Beautiful Central Virginia

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 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.