Shelley’s guidebook for Mountain View Mini Farm
Breweries
5.6 miles
Great food, kid friendly, live music (check website for times), plenty of indoor & outdoor seating, open daily & later than most, no reservations needed
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd5.6 miles
Great food, kid friendly, live music (check website for times), plenty of indoor & outdoor seating, open daily & later than most, no reservations needed
2.5 miles, very kid friendly, sand box, corn hole, river access, music
Food truck~one of the owners is a food expert, & it is very good
74 locals recommend
Brewing Tree Beer Co.
9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy2.5 miles, very kid friendly, sand box, corn hole, river access, music
Food truck~one of the owners is a food expert, & it is very good
3.5 miles, smallest VA brewery in an old Coke barn
Offers an Airbnb experience to learn about brewing
12 locals recommend
WildManDan Brewery
279 Avon Rd3.5 miles, smallest VA brewery in an old Coke barn
Offers an Airbnb experience to learn about brewing
6 miles
good food, fire pits, music, corn hole, kid friendly, great views
326 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys Run6 miles
good food, fire pits, music, corn hole, kid friendly, great views
7 miles
A local secret! On an approximately 100 acre family farm, built by the owner from cedar trees on the farm. Amazing details!
Fire pits, music, corn hole,kid friendly, 360* mountain views, sand volleyball,free range peacocks
55 locals recommend
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
165 Old Ridge Rd7 miles
A local secret! On an approximately 100 acre family farm, built by the owner from cedar trees on the farm. Amazing details!
Fire pits, music, corn hole,kid friendly, 360* mountain views, sand volleyball,free range peacocks
9 miles
Game room attached
The showroom is located in an 1800's farmhouse in front of the brew house.
48 locals recommend
Basic City Beer Co.
1010 E Main St9 miles
Game room attached
The showroom is located in an 1800's farmhouse in front of the brew house.
Pro Re Nata Brewery
6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike11 miles
fire pits, music, food
16 miles
In a huge barn originally built for Tennessee Walking Horses. Horses & donkeys on the property. Food
35 locals recommend
Stable Craft Brewing
375 Madrid Rd16 miles
In a huge barn originally built for Tennessee Walking Horses. Horses & donkeys on the property. Food
Great beer and offer food items like wood fired pizza. You may get lucky and see one of their rescued kangaroos there.
Outback Brew House
Great beer and offer food items like wood fired pizza. You may get lucky and see one of their rescued kangaroos there.
Great beer, food and atmosphere. Less than 10 minutes away.
Three Notch'd Brewery, Distillery & Craft Kitchen - Nelson County
Great beer, food and atmosphere. Less than 10 minutes away.
Cideries
Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy5 miles
food, music & mountain views
6 miles
kid friendly with a playground, river frontage, mountain views
76 locals recommend
Blue Toad Hard Cider - Cidery & Farm
462 Winery Ln6 miles
kid friendly with a playground, river frontage, mountain views
11 miles
A beautiful drive up the mountain to a very private, farm like atmosphere, located in an old barn. games, some food trucks
24 locals recommend
Bryant's Cider
3224 E Branch Loop11 miles
A beautiful drive up the mountain to a very private, farm like atmosphere, located in an old barn. games, some food trucks
Distilleries
2.4 miles
Great mixed drinks, try the Honey Rye! Food trucks
93 locals recommend
Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley Hwy2.4 miles
Great mixed drinks, try the Honey Rye! Food trucks
Virginia Distillery Co.
299 Eades Ln13 miles
Award winning American Single Malt Whisky
Wineries
2.5 miles
Specializes in wine made from fruit.
Goats, bee hive
77 locals recommend
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
2800 Berry Hill Rd2.5 miles
Specializes in wine made from fruit.
Goats, bee hive
3.9 miles
Order some Rappahannock oysters~check for availability
73 locals recommend
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd3.9 miles
Order some Rappahannock oysters~check for availability
Flying Fox Vineyard
10368 Critzer Shop Rd4.7 miles
Award winning seasonal Vermouth
Valley Road Vineyards
9264 Critzer Shop Rd6 miles
music, mountain views, food trucks
Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard Ln6.8 miles
Mountain views, picnic tables, goats
6.8 miles
fire pits, mountain views,picnic tables, good food
For a special treat, make a reservation at the Farmhouse!
262 locals recommend
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Ln6.8 miles
fire pits, mountain views,picnic tables, good food
For a special treat, make a reservation at the Farmhouse!
Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown Rd7.3 miles
pond & mountain views
10 miles
Great food, fire pits, mountain views, chickens
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank Rd10 miles
Great food, fire pits, mountain views, chickens
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm11 miles
food trucks, polo matches seasonally
19 miles ~
Family owned and run~you may see us there, serving up our award winning wines!
