http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/2487_central-virginia.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:08:38 GMT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:08:38 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/2487_central-virginia.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1204683_Mayhurst-Inn-Southern-Hospitality-at-its-Best http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1204683_Mayhurst-Inn-Southern-Hospitality-at-its-Best Bed & Breakfasts Virginia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:10:01 Mayhurst is a 9200 Sq Ft Plantation Manor House (c. 1859) with 8 Luxourious Guest Rooms, all with Private Baths, situated on 37 acres of rolling Virginia Piedmont. Located in Central VA near wineries, Presidential Mansions and Civil War Battlefields - US $180 Per Night
Mayhurst is a 9200 Sq Ft Plantation Manor House (c. 1859) with 8 Luxourious Guest Rooms, all with Private Baths, situated on 37 acres of rolling Virginia Piedmont. Located in Central VA near wineries, Presidential Mansions and Civil War Battlefields


Mayhurst Inn is a luxurious Central Virginia Bed and Breakfast located in Orange, VA and near Charlottesville, VA. Situated on 37 acres of the rolling Virginia Piedmont, surrounded by manicured lawns, multiple gardens, old growth trees and fields, you are transported away from today's daytoday stress to a time and place where relaxation was a way of life and where your hosts pamper you with Southern Hospitality. 2009 is the 150th Anniversary of Mayhurst. Come enjoy the "Plantation Experience" with us.

Mayhurst is located within easy driving distance of 6 Civil War Battlefields, 10 Wineries, 2 Museums, 3 Presidential Homes (Montpelier, Monticello and Ashlawn) and 4 Golf Courses. Recreational activities, such as horseback riding, skydiving. fishing, ballooning (from Mayhurst) and hiking opportunities abound. Our web site provides an extensive list of places to go, things to do, local events and dining options. Orange County and the surrounding area are renowned for numerous Art Studios, Antique Malls and Gift Shops. We are located just 30 miles from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the Skyline Drive. Guests are encouraged to dine at the many fine Restaurants in the immediate area. Or, if you want a more leisurely stay, Mayhurst, with our 37 acres, fishing pond, 2 miles of walking trails, beautiful gardens, sun lit verandah and patio and a large hammock invite you to forget the stress and simply relax.

Mayhurst is only 90 minutes from Northern Virginia, 60 minutes from Richmond and 2.5 hours from Norfolk and the Tidewater area, its beauty, scenic vistas, quiet, romance and history make your Mayhurst experience truly unique.

Details & Reservations: Mayhurst Inn Southern Hospitality at its Best
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1040489_Nature-Comfort-Simplicity-Virginia-Cottages http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1040489_Nature-Comfort-Simplicity-Virginia-Cottages Vacation Rentals Virginia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:10:00 Our 7 cozy vacation cabins overlook a tranquil lake. Kitchenette with modern appliances. Linens & towels provided with complimentary organic coffee. Explore hiking trails and ponds on 129 acres of woodlands. 10 min. from the Shenandoah National Park - US $168 Per Night/Room
Our 7 cozy vacation cabins overlook a tranquil lake. Kitchenette with modern appliances. Linens & towels provided with complimentary organic coffee. Explore hiking trails and ponds on 129 acres of woodlands. 10 min. from the Shenandoah National Park


