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Food and Drink

Small town feel with creek running along the back of the distillery. Brewery and Antiques just next door as well!
49 locals recommend
Copper Fox Distillery
9 River Lane
49 locals recommend
Small town feel with creek running along the back of the distillery. Brewery and Antiques just next door as well!
Just down the road with Shotwell Brewery located in same building.
32 locals recommend
Blue Quartz Winery
2585 S F T Valley Rd
32 locals recommend
Just down the road with Shotwell Brewery located in same building.
20 locals recommend
Shotwell Run Brewing Company
2585 S F T Valley Rd
20 locals recommend
Just down the Road! Beautiful view, best Viognier in the area.
74 locals recommend
DuCard Vineyards
40 Gibson Hollow Ln
74 locals recommend
Just down the Road! Beautiful view, best Viognier in the area.
Highly recommend - need reservation.
20 locals recommend
Three Blacksmiths
20 Main St
20 locals recommend
Highly recommend - need reservation.
41 locals recommend
Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK)
3710 Sperryville Pike
41 locals recommend
Also has a playground and petting zoo outside for the kiddos
82 locals recommend
Yoders Country Market
2105 S Seminole Trail
82 locals recommend
Also has a playground and petting zoo outside for the kiddos
Half a mile from the Lodge on the main road - Check out their Facebook page for pig roasts, weekend feasts, or just grab what you need (or forgot) down at the Store. Great sandwiches and to go items as well.
12 locals recommend
The Little Country Store
5338 S F T Valley Rd
12 locals recommend
Half a mile from the Lodge on the main road - Check out their Facebook page for pig roasts, weekend feasts, or just grab what you need (or forgot) down at the Store. Great sandwiches and to go items as well.
Considered the #1 Restaurant in America for years running...
62 locals recommend
The Inn at Little Washington
309 Middle St
62 locals recommend
Considered the #1 Restaurant in America for years running...
Grab a beer and some bar food after a round of 9 hole golf.
23 locals recommend
Headmasters Pub
12018 Lee Hwy
23 locals recommend
Grab a beer and some bar food after a round of 9 hole golf.
105 locals recommend
Bald Top Brewing Co.
1830 Thrift Rd
105 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
Mad Local American Eatery
218 N Main St
38 locals recommend
Great Italian food - located in Madison - does Takeout
27 locals recommend
Giovanna's Italian Eatery
2679 S Seminole Trail
27 locals recommend
Great Italian food - located in Madison - does Takeout
147 locals recommend
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd
147 locals recommend
Next to CopperFox Distillery
32 locals recommend
Pen Druid Brewing
3863 Sperryville Pike
32 locals recommend
Next to CopperFox Distillery
Right down the road! Foothills Scenic Wine Trail ….www.foothillsscenicwinetrail.com is a trail that connects both above wineries. Great way to explore the countryside.
17 locals recommend
Sharp Rock Vineyards
5 Sharp Rock Rd
17 locals recommend
Right down the road! Foothills Scenic Wine Trail ….www.foothillsscenicwinetrail.com is a trail that connects both above wineries. Great way to explore the countryside.
30 locals recommend
Narmada Winery
43 Narmada Ln
30 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Sperryville Trading Cafe and Market
11669 Lee Hwy
7 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Jenny Lynd's Pizza
312 N Main St
16 locals recommend

City/town information

Small town with food, drinks, coffee, golf, antiques and more...
33 locals recommend
Sperryville
33 locals recommend
Small town with food, drinks, coffee, golf, antiques and more...
Caverns, food, adventure parks, hikes, and more
38 locals recommend
Luray
38 locals recommend
Caverns, food, adventure parks, hikes, and more
About 12 miles from the Lodge - Food Lion, Mcdonalds, Antiques, Historic homes, Restaurants
17 locals recommend
Madison
17 locals recommend
About 12 miles from the Lodge - Food Lion, Mcdonalds, Antiques, Historic homes, Restaurants

City/Town Information

33 miles from the Lodge. So much to explore and do!
135 locals recommend
Charlottesville
135 locals recommend
33 miles from the Lodge. So much to explore and do!

