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Virginia WineriesThese wineries offer tours, tastings and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a day trip and see scenic Albemarle and Nelson County Virginia. Plan a birthday at ! Afton Mountain VineyardsTaste award-winning wines and enjoy gourmet a picnic while experiencing the beauty of the Blue Ridge. What you find at Afton Mountain unlike other Virginia wineries is the employment of ancient technology: a gravity processing system and wine storage cave. 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton 22920 Route 631 (Off Route 6) Tel:540-456-8667. Cardinal Point Winery Set in the rolling hillsides below Afton Mountain with Blue Ridge Mountain views, this vineyard and winery is a great destination for wine lovers and people who want to see and learn about winegrowing in Virginia. A knowledgeable and friendly staff and video documentary allow for review of year round activities such as pruning, harvesting, crushing and bottling. Taste a spectrum of red and white wine styles, all friendly but with surprising depth. Visit web site for hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Easter. 9423 Batesville Road, Afton 22920, Route 636 (off Route 151), Tel. 540-456-8400 DelFosse Vineyard and Winery DelFosse Vineyards & Winery, 20 minutes from Charlottesville. One of the newest wineries in Virginia near Jefferson's Monticello invites you to come explore. Located in the Hickory Creek Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our rural setting offers the serenity - and the wine - that only Central Virginia can provide. Our location is unique, hugged by the hills but with the elevation to ensure both rich wines and spectacular views. Relax and have a quiet picnic by the lake or take a hike or a bike ride on the 5 1/2 miles of trails surrounding the winery. Take a tour of our terraced vineyards or historic buildings and enjoy a tasting of our fine wines. Join us for our Public Events, Wine Dinners, Food and Wine Pairing Lunches, Concerts etc.; or host your Private Event or Wedding at the winery. Whatever your pleasure, the bucolic setting and the wines of DelFosse Vineyards & Winery promise a memorable experience. The winery is located on Rt. 616 off Route 29 South. The unique feature of the property is the opportunity to hike more than 5 miles of trails in the Deer Rock Orchard. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber VA 22938, Route 616 (off Route 29), Tel: 434-263-6100. First Colony Winery First Colony Winery is nestled in beautiful Albemarle County, the heart of Virginia Wine Country. Owner Randolph McElroy, Jr. has created a truly spectacular winery by producing exceptional wines in the classic European style. Old world traditions abound at First Colony with a French winemaker, whose focus is on producing world class wines. OPEN DAILY FOR TASTINGS: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am-6pm Phone: 434-979-7105; 1650 Harris Creek Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902. King Family Vineyards The King family manage the winery with their very capable extended family. The Chardonnay is aged in French oak barrels for nine months. They have a merlot, Meritage and Cabernet Frac. There is also a limited release sparkling wine. Located 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932. Tel. (434) 823-7800. Lovingston Winery Lovingston Winery, located in the rolling countryside of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is dedicated to the production of the highest-quality wines. Primarily family-run along with head winemaker Riaan Rossouw, we take great pride in offering a pleasing experience in every bottle. 885 Freshwater Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 22949, Tel. 434-263-8467. Mountain Cove Vineyards Virginia's oldest continuously operating winery. Located next to The Nature Conservancy's Fortunes Cove Preserve. Includes shaded picnic areas, performance pavilion, hiking and mountain biking routes. Visit web site for hours. Closed January and February. 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston 22949, off Hwy 29 to Rt. 718 to Rt. 651, Tel. 434-263-5392. Veritas Vineyard and Winery Veritas is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 20-acre vineyard is ideally located on southeast facing slopes. Combining the intimate relationship between winegrower and winemaker makes the new wines from young vines. Visit web site for hours. