https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/shop daily 0.75 2024-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/2a4bf76c-3a47-4584-8b70-6dd837c9474c/IMG_6242.jpeg SHOP - Make it stand out Gay Street Gallery 337 Gay Street in Little Washington Gay Street Gallery presents the work of select, award-winning artists from Virginia and around the country. With a focus on representational landscape and figurative paintings, the Gallery also shows sculpture and other three-dimensional art, and also hosts exhibitions of contemporary work in various media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041263926-13QYVTBW7JKDWHSE8KGM/sperryville.jpg SHOP Sperryville — The Village named Best in Virginia Sperryville is the tiny village named best small town and best weekend getaway in Virginia by Huffington Post. Founded in 1820, this farm village is known for its old-time charm. Located near the Appalachian Trail and along the Civil War Trails, you're surrounded by a rich history of Americana. The village is a popular dining spot, offering a selection of restaurants, eateries, and an Internet café/coffee shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1a4e141d-2eaf-495d-ae0b-99a1e038bf26/marketplace.png SHOP - Make it stand out The Marketplace Sperryville 5 River Lane in Sperryville The Marketplace Sperryville is the most unique dining and shopping enclave you will ever experience, located in the heart of Sperryville's River District. It's home to a variety of local eateries, vendors, artists and food purveyors. We're passionate about supporting our local small business community and providing a space for creatives to showcase their talents. Click through to see who you’ll find inside The Marketplace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041263919-1LMY464Y1M7IWFI4OE5J/shop.png SHOP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/fe5a2dcb-5aa4-425e-8198-2b749bf59d5b/dragonflygems2.png SHOP - Make it stand out Dragonfly Gems 36 Main in Sperryville Gina Irwin’s journey into the world of jewelry-making began as an apprentice to the renowned silversmith Steve Jacobson, in Winchester, Virginia. Over the span of eight years under his tutelage, Gina not only honed her craft but also gained the creative freedom to forge jewelry with a personal touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/22f62f7f-f9e4-49d3-83b0-565e2e7a54cb/sperryvillpottery3.png SHOP - Make it stand out Sperryville Pottery 42 Main Street in Sperryville A great shop for pottery and unique, locally made, gifts! Suzanne Zylonis, resident potter, will work with you on a custom commission. Located on beautiful Main Street in the historic section of downtown Sperryville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041263923-0I8AM444PRUVWCPN2DFY/bvvzmz3nqdcwrdt8yrjq.jpg SHOP Little Washington — The Town George Designed The village of Little Washington takes you back in time to when life was fancy and demanded grand style. George Washington laid out the town when he was 17 years old. Today the entire village is a National Treasure. One-of-a-kind world class boutiques and fine art galleries intertwine with history here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/07172a7c-1091-4048-8fe2-66eabfb3e61c/Tavern---Front.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out Tavern Shops at The Inn at Little Washington at Main & Middle in Little Washington The Inn at Little Washington's Tavern Shops are housed in the old Tavern building directly across from The Inn. Built in 1740, it now houses a series of 5 charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of gifts, jewelry, antiques, tableware, furnishings, kitchenware and delicacies from The Inn at Little Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/91e7957b-fc97-46b8-8144-1e3e904ca3a9/WLCbar.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out Wine Loves Chocolate 353 Main in Little Washington Named Virginia's best retail wine shop, this little shop is loaded with artisan wines and small batch artisan chocolates. Wine Loves Chocolate has proven once and for all that wine does, indeed, pair with chocolate - if you do it right! Pop in and do the Choco-Vino Challenge to learn how to perfect the impossible pairing - wine and chocolate. Pair wines with chocolates and build your own personal box of incredible artisan chocolate truffles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/7dc91a3e-a2e6-4c8a-ba9c-9ed6cedadd2b/middlestreetgallery.png SHOP - Make it stand out Middle Street Gallery 311 Gay Street facing Main in Washington The Middle Street Gallery is an artist-owned gallery run by its members. It was established in 1983 and is located at 311 Gay Street, Lower Level, facing Main Street & across from Ballard’s in the town of Washington, Virginia. Members' work includes all aspects of the fine arts: drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed-media, photography; the gallery embraces new developments in art-making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/179b8ed5-4633-495f-a4aa-0ca3fb8510d4/copperfoxantiques1.png SHOP - Make it stand out Copper Fox Antiques 7 River Lane in Sperryville The ultimate treasure hunt featuring 27,000 square feet of antiques, furniture appointments, salvage items and collectibles. Copper Fox Antiques is located just off of Route 211 at the end of River Lane. Get lost in this place for awhile. We guarantee you’ll find a nostalgic smile by walking this mile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/29d58a5c-9eb3-4475-92eb-98c711473890/cottagcurator.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out Cottage Curator 12018 Lee Highway in Sperryville Cottage Curator is an independent art gallery featuring artworks by local, regional, and nationally recognized fine art and craft artists. As a curator with over thirty years’ experience in organizing art collections for corporations, embassies and public spaces around the world, Jackie Bailey Labovitz now assists residential clients with the purchase and placement of her own art as well as artworks by other local, regional, and nationally recognized fine art and fine craft artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/fa5daa8c-da48-48e3-b185-81f321d209b9/flourishroot.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out Flourish Root Florals 12018 Lee Highway Sperryville Bring some life into your home or office with selections of exotic & locally grown flowers. Flourish Root Floral Studio is a floral and green installation arts studio located in the village of Sperryville. Flowers, foliage, and natural materials evocative of the seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/e89a20a4-e004-4d5c-8db1-0c543c36e335/hazelriver.png SHOP - Make it stand out Hazel River Arts & Antiques 12526 Lee Highway West on 211 Something for everyone. Hazel River Art and Antiques covers over 8,000 square feet and features over 100 dealers and consignors displaying antique and vintage furniture, home decor, art, rugs, jewelry, collectibles, and much more! Something for everyone! Expand the ambiance of home with vintage furnishings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/c8b6293d-9495-4d64-a704-adc3780639e7/herbal-tea-medicine2.png SHOP - Make it stand out Wild Roots Apothecary 4 River Lane in Sperryville A heart-centered venture founded to explore the art of herbal medicine. Owner and herbalist, Colleen O’Bryant, leads herbal classes of all kinds and shares botanical remedies in the form of teas, elixirs and wellness-based body care products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/27d80d1e-acfa-4d5a-89a5-012bc85b428c/centralcoffeeroasters.png SHOP - Make it stand out Central Coffee Roasters 11836 Lee Highway West of Sperryville Small batch artisan coffee. Central Coffee Roasters is a family owned and operated coffee roaster located in Sperryville, Virginia. We have a coffee sampling bar where you can taste anything from Guatemala to Ethiopia and everywhere in between on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/fa1dbe46-0ffb-4b9e-9d07-530dedd82dad/jubamtn.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out Juba Mountain Pottery 96 Juba Mountain in Sperryville Elegant but still very functional stoneware pots. Susan Dienelt pots are about form, color, texture and function. Bauhaus training, “form follows function,” has never been far from her. But, creating beauty in her surroundings has been a driving force shown in her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/bb3c97e4-c457-490c-b968-5d13d442c2d2/beechspring.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out Beech Spring Gift Shop 11600 Lee Highway west of Sperryville Beech Spring Gift Shop is a 5th generation family owned business. The largest QUILT outlet in Northern VA. Handmade quilts, Polish pottery, jams, jellies, ciders, wild mountain honey. The fruit stand has cider, seasonal harvests and apple and fruit butters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/c5735ffb-a256-451d-9f8e-a3cf58b00399/cornerstoreshop.