Situated on a beautiful farm with historic 1906 farmhouse & pre Civil War trees. Over 11 acres of vineyard rows. Tasting room is located in the 1906 farmhouse or the event barn, depending on the day. Swing in the huge oak tree and explore the beautiful property! Known for delicious Bordeaux style Red Wines.
19 locals recommend
Lovingston Winery
885 Freshwater Cove Ln19 miles ~
Family owned and run~you may see us there, serving up our award winning wines!
Situated on a beautiful farm with historic 1906 farmhouse & pre Civil War trees. Over 11 acres of vineyard rows. Tasting room is located in the 1906 farmhouse or the event barn, depending on the day. Swing in the huge oak tree and explore the beautiful property! Known for delicious Bordeaux style Red Wines.
Located in a beautiful old farmhouse with great views. From the owners of Carter’s Mountain- where you pick apples.
Chiswell Farm & Winery
Located in a beautiful old farmhouse with great views. From the owners of Carter’s Mountain- where you pick apples.
Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery
Amazing mountain top views of the Rockfish Valley.
Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm
200 Seven Oaks FarmRestaurants
Paulie's Pig Out
7376 Rockfish Valley Hwy.6 miles
Barbeque
Giuseppes Ristorante Italiano
2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy3.6 miles
Italian, pizza, burgers~ good food
Chirios Pizza
2777 Rockfish Valley Hwy3.6 miles
Will deliver~433-361-9188 (Deliver to 116 Sunnyside ln)
3.6 miles
Breakfast, lunch & delicious desserts!
(Down the walkway to the left of the Nellysford IGA
25 locals recommend
Sweet Bliss Bakery
2789 Rockfish Valley Hwy3.6 miles
Breakfast, lunch & delicious desserts!
(Down the walkway to the left of the Nellysford IGA
Basic Necessities
2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy4 miles
Quaint French cafe with a cheese shop.
Dr. Ho's Humble Pie
4916 Plank Rd10 miles
Pizza...delicious & worth the trip
Vito's Lovingston
8181 Thomas Nelson HwyGreat pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches.
Iron & Ale at Wintergreen Resort
Great food, huge portions. Perfect for date night or casual.
Scotto's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
1412 W Broad StDelicious Italian food. Lots of choices and great pizza.
Groceries
.05 miles
Great for grabbing some quick essentials. They have delicious fried chicken & chicken sandwiches.
Gas station
12 locals recommend
Ashley's Market
6445 Rockfish Valley Hwy.05 miles
Great for grabbing some quick essentials. They have delicious fried chicken & chicken sandwiches.
Gas station
3.5 miles
Great prices, & surprisingly nice to grab some groceries.
18 locals recommend
Dollar General
2985 Rockfish Valley Hwy3.5 miles
Great prices, & surprisingly nice to grab some groceries.
IGA Deli
2797 Rockfish Valley Highway3.7 miles
Small grocery store in Nellysford
Kroger
1980 Rio Hill Center9.2 miles
Full sized older grocery store in Waynseboro.
Martin's Food
2035 E Market St10 miles
Full sized grocery in Waynesboro.
Harris Teeter
159 Community St15 miles
Full sized grocery~a bit more upscale~a better selection
Hikes
Old Rag Mountain
Great hike and views
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayA shorter hike, but can be challenging~amazing views!
A walk through history~an old railroad tunnel which began being built in 1850 by hand, pick axes and black powder to allow the railroad through the mountains to reach Shenandoah Valley. You will need a flashlight or your phone light. It's a 15-20 minute walk from one end of the tunnel to the other.
46 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel TrailA walk through history~an old railroad tunnel which began being built in 1850 by hand, pick axes and black powder to allow the railroad through the mountains to reach Shenandoah Valley. You will need a flashlight or your phone light. It's a 15-20 minute walk from one end of the tunnel to the other.
A little farther, but an amazing view on the Appalachian Trail! A longer hike.
116 locals recommend
McAfee Knob
Appalachian National Scenic TrailA little farther, but an amazing view on the Appalachian Trail! A longer hike.
AKA Paul's Creek Waterslide: A 1.2 mile out and back that features a river "waterslide"
21 locals recommend
Pauls Creek Trail at the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen
Pauls Creek CourtAKA Paul's Creek Waterslide: A 1.2 mile out and back that features a river "waterslide"
A 4.8 mile moderately traveled out and back that has 3 river crossings leading to a waterfall.
North Fork Moormans River
A 4.8 mile moderately traveled out and back that has 3 river crossings leading to a waterfall.