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton 22920, off Route 151 to Route 6, Tel. 540-456-8000 Whitehall Vineyards White Hall Vineyards is a farm winery located just thirteen miles from historic Charlottesville, Virginia. At an elevation of 800 feet, the winery has lovely grounds, a pleasantly shaded picnic area, and a spectacular view of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. From Route 29 in Charlottesville: Drive west on Barracks/Garth Road to the village of White Hall. Veer right on Route 810 North (Brown's Gap Turnpike). Turn left on Route 674 (Break Heart Road). Continue straight when the road becomes Sugar Ridge Road. White Hall Vineyards is 1.5 miles on right. Tel: (434) 823-8615 Wintergreen Winery Experience renowned hospitality and award-winning wines while soaking in panoramic mountain views at this family owned and operated winery and vineyards. Located in the beautiful Rockfish Valley on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge near the Blue Ridge Parkway and Wintergreen Resort, the winery offers spectacular scenery throughout the seasons. A wide array of premium wines are produced including Black Rock Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Raspberry Dessert. Nestled inside a 19th century farm building is the state-of-the-art winery operation, a comfortable tasting room and one of the finest winery gift shops in the state. A scenic picnic area is available near the South fork of the Rockfish River. Winery and gift shop open daily year round for complimentary tastings, tours, and shopping. (Please call for group reservations and rates.) Visit web site for hours. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford 22958, Route 664 to Wintergreen, Five miles from Blue Ridge Parkway, Tel. 434-361-2519 Bed & BreakfastA perfect party venue may mean getting away for the weekend and dining at nearby restaurants. The attractions near these inns or bed and breakfasts may be the entertainment (canoe trips, hiking or horseback riding) and dining nearby at Acorn Inn Cottage and Farm HouseThe Acorn Cottage sleeps up to five people. Popular with both honeymooners and families for its privacy, the cottage has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. 2256 Adial Road, Faber. 434-361-9357. Afton House Bed and Breakfast The Afton House is set over a magnificent view of Virginia's Piedmont and graciously decorated with an ever changing array from the antique shop adjacent to the inn. Offering a full country breakfast, and swimming pool, Afton House is only a short drive from where the Blue Ridge Parkway meets the Skyline Drive. 31 Afton House Lane, Afton. Tel. 540-456-6759; toll free 877-214-8133. Afton Mountain Bed and Breakfast This gracious Victorian farm home built in 1848 features numerous antiques, original heart pine floors and staircase, and a stained-glass entranceway. Guests will be delighted with this lovely home overlooking 10 acres at the edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Each of the 5 rooms is air-conditioned with private baths. Swimming pool in season. 10273 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton. Tel. 540-456-6844 or 800-769-6844 Mark Addy Inn Beautifully restored and lovingly appointed, the Mark Addy offers the richness and romance of a bygone era. The ten charming guestrooms and luxurioius suites are waiting for you to take advantage of their magnificent views. Guest rooms have a private bath with either a double whirlpool bath, double shower, or an antique clawfoot tub with shower. Choose one of our five porches or the hammock or any number of quiet places on our 12.5 acres to surround yourself with serenity. Weddings, meetings and reunions can be scheduled. Located near Wintergreen Resort corner of Hwy 151 and Route 613, 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford. 800-278-2154 Meander Inn Nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains on 40 acres of horse pasture and traversed by the Rockfish River, Count Alain San Giorgio, a native of Monte Carlo, and his wife Francesca welcome you in their romantic getaway, in a lush setting perfect for any wedding or just your next private event. Off Highway 151, 3100 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford. 434-361-1121 Orchard House B&B Located near the historic village of Lovingston, this Victorian farmhouse built in 1895 has 5 rooms with private baths, each furnished in a romantic country style. 30 minutes to downtown Charlottesville and 20 minutes from Wintergreen Resort. Amenities include a front porch with wicker and rockers, tree swing, hammock, pond, hot tub, game room and sun room. Packages available. 9749 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston. 434-263-7747 or 866-205-6978/9378 ToursSeg-villeSeg-Ville Segway® X2 Trail Tours at Old Trail Village! Come glide with us at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains aboard a quiet, electric, eco-friendly X2 Segway® Personal Transporter! Our guided trail tours wind through the woods and fields of the 800 acre Old Trail Village in historic Crozet, Virginia! Never been on a Segway before? Well now is the perfect time to change that! Our tour starts with a personal orientation lesson that ensures that you will be safe and comfortable riding, or as we like to say, gliding on the Segway. Then it's off for a guided tour that takes a little over an hour as we glide through the Old Trail development, across wooden bridges that span trickling streams, and beside ponds that are favorites of migrating Canada geese and ducks. And don't be surprised to see other native wildlife including eagles, hawks, and even our local herd of deer! Our tours are offered at 9:30am and 1:00pm and may accommodate up to 5 guests. Advance reservations are required, so please call ahead! Call (434) 823-1902 for more information and tour availability!
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