Welcome to the Scenic, Historic, and Recreational
Heart of Central Virginia
Wintergreen is a special place. People have chosen our area for hundreds of years—you can too. Here, in the scenic Rockfish Valley and nearby communities, you can enjoy an exceptionally wide range of activities in addition to the extensive collection at the Wintergreen Resort. We have been here since the early 1970's. Let us be your tour guides!
Sip chardonnay or merlot at area wineries. Visit the 200-year-old Oak Ridge Estate for a horse race or fox hunting. Tour the presidential homes of Thomas Jefferson
at Monticello and James Monroe at Ash Lawn-Highland – or travel through the pages of history at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum. Journey back in time at the Frontier Culture Museum, or explore Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal house. Enjoy fine dining or savor a casual meal under the trees with friends. Here are a few suggestions. For a more complete discussion, visit About Nelson County, or let our local experts answer your questions.
What Can You Do Near Wintergreen?
There are literally hundreds of places to see and things to do within 20 minutes from the Wintergreen Resort. Here are some categories you may be interested in. Click to learn more about the activities in each category.
(our thanks to Nelson County Government and others for tourist information)
Wine, Brew, Cider, and Spirits
Home to more than 20 wineries, breweries,cideries, and distilleries. More per square mile than any other Mid-Atlantic area.
Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Markets and Delis
Whether you want a quick bite or coffee, intimate fine dining, or to enjoy a meal with your brew, you'll find it here.
Orchards and Farm Markets
Still primarily an agricultural area, you'll find more than 15 orchards and farm markets close by including one in Stoney Creek.
Outdoor Adventures
Add activities from biking and birding to soaring and swimming to those available at the Wintergreen Resort.
Scenic Tours
Travel in any direction at any time of the year and you are sure to find exquisite scenery dotted with places you'll want to visit.
Blue Ridge Parkway
An American treasure, the Blue Ridge Parkway features diverse climates, wildlife, and agricultural history.
Music and Entertainment
Local musicians abound, and music festivals featuring every genre from country to classical fill the summer.
Museums and Historic Sites
Home to five Presidents, our area abounds with historic sites and museums whose exhibits cover all aspects of colonial to modern life.
Shopping, Art, and Antiques
Our relaxed lifestyle nurtures diverse shopping venues and artists practicing traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge innovation.
