Susan's Madison Guidebook
Food scene
This place is legendary. Dinner served family style. They host an Apple Festival in the fall, a Bluegrass festival and some others. They offer a seafood buffet on special occasions. You may see Robert Duvall in the dining room.
You can rent a horse for a trail ride at their stables.
Make sure to pick up some of their delicious apple butter.
There are also some cute little galleries in Syria. My cousin, Ingrid, has some beautiful locally inspired works on display.
11 locals recommend
Graves Mountain Lodge - Dining Hall
This place is legendary. Dinner served family style. They host an Apple Festival in the fall, a Bluegrass festival and some others. They offer a seafood buffet on special occasions. You may see Robert Duvall in the dining room.
You can rent a horse for a trail ride at their stables.
Make sure to pick up some of their delicious apple butter.
There are also some cute little galleries in Syria. My cousin, Ingrid, has some beautiful locally inspired works on display.
I love the baked ziti. And the creamy chicken and cheese thing, mmm, and always enough to take some home for a late night snack.
27 locals recommend
Giovanna's Italian Eatery
2679 S Seminole TrailI love the baked ziti. And the creamy chicken and cheese thing, mmm, and always enough to take some home for a late night snack.
This is the closest place to the house and they make a good deli sandwich. I’m a creature of habit and mostly get the club. The sandwiches are consistently good. They also have pizza! I always forget that when I’m there bc I usually get Giovanna’s. I’ve heard it is good. They also have a variety of craft beers and VA wines. Artist Lou Messa has a display of locally inspired framed and unframed prints. I love his work and have several prints.
34 locals recommend
Piedmont Deli
1173 N Main StThis is the closest place to the house and they make a good deli sandwich. I’m a creature of habit and mostly get the club. The sandwiches are consistently good. They also have pizza! I always forget that when I’m there bc I usually get Giovanna’s. I’ve heard it is good. They also have a variety of craft beers and VA wines. Artist Lou Messa has a display of locally inspired framed and unframed prints. I love his work and have several prints.
Bavarian Chef
5102 S Seminole TrailAnother long standing Madison staple. Excellent food.
Fried. Chicken.
If you’re hiking out Graves Mill way, stop in here for food. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, good to go and you’re supporting small business!
16 locals recommend
Wolftown Mercantile Country Store
3801 Wolftown-Hood RdFried. Chicken.
If you’re hiking out Graves Mill way, stop in here for food. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, good to go and you’re supporting small business!
The Shop, where it all began.
E.A. Clore Sons is a maker of fine furniture. Located at the bottom of the hill it’s a quick walk down Clore Place. Take a tour, browse the showroom, say hi to Sara and Troy, Billy and Karen
EA Clore Sons is a maker of fine furniture located at the bottom of the hill. It’s a short walk down Clore Place.
Visit the showroom for furniture that lasts generations , pop in the office and say hi to Troy and Sara and Karen and Billy.
Clore Furniture
303 Clore PlEA Clore Sons is a maker of fine furniture located at the bottom of the hill. It’s a short walk down Clore Place.
Visit the showroom for furniture that lasts generations , pop in the office and say hi to Troy and Sara and Karen and Billy.
Shopping
Plow & Hearth has been a Madison fixture since the 80’s, and as a result there is a fabulous Outlet Store located just south of town on Rt 29.
There is a great selection of items from their catalog and some good bargains to be found.
plow and hearth
130 Commerce LnArt gallery featuring local artists. If I’m not mistaken, Cousin Ingrid has works on display.
9 locals recommend
Possum’s store
914 Old Blue Ridge TurnpikeArt gallery featuring local artists. If I’m not mistaken, Cousin Ingrid has works on display.
Loads of bulk foods and spices. Great selection of fresh salads. I love the broccoli cauliflower slaw.
Matt loves the chocolate pie. Luke and Grammy love the canned vanilla peaches. Virginia Lee loves all the jello salads!
Fresh deli sandwiches made to order.
Baked goods, breads and cookies.
There is also a petting zoo and goat walk ways.
82 locals recommend
Yoders Country Market
2105 S Seminole TrailLoads of bulk foods and spices. Great selection of fresh salads. I love the broccoli cauliflower slaw.
Matt loves the chocolate pie. Luke and Grammy love the canned vanilla peaches. Virginia Lee loves all the jello salads!
Fresh deli sandwiches made to order.
Baked goods, breads and cookies.
There is also a petting zoo and goat walk ways.
Kite's Hams
3957 Wolftown-Hood RdTheir country ham graces our Thanksgiving spread every single year.
Drinks
Long time Madison favorite, north on 29, near Culpeper.
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery
154 Winery LnShotwell Run Brewing Company
2585 S F T Valley RdEarly Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood RdRevalation Vineyards
2710 Hebron Valley RdSightseeing
Old Rag View Overlook
Old Rag Circuit Hike
Nethers RoadPresident & Mrs. Hoover’s summer retreat.
The camp featured Clore furniture and when the Shop burned down, President Hoover lent my great grandaddy the money to rebuild. The Peggy & Peter child’s table and chairs are named in honor of the President’s grandchildren.
Troy has all this documented from his MaMaw, my Aunt Lucy Frances.
16 locals recommend
Rapidan Camp
President & Mrs. Hoover’s summer retreat.
The camp featured Clore furniture and when the Shop burned down, President Hoover lent my great grandaddy the money to rebuild. The Peggy & Peter child’s table and chairs are named in honor of the President’s grandchildren.
Troy has all this documented from his MaMaw, my Aunt Lucy Frances.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyYou’re not that far away.....