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out The Corner Store 3710 Sperryville Pike in Sperryville Established circa 1840,The Corner Store is still the Hub of Rappahannock County. You've got to go get provisions here. This tiny shop is the cutest grocery in history, stocked with everything you might need for a more gourmet getaway. The Corner Store, Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen and Francis Bar are connected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/7c068421-209c-4de5-ba74-2116a28bc1cc/haleyfineart.jpg SHOP - Make it stand out Haley Fine Art 42 Main Street in Sperryville Fine art, jewelry and sculpture from the region's foremost artists. Revolving shows, group exhibits and demonstrations. Collectors welcome. HFA mounts three exhibitions a year, May, October and December, generally on the second Saturday, 5-8pm. Mark your calendar, book a room, make a weekend of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/a550e842-84f2-4cb0-a758-ec1c7cf1997d/rhBallard.png SHOP - Make it stand out R. H. Ballard 307 Main in Little Washington Southern Living magazine voted this unique shop and gallery one of the "TOP 50 SHOPS IN THE SOUTH." This is where you will find everything you need to dress up your dining room and kitchen - French jacquard tablecloths, every kitchen must-have item that you didn’t know you were missing, fine gifts, fine art, Oriental rugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1719347065769-MY5R0QD5BKRBWER8W986/shop-header.png SHOP https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/snpguide daily 0.75 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268156-OYEN8X6L0HRAZKNZCS49/devilstairshike.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Devil Stairs map) Devil Stairs - 5.6 miles - 1897 elevation - Strenuous - Enter this hike outside the park - Devil Stairs hike is one of the more scenic gorge hikes in SNP with two nice overlooks of the gorge and valley below. Little Devil Stairs, a 5.6-mile lasso loop scrambles upstream to waterfalls splashing in the deep gorge. Veer off-trail on Little Devil Stairs for stellar views like nothing else in Shenandoah. Park at the end of VA670/Keyser Run Road and parking area for Little Devils Stairs. ... Because of the steep grade the first two miles of the Little Devils Stairs hike can be tough if the day is warm. You'll work a little on the first two miles but it is worth it. There are numerous waterfalls along the run if the water levels are up. Bring extra socks and shoes for after the hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268187-T75SNYJKPB1QYBEBITC2/summerwhitehouse.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Rapidan Camp map) Summer White House - Rapidan Camp (Camp Hoover) Built by U.S. President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover, Camp Hoover served as their rustic retreat throughout Hoover's administration from 1929 to 1933. The first family's residential cabin was known as the "Brown House" in contrast to their more famous residence, the White House. During the summer months, ranger-led tours of the camp are available, leaving from the Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov Request the "Special Tours" category and specify Rapidan Camp. The tour features the president's cabin, The Brown House, which has been historically refurnished to its 1929 appearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268142-YCZ8L4PUD9NF4IJ84IWH/SNPBUTTON.png SNP Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268176-OZNEU3DYNF7BE85XHSNH/hawksbillhike.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Hawksbill map) Milepost 45.5 - Hawksbill Loop - 2.9 miles - Moderate Hawks Bill Summit is the highest point in Shenandoah National Park. A hike to the summit of Hawks Bill Mountain will not only put you at the highest point in Shenandoah National Park (4050'), but you'll have a 270 degree view perfect for a sunset. Best View we've Ever Seen. This is a quick 45 minute hike up. It is fairly easy but closer to the summit it gets very steep. Once you get to the summit there is a big boulder with 3 trails, make sure to take the one on the right- that has the best views. You can see 360 degrees, hear the falls below and see the Linville River. Absolutely beautiful and so fun to climb around the rocks on the summit. Don’t miss the extremely photogenic "Byrds Nest" is just 50' past the summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268166-ECQSY3LL7KDEC7AKSSZN/skylandresort.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Skyland Resort map) Milepost 41.6 - Skyland Resort Skyland’s Dining Room serves wonderful regional specialties with farm-to-fork flavors and sumptuous views of the Shenandoah Valley. And considering the elevation of Skyland, it’s only natural that Mile-High Blackberry Ice Cream Pie is a house specialty! Decades before Shenandoah National Park was established, vacationers traveled to Skyland seeking respite from urbanized, mechanized city life. The resort was created in the late 1800s and grew in popularity among middle class business people in nearby urban areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268215-U1MF00DK1P09S21Z592O/skylinedrive.jpg SNP Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268201-00E941VYKOBGR03ARZ0F/detailed-map-of-shenandoah.jpg SNP Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268152-DK80MFSBJP3LOAXALNMI/oldragmountain.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Old Rag map) You need a ticket to hike Old Rag Old Rag - 9.2 miles - 2380 elevation - Very Strenuous - Enter this hike outside the Park - Old Rag is SNP’s most popular and dangerous hike. A day on Old Rag is one of Shenandoah's premier experiences. It has one of the most challenging rock scrambles in the park. The Loop is a 9 mile trail that will take you all day so plan to rise early. Go prepared with lunch and lots of water, not just a small water bottle. After you make it to the top, take the fire road down to make the whole thing a bit easier! Although Old Rag Mountain is within the boundaries of Shenandoah National Park, most people approach it from the park's eastern boundary. To get to the trailhead from Sperryville, Route 211: Take Route 522 south for .8 mile. Turn right onto Route 231 and go 8 miles. $10 parking if you don't have a Pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268159-MWM7KW6LYUOE2AJ3MU7B/matthewsarmhike.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Mathews Arm map) Milepost 22.2 - Mathews Arm Overall Run Falls 3.8 Miles - Moderate A nice hike with the biggest falls in SNP at 93 feet. From the Mathews Arm Campground registration parking area at mile 22.2, take Traces Trail to the yellow-blazed Mathews Arm Road. The road becomes Mathews Arm Trail. Stay on the right at its intersection with Beecher Ridge Trail and continue on Mathews Arm Trail following it to the intersection with Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. Go left and follow it about a tenth of a mile to a side trail. From here you can see the upper falls. Retrace your steps back to your starting point. NOTE: Unless rain is plentiful, Overall Run Falls may have minimal to no water flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268172-4YZ5SDQ48R0QVQ7VKGZA/whiteoakcanyon.jpg SNP Guide (click image for White Oak Canyon map) Milepost 42.6 - White Oak Canyon - 4.6 miles - moderate but long This has to be the best waterfall hike in SNP with six waterfalls, cascading from 35 to 86 feet. There are swimming holes at the bottom of each waterfall, but do not expect much privacy because they are quite popular. The trailhead begins directly across Skyline Drive from Skyland Resort, making easy access to restaurants and facilities when you are finished hiking. The disclaimer is ... if you park there you will be walking down, down, down and then having to walk all the way back up to get to your vehicle after you have had a long, exhausting day. Don’t go all the way down. Be sure to bring your son so that you can say, "We quit. Please run as fast as you can to get the car before it gets dark!" Be sure to bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268169-90JCZOAFA0S2RFUWBSH4/stonymantrail.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Stony Man map) Milepost 41.6 - Stony Man Trails - 1.6 miles - Easiest Parking for the Stony Man hike is on milepost 41.6 of skyline drive. This trail covers Stony Man and Little Stony Man, both are worth seeing. This is a short, easy hike that will take you to some of the best views in Shenandoah National Park. It's an easy, 2.9 mile walk along the Appalachian Trail to the summit of Shenandoah's second highest peak. If you're looking to increase the level of difficulty, there is an alternate, moderate trail option that increases the mileage and leads to Little Stony Man Cliffs, just below the main peak, which is a popular rock wall with local climbers. Make sure to pick a haze free day, because you don't want to miss all the views along the the ridge! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268190-PK33MAE1OPZ815STTXEO/bearfencemountain.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Bear Fence map) Milepost 56.4 - Bear Fence Mountain Bear fence Mountain is a short, but deceptively challenging hike in the central district of Shenandoah National Park. Although it measures just 1.2 miles, it’s not for the faint of heart when it comes to heights. A photo taken from the correct location shows nothing but sky behind the person on the ledge. It has become a ritual to take photos of each other from this vantage point. If there are three or more in the party, the photo may show a second person on the close side of the outcropping stretching out a hand in a staged attempt to “save” the person who is pretending to be falling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268205-JZ0ZOFWQV12SYGSX6RPF/mileposthighlights.png SNP Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268162-MFAWDV3Q5URCWNKZ7KVG/marysrock.