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P.O. Box 1
655 Fork Mountain Lane
Montebello, VA 24464
540.377.2119
540.377.9607 (fax)
DutchHausVA@aol.com

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Welcome from
your Innkeepers:
Lois & Earl Arnold
Nelson County
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 BED & BREAKFAST
Nestled in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Relax in the quiet of the
country in Nelson County.
email:
DutchHausVA@aol.com
Nelson
County - on the eastern slopes
of the
Blue
Ridge Mountains, Nelson County is
located an easy 30 miles from the cities of Charlottesville,
Lynchburg
and
Staunton.
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~ AREA ATTRACTIONS &
FEATURED LINKS ~
If you enjoy
historic attractions, hiking, wine tasting, biking, skiing, golfing, horseback riding, boating, fishing,
and tennis, this and
more is all within a comfortable drive from
the Dutch Haus. Stay with us and when you return from your
outings, quality rest and relaxation
in the country awaits you. Add to your visit delectable
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS,
ENTERTAINMENT & UNIQUE SHOPPING |
Nelson County - Outdoor Recreation
Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail-Montebello
Alberene Soapstone Company
_ World’s
largest deposit of architectural soapstone. Artisan and
craftsmen working on site. Open for tours Monday –
Friday
Appalachian Trail
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From Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in
Georgia, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail wanders the
ridges and valleys of the Appalachian range for more than 2,168
miles
Ash
Lawn - home of James Monroe
Blackfriar Theatre
- In Staunton is a re-creation of Shakespeare's original
indoor theatre.
In addition to giving performances at the Blackfriars,
the
ASC on Tour
travels the U.S. and abroad with
the same unique brand of Shakespeare that thrills,
delights, and educates its audiences.
Blue Moon Antiques &
Book Store
- Unique antiques
and collectibles. Used, rare, discounted and new
books. Open daily. Lovingston 434-263-8890
The Hamner Theatre
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A community theater
dedicated to
one of Nelson County’s most famous residents, Earl
Hamner, Jr., creator of THE WALTONS, award-winning TV
series.
Montebello Country
Store
- A
family operation for 4 generations – an interesting
place to explore – just think – “Country Store.”
Offers unique collection of toys for children,
McCutcheon’s jams and jellies, custom t-shirts,
sweatshirts, caps and gift items as well as a great
selection of camping & fishing supplies with a full line
of groceries, ice, and fuel. Trout fishing.
Monticello
- home of Thomas Jefferson
Oak Ridge Estate
-
largest private estate in Virginia
Wades' Mill
- a working flour mill, c. 1750. Located in
Raphine
Walton's
Mountain Museum - located in the old Schuyler
Elementary School across the street from the boyhood home of
Earl Hamner
Washington National Forest
Wintergreen
- on the eastern slopes of the
Blue Ridge Mountains offers a variety of activities including
skiing, snow boarding and tubing, golf, concerts and nature
walks.
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LOCAL ORCHARDS
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Dickie Bros.
Orchard -
2552 Dickie Road, Roseland, VA 22967 (434)
277-5516 Drumheller's Orchard -
1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane, Lovingston,
VA 22949 (434) 263-5036
Fitzgerald's Orchard
- 728 Harpers Creek Lane, Tyro, VA
22976 (434) 277-5798 Flippin-Seaman, Inc. -
5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro, VA 22976 (434)
277-5824
Saunders Bros., Inc.
- 2717 Tye
Brook Hwy, Piney River, VA 22964 (434) 277-5455
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LOCAL WINERIES
& BREWERIES
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Afton Mountain Vineyards
- Taste
award-winning wines, tour the cave and experience the beauty of
the Blue Ridge Gourmet picnic foods and picnic facilities
available.
Albemarle CiderWorks
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A family-run
Cidery and Tasting Room that produces hard cider
from heritage varieties of apples.
Cardinal Point
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Review year round activities such as pruning, harvesting,
crushing and bottling. Taste a spectrum of red and white wine
styles, all friendly but with surprising depth.
DelFosse
- One unique feature of the property is the
opportunity to hike more than 5 miles of trails in the Deer Rock
Orchard.
Democracy Vineyards
- Over
12 acres of Vitis Vinifera
grapes, also an active apple
operation.
Devils Backbone Brewing
Company
- At the base of Wintergreen
Mountain. Brewery and
restaurant - serving both
lunch and dinner.
Flying Fox Vineyard
- “Our best wine is the one
you enjoy the most.
Began with the planting of
vines in 2000.
Production includes Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, Viognier,
Chardonnay, and red and
white table wines, both of
which are lightly sweet.
Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
- A small family
farm & winery featuring "true to the fruit" Virginia wines.
Blackberry picking begins early July.
Lovingston Winery
- Dedicated to the
production of the
highest-quality wines.
Primarily family-run along
with head winemaker Riaan
Rossouw.
Rockbridge Vineyard
- Located in the historic
and beautiful countryside of Rockbridge County. The vineyard
produces fine Virginia wines, which have won many awards in
national and state competitions.
Veritas
Winery - Veritas is nestled in the foothills
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The recently planted 20-acre
vineyard is ideally located on southeast facing slopes.
Wild
Wolf
Brewing
Company
and
Homebrew
Shop
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Hand
crafted
beers
made
on
site.
Homebrew
shop
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beer,
wine
and
soda
making
supplies,
brewing
demos
and
classes.
Home
brew
demo
every
Saturday
at
Noon.
Wintergreen Winery
- Experience renowned
hospitality and award-winning wines while
soaking in panoramic mountain views at this family owned and
operated winery and vineyards.
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Cash, checks, Visa, Discover
and MasterCard are accepted. |
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