Montfair Resort Farm is located in the rolling hills of Historic Albemarle County, 15 miles N.W of Charlottesville, Virginia at the foot of Pasture Fence Mountain.For a quiet vacation in the mountains, Montfair is the ideal location to launch your expedition to explore the Charlottesville, Albemarle & the Central Virginia areas.Welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay in this beautiful and unique area.We are approximately 40 min. from Monticello and Ashlawn. Both are well worth the drive! We are 30 min. from Charlottesville and the University of Virginia with its great campus, art museum, galleries, restaurants, historic downtown mall and Ivy Creek Natural Area. We are also 30 min. from Waynesboro, The Va. Wildlife Center & the Frontier Culture Museum. 45 min. away, Rodes Farm Stable at Wintergreen Resort offers horseback riding lessons & trail rides. Spend time getting to know our neighborhood. Crozet is just 15 min. away with the Famous Crozet Pizza (noted in the National Geographic Guide Book, make reservations), 2 pick your own Orchards, public pool, and natural food store. White Hall Vineyard is just a half a mile up the road from us and there are many closeby Vineyards to visit. The best Organic eggs from Mount Air Organic Beef Farm are available in Crozet at Fabulous Foods natural Food Store. Ruby offers fresh range eggs from the Steppe Family Farm. Visit Innisfree Village Farm to experience beautiful local organic vegetable, herb and flower gardens just a mile up the road on Walnut Level Rd (call Innisfree to arrange a tour). The Shenandoah National Park Entrance is only minutes away on Sugar Hollow Rd. and offers great hikes, swimming holes and fun rocks to play on for the whole family. Mint Spring Park offers lake swimming with white sandy beach and lifeguards on duty.We have a 6acre lake to swim ( this is rustic country pond swimming, no fancy white beach swim! Bring water shoes to avoid the fresh water clam shells) and canoe in and 2 other fishing ponds and hiking trails and lots of wildlife! Keep an eye open for Blue heron, black bear, and deer. The beaver often swim just across the bank at the lakes over flow and will some times swim up to the canoe.Organic Shade Grown Coffee is in the freezer. And please call with any questions or concerns, we are glad to help in any way!* Mountain Bikes in office for guest use. Please return back to office when not using.*Farmers Markets on Saturday Morning in both Charlottesville and Crozet.Enjoy the mountain air and quiet.Sincerely, Leora Sheridan Vincenti and David Vincenti, The Sheridan Family and The Ruby Burgess Steppe Family
Details & Reservations: Nature, Comfort & Simplicity, Virginia Cottages
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021406_The-High-Street-Inn http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021406_The-High-Street-Inn Bed & Breakfasts Virginia Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:09:20 "Take yourself back to the Victorian era filled with beauty, elegance and rommance" A Beautiful Queen Anne Mansion c 1891. - US $95 Per Night
"Take yourself back to the Victorian era filled with beauty, elegance and rommance" A Beautiful Queen Anne Mansion c 1891.


Located in Historic Old Towne Petersburg within walking distance to resturants, antique shops, mueseums. Major Civil War sites affiliated with the end of the war are a short drive. Colonial Williamsburg, James Town are within a 2 hr drive.
Details & Reservations: The High Street Inn
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184816_Shangrila-Equestrian-Retreat-Guest-Ranch http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184816_Shangrila-Equestrian-Retreat-Guest-Ranch Dude Ranch Virginia Mon, 04 May 2009 22:05:16 Shangrila Retreat Guest Ranch provides all inclusive horseback riding vacation packages and day trail riding. Known for its personalized service, variety of trail riding opportunities and down home atmosphere. Open yearround. -
Shangrila Retreat Guest Ranch provides all inclusive horseback riding vacation packages and day trail riding. Known for its personalized service, variety of trail riding opportunities and down home atmosphere. Open yearround.


Shangrila Retreat Guest Ranch offers comfortable lodgings, quality horses and beautiful trails. Our horseback riding program accommodates the first time rider as well as those more experienced. Trail rides range from an hour to all day with lunch on the trail. Guests are given riding instruction before heading out on the trail and there is also a riding arena for those wishing to have a lesson. An experienced trail guide will answer any questions and give specific instructions while trail riding.
Details & Reservations: Shangrila Equestrian Retreat Guest Ranch
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187615_Horseback-Riding-at-Shangrila-Retreat-Guest-Ranch http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187615_Horseback-Riding-at-Shangrila-Retreat-Guest-Ranch Horseback Riding Virginia Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:03:37 Shangrila Retreat Guest Ranch provides all inclusive horseback riding vacation packages and day trail riding. Known for its personalized service, variety of trail riding opportunities and down home atmosphere. Open yearround. -
Shangrila Retreat Guest Ranch provides all inclusive horseback riding vacation packages and day trail riding. Known for its personalized service, variety of trail riding opportunities and down home atmosphere. Open yearround.