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Mary’s Rock map) Milespost 31.6 - Mary's Rock - Easy Mary's Rock summit is a fun, easy hike, and the view at the top is literally breathtaking. There are several ways to do this hike, depending on how far you want to walk. The prettiest and longest option is a half-day out and back 6.2-mile hike that starts from the Jewell Hollow Overlook parking lot and follows the AT almost to the summit. At the summit, there is plenty of space to relax and enjoy the view. Experienced hikers can catch the Buck Ridge trailhead from a parking lot right off Route 211, 2 miles west of Central Coffee Roasters. Buck Ridge adds 1,400 feet of elevation gain for a total elevation gain of 2,600 feet spread over 9 miles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268194-LYLOTK1F9GURL3QHC47V/VASNPmap.png SNP Guide - Make it stand out WELCOME TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROAD IN AMERICA - SKYLINE DRIVE! See that fat blue squiggly line running straight down the middle of the Virginia map? That’s one of Americas’ protected treasures, Shenandoah National Park (SNP). 65 miles west of Washington D.C. in the Blue Ridge mountains, Skyline Drive is the only road through Shenandoah National Park. It runs 105 miles along the Blue Ridge mountains. It takes about three hours to travel the entire length of SNP on a clear day. There are 4 entrances - Front Royal (mile 0) | Thornton Gap (mile 31.5) | Swift Run Gap (mile 65.5) | Rockfish Gap (mile 104.6) The best entrance is the Thornton Gap entrance (because that’s where all the amenities are). From Washington DC Take I-66 to the Gainesville/Warrenton exit 43A. Through Warrenton follow signs to Route 211, Sperryville and Shenandoah National Park. Click the map below for more detailed directions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/e493c379-066f-410a-ae87-6d0a7ff81fd4/snp1.png SNP Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268184-HOWONF8UO0ESHIC1IECG/bigmeadow.jpg SNP Guide (click image for Big Meadow map) Milepost 51 - Big Meadow Big Meadow contains the park's Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center with a museum that walks you through the history of the building of SNP. Very interesting. Big Meadow is a great place for lunch and a cool place to wander. There’s no right or wrong way to do it; just follow the animals’ paths. Every season will reveal something special: wildflowers, fawns, butterflies, tracks in the snow—you never know what you might find. There are several hikes that start from here. Click the image for the area map. Campgrounds open beginning in spring, usually late March with Big Meadows opening first, followed by Lewis Mountain in April, and Mathews Arm and Dundo in May. Campgrounds begin closing in late fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041268180-PL9Y6OA7XD7E6W0VPZYK/darkhollowfalls.jpeg SNP Guide - Make it stand out (click image on Dark Hollow Falls map) Milepost 50.7 - Dark Hollow Falls The 70-foot-tall Dark Hollow Falls, with 1,700+ reviews on AllTrails, is obviously a very popular hike. This hike can also be crowded. Pets are not allowed on this hike. When you go you’ll see why. It’s easily the most-visited hike of the Shenandoah National Park waterfalls, particularly given its proximity to Big Meadow lodge and mile high blackberry ice cream pie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/91373b0e-1751-4fc9-bf35-bc2013810f2d/snp3.png SNP Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1719175677470-VNAH0TUKT6LB49Q8X7L9/snp4.png SNP Guide https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/agritourism daily 0.75 2024-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041275688-CBVN458ZTRFY4LEH5E4K/cows.jpg Agritourism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041275694-FSJO8MP4BENAEZKPFN2S/farmersmarket.jpg Agritourism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041275702-7S111FGF90VIPMO59O00/whippoorwill-farm.jpg Agritourism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041275709-8CGKHMZK0B0VBH1VQ1SO/fermentation.jpg Agritourism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/b95b2f46-2640-4c3f-a7d8-345ec05a4a46/beechspring.jpg Agritourism - Make it stand out Beech Spring Gift Shop 11600 Lee Hwy west of Sperryville Beech Spring Gift Shop is a 5th generation family owned business. The largest QUILT outlet in Northern VA. Handmade quilts, Polish pottery, jams, jellies, ciders, wild mountain honey. The fruit stand has cider, seasonal harvests and apple and fruit butters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/4218d364-c0bc-49ca-846c-f172a5ac5549/chancellarsrock.png Agritourism - Make it stand out Chancellors Rock Farm 1954 North Poes Road in Flint Hill Chancellors Rock Farm offers tours for school groups, guided native plant tours and meadow walks, and other educational events. The farm store is open everyday from 9 – 6 pm on the honor system in the stable on the left at the end of the drive, stocked with beef, pork, eggs, and hand crafted products all year, and in season, our fresh vegetable, herbs, flower bouquets and live plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/dd176052-7fe3-426b-bfff-d72adeb9be08/FTValley.png Agritourism - Make it stand out F.T. Valley Farm Market 513 F.T. Valley Road on Route 231 South of Sperryville The hottest new thing - dwarf orchards! Enjoy a day of picking your own tree-ripened fruit, then relax on the front porch with a peach slushy. Apples and peaches with extraordinary flavor and texture, grown on dwarf trees that can be picked easily, no ladder required. We combined our favorite varieties with size-controlling rootstocks.This is done by grafting selected varieties on a root system that will allow us to grow a tree that is smaller when mature, easier to pick, & known for producing larger tastier fruit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/db81ea18-2536-4c2f-94ba-698c83766565/waterpenny.png Agritourism - Make it stand out Waterpenny Farm Market 53 Waterpenny Lane in Sperryville Farming in Sperryville since 2000; 2024 marks our 25th year farming here! Waterpenny farm uses ecological methods, building soil for decades using only organic inputs and no pesticides. Customers can stop by the farm to shop – there is a self serve stand in the green barn, including lettuce, kale, chard, garlic tops, herbs, squash, blueberries and more! The store is ever changing as harvests happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/4d5735de-fc35-4bed-86ca-93ee43226df7/jenkinsorchard.jpg Agritourism - Make it stand out Jenkins Orchards 355 Yancey Road in Woodville A family owned orchard since 1954. Our season begins in mid June till Mid December. We are growers of peaches, plums, apple and pears.Do you have all your cookout needs? Come on by we have peaches, fresh corn, onions, beans, seedless watermelon, seeded watermelon and sugar babies are in. Also available plums, apricots, fresh potatoes and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/55ebaa96-e261-4620-a2a3-60b2a66d60b2/beanhollow.png Agritourism - Make it stand out Bean Hollow Grass Fed 15 A Over Jordan Farm Lane in Flint Hill The Bean Hollow Farm Store is in an old log cabin. It was the only structure on the property when the family acquired the farm in 1980. Built sometime in the 1800s the building's logs had long been covered with siding and the inside was full of hay. To be honest, we didn't even know it was a log cabin. The plan was to tear it down. Some siding was pulled loose revealing a stunning log cabin. The building is now the Farm Store. Inside are four freezers, one for lamb, one for beef, one for pork, and one for bratwursts. Self Serve shopping: 1) If you don't have a bag grab one of the black recycled fabric bags we've made available. 2) Pick out the cuts you want and pack them in your bag. 3) Using the price list calculate the total cost and either write us a check or leave us some cash in the jar on the table. Go on your merry way! Easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/eef38253-ebfc-4a93-aef6-a07ac04dcc6b/rappfarmersmarket.png Agritourism - Make it stand out Rapp Farmers Market 12018 Lee Hwy in Sperryville 2024 SEASON — Every Saturday, 9am-12pm April 27 – November 23 At Sperryville Schoolhouse on the Black Twig lawn in Sperryville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/e2b9dbb3-6b19-491f-be8e-dedbb8171326/williamsorchard.JPG Agritourism - Make it stand out Williams Orchard 3 Williams Farm Lane in Flint Hill Williams Orchard is a Family owned and operated farm since 1921. Producing peaches, apples, apple cider, garden fresh vegetables and beef cattle. We are not a pick your own orchard but you are welcome to walk through the orchard with your family and dogs and enjoy the beauty of nature. 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Peaches, apples, pears, fiddlehead ferns, mushrooms, wild blackberries, wine berries, pumpkins, mums, persimmons and hay are grown on site. Wine & Beer tastings happen Thursday-Monday. 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This farm store specializes in Pet, Pantry, Eggs & More, Pastured PORK, Pastured POULTRY, Grass Fed BEEF, Bulk Shares and events. Click through to find special events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/a8d85877-8e55-40ab-a9b4-14ff185c4d53/thornton.png Agritourism - Make it stand out Thornton River Orchard and Market 11587 Lee Hwy west of Sperryville Family owned and operated business with 3 generations in the fruit production industry. Fresh fruits grown on site and other various produce items, as well as locally sourced market items. Large variety of canned goods ranging from jams, jellies, salsa, pickles, and beets. 