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Food scene

Awesome food. Craft brewery. Family-friendly. From the cabin: 29 minutes (20 miles)
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd
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Awesome food. Craft brewery. Family-friendly. From the cabin: 29 minutes (20 miles)
Great food. Don't forget to check out the special tasting room! From the cabin: 14 minutes (8.2 miles)
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Bold Rock Hard Cider
1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy
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Great food. Don't forget to check out the special tasting room! From the cabin: 14 minutes (8.2 miles)
Stunning mountain views. Good wine. Light fare. From the cabin: 30 minutes (21 miles)
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Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery
240 Hazy Mountain Lane
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Stunning mountain views. Good wine. Light fare. From the cabin: 30 minutes (21 miles)
Craft brewery and restaurant at the base of the mountain! Excellent food, drink and views. Play it safe- make a reservation! Gets super busy every weekend! From the cabin: 13 minutes (7 miles)
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Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys Run
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Craft brewery and restaurant at the base of the mountain! Excellent food, drink and views. Play it safe- make a reservation! Gets super busy every weekend! From the cabin: 13 minutes (7 miles)
Beautiful winery! From the cabin: 31 min (21 miles)
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Ln
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Beautiful winery! From the cabin: 31 min (21 miles)
If you like spirits this is the place for you! From the cabin: 24 min (16 miles)
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Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley Hwy
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If you like spirits this is the place for you! From the cabin: 24 min (16 miles)
Stunning views and good wine! From the cabin: 32 min (21 miles)
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Afton Mountain Vineyards
234 Vineyard Ln
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Stunning views and good wine! From the cabin: 32 min (21 miles)
Just a short drive from the cabin: 13 minutes (6.9 miles)
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Blue Toad Hard Cider - Cidery & Farm
462 Winery Ln
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Just a short drive from the cabin: 13 minutes (6.9 miles)
A short walk from the cabin. Don't forget to load up on snacks!
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The Market at Wintergreen Resort
189 Mountain Inn Loop
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A short walk from the cabin. Don't forget to load up on snacks!
Wine + cheese shop. Cozy venue serving French cafe fare (sandwiches, salads). From the cabin: 15 minutes (9.3 miles)
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Basic Necessities
2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy
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Wine + cheese shop. Cozy venue serving French cafe fare (sandwiches, salads). From the cabin: 15 minutes (9.3 miles)
Eclectic tasting room, good wine! From the cabin: 28 min (19 miles)
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Flying Fox Vineyard
10368 Critzer Shop Rd
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Eclectic tasting room, good wine! From the cabin: 28 min (19 miles)
Scenic views. From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles).
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Valley Road Vineyards
9264 Critzer Shop Rd
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Scenic views. From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles).
From the cabin: 20 min (12 miles)
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Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
2800 Berry Hill Rd
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From the cabin: 20 min (12 miles)
From the cabin: 28 min (19 miles)
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Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd
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From the cabin: 28 min (19 miles)
From the cabin: 15 min (9.6 miles)
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Wild Wolf Brewing Company
2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy
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From the cabin: 15 min (9.6 miles)
From the cabin: 24 min (16 miles)
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Brewing Tree Beer Co.
9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy
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From the cabin: 24 min (16 miles)
For warmer months, this is a local company that makes awesome picnics EASY.
C'ville Picnic
536 Pantops Ctr
For warmer months, this is a local company that makes awesome picnics EASY.
Worth the drive :) but you can also get Starbucks coffee at the Mountain Inn, only a 2 min drive from the cabin!
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Trager Brothers Coffee Roasters
190 Rockfish School Ln
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Worth the drive :) but you can also get Starbucks coffee at the Mountain Inn, only a 2 min drive from the cabin!
Amazing icecream!
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Black Bear Creamery
18 Pheasant Run
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Amazing icecream!
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WildManDan Brewery
279 Avon Rd
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Sightseeing