Shangrila Retreat Guest Ranch offers comfortable lodgings, quality horses and beautiful trails. Our horseback riding program accommodates the first time rider as well as those more experienced. Trail rides range from an hour to all day with lunch on the trail. Guests are given riding instruction before heading out and while riding. An experienced trail guide will answer any questions you may have and lead you on your riding excursion.
Details & Reservations: Horseback Riding at Shangrila Retreat Guest Ranch
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184859_Great-Escaoe-bed-and-breakfast-country-inn http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184859_Great-Escaoe-bed-and-breakfast-country-inn Bed & Breakfasts Virginia Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:12:22 Historic colonial country inn, located on 28 acres with indoor saltwater swimming pool, dog friendly and many other delightful add ons. Great escape from the city, large private suites with private baths, nature trails, billiards room and more! - US $90 Per Night/Room
Historic colonial country inn, located on 28 acres with indoor saltwater swimming pool, dog friendly and many other delightful add ons. Great escape from the city, large private suites with private baths, nature trails, billiards room and more!



Details & Reservations: Great Escaoe bed and breakfast/country inn
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021466_-Best-of-Lynchburg-Lodging-Federal-Crest-Inn-B-B http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021466_-Best-of-Lynchburg-Lodging-Federal-Crest-Inn-B-B Bed & Breakfasts Virginia Tue, 06 May 2008 17:05:07 You'll love staying at this gorgeous red brick Georgian Revival Mansion built in 1909. The friendly innkeepers welcome all visitors to enjoy the century old Magnolia trees, the stately exterior and the elegant interior. - US $145 Per Night
You'll love staying at this gorgeous red brick Georgian Revival Mansion built in 1909. The friendly innkeepers welcome all visitors to enjoy the century old Magnolia trees, the stately exterior and the elegant interior.


Lynchburg is located in the beautiful mountainous Central VA. Within one hours drive there are over 70 attractions. Some of the most popular closeby are Civil War sites as Appomattox, the Lynchburg Memorial Terrace Steps and the Confederate cemetery. Thomas Jefferson's retreat home of Poplar Forest is only minutes away. Other places to enjoy are Point of Honor museum home, art galleries, Pirate's minor league baseball team, the annual "Living Christmas Tree" and many festivals and antique shops.
Details & Reservations: "Best of Lynchburg Lodging"Federal Crest Inn B & B
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021835_Cross-Roads-Inn-B-B http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021835_Cross-Roads-Inn-B-B Bed & Breakfasts Virginia Thu, 08 Jan 2004 00:01:00 Cross Roads Inn is a late victorian white clapboard home on 2 acres of beautiful gardens with a wonderful view of the Shenandoah Mountains. Relax by the fire and enjoy our homemade apple strudel and imported Austrian coffee. -
Cross Roads Inn is a late victorian white clapboard home on 2 acres of beautiful gardens with a wonderful view of the Shenandoah Mountains. Relax by the fire and enjoy our homemade apple strudel and imported Austrian coffee.


There is so much to see and enjoy in our lovely area including antiquing, museums, caverns, Civil War sites, vineyards and fine restaurants. Sports include golf on our local 27 hole golf course, tennis, fishing in the Shenandoah river, hiking in the George Washington Natl. Forest (3 miles) or the Skyline Drive and Shenandoah Natl. Park (19 miles). There is also snow and grass skiing nearby as well as river rafting.
Details & Reservations: Cross Roads Inn B&B
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021075_MayneView-Bed-Breakfast http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1021075_MayneView-Bed-Breakfast Bed & Breakfasts Virginia Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:06:00 Victorian home, situated on 3.5 acres overlooking the town with surrounding mountains. Five bedrooms and baths, some fire places, a room with a featherbed. And a cottage with Jacuzzi, remote control fireplace, deck (10X30), full kitchen and more. -
Victorian home, situated on 3.5 acres overlooking the town with surrounding mountains. Five bedrooms and baths, some fire places, a room with a featherbed. And a cottage with Jacuzzi, remote control fireplace, deck (10X30), full kitchen and more.


Three hundred degree view of the mountains, Luray Caverns (4 minutes away), horseback riding, 10 miles to Skyline Drive for hiking, canoeing, New Market Battlefield, and a lot of antique shops.
Details & Reservations: MayneView Bed & Breakfast
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