5 brands of local raw honey. Just a reminder we are NOT a pick your own. 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Please let us know if you would like to change anything on our listing of you! If you are not listed or are closed let us know —> —> —> https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1719176631469-WI6V03JCOIANLYABQGN6/sunset1.png Home https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/eat daily 0.75 2024-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/35b9a2e2-715e-4b14-ba8b-d9a5f7afeb5d/cappucino.png EAT - Make it stand out Before and After 31 Main in Sperryville Before and After is a country-chic espresso cafe and wine bar focused on bringing local, seasonal food and global flavors to the charming little farm village of Sperryville. This is the best place East of Kauai to grab a coffee and breakfast or grab a casual lunch by the river too! Walk-ins welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/c78755e9-b649-4e25-a69f-1c4ad76699dc/Dark-Horse-Irish-Pub.jpg EAT - Make it stand out The Dark Horse Irish Pub 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy in Flint Hill Dark Horse Irish Pub exudes the typical Irish Pub vibe - casual and friendly atmosphere, hearty food and drink, Irish sports, traditional Irish music and favorite local music too! Ample “Cheers” style bar seating and private room space seating and an an open air patio to fit everyone’s dining style. Walk-ins Welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041295081-RHT7FFEHAU9DNK9DZOQ1/foodieguide.jpg EAT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/f024e2bf-5cd8-4462-88eb-229b9d57a48d/pitstop2.jpg EAT - Make it stand out Country Cafe Pit Stop 12000 Lee Hwy in Sperryville Very small side of the road burger and fast food joint. Easy grab and go spot, hosted by long time local restaurant, Country Cafe. There are a handful of tables outside (inside is ordering only). No frills. Everyone’s favorite home cooked food at a quick location. Walk-ins welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/5b0b2e02-fcb7-42fd-b84a-3bd314d98322/TheBlackTwig_Specials_PastaThursday%2Bcopy.png EAT - Make it stand out The Black Twig Diner & Bar 12018 Lee Hwy in Sperryville Black Twig Diner has a focus on thoughtfully made food with Virginia-grown ingredients. Inspired by the comfort foods a chef cooks at home. This family business values local, fresh flavors in a classic Southern-style. Extensive bar selection. Walk-ins welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/f7dbb0e3-b438-4a16-89b9-161aec6d18da/pattyos.jpeg EAT - Make it stand out Patty O’s Bakery 389 Main in Washington Located directly across the street from its sister restaurant, the 3 Michelin Starred Inn at Little Washington, the cafe offers an additional dining option for visitors and guests of the Inn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/cac35d91-04c5-4eb4-9904-19e8265fdd81/off+the+grid.png EAT - Make it stand out Off The Grid VA 11692 Lee Highway west of Sperryville Off the Grid is one of the most eco-friendly restaurants in the Country. In an effort to produce climate-friendly food this restaurant is 100 percent solar powered. The goal is zero-waste and carbon neutral operations. What a delightful and delicious epicurean gastronome adventure. Walk-ins Welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/049bf8ce-1b78-427e-a62b-1fe9cf37b6b6/yesyoucanbuylove.jpg EAT - Make it stand out Wine Loves Chocolate 353 Main in Little Washington The ultimate adventure room — Wine Loves Chocolate is focused in on one food! "Experts" say chocolate is one of 5 foods on the planet that won't go with any wine! Wine Loves Chocolate has proven once and for all that wine does indeed go with chocolate ... if you do it right! Walk in and do the Choco-Vino Challenge to learn how to get a perfect chocolate and wine pairing every time. Build your own box of delectable small batch artisan truffles from the D.I.Y. Truffle Bar. The truffle domes are loaded. The boxes are empty. GO! Walk-ins welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/f9df014a-e028-4590-92a8-dab175d72acb/walkerbake.JPG EAT - Make it stand out Walker Bake Shop # River Lane in Sperryville Avid bakers for 3 generations — Dori Walker learned her family’s specialties from her grandmother and her mother. She has published three cookbooks: You Can’t Have Dry Coffee, Essential Passover From Scratch, and Essential High Holidays From Scratch. Dori’s challah won a blue ribbon at the New Mexico State Fair. Doug grew up enjoying his mothers classic biscuits, cornbread, and cobblers. As a backcountry guide he learned to bake brownies and biscuits in a dutch oven buried in the coals of a campfire. Doug studied artisan baking at the King Arthur baking school, and loves baking bagels and sourdough ryes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/096012bc-a04c-47cb-95ee-beea14f840b0/IMG_5456.jpg EAT - Make it stand out New Iberia Kitchen 3 River Lane in Sperryville New Iberia Kitchen presents a culinary adventure that celebrates the essence of good food and connection. This unique indoor dining and venue is located in the heart of Sperryville's River District Marketplace. It's home to a variety of local restaurants, vendors, artists and food purveyors. Walk-ins Welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/a9b25ef4-ade8-4815-966a-aafc70a947d4/blue+rock.jpg EAT - Make it stand out Blue Rock Inn & Restaurant 12567 Lee Hwy between Washington & Sperryville Blue Rock offers two different dining experiences - 4 course fine dining and outdoor seating on the terrace with lounge sofas and bistro lights. Spend the afternoon savoring the mountain views in an Adirondack chair on the lawn and stay until the sun sets by the fireside. Click through to reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/5cf2166d-92b7-4a01-a1f2-d1eaaab0013b/theinnatlittlewashington.jpeg EAT - Make it stand out The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Bucket List - The Inn at Little Washington has been named the 5th best restaurant in the world, the third highest rated in North America and the most romantic restaurant in the world. Chef Patrick O’Connell has been awarded the highly coveted 3 Michelin Stars, the James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement award and the U.S.A. National Humanities Medal. Click through to reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041295087-68QGGG7DJ09NLIF10JXD/3blacksmiths.jpg EAT Three Blacksmiths 20 Main in Sperryville Three Blacksmiths serves fine dining fixed weekly dinner menu of local, seasonal, handcrafted foods from Rappahannock County and nearby. Comfortable seating, candlelight and lavish wood finishes makes for a relaxed, intimate upscale dining experience. Click through to reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041295084-2OEN5HR7K8PKT6SY8T4J/pattyos.jpg EAT Patty O's Cafe 389 Main in Little Washington This former gas station has been transformed into a charming sidewalk cafe, inviting bar, and cozy dining room. A bakery and European-style pastry shop are located on the side of the building. Chef Patrick O'Connell is now fulfilling a lifelong dream of offering simple, classic American dishes inside and out in this casual setting. We think you can walk in - or reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/37049ad0-657c-4f6f-a868-ca2401e757d3/glengordon.jpg EAT - Make it stand out Glen Gordon Manor 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy in Huntly Houndstooth Restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience. Nightly 7pm dinner seating presents a carefully thought out meal. The prix fixe menu blends new culinary ideas along with classic styles. Each course builds upon the previous, using the freshest ingredients from local farms. Click through to reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/552a83d2-1eb1-4def-95d9-d428e2fdc560/RPK2.jpg EAT - Make it stand out Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen 3710 Sperryville Pike This kewl casual space serves the best pizza in Sperryville! It's pizza but way more than just pizza. The menu includes pastas and sandwich entrees too. RPK is connected to The Corner Store and Francis Bar. Walk-ins welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/0789cbb2-882d-452b-af67-cc6a52c16a7c/cornerstoreeat.jpg EAT - Make it stand out Sperryville Corner Store 3710 Sperryville Pike in Sperryville The Sperryville Corner Store grocer is one-of-a-kind. A place stuck in time, yet somehow so right in the modern world. Local produce, friendly atmosphere and a deep appreciation for the land. Searching for quick lunch to go - House-made sandwiches for your hike and snacks-a-plenty await. Abundant selection of fresh meats and seafood. An array of Virginia and international wines. The selection of American Craft and Import beers is unrivaled in the area. The Corner Store, Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen and Francis Bar are under one roof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/58d790a3-1213-4001-9f4b-bab4f61fbf85/bluedoor.jpg EAT - Make it stand out The Blue Door Kitchen 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy in Flint Hill The Blue Door Kitchen restaurant features old world cuisine fused with modern technique and flair, warm hospitality and unparalleled upscale service for dinner. The ever-evolving seasonal menu showcases the restaurant's relationships with local farms and purveyors. Click through to reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718298372396-W5W43I35SBFXPC53ZQHR/foodie2.png