Great for picking fruit (seasonal)! From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles)
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Critzer Family Farm
9388 Critzer Shop Rd
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Great for picking fruit (seasonal)! From the cabin: 29 min (20 miles)
Very nice flat walk through the forest through the recently restored Tunnel. Don't forget to bring a flashlight! From the cabin: 33 min (18 miles)
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Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
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Very nice flat walk through the forest through the recently restored Tunnel. Don't forget to bring a flashlight! From the cabin: 33 min (18 miles)
During warmer months this is the perfect short hike for families to a natural WATER SLIDE and swimming hole! Don't forget your bathing suit! From the cabin: 23 min (14 miles)
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Pauls Creek Trail at the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen
Pauls Creek Court
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During warmer months this is the perfect short hike for families to a natural WATER SLIDE and swimming hole! Don't forget your bathing suit! From the cabin: 23 min (14 miles)
Don't forget to check out the spa at Wintergreen. Check their website for additional costs. Limited indoor pool access only available with Spa service. Call resort for details.
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Wintergarden Pool & Spa
3338 Wintergreen Dr
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Don't forget to check out the spa at Wintergreen. Check their website for additional costs. Limited indoor pool access only available with Spa service. Call resort for details.
Check out Wintergreen skiing lessons for Adults and Children! Slopes are a short walk from the cabin!
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Wintergreen Ski School
159 Mountain Inn Loop
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Check out Wintergreen skiing lessons for Adults and Children! Slopes are a short walk from the cabin!
Forget something? The Ski Barn has you covered. From the cabin: 12 min (7.1 miles)
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The Ski Barn
45 Beech Grove Rd
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Forget something? The Ski Barn has you covered. From the cabin: 12 min (7.1 miles)
Camryn Limousine
103-B Free Bridge Ln
This 7 mile trail is a beautiful and easy Rail-toTrail along the Piney River in Nelson and Amherst Counties following the converted railbed of the former Virginia Blue Ridge Railway. The nearly flat trail takes its name from this longest-running, commercially successful short-line railway in the U.S. in operation from 1915 to 1981. The trail provides spectacular scenic views of the Piney & Tye Rivers as well as an abundance of wildlife, rock formations and plant life. It provides opportunities for walking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Open from sunrise to sunset. Parking lots and access from two points: Piney River Trailhead at Piney River Depot on Rt. 151, or Rose Mill Trailhead (Rt. 674 off Rt. 56 opposite Rose Union Baptist Church) From the cabin: 29 min (21 miles)
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Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Piney River Trail Head
3124 Patrick Henry Hwy
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This 7 mile trail is a beautiful and easy Rail-toTrail along the Piney River in Nelson and Amherst Counties following the converted railbed of the former Virginia Blue Ridge Railway. The nearly flat trail takes its name from this longest-running, commercially successful short-line railway in the U.S. in operation from 1915 to 1981. The trail provides spectacular scenic views of the Piney & Tye Rivers as well as an abundance of wildlife, rock formations and plant life. It provides opportunities for walking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Open from sunrise to sunset. Parking lots and access from two points: Piney River Trailhead at Piney River Depot on Rt. 151, or Rose Mill Trailhead (Rt. 674 off Rt. 56 opposite Rose Union Baptist Church) From the cabin: 29 min (21 miles)
A variety of offerings from coffee to farmer's markets! Check out their website for weekly activities. From the cabin: 20 minutes (13 miles)
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Rockfish Valley Community Center
190 Rockfish School Ln
