FAVORITES

Duners Restaurant
Casual, fine dining restaurant in close proximity to our house. They also offer take-out but make sure to read their FAQ.

Greenwood Gourmet Grocery
The best lunch sandwiches around. You can't go wrong with the Blue Slate. And then pick-up cheeses, meats, drinks, and convenience-items from this local establishment.

Mill Room
If you are planning a special night out, the Mill Room at Boards Head Resort is a nice, elegant, fine dining restaurant.

Crozet Pizza
Ok, it is expensive pizza. But it is really good. Try our favorite: red base and add ricotta, italian sausage, and roma tomatoes.

YES, THERE'S MORE

Smoked Kitchen & Tap
A full-service BBQ restaurant located in downtown Crozet.

Mi Rancho Mexican
When you're in the mood for Mexican food, go here.

Tea House
When you're in the mood for Chinese food, go here.

Coconut Thai Kitchen
And when you're in the mood for Thai food, go here.

Blue Mountain Brewery
A brewery with a restaurant. 'Nuff said.

Fardowner’s Restaurant
Nice, casual, American-fare restaurant. Great Sunday Brunch menu.

Brownsville Market
Good takeout food from a gas station? Yes, it's a thing. Great fried chicken, too.

Dr Ho's Humble Pie
Great pizza, wings, cheese bread, etc. Worth the drive - near Pippin Hill.

GROCERY

Harris Teeter
Shop for all your groceries here when you want to cook at home.

PLENTY Cville
Not a grocery store, but if you are staying with us during the week, may be a great option for delivered, pre-prepared meals.

WINE

Pollak Vineyards
Our home overlooks Pollak; be sure to stop by this winery and even take in the view of our house from their lovely (heated) patio.

Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm
Enjoy a relaxed, seating tasting experience at this unique tasting room overlooking an infinity pool with gorgeous mountain views.

King Family Vineyards
A large, bustling winery with Sunday afternoon polo matches Memorial Day through October.

Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Offering guided walking tours that take you on a journey from grape to barrel to bottle and an inviting tasting room with plush seating and fireplaces.

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard
Book ahead for a Flights & Bites tapas and wine tasting or an exclusive dinner at the Vintner’s Table.

Hazy Mountain Winery
Go here for the views, but only the views. We're listing it since it is so close to our house, but quality and service were lacking the times we went.

BEER

Blue Mountain Brewery
Offers a huge selection of beer on tap, large outdoor patio, and expansive food menu with great mountain views

Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery
A bustling and newly expanded brewery offering beer (or “elixers”) with a view, “as needed” and live music four days a week.

Starr Hill Brewery
The second oldest craft brewery in Virginia, Starr Hill has over 20 beers on tap and a rotating food truck court in charming downtown Crozet.

Devil's Backbone Brewery
Music, food, and beer. This brewery features 48 taps, plenty of food, and even a distillery.

Bold Rock Cidery
Visit Bold Rock’s HQ at their flagship cidery and tasting barn in Nellysford, overlooking the Rockfish River.

Brewing Tree Beer Company
Great location, vibes and awesome outdoor space make this small, local brewery an excellent stop.

COFFEE

Happ Coffee
A new local, favorite coffee house in Waynesboro where you can easily order ahead.

Mudhouse Coffee (Crozet)
Great coffee house located in Crozet with plenty of space, great coffee and awesome pastries.

Greenhouse Coffee
Another great coffee spot in downtown Crozet when you're also in the mood for better food options.

Grit Coffee (Crozet)
We like their location in Charlottesville, but have not had success with their Crozet location. A good backup option for coffee, if our other suggestions aren't open.

PARKS

Shenandoah National Park
We are less than a 10-minute drive (5.3 miles) from the South Entrance to Shenandoah National Park. Enjoy the views from Skyline Drive and plan your hike with over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

Blue Ridge Parkway
The North entrance for the Blue Ridge Parkway is just 5 miles from the house. Drive, hike, or ride your bike and enjoy easy access to hikes.

George Washington National Forest
Some of our favorite hikes are in George Washington National Forest, including Humpback Rocks, Three Ridges, and Crabtree Falls. This park has 325 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

Mint Springs Valley Park
A great local park in Crozet, VA, offering hiking trails, fishing and swimming opportunities from Memorial Day weekend to Labor day.

Wintergreen Resort
Wintergreen is your winter sport destination. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing. In the summer, golf, tennis, and mountain biking are big here.

HIKING TRAILS

Rip Rap Trail (Shenandoah National Park)
One of our favorite, round trip trails. Great views, waterfall and a rewarding swimming hole. Around 9 miles

Blackrock Summit (Shenandoah National Park)
Gorgeous 360 views, especially for a sunset hike. Rock scramble to get the good view. Distance options can be as short as 1 mile or paired with other trails for 9+ miles.

Calf Mountain Trail (Shenandoah National Park)
Close to the house, short hike, and expansive 270-degree views.

Turk Mountain Trail (Shenandoah National Park)
2.5 mile out and back, steep climb to get to the view.

Humpback Rocks (George Washington National Forest)
A short 1.7 mile hike out and back. Popular, destination hike. Longer loop route can be done.

Crabtree Falls (George Washington National Forest)
Popular 2.8 mile out and back hike that features amazing waterfall views. Be careful and pay attention to signs, rocks are slippery, and hikers have died going off the trail.

ACTIVITIES

Blue Ridge Tunnel
Built by Claudius Crozet, this tunnel was once the longest railroad tunnel in North America, constructed between 1850 and 1858. It's 4,264 feet long - and you can walk through the entire tunnel. As it's unlit, and dark inside, you'll need headlamps - which we provide at the house.

Indian Summer Guide Service
Explore some of the area’s most beautiful vineyards and farms on horseback.

Monticello Country Ballooning 
Explore the beauty of our mountains from the air in a sunrise or sunset balloon ride.

Diana Keeton Therapeutic Massage
Located in Crozet, Diana gives a great massage. She sometimes can provide massages at our home. Schedule early!

SHOPS

Crozet Artisan Depot
Cute store featuring many local artists, crafts and artisan wares.

Rockfish Gap Country Store
A country store, gift shop, and antique shop all wrapped in one. 

Chiles Peach Orchard
Fields of pick-your-own fruit. Also a Farm Market and Bakery with wine, ice cream, and a festive calendar of events. Check for seasonal hours/closures.

ANTIQUES

Greenwood Antiques
Lots of small vendors in this store with a unique collection of antique, vintage, recycled and re-purposed treasures.

NEARBY

Charlottesville, VA
Visit the downtown mall - a beautiful pedestrian mall in the heart of Charlottesville. Enjoy lots of shopping and dining options.

Wintergreen, VA
If you want to go skiing, tubing, or snowboarding, this is where you go. Great place for golfing in the summer, too.

Waynesboro, VA
Several dining, drinking, and shopping options can be found in Waynesboro.

Staunton, VA
A picturesque mountain town within a 30-minute drive from the house. You can't go wrong spending an afteroon in Staunton.