EAT https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/stay daily 0.75 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/2b1510d2-c549-4381-9843-b53bd64819a2/fosterharrishouse.jpg STAY - Make it stand out Foster Harris House 189 Main Street in Little Washington At Foster Harris House bed and breakfast, guests indulge in the luxurious feel of a five diamond resort surrounded by the irresistible charm of an intimate, historic home. With panoramic views of the Virginia countryside, our five luxury guest rooms are just steps from The Inn at Little Washington and a short drive from Shenandoah National Park. Start your day savoring culinary creations in our comfortable dining room or patio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/29ba3cae-2607-4421-836a-a129dd14ade6/middletoninn.png STAY - Make it stand out Middleton Inn 176 Main Street in Little Washington Middleton Inn is a classic country estate with all the grandeur and elegance of an English country home, set in the picturesque village of Washington, only a short stroll from the famous Inn at Little Washington. Middleton Inn sits on a knoll facing the Blue Ridge Mountains. The historic Middleton Inn B&B has received the prestigious Four Diamond AAA rating and the highest rating for B & Bs from Mobil Travel Guide, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/f4b5c2aa-c8ad-4247-9f34-17cb071e47ef/cardinalsprings.png STAY - Make it stand out Cardinal Springs Farm 150 Poortown Road in Sperryville Escape to the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains and experience the magic of Virginia country living. Cardinal Springs is a premier Farm Stay property in Rappahannock County and a nature and animal lover's dream. Stay in one or more of three modern properties and enjoy all that a farm has to offer, from over 100 friendly farm animals to hiking trails, fire pits, recreation on the ponds & more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/2fbee9e6-cb24-47b0-ab86-f85f03bfbd2e/hopkinsordinary.png STAY - Make it stand out Hopkins Ordinary 47 Main Street in Sperryville The original brick building of Hopkins Ordinary was built around 1820 by John Hopkins and today is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Bed, Breakfast, and Brewery in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax in one of five spacious guest rooms or enjoy privacy in the Garden Cottage. Enjoy breakfast made with local ingredients to get your day started on the right foot. Taste Hopkin’s craft Ales in the cellar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041296141-O5QB5TDZO3WZ1FUUGY8Y/sleep.jpg STAY - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/34198234-3834-48dd-8b3b-19ff990fcbef/glengordonmanor.jpg STAY - Make it stand out Glen Gordon Manor 1482 Zachary Taylor Hwy in Huntly Over the years, this bed and breakfast, Glen Gordon Manor has hosted British royalty and set the scene for many memorable hunts, balls and weddings. Conveniently situated below Sky Line Drive, overlooking the stunning Shenandoah National Park. Spanning 45 acres of pastures, lawns, and gardens, you can glory in the gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and our neighboring farms and vineyards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/fed5dedf-256f-4a54-a473-d7ef8bcb35e4/skylinevineyardinn.png STAY - Make it stand out The Farmhouse at Little Washington 65 Clark Lane in Little Washington Placeholder - Lodging accommodations will hopefully return soon. The Farmhouse at Little Washington, named Best B&B in the D.C. region in 2019, is west of Little Washington on a 55 acre farm. The farmhouse is open for daytrip agritourism activities (wine and beer tastings, winemaker pairing classes, pick-your-own fruit as harvests happen, & world-class disc golf). Come for the day. Tour the suites. Enjoy full run of the farmhouse with activities and places to relax. Do a wine ed pairing class with winemakers. Play Disc Golf. Come inside when the weather is too hot or cold. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountain views from the wraparound porch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/8c5773db-cb3e-40a3-821f-de962786a645/gaystreetinn3.png STAY - Make it stand out Gay Street Inn 160 Gay Street in Little Washington Gay Street Inn provides the perfect escape – nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, steps away from world-class dining at The Inn at Little Washington and a short drive to the Shenandoah National Park. Feel right at home with self-service check in and extensive in-room amenities, including a coffeemaker and mini-fridge. Unique experience options provide the opportunity to customize your stay for a tailor-made getaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/46be4f89-224e-43a2-bf7d-3e7bf0414d92/bluedoor.jpg STAY - Make it stand out Blue Door Kitchen 675 Zachary Taylor Hwy in Flint Hill Chef Andrea Pace brings old world Italian cuisine to the rustic fine dining experience of the Blue Door kitchen and Inn. The Blue Door hosts four spacious and cozy rooms, each with scenic views of the estate grounds and gardens. Nestled in the heart of Flint Hill, the privacy of the Inn offers the perfect country getaway experience favoring privacy and exclusivity for relaxing, tranquil stay. Enjoy cocktails, dinner indoors or on the patio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/c74a0484-485e-4386-90de-caea7d8db8f4/fairleafarm.png STAY - Make it stand out Fairlea Farm 636 Mt. Salem Avenue in Little Washington Enjoy spectacular Blue Ridge mountain views and lush pasture land. On a clear day, if you know exactly where to look ... you can even see cars in the distance along Skyline Drive. Fairlea Farm has the advantage of being a working sheep and cattle farm within two blocks of the center of the historic village of Little Washington. We offer warm hospitality and a sumptuous, homemade country breakfast in our fieldstone manor house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041296148-7KER1TMFVU5XYXXA7YU3/innatlittlewashington.jpg STAY - Make it stand out The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main in Washington The famous Inn at Little Washington’s twenty-three guest suites are sumptuous hideaways, created by Joyce Evans, a London stage and set designer, for whom The Inn has become a life’s work. All guest room reservations include a welcome cocktail upon arrival, afternoon tea, house breakfast in our dining room, complimentary valet parking and a guaranteed dining reservation each evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/ae7f28b9-a99a-4440-ac63-2b971cc7fc60/bluerockinn.png STAY - Make it stand out Blue Rock Inn and Restaurant 12567 Lee Hwy Washington The suites at Blue Rock Inn and Restaurant are thoughtfully designed to give guests a distinctive experience. Each room features Molton Brown bath amenities, Parachute linen bedding, signature robes and a Nespresso machine with espresso pods and a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enhance your stay with breakfast in bed from a carefully curated menu. Sip, savor and relax all in one place during your stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041296144-U3TEN2F2IAZA33F91LEW/whitemoose.jpg STAY - Make it stand out White Moose Inn 291 Main Street in Little Washington A relaxing escape from everyday life - The White Moose Inn offers a contemporary aesthetic to the Virginia countryside. Nestled in the historic town of “Little Washington”, The Moose is just steps from The Inn at Little Washington and minutes away to wineries, distilleries, shopping, and Shenandoah National Park. Wind down with daily happy hour all while enjoying the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1719085194030-V7BAUJ5QBSAMLE3QVDPO/pillow.png STAY https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/taste daily 0.75 2024-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/5d38939e-9bce-4ee2-87b6-835df02e56f6/WineLovesChocolatecollage.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Wine Loves Chocolate 353 Main Street in Little Washington Named the best retail wine shop in Virginia, this tiny urban tasting room has proven, against the odds, once and for all, that wine does indeed go with chocolate ... if you do it right! Walk right in to do the Choco-Vino challenge. While tasting 4 of the most incredible wines and 4 crazy amazing small batch artisan truffles you’ll learn how to get a perfect pairing every time! This is the ultimate adventure tasting room. DIY truffle bar. The truffle domes are loaded … truffle boxes are empty - GO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/5b6d8b92-7d2a-4c33-bccd-b695450524c8/Hopkins+Ordinary+Ale+Works.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works 47 Main Street in Sperryville Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works is proud to brew small batch craft beer in the cellar of Hopkins Ordinary Bed and Breakfast. Small batch craft beer is made using local barley malted by neighbors at Copper Fox Distillery. All Ale Works beers are unfiltered and contain no artificial preservatives. Local, seasonal ingredients such as hops, honey, fruit, and herbs are infused using a one-barrel brewhouse, Hopkins makes a variety of beers over the course of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1f46feef-15d1-4511-9565-793d16c2be61/GrayGhost.