Foodie-U Wine School - Wine Classes happen EVERY WEEKEND at Little Washington Winery. Experience Virginia Wine Country in a whole new way with educational and upscale tasting components. Take a class. Participate in a Vintners Table Learning Lunch. Get hands-on with a Chef, a winemaker or a sommelier in a teaching kitchen. Home of the Foodie-U Wine School, we host 20 different wine & food pairing classes. Check our class calendar and come play!
Jenkins Mountain Disc Golf - DISC GOLF WITH BENEFITS A Challenging and Fun 18-Hole Disc Golf Destination meandering through forests and rolling mountain farmland, this impressive course offers a great way to saunter through the foothills of Shenandoah National Park 60 miles west of DC. The course features 18 holes on a par 60 layout spanning 55 acres with championship caliber targets, turf tees, and professional signage. Our goal is to create a phenomenal experience for our players and their guests. Packed with top quality tee pads, multiple pin positions, tons of elevation change, amazing Blue Ridge Mountain views, and BEER! Enjoy a pint after your round at Skyline Brewing!
Stonewall Abbey Wellness - Bet you've never been to a gym like this one before! Offering a variety of specialty events and classes all throughout the year. Workshops on yoga, qigong, Thai Massage, meditation, martial arts and more. Seminars with renowned instructors. Fun on the water all summer long with paddle boards. Many ways to Lift Body, Mind & Spirits! Day Pass, Weekend Pass and Couples Pass available in advance or at the door.
Bear Mountain Ziplines - See what you're missing from on top of the trees. Highly recommend this to families and couples. A great team building activity for businesses too!
Schoolhouse Nine - Experience the tranquil beauty of Rappahannock County, nestled in the shadow of Old Rag and the Blue Ridge Mountains. This unique golf course features nine challenging par-3 holes, ranging in length from 85-171 yards. The course meanders through a series of native wildflower meadows bordered by the Thornton River and the historic ruins of the original Smoot Tannery. 9 holes is just the right number for an offsite team building exercise or sunrise/sunset adventure.
Luray Caverns - Just past the park on 211, Luray Caverns is the largest caverns in the eastern United States, yet walking through feels more akin to an unearthly experience. Luray caverns have been inspiring guests for 125 years. Guided tours available daily. The Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Luray Valley Museum, and Toy Town Junction are included with every Luray Caverns ticket.
Civil War History - While there were no large-scale military actions in Rappahannock, several dozen skirmishes and many troop movements occurred here, a major thoroughfare and gateway to Shenandoah Valley for both Union and Confederate forces. The Rappahannock Historical Society produced a map and guide to Civil War Trail markers, and troop movements and skirmishes, which is available at the Visitors Center (7 Library Rd., Washington; 540-675-3153 Friday-Sunday, 540-675-5330) and through the Rappahannock Historical Society (328 Gay St., Washington; 540-675-1163).
Landscape Painting Lessons - What better way could there be to enjoy the scenery of Rappahannock County than by spending several hours truly observing it? Plein air painting lessons enable you to truly live in the moment - to enter the landscape, and to interact with and respond to the environment around you.
DC’S STAYCATION DESTINATION
The Blue Ridge Mountains 60 miles West of DC.
Shenandoah National Park - Just 4 miles from Skyline Vineyard Inn, you'll find the Thornton Gap entrance to Skyline Drive. Cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows, 200,000 acres of protected lands are haven to black bears, deer, songbirds, the night sky … and you.
Hiking trails, waterfalls
75 scenic overlooks to stop and take in the panoramas
President Hoovers Summer White House
Shenandoah National Park museum at Big Meadow
Skyland Resort lunch + the famous Mile High Blackberry Ice Cream Pie
Go west on Route 211 and you will see the Thornton Gap ranger station to enter the park about 4 miles past Skyline Vineyard Inn.
Shenandoah River Adventures - Just across the mountain from us is the Shenandoah River. We work with the best outfitters offering guided raft, kayak and tubing adventures on the river. If you are interested in a guided river adventure hit "Contact Us" on the navigation bar to the left and we'll be glad to tell you all about it and help you set the whole thing up!
Fly Fishing - Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish? It's been said that time spent with a fly rod in your hand adds 'extra time' to your life. The Shenandoah River is one of the top fishing spots on the East Coast and we've got the best guides to take you on this big adventure. Guided adventures do require advance planning, so if you are interested in adding mountain hikes or river adventures to your relaxation plan ahead.
AllTrails.com - Our favorite app for hiking. You will be entering Shenandoah National Park through the George Washington Lee District (button #18). From there it will show you all the hikes and places to go. Download the app so you have it in your pocket.
Visit Rappahannock County - The Villages of Rappahannock — Little Washington, Sperryville, and Flint Hill — are nestled in the Greater Piedmont Region of Virginia. Our stunning beauty and unmatched charm are complemented by fun activities for visitors of all ages and interests. Conveniently located a short drive from Washington, DC and Northern Virginia—we are easily accessible from five surrounding states.
Middleburg - 40 minutes north - The town has a rich history, including serving as the site of two skirmishes in 1863 as part of the Gettysburg Campaign during the Civil War. After the turn of the century, the town became a popular destination for foxhunting and steeplechasing, earning it a reputation as the “Nation’s Horse and Hunt Capital” and attracting well-known visitors from all over the country, including President John F. Kennedy.
Montpelier Estate - James Madison’s Montpelier, including the house and 2600 acre property recently reopened to the public after having been a private residence for over 80 years. Tours are available daily.
Monticello - Thomas Jefferson designed and redesigned his home many times over his lifetime. The house includes 2500 acres, gorgeous gardens and spectacular views. The estate is located about 1 hour from Skyline Vineyard Inn, at Charlottesville Virginia.
Charlottesville - Charlottesville is our go-to town. It has been named America's #1 town. This little city of approximately 40,000 residents is located in the heart of Virginia and is home to the University of Virginia, Monticello, and a wide variety of shopping and dining. The #1 pedestrian mall in America - the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a meal under the stars. C'Ville is about an hour south of us. Getting there is half the fun, winding along the mountains!