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A variety of offerings from coffee to farmer's markets! Check out their website for weekly activities. From the cabin: 20 minutes (13 miles)
Interested in a private tour? From Nelson County's website: Let’s start with the opulent yet ghostly home tour. Visitors flock to Afton’s Swannanoa during selected weekends in the spring, summer, and fall. This impressive manse was built in the early 1900s by Richmond millionaire, James Dooley. The home was one of the first built with electricity and features Georgian marble, gold plumbing features, an elevator, and a 4,000-piece Tiffany stained-glass window. The current owners of the house hosts group tours, open houses, weddings, and paranormal investigations into the claims of ghostly activity at the mansion. From the cabin: 31 min (17 miles)
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Swannanoa
497 Swannanoa Ln
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Interested in a private tour? From Nelson County's website: Let’s start with the opulent yet ghostly home tour. Visitors flock to Afton’s Swannanoa during selected weekends in the spring, summer, and fall. This impressive manse was built in the early 1900s by Richmond millionaire, James Dooley. The home was one of the first built with electricity and features Georgian marble, gold plumbing features, an elevator, and a 4,000-piece Tiffany stained-glass window. The current owners of the house hosts group tours, open houses, weddings, and paranormal investigations into the claims of ghostly activity at the mansion. From the cabin: 31 min (17 miles)
Nice hike to pair with food or brews at Blue Mountain Brewery! The views are absolutely stunning! From the cabin: 28 min (17 miles)
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Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Nice hike to pair with food or brews at Blue Mountain Brewery! The views are absolutely stunning! From the cabin: 28 min (17 miles)
Let the good times roll while you search for antique treasures on Nelson 151! From the cabin: 18 min (11 miles)
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Tuckahoe Antiques
4202 Rockfish Valley Hwy
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Let the good times roll while you search for antique treasures on Nelson 151! From the cabin: 18 min (11 miles)
Stroll through time as you explore this shop full of historic treasures! From the cabin: 34 min (26 miles)
Blue Moon Antique Mall and Bookstore
8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Stroll through time as you explore this shop full of historic treasures! From the cabin: 34 min (26 miles)
Great hike to a small waterfall! From the cabin: 33 min (19 miles)
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Crabtree Falls
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Great hike to a small waterfall! From the cabin: 33 min (19 miles)
Scenic drives, biking, hiking!
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Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Scenic drives, biking, hiking!
Scenic drive with beautiful overlooks! From the cabin: 29 min (17 mi)
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Skyline Drive Scenic Roadway, South Terminus
Skyline Drive
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Scenic drive with beautiful overlooks! From the cabin: 29 min (17 mi)
Lake with sandy beach. Additional cost per guest (see website). From the cabin: 19 min (12 miles). Seasonal availability. Check website for details on hours.
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Lake Monocan Park
110 Camping Ridge
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Lake with sandy beach. Additional cost per guest (see website). From the cabin: 19 min (12 miles). Seasonal availability. Check website for details on hours.
From the cabin: 16 min (7.5 miles)
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Sherando Lake
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From the cabin: 16 min (7.5 miles)
A great setting for mountain golf. Wintergreen was named by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World" From the cabin: 23 min (13 mi)
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Stoney Creek Golf Course
1354 Stoney Creek W
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A great setting for mountain golf. Wintergreen was named by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World" From the cabin: 23 min (13 mi)
Fun activities for kids. Call resort for details.
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Discovery Ridge Adventure Center
State Route 664
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Fun activities for kids. Call resort for details.

