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.

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 meals created to your liking.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Nelson County - Outdoor Recreation
Appalachian Trail -  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
Buffalo Springs Herb Farm - Themed gardens, herb plants (April-June), retail herb shop, nature trail and more.  Located in Raphine
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.

        LOCAL ORCHARDS          

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

LOCAL WINERIES