thebluerockinn.com

About: The restaurant features an eclectic menu with an emphasis on fresh, local products. More Info...

Flint Hill Public House

675 Zachary Taylor Highway
Flint Hill, VA 22627

Phone: 540-675-1700

Web: www.flinthillpublichouse.com

About: A renovated turn-of-the-20th century school building with 3 dining rooms. Multi-course contemporary menu which features traditional foods. Outdoor patio with view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. More Info...

Griffin Tavern

659 Zachary Taylor Hwy.
Box 730
Flint Hill, VA 22627

Phone: 540-675-3227

Web: www.griffintavern.com

About: British style pub and restaurant. Outdoor dining, live music every weekend. More Info...

Inn at Little Washington

Middle and Main Street
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-3800

Web: www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

About: Member of Relais & Chateaux. World renowned restaurant in center of Little Washington. More Info...

Thornton River Grill

3710 Sperryville Pike.
P.O. Box 215
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-8790

Web: www.thorntonrivergrille.com

About: American Fare with Elegant accents. Located in Sperryville, adjacent to country store. Fresh Cut meats from in house Butcher Shop. Sunday Brunch. More Info...

Vineyards/Wineries

Gadino Cellars

92 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-987-9292

Web: www.gadinocellars.com

About: Located between the historic towns of Little Washington and Sperryville in Rappahannock County, Gadino focuses on making small lots of wines from select vineyard blocks reflecting diverse growing conditions and microclimates from Virginia's best viticulture areas. Taste the fine wines-- award-winning Chardonnays, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon-- in the Old World tasting room, or relax on the deck overlooking the vineyards and Blue Ridge Mountains. Tasting fee is $3 for the first visit (includes souvenir glass); future visits are free. More Info...

Gray Ghost Vineyards

14706 Lee Highway
Amissville, VA 20106

Phone: 540-937-4869

Web: www.grayghostvineyards.com

About: A family owned and operated winery, Gray Ghost is named for John S. Mosby, the famed Confederate Cavalry officer whose rangers fought throughout the region during the Civil War. The wines are internationally acclaimed, including the dessert wine, Adieu, which has won many awards. All grapes are hand-picked and wine is aged in premium oak barrels. Full-bodied reds are unfiltered and lighter-styled wines are fermented at lower temperatures to enhance fruit character. This emphasis on quality resulted in Gray Ghost being named "Best of the East" by Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine four consecutive years. Gray Ghost currently cultivates over 6,600 vines on 11 acres with such varieties as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Riesling, Vidal Blanc and Seyval Blanc. More Info...

Rappahannock Cellars

14437 Hume Road
Huntly, VA 22640

Phone: 540-635-9398

Web: www.rappahannockcellars.com

About: Family owned and operated (relocated from California to Virginia's Hunt Country), Rappahannock Cellars produces elegant, award-winning wines which include Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Meritage, Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and Seyval Blanc. The tasting fee is $5.00 on the first visit, with a complimentary wine glass, and then the future visits are free. More Info...

Sharp Rock Vineyards

5 Sharp Rock Road
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-8020

Web: www.sharprockvineyards.com

About: Located on the beautiful Hughes River in an unspoiled valley at the foot of Old Rag Mountain, Sharp Rock produces award-winning wines in limited lots from hand-selected grapes from vineyards planted in 1992. Stay in the cottage or carriage house for the ultimate "wine weekend". Wines include Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Old Rag Red, Chamois Rouge, Chamois Blanc, and Sweet Reserve. Tasting fee is $2 per person. More Info...

Smokehouse Winery (Meads and Cider)

10 Ashby Road
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-3194

Web: www.smokehousewinery.com

About: Smokehouse produces unique Meads (honey wines), historic beverages and seasonal hard ciders. Stay at the B&B, a 19th century log cabin. More Info...

Arts & Humanities

Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community

P.O. Box 24
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-3193

Web: www.raac.org

About: To create the opportunity for all residents of the county to enrich their lives through exposure to the arts, and to promote a sense of community in the country through workshops, dances, programs, concerts, school events, cinema and other activities that enhance the communal and artistic wellbeing. More Info...

The Theatre at Washington

291 Gay Street
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-1253

Web: www.theatre-washington-va.com

About: The Theatre presents professional music-- jazz, chamber music, Celtic music, piano recitals, and an eclectic mix of other musical and dramatic performances. More Info...

Conservation/Environmental

Krebser Fund for Rappahannock County Conservation

12717 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-987-9441

About: To conserve critical conservation lands in Rappahannock by assisting private landowners to take voluntary measures to conserve their land. More Info...

Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance

P.O. Box 116
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-9118

About: To ensure that Rappahannock County remains a scenic, rural community. More Info...

Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection

P.O. Box 94
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-987-8504

Web: www.rlep.org

About: Environmental protection of open space and the rural character of Rappahannock County; preservation of natural and historic places, wildlife, ecosystems, and farm economy. More Info...

RappFLOW (Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed)

130 Mossie Lane
Amisville, VA 20106

Phone: 540-937-4744

Web: www.rappflow.org

About: To help preserve, protect, conserve and restore water resources and watersheds in Rappahannock County. More Info...

General Nonprofit

Rappahannock Nonprofit Center

P.O. Box 21
Sperryville, VA 22740

Phone: 540-987-8011

Web: www.rnpc.org/

About: To help nonprofit organizations in Rappahannock County improve their management practices and successfully attract the human, financial and other resources necessary to carry out their missions. More Info...

Historical

Rappahannock Historical Society

P.O. Box 261
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540-675-1163

About: To serve the county's residents and visitors as an educational institution that promotes knowledge of the past for a better understanding of the future. More Info...

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