City/town information

Day trip! About an hour away, there is plenty to do in historic Charlottesville! Home of the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Don't forget to check out the open air Downtown Mall! For warmer months, check out the Rivanna River Company tours and rentals (canoes, kayaks, tubes).
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Charlottesville
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Day trip! About an hour away, there is plenty to do in historic Charlottesville! Home of the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Don't forget to check out the open air Downtown Mall! For warmer months, check out the Rivanna River Company tours and rentals (canoes, kayaks, tubes).
Historic Day trip (1h 15m)! Learn all about the historic little town where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, ending the Civil War at the Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park. Don't forget to grab coffee at Bain's and head over to the Babcock House for a bite to eat!
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Appomattox
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Historic Day trip (1h 15m)! Learn all about the historic little town where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, ending the Civil War at the Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park. Don't forget to grab coffee at Bain's and head over to the Babcock House for a bite to eat!
Day trip (1h)! Lynchburg is home to Liberty University. The downtown area has really thrived in recent years, including the addition of many delicious places to eat (I highly recommend Robin Alexander's) and a nice walking/bike riding trail!
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Lynchburg
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Day trip (1h)! Lynchburg is home to Liberty University. The downtown area has really thrived in recent years, including the addition of many delicious places to eat (I highly recommend Robin Alexander's) and a nice walking/bike riding trail!
Small town day trip (1h 33m)! Visit the historic underground caverns!
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Luray
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Small town day trip (1h 33m)! Visit the historic underground caverns!
Small town trip (44 min)! From the county website: Staunton is the perfect base from which to explore Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city’s charming downtown is home to a vibrant arts and music scene, a sizzling reputation for local food and dining, and a cool array of independent shops and galleries clustered along the historic Main Street. After you’ve had your fill of outdoor adventure and scenic drives, enjoy a fun-filled night of theater at the American Shakespeare Center, big-time-culture-small-town-coolstep back in time at the Frontier Culture Museum, or explore the legacy of Woodrow Wilson at his presidential library and museum. Staunton delivers big time culture and small town cool – year round.
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Staunton
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Small town trip (44 min)! From the county website: Staunton is the perfect base from which to explore Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city’s charming downtown is home to a vibrant arts and music scene, a sizzling reputation for local food and dining, and a cool array of independent shops and galleries clustered along the historic Main Street. After you’ve had your fill of outdoor adventure and scenic drives, enjoy a fun-filled night of theater at the American Shakespeare Center, big-time-culture-small-town-coolstep back in time at the Frontier Culture Museum, or explore the legacy of Woodrow Wilson at his presidential library and museum. Staunton delivers big time culture and small town cool – year round.
Half Day Trip (41 min)! Crozet is a very popular small town! Don't forget to check out Chiles Peach Orchard, King Family Vineyards, Crozet Pizza and Crozet Creamery!
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Crozet
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Half Day Trip (41 min)! Crozet is a very popular small town! Don't forget to check out Chiles Peach Orchard, King Family Vineyards, Crozet Pizza and Crozet Creamery!

Lake

20 acre lake with sandy beach and spots to picnic. Entry fee applies.
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Lake Monocan Park
110 Camping Ridge
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20 acre lake with sandy beach and spots to picnic. Entry fee applies.

Pool

Resort pool with playground. Entry for up to 6 guests at a time, 2p-6p. Check Wintergreen’s website for additional information.
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Chestnut Springs Park
94 Timber Camp Dr
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Wintergreen's pools at Chestnut Springs on the mountain (8 min drive) and Rodes Farm in the valley (20 min drive) operate from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. The pool is open from 10 am until 6 pm daily. However, unaccompanied guests of property owners (Blackwood Chalet guests) may use the pool from 2 pm until 6 pm daily. Guests of property owners must show their guests pool passes when checking in. Please return the pool pass to the entry hallway upon your return. Failure to do so will result in a replacement fee charge. Directions: Going up the mountain on Wintergreen Drive past the Mountain Inn and the Founders' Overlook, turn right on Blue Ridge Drive and past the condos to Timber Camp Drive, turn right. The swimming pool and pavilion is on the right. Direct dial: 434-818-0813 No reservations, pools are first come first served.
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Chestnut Springs Park
94 Timber Camp Dr
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Wintergreen's pools at Chestnut Springs on the mountain (8 min drive) and Rodes Farm in the valley (20 min drive) operate from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. The pool is open from 10 am until 6 pm daily. However, unaccompanied guests of property owners (Blackwood Chalet guests) may use the pool from 2 pm until 6 pm daily. Guests of property owners must show their guests pool passes when checking in. Please return the pool pass to the entry hallway upon your return. Failure to do so will result in a replacement fee charge. Directions: Going up the mountain on Wintergreen Drive past the Mountain Inn and the Founders' Overlook, turn right on Blue Ridge Drive and past the condos to Timber Camp Drive, turn right. The swimming pool and pavilion is on the right. Direct dial: 434-818-0813 No reservations, pools are first come first served.