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Gray Ghost Winery 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville Gray Ghost Winery started it all for the premier Skyline Tasting Trail as the first winery to take root along scenic Route 211. Al and Cheryl Kellert planted their first vines in 1986. The Kellerts were early pioneers and carried leadership roles in the burgeoning Virginia wine industry. This family owned winery is placing Virginia on the international wine map. Gray Ghost has been named "Best of the East" by Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine four consecutive years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/974aa6df-b332-4b87-a1f1-6266b4632723/littlewashingtonwinerycollage.jpg TASTE Little Washington Winery 65 Clark Lane in Little Washington Little Washington Winery sits right in the sweet spot of Virginia Wine Country, 1200 feet in elevation on the sunrise side of SNP. Carl & Donna Henrickson became obsessed with their wine making hobby and said “jump” in 2010! This duo moved from Big Washington to Little Washington to get the perfect Southeast facing slope. 15 years later they produce 11 artisan wines & 10 craft beers & try to keep up with George, their Bordeaux style masterpiece named #1 red wine in VA, Meet Virginia Viognier named best Viognier in VA, & Shenandoah Steel named #3 white in VA. The Dirt Road Wine Academy here teaches 25 wine ed classes. Their Dirt Road Wine Club is named the best wine club in Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/119d6c81-93ea-4821-b280-6061634ae711/Rapp+Cellars+collage.JPG TASTE - Make it stand out Rappahannock Cellars 14437 Hume Road in Huntly With careful tending of the vineyard and exacting knowledge of the cellar, Rappahannock Cellars strives to create rich, supple and elegant wines. 25 years ago the Delmare family moved from their winery in Santa Cruz California to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Many wineries are family-owned, but not many can brag about their children (ages 9 to 14) working joyfully on their hands and knees. This vineyard has been tended by the six oldest children; it is currently tended by three in the middle; and awaiting the youngest three, who can’t wait to give it a try. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/6bb39167-6da2-4d3b-b39f-a963e388c657/image-123650291-6_orig.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Magnolia Vineyards 200 Viewtown Road in Amissville Magnolia Vineyards, located in scenic Amissville is Virgina's 251st Winery! Escape the madness to Magnolia Vineyards! No stress, no pressure, just magnificent wines and views. This family-run boutique vineyard and winery makes small lots of mostly Bordeaux varietals, located in Amissville, just off scenic Route 211. Relax in the tasting room or on the covered porch, beautiful deck, or surrounding grounds. warm and welcoming hospitality, quiet country peace, great mountain views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/15eda132-6d97-4111-8f14-ade2b6287ad4/sharprock.png TASTE - Make it stand out Sharp Rock Vineyards 5 Sharp Rock Road South of Sperryville Sharp Rock Farm was established in the late 1700’s as a working family farm and it continues that tradition today with vineyards, winery, and Bed & Breakfast cottages. The first vineyards were planted in 1992 consisting of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc with additions soon after of Merlot, Malbec, and Sauvignon Blanc. More recently, plantings of Petit Verdot and Vidal were added. It is from these eight varietals that twelve estate wines are handcrafted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/23cdb0ca-5a0d-4edd-93f0-bd7885935be1/Apple+Atcha+Cidery.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Apple Atcha Cider 3 Josh Ben Lane in Sperryville The old Estes Mill has been renovated and in it's new addition Apple Atcha Cider, heirloom apples are pressed to ferment cider. One may enjoy several flavors of cider in the stone-walled downstairs of this old mill. The second floor of the mill is home of the new historically important dulcimer museum, which houses a world-renowned collection of instruments and artifacts. Watch this site for special evening music and food events with artists happen here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/b0335b04-d790-4ae1-a9e7-507c89618118/VeditzandCo+Brewing.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Veditz & Co. Brewing 7G River Lane in Sperryville Veditz & Co. Brewery is an intimate brewery on the water in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County, where we celebrate great beer and honor Deaf culture. Veditz offers a variety of American-style beers and something more — a sense of inclusion. In addition to producing craft beer, Veditz works to advocate for the deaf community. The name Veditz is in honor of George Veditz, known for his efforts to promote the value and preservation of sign language. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/e97449b3-8750-4300-8a47-e69eb6d3b084/Narmada.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Narmada Winery 43 Narmada Lane in Amissville A long-standing dream to own a vineyard began to take shape over a 29th anniversary dinner at the Inn at Little Washington. Along the pastoral drive to dinner, Pandit and Sudha Patil discovered the perfect gently rolling piece of land on which to build their dream! The planting of their first vineyards was planned right there over dinner. With a focus to create graceful wines that are the highest possible quality, Narmada has more than 40 gold medals in national & international competitions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/139d69e8-a055-4b67-a82f-b70627018b13/Gadino.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Gadino Cellars 92 School House Road in Little Washington Piacere!” – We are pleased to meet you. Bill and Aleta are the founding owners of Gadino Cellars. Their grandfathers immigrated from Italy in the early 1900’s. The love of a glass of wine was instilled in this duo at an early age. Needless to say, technology has come a long way since those days! Those rustic and often robust wines—and the passion and home-grown skill that infused them—are an essential part of the wine making philosophy. Watch out - Bill serenades guests with a mean accordian! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/139cc925-846f-469c-ae3c-24c32419a8c4/Skyline+Brewing+collage.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Skyline-Brewing 72 Christmas Tree Lane in Little Washington You are now free to enjoy both Beer and Wine in one tasting room! We love Nano brew! Nano is the key to truly distinctive craft beer. With a maximum capacity of 35 gallons per batch, the glory of the nano brew style is every brew day is a totally new craft beer experiment. Carl and Jeff throw all sorts of wacky stuff in the kettles to see what comes out! If it’s good, they keep fine-tuning it. If not, it goes down the drain. A nano system is small enough to debut new suds every week! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/3e9d63ec-d704-47fd-b131-4ecefc2d5f8c/pen+druid+brewery.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Pen Druid Fermentation 3863 Sperryville Pike in Sperryville Pen Druid Fermentation is a 27-acre permaculture operation at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Brothers Lain, Van and Jennings Carney started Pen Druid in 2015 with Jonathan Staples after touring North America and Europe in the psych-rock band Pontiak. Pen Druid focuses on native yeast and spontaneous fermentation of beer using traditional methods employed in Belgium and Germany with the use of a coolship and a wood-fired brewhouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/01bda26f-e045-409d-bf04-6c64e6d4b44a/Didas+Distillery.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Dida’s Distillery 14437 Hume Road in Huntly In 1996 the Delmare family sold their California winery and headed east to build Rappahannock Cellars. In 2015, they set out to create the next generation of products from wine through the art of distilling: 100% grape-based spirits. Dida’s Distillery remains dedicated to the family’s passion for agriculture & crafting outstanding grape products, something we know would make our Grandfather Dida proud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/fbad8e08-83dd-44ca-bbc3-e3beef610bde/Chester+gap+Cellars.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Chester Gap Cellars 4615 Remount Road in Front Royal Chester Gap Cellars is a small Virginia winery with a scenic tasting room near Front Royal. Small production, high-quality red & white wines are the focus here, while taking in an incredible breathtaking view of the mountains and valley below. Yes, the mountains are below Chester Gap Vineyards. A downward view! The vineyards and tasting room are perched between 1,000 & 1,300 feet in elevation on the eastern slopes of the SNP mountains - a scene that makes you feel on top of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/7c03ec64-159b-4a31-94ca-7f769ebd21ea/Quievremont.