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Find a romantic retreat in Afton, Virginia

Sometimes life can get in the way of romance. Sure, you still madly love your significant other, but maybe the mundane routines of everyday life mean you haven’t been able to illustrate this love and appreciation. Then Valentine’s Day comes around as a reminder not only to pause and fully appreciate your other half, but also to celebrate them as well. We have a few different options to help you in that celebration, all of which are based on a romantic stay here at Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast:

16 Adventures to Enjoy in 2016

Our resolution for 2016 is to make this year even better than the last, and with all of the adventures in and around Afton, VA, it won’t be a difficult resolution to keep. Our blog is chock full of fun adventures for you to enjoy throughout the year, and we’ve narrowed it down to 16 possibilities for you to experience on your next getaway to Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast. Without further ado (and in no particular order), here they are:

The Cheese Shop, Stuarts Draft, VA

Where does one go to find a huge assortment of high-quality cheeses, deli meat, spices, popcorn, candy, baked goods and more? Answer: The Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft, Virginia.

This small business is dedicated to the local community and is “One of Virginia's ORIGINAL Amish-style Bulk Foods Stores.” It’s a little bit of a drive away from Afton Mountain B&B (about half an hour), but here are a few reasons your Cheese Shop trip is worthwhile:

Winter at Wintergreen

“Skiing is a dance, and the mountain always leads.” –Anonymous

If you’ve been following our blog or Facebook page for a while, you may have heard us mention Wintergreen. This local resort has everything from restaurants spa treatments to snowboarding. And with winter fast approaching, Wintergreen resort is ready to offer you a number of cold-weather activities accommodated by “one of the world’s most sophisticated snowmaking systems.”

A Big Welcome to Blue Toad Hard Cider & Cidery

Wineries and breweries and cideries, oh my! Nelson County is full of fun beverages (including its very own distillery), and we’re happy to celebrate the arrival of a brand new libation location just down the road in Nellsyford, VA. Blue Toad Hard Cider & Cidery is the product of Todd Rath who previously owned and ran the Blue Toad Restaurant. Now Todd has set out on his next venture, which has brought us a brand new cidery and tasting room.

Perfect Pizza

Pizza. It’s the classic American dinner, the ideal meal for a casual group of friends, and a simple solution when you have no idea what to make for supper. Now that the holiday season is almost here, you’re most likely extra busy and in need of a tasty treat to alleviate some of the stress. How about these three local pizzerias only a short drive away from Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast:

4 MORE Things We’re Thankful For Here at Afton Mountain B&B

November has arrived, and many people online are celebrating “30 Days of Thanks.” If we tried to write down 30 things we’re thankful for in one blog, it would probably turn into an entire novel, so we’ve narrowed it down a bit!

Weekly Brewery Specials

If you’ve been following our blog for a little while, then you know we’re big fans of our local microbreweries. Three of our favorites, Devils Backbone, Blue Mountain Brewery, and Wild Wolf, provide both residents and visitors of the area with top-quality, award-winning brews. Furthermore, they offer weekly specials to amp up your brewery visit and give you some great deals, so keep reading for more information:

The 2015 Charlottesville Idea House Tour

“Your home should be the most comfortable place you can imagine." --Bunny Williams

Ghosts of Staunton Walking Tour

Whenever Autumn arrives each year, a lot of us begin to anticipate the spooky thrills of Halloween. If you find yourself enjoying classic horror flicks, haunted houses, and the latest supernatural book series (and maybe a bit of history as well), then we think you just might enjoy a Ghosts of Staunton Walking Tour in the nearby Queen City of Virginia.