Sightseeing

432 locals recommend
Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill Rd
432 locals recommend
Summer and Winter Activities!
150 locals recommend
Massanutten Resort
1822 Resort Dr
150 locals recommend
Summer and Winter Activities!
An Absolute MUST.
97 locals recommend
Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive
97 locals recommend
An Absolute MUST.
Outdoors activities - horseback riding, fishing, food and drinks!
45 locals recommend
Graves Mountain Lodge
Old Blue Ridge Turnpike
45 locals recommend
Outdoors activities - horseback riding, fishing, food and drinks!
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
635 locals recommend
Schoolhouse Nine Golf Course
12018 Lee Hwy
Float Trip time!
84 locals recommend
Shenandoah River Outfitters
6502 S Page Valley Rd
84 locals recommend
Float Trip time!

Traveler advice

Book before you go

Reservations required in most places at this time

There is a TON to do, we only mention a few of the faves. Be sure to explore the area of Etlan VA before coming! Culpepper, Warrenton, Sperrvyille, Madison, Charlottesville, Luray are only a few towns to check out.
Getting around

Have someone else drive you!!!

Integrity Chauffer and Transportation – (540) 229-7466; www.integritychauffeur.com/ On Point Sedan and Limo - (703) 389-0491; www.onpointsedan.net Lightfoot Transportation Inc.: (540) 829-0997; www.lightfootlimo.com/
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Massage Therapy

Unbound Body Therapies: (540) 987-8247 Visit the studio or set up an in-home massage, and holistic and aroma therapy. https://unboundbodytherapies.com Mobile Massages by Diane: (703) 606-8884 This mobile massage van will come to The Lodges between the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm and you have a choice of setting up either in the Lodge or in the van. Call 703-606-8884 and ask for Diane McCawley. The rates are reasonably priced. http://www.mobilemassagebydiane.com
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HIKING

SO MANY HIKING SPOTS - here are three we recommend! Old Rag White Oak Canyon LimberLost Trailhead
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ADVENTURE TIME

Jenkins Family Orchard: 355 Yancy Rd, Woodville, VA 22749, (540) 987-8192 Thronton River Orchard: 11587 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA 22740; (540) 987-8585 Sky Diving: Take a jump and enjoy the view!  SkyDive Orange: 11339 Bloomsbury Rd, Orange, VA 22960; (703) 759-3483  DC Skydiving Center: 9272 Green Meadows Rd, Warrenton, VA 20187; (202) 509-0799 Hot Air Balloon Rides: Spice up the weekend and fly high!  Skyline Hot Air Balloons: 23 Fishhawk Pass Ln, Flint Hill, VA 22627; (540) 227-4040  Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloons: 552 Milldale Hollow Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630; (540) 622-6325
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Antiquing

SO many antiques shops in Madison, Sperryville, Charlottesville, Culpepper, Warrenton to explore!
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Social Media

Please help us build our Social Media! Tag us in some pics... Facebook: Spirit Dancer Lodge and Sun Dancer Lodge Instagram: @etlanrentals
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Need help

Call Darden - text sometimes is faster and easier to get through out there. 703-887-8126
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Explore the property

Our property is your property while you visit us at Spirit and Sun Dancer Lodge. Please treat it as you would your own home. Feel free to explore, take a walk in the woods, a cocktail by the Pavillion, walk with the cows, and much more...
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Battlefields

 Museum of Culpepper History: 803 S. main St., Culpepper VA; (540) 829-1749  Wilderness Battlefield: 35347 Constitution Hwy, Orange, VA 22160; (540) 693-3200  Chancellorsville Battlefield: 9001 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553; (540) 786-2880  Manassas National Battlefield Park: 6511 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109; (703) 361- 1339  Graffiti House: 19484 Brandt Road, Brandy Station, VA; (540) 727-7718  Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel: 400 S. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA; (540) 832-2944  Civil War Trails and Tours: located in Culpepper; 540-825-8628
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Do the research

PLEASE NOTE: We have provided only a FEW of the many restaurants, outdoor activities, and adventures in our beautiful area. Take a few minutes to EXPLORE the many other options and let us know if you find something new!