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Quievremont Winery 162 Gid Brown Hollow in Little Washington Located roughly an hour's drive from Washington, D.C. in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in bucolic Rappahannock County, Quièvremont Vineyard & Winery sits in the midst of the burgeoning Virginia wine industry. Constructed in 2016 and opened in 2017, Quievremont Winery's tasting facility and winery provide a scenic location in which to explore wines and winemaking practices. A visit to Quièvremont is a unique experience focused on memorable and classic wines at Reality Farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/5090c7cf-5752-4735-8504-6625cec91064/chapelle+Charlemange.JPG TASTE - Make it stand out Chapelle Charlemagne Vineyards 13453 Crest Hill Road in Flint Hill At Chapelle Charlemagne wine is not a trophy, it’s a way of life. This is a multigenerational family tradition of meticulously cultivating vines to yield exceptional regional grapes and produce wines that have commanded global recognition. Over the past two decades, we've planted thousands of grapevines on our 60 acre property. More recently, we have taken the next big step and started producing some fantastic wines from our grapes! Enjoy sweeping views and a peaceful environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/659bbbeb-b263-4edf-8177-de2aed933c5b/copper+fox+distillery.jpg TASTE - Make it stand out Copper Fox Distillery 9 River Lane in Sperryville The story of Copper Fox Distillery begins many years ago with how much owner Rick Wasmund loved the smell of burning wood. Rick’s discovery that he wanted something that did not exist, and the revelation that he could make a great American Single Malt Whisky struck a cord! Spirits at Copper Fox Distillery focus on the flavoring of the malt using the smoke of selected, smoldering fruit woods, and hand-cut, toasted fruit wood that add a range of natural flavors in the maturation process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718290887672-CERXN2SHTER3HPEGY5M8/vineyardbanner.png TASTE https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/play daily 0.75 2024-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/fd2c5622-173a-4ae5-8351-1ac73dba4fdd/hank.png PLAY - Make it stand out Abracadabra Massage & Wellness 32 Main Street in Sperryville Cara Cutro is a Massage Therapist, Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master Teacher, Tarot Reader, Sound Therapist, and Wellness Advocate best known for her skills as an intuitive. She customizes each service to your individual needs and loves combining her many talents. Cara has also studied and practiced as an herbalist for more than a decade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/942aa371-538a-47c4-9385-34d936202cf1/IMG_3924.png PLAY - Make it stand out Jenkins Mountain Disc Golf 72 Christmas Tree Lane in Little Washington World-class 18-Hole Disc Golf destination right here in Rappahannock! This course meanders through the forest and rolling mountain farmland in the Blue Ridge mountains of Little Washington. The Jenkins Mountain course is a PDGA sanctioned course, packed with top quality tee pads, multiple pin positions, tons of elevation change & amazing Blue Ridge Mountain views. Tee #1 and hole #18 are both right across from the entrance to Skyline Brewing. If at first you don’t succeed in throwing your frisbees in a basket, just consider it the most gorgeous 5k hike you’ve ever taken in the Blue Ridge mountains! Free to play every day 9am-sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/20d639b8-564d-4f62-a6f1-6dab53eb9c78/castletonfestival.png PLAY - Make it stand out Castleton Festival 671 Castleton View Road in Castleton Founded in 2009 by world-reknowned Maestro Lorin Maazel and Dietlinde Turban Maazel, the Castleton Festival introduced classical music, theatre, and opera to the rolling hills of Rappahannock County. Set in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia, Castleton performances take place at the Theatre House: a former chicken coop for 15,000 hens converted to a “mini-Globe” European-style theatre with one of the finest acoustics in the world. There are four primary themes to Castleton’s present activities: Castleton in Residency: Residencies for Artists of the highest caliber furthering their collaborative work and artistic growth. Castleton in Mentorship: Artists in Residence are encouraged to make time available to teach Master Classes to high potential students from the local community. Castleton in Conversation: A series which engages an extraordinary diversity of guests such as writers, musicians, scientists, entertainers, and thinkers in captivating and spirited dialogue. Castleton in Performance, a year-round series, offers a multicultural experience. This diverse series of recitals, chamber music, jazz, world music, theatre, chamber opera, and dance, brings internationally acclaimed artists into our own backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/b47ba200-2712-4f94-a331-b0029468ab54/rappgolf.png PLAY - Make it stand out Schoolhouse Nine 12018 Lee Hwy in Sperryville Experience the tranquil beauty of Rappahannock County. This unique golf course features nine challenging par-3 holes, ranging in length from 85-171 yards. The course meanders through a series of native wildflower meadows bordered by the Thornton River and the historic ruins of the original Smoot Tannery. These nine holes are the adventure for a sunrise/sunset kinda day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/b46b50b2-08e8-480a-b1d5-72886f5c982a/montpelier.png PLAY - Make it stand out James Madison’s Montpelier Estate 11350 Constitution Hwy in Montpelier Station Montpelier is the lifelong home of James Madison, Father of the Constitution, Architect of the Bill of Rights, and fourth President of the United States. As a monument to James Madison and the Enslaved Community, a museum of American history, and a center for constitutional education, Montpelier engages the public with the enduring legacy of Madison’s most powerful idea: government by the people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/38cab9ed-c098-4681-abcb-02c0deb40ba4/rapparttour.png PLAY - Make it stand out Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community 291 Gay Street in Little Washington RAAC enriches the lives of all through participation and exposure to the arts. The Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community hosts the famous annual Rapp Art Tour, theater, music, talks, films, dance, and special kids programs. Plays, screen movies, RAAC talks, and present in-house concerts happen at the Theatre in Little Washington. Check the RAAC Events page for what’s on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/a212e736-6630-4d07-82df-fc41b6cd7585/civilwarmarker.png PLAY - Make it stand out Civil War History in Rappahannock Rappahannock Historical Society 328 Gay St in Washington The Rappahannock Historical Society has produced a detailed map and guide to the 30-plus Virginia Civil War Trails markers and the troop movements and skirmishes in Rappahannock County. The map and guide are available at the Visitors Center located at 7 Library Road in Washington. The Visitor Center is open Friday-Sunday. Map and guides are also available through the Rappahannock Historical Society open on Monday, Tuesday Thursday at 328 Gay Street in Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/6dc4e0bc-7794-4b2a-877b-4334cc901b78/FeastandForage5.png PLAY - Make it stand out Wild Roots Apothecary 4 River Lane in Sperryville Wild Roots Apothecary is a heart-centered venture founded to explore the art of herbal medicine. Owner and herbalist, Colleen O’Bryant, leads herbal classes of all kinds and shares botanical remedies in the form of teas, elixirs and wellness-based body care products. Click through to check out the line-up of up coming classes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/7978b7b2-7ef1-4fbe-beb3-830b88fdbef5/webhead1.png PLAY - Make it stand out Blue Ridge Wine Retreat 65 Clark Lane in Washington Experience the ultimate Food & Wine education retreat in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains west of Washington D.C. at Little Washington Winery's Dirt Road Wine Academy. Get a head start on achieving your Dirt Road Wine Academy Diploma! With the Blue Ridge Wine Retreat you'll knock out 6 of the 24 Dirt Road Wine Academy classes in one weekend. Enjoy wine and food centric classes, plus an evening farm to table pairing filled with laughter, learning and fun in this unique weekend farm adventure. Let the wine and food adventures begin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/49150386-daf5-434e-856d-acc18167b69a/mullanyart.png PLAY - Make it stand out Mullany Art Studio 714 Zachary Taylor Hwy in Flint Hill Mullany Art Studio hosts classes and workshops. Please be sure to make contact if interested in an mosiac class, pottery class, watercolor class, Summer Open Studio sessions, Picassiette Summer Mini Camps for children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/b18d8752-4d29-461f-b636-a3d0cb82a3f2/rapphunt.png PLAY - Make it stand out Rappahannock Hunt Spectator Sport of sorts - The Rappahannock Hunt is spectacularly situated in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Its roots stretch back two centuries and its sporting traditions still thrill riders in an area known as "the cradle of the American foxhound." Rappahannock Hunt offers something for everyone. Visitors are welcome to join in Rappahannock Hunt activities! