​Route 151 in Nelson County has become a destination for award winning breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries. We wanted to share a little about our favorite breweries! Make sure to check calendars for each of these spots as you plan your visits. Many offer live music, "steal the glass" nights and other specials. 

​Devils Backbone is a great beer option, and a very popular spot! During the winter months, you can reserve fire pits to huddle around, and the summer months bring live music and festivals. DB is pet and family friendly, and you can often find games like cornhole sprawled out around the property! 

From 151, the parking lot at The Brewing Tree might look busy.  What you can't see from the road is the large meadow space behind the brewery that runs along the North Fork River. Enjoy beer, cider, hard slushies (yes... you read that right!) and plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. They also make their own kombucha from locally sourced ingredients.  The food options at the Scratch Kitchen come highly recommended! 

There are lots of beer options in the area - these are just a few of our favorites along 151. Look for more posts about breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries coming soon! ​

​Hiking is popular in the Wintergreen area, and so we wanted to share a few of our favorites, close to Wintergreen and Marley's Cabin! 

• Sherando Lake - Less than 20 minutes from the house, Sherando Lake offers two hikes around each lake. Fall is beautiful (as seen in the video above) and perfect for peeping leaves, or visit in the summer and take a dip in the lake! (Open early-April - late-October. ) 

• Shamokin Falls - A moderately challenging hike about 3 miles long. Fabulous waterfall views!  
• Crab Tree Falls - Well known for being the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, Crab Tree Falls is a popular hiking destination. 
• Blue Ridge Tunnel is a hiking experience like none other. Check out the video on this page to learn more about the history and how to prepare! (Bring a coat and flashlight!) 
• Appalachian Trail - The AT has a number of access points in Wintergreen. Enjoy spectacular views of the south & Shenandoah Valley as you hike along the trail. According to the Nature Foundation, there is an access trail to the current Appalachian Trail on Laurel Springs Drive near Wolftrap Lane which also connects to the old trail as well. Use caution in winter.

Looking for other options?

• Visit the Nature Foundation website to learn more about hiking in the area, and where to pick up a trail map! ​
• The Wintergreen Property Owners Association has some great information on hikes in Wintergreen. 

​There is good reason why Wintergreen Resort is so popular during the winter months! 

• ​Skiing and snowboarding, of course! Wintergreen has some of the best snowmaking equipment on the East Coast, and they use it to make lots of snow on all 26 slopes/trails! Wintergreen offers terrain for first time skiers and riders to seasoned snow sport experts.
• The very popular tubing hill is the longest in Virginia. Reserve Your tickets early - they go fast!
• After a day of skiing, snowboarding and tubing, pamper yourself at the Wintergreen Spa with a massage, facial or mani/pedi. 
• Don’t miss après ski at The Edge! Located slope side, The Edge is the perfect spot to grab a burger and beverage, and often hosts live musicians evening and weekend. 
• Visit the local wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries on Nelson 151.
• Dine at one of the delicious locally owned restaurants! Grab pizza from Fire and Frost on the Mountain or check out Basic Necessities, a popular café in Nellysford!  

Enjoy your stay in Wintergreen! 

There is good reason why Wintergreen Resort is popular in the winter months! ​