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/b0594caf-fdda-4fbe-b637-a65d97c67056/eldonfarm.jpg PLAY - Make it stand out Eldon Farms Eldon Farms began as a cattle operation in the 1960s, and are dedicated to raising top-notch beef through cutting edge genetics and good old hard work. A stone’s throw from Shenandoah National Park. Eldon Farms is also home to trails, a hunting club, unbelievable views, and an impressive variety of birds and wildlife. Don’t miss the John Jackson Piedmont Blues Festival held here the last Saturday in September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/a8148c2a-d572-4d1b-8dd2-fd07031b32a6/luraycaverns.png PLAY - Make it stand out Luray Caverns 101 Cave Hill Road in Luray Just past Shenandoah National Park on 211, Luray Caverns is the largest caverns in the eastern United States, yet walking through feels more akin to an unearthly experience. Luray caverns have been inspiring guests for 125 years. Guided tours available daily. The Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Luray Valley Museum, and Toy Town Junction are included with every Luray Caverns ticket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/79ef58cd-f1e2-4c6e-91c9-a50eb6df9e49/monticello.png PLAY - Make it stand out Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop in Charlottesville Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson designed and redesigned his home at Monticello many times over his lifetime. The house includes 2500 acres, gorgeous gardens and spectacular views. For 100 years, Monticello has been maintained and kept open to the public by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc., which owns over 2,500 acres of Jefferson's 5,000-acre plantation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/50e73e34-13e5-4b32-9dab-e16687ee8600/turkeyhillstables.PNG PLAY - Make it stand out Turkey Hill Stables 268 Fletcher's Mill Road, Woodville, VA 22749 Turkey Hill Stables is the perfect location for you and your horse to play and work! Lessons, access to miles of trail riding, and fox hunting in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains are available to boarders and intermediate to advanced riders who want to get away for the day or a weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/872a03b8-0161-4829-9515-2ffacc0a1977/rappvisitorcenter.png PLAY - Make it stand out Rappahannock Visitors Center 7 Library Road in Washington The Rappahannock County Visitors Center located at 3 Library Road in Little Washington, next to our public library, is Open March-October Friday through Sunday. Brochures, local attractions, business listings, & community events are available at all times on the outside kiosk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/419971c1-0357-4859-ab1e-5d506369dd89/hungryrun.jpg PLAY - Make it stand out Hungry Run Farm Enjoy 20+ miles of well groomed horseback, carriage and cycling trails over 1,400 acres in bucolic Rappahannock County… mostly covered with pulverized granite for great horse footing or biking traction. There are 18 Stone/Log/Coop jumps for Eventing enthusiasts. Reserve Date and Time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/2850594d-d89f-4eef-aed2-5b9c5a590d79/Art-tour-image.png PLAY - Make it stand out Artists of Rappahannock Studio & Gallery Tour November 2 - 3, 2024 10AM -5PM RAIN OR SHINE Rappahannock Fall Art Tour is held every year Saturday and Sunday, The first full weekend of November. You are invited to tour the studios and galleries, in the villages and on the farms, of nearly 50 participating artists showing newly created work in a wide variety of media, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, textiles, photography and more. The tour begins in Little Washington, where, for a small admission fee you will be able to view representative artwork from all the studios and galleries and pick up a map with driving directions to all the locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/3b669e74-605e-44cc-91b6-d4cf56677d54/charminghill.png PLAY - Make it stand out Charming Hill Farm Located in Amissville Have an unforgettable day cuddling goats, pony rides, farm tours, playing with piglets and much more. Perfect place for a child’s birthday party. We’re all children, right? Oscar the Unicorn is available for magical unicorn rides at birthday parties and other events. Advance reservations required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041322450-6GH5DZPNTM37U5KVYPGS/15rules.jpg PLAY Dirt Road Wine Academy’s Foodie-U Wine School 65 Clark Lane in Washington Wine ed classes happen every weekend at Little Washington Winery’s agritourism farm. It’s straight talk, in plain English, all about enjoying food and wine! Experience Virginia Wine Country in a whole new way with enhanced wine and food tasting components and a winemaker. The Dirt Road Wine Academy hosts 24 different pairing and regional wine classes. Choose your favorite topic and date. Reserve seats online in advance for a wine ed class with winemakers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/c52849c0-9919-4b5c-90cb-a26577368002/zipline.png PLAY - Make it stand out Bear Mountain Ziplines 2354 US Hwy 211 in Luray 50 acres of scenic forested area, ziplines and climbing fun and excitement for all levels of experience. See what you're missing from on top of the trees. Highly recommend this to families and couples. A great team building activity for businesses too! Book online to guarantee your spot on a tour. We do not always have the option to accommodate walk-ins. You can also call 540-743-1733. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041322422-NB9GNL25WQWSMI7S1B8J/roam.png PLAY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/4c5da684-78be-4d6d-84a8-630a9a326097/stonewallabbey.png PLAY - Make it stand out Stonewall Abbey Wellness 44 Main Street in Sperryville Bet you've never encountered a gym like this one before! Offering a variety of specialty events and classes all throughout the year. Workshops on yoga, qigong, Thai Massage, meditation, martial arts and more. Seminars with renowned instructors. Fun on the water all summer long with paddle boards. Many ways to Lift Body, Mind & Spirits! Day Pass, Weekend Pass and Couples Pass available in advance or at the door. Please make contact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/51b4871b-46a8-4de5-9ceb-bdcf2d2cafb0/farmersmarket.jpg PLAY - Make it stand out Rappahannock Farmers Market Black Twig Lawn - 12018 Lee Hwy in Sperryville 2024 Season Every Saturday, 9am-12pm April 27 – November 23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/feae4d60-1690-49c4-ae5d-cf10a2bdbe6b/bluerockpolo.png PLAY - Make it stand out Polo at the Blue Rock 12567 Lee Hwy Washington Polo at the Blue Rock has returned for the 2024 season. Games are held on the first and third Friday evenings on the Blue Rock Inn property in Washington. Events include two full games with four teams. Gates open at 5:30 pm and first game starts by 6:15. Enjoy the Polo Bar arena side and after the matches head over to the Blue Rock Inn to enjoy a glass of wine lakeside with the sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/d0cdfab3-4d99-42b6-a9b4-105f31cc970a/plenair.jpg PLAY - Make it stand out Plein Air Landscape Painting Lessons with Nora Harrington What better way could there be to enjoy the scenery of Rappahannock than by spending several hours truly observing it? Plein air painting lessons enable you to truly live in the moment - to enter the landscape, and to interact with and respond to the environment around you. Anyone can sign up. The group size limit is seven students. Some advance notice is needed to provide supplies Please book a week in advance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1c362903-653b-4738-9a9f-37edf4a0e9e5/Pigs.jpg PLAY - Make it stand out Rappahannock Farm Tour September 28 – 29, 2024 11AM – 5PM RAIN OR SHINE Here’s your one weekend a year when the Rappahannock Farms get together to show their stuff! Come out and go to local agritourism farms. The tour is self-guided so you can travel at your own pace. Have fun while learning about agriculture practices, with the breathtaking background of beautiful Rappahannock County hayrides, farm animals, wineries, goats, sheep, chickens, cows, bees and apiaries, pick your own apples – there is something for everyone to enjoy! The mission of the Rappahannock County Farm Tour is to present an unforgettable, educational and enriching experience of Rappahannock County’s (Agri)Culture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718041322454-ACSYRQOCBXNU048KWNUI/3BearsRed.jpg PLAY Shenandoah National Park The Thornton Gap entrance to Skyline Drive is about 3 miles west of Sperryville on Route 211. Be sure to click through and check the SNP events calendar. Cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows, 200,000 acres of protected lands are haven to black bears, deer, songbirds, the night sky … and you. Hiking trails, waterfalls, 75 scenic overlooks to stop and take in the panoramas, President Hoovers Summer White House, Shenandoah National Park museum at Big Meadow, Skyland Resort lunch + the famous Mile High Blackberry Ice Cream Pie, Go west on Route 211 past Sperryville about 3 miles and you will see the Thornton Gap ranger station to enter Shenandoah National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/d0fc9dfa-6095-433b-9b2e-7c6b10695824/shenandoah+raft.png PLAY - Make it stand out Shenandoah River Outfitters 6502 S. Page Valley Road in Luray Plan now for all of the river activities–with Friends, Family and River Fun! Canoeing, kayaking, tubing down the river. We are the closest Outfitter to the Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park & Skyland and we border George Washington National Forest in beautiful Page County, Virginia. River Activities and Camp Outback opened for our 54th season April 1,2024. All of our cabins have hot tubs and are open year round! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1718831922718-3ICUCZV8XO9N8YX6M7W1/schoolhousenine.png PLAY https://www.discoverrappahannock.com/rappmap daily 0.75 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66673aa8794a646c3ca097bc/1719261737127-EM0A7A3EDH897GWJEN5W/giantsunset.png THE RAPP MAP