Cozy Winter Weekend Getaways in the Blue Ridge by Shenandoah National Park

Graves Cozy Winter Weekends

We Are Open for the Winter
– unlike so many of our Shenandoah National Park neighbors

Now is the time to cozy up with fires, games, and activities almost every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the winter for “Winter Weekend Getaways in the Blue Ridge”.

We are open for lodging and events all through the winter here at Graves.

Accommodations are available for all days but –

  • the Farm Restaurant is open only for weekend Friday dinner through Sunday lunch with Margie and Margaret standing ready for you.
  • The Syria Mercantile stands by for light food options with Deli and Sundries for the microwave and fridge in rooms.
  • In room coffee and tea service with take care of the morning frost.

Cozy-up
– All that we will have to do, watch, feel, and play with –

For winter wrap up.

Fires all day in the Main Lodge

Every Day – games, jig-saw puzzle, read and leave library
Every Day – massages in your room or the private library – relaxing, deep tissue release, or Reiki

Cozy dining around the fire – our old style Southern cooking – with vegetarian and gluten free options available.

– Children ages 6-14 are half price
– Children ages 5 & under are FREE.

 

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Cozy Winter Weekends - Cookie Decorating with Merri of Cake Krums

Cozy Winter Weekends – Cookie Decorating with Merri of our local master baker at Cake Krums, Dates TBA – $25 per group of 6 cookies to decorate – for the whole family.
Winter Getaway ski at Massanutten - stay at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges

Cozy Winter Weekends- After a day of skiing, boarding at Massanutten – over the Blue Ridge from us, 1 hr away. Tickets from $45 for 4 hours and youth at $37.Equipment and lessons also available.
Valentine's in the Country - at Graves Mountain Farm

Cozy Winter Weekends – a Country Valentine’s day – two nights in a row, both Friday and Saturday. $200 package with overnight accommodations in Lodge double queen bedded room or Poplar King Itty-bitty room. Dinner buffet with all the goodies, cash bar, band and dancing, breakfast the following day. The 14th will be with a hot country band, while the 15th will be lower key with new menu and a Blue Ridge Bluegrass group. Call for details and reservations – 540 923 4231, info@gravesmountain.com

Cozy Winter Weekend Getaways – with our renowned landscape artist and mentor, Lou Messa Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 22, and Mar 14 – $175 per person, limited to eight. Lou is a painter of America’s rural heritage. You can be a beginner, an “ I could never do that” person and Lou will guide you to a finished landscape. Lou trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. Only 8 budding artists – Reservations 540 923 4231, info@gravesmountain.com
nature walks at Graves - Saturdays at 10AM - FREE to all

NATURE WALK or SHOW and CHAT around the fire, Sat 10AM at Main Lodge, 1 to 1 ½ hr, FREE
Join guides, Jenn & Daniel Mintz, for a nature walk exploring the Graves Mountain property. FREE learning experience–all are welcome!

Our guides from In True Nature will share a bit of the natural and human history of this special part of Appalachian foothills and will encourage you to discover the beauty in both the everlasting and the critical changes that surround us.
Together we will explore the plant medicines that have been used for generations, the foods provided to people and wildlife, and the other opportunities that Mother Nature provides.

  
Wine Tastings of local fine wine at Graves Mountain

Cozy Winter Weekends Wine Tasting Get-together Sat 5:30-6:30PM, dates TBA $15 pp. – OPEN to all. With our local valley partners – DuCard Vineyards and their wine-maker from France, Julien, we will be tasting a fine selection of their award winning wines. With nibbles to clear the palette and ease making new friends. One surprise taste test for us all – comparing to fine French vineyard and year. Take a moment to book with us if you are not staying here – open to all. Reservations appreciated – 540 923 4231, info@gravesmountain.com
Horse and wagon rides on the Farm

Cozy Winter Weekends – Horse and Wagon Rides. We have our stables standing by for farm wagon rides through the fields and orchards. Good for families all bundled up, then a walk back up the hill for hot drinks by the fire and looking for that missing jig-saw piece in the game room. Or will it be ping-pong?

  
Rose Valley Live Music series at Graves

Cozy Winter Weekends – Rose Valley Live Music Nights. Our local Blue Ridge music talent plays in the intimate lounge with fireplace and s’mores. 7:30 PM to 9:30 on Friday and Saturday nights.FREE.

Cozy Winter Weekends- Soap Making with Old Rag Soap Co – Charlotte and Brian – our neighbors in the valley guide you through the process and you come out with 8 squares of your own soap. $55 per person–Please reserve your chair at the table–maximum of 6. Reservations required – 540 923 4231, info@gravesmountain.com

  
Horse Get-away weekend in the Blue Ridge

Cozy Winter Weekends – Get to Know Your Horse. 10AM – 4 PM with lunch break. Introduction to the horse by Eddie and Leah, heads of horsemanship at the Farm. Start with horse intro, how to work with, how to stay safe with, how to care for, how to feed. How does the tack work and why. Now on a horse for how your body communicates, how your thought communicates, what does your weight do, your kegs, your hands – “soft hands”, “soft mouth”. Then out on the trail after lunch. A re-group, what learned, what a challenge, then out on the trail again. How to put up your horse and say good-bye Then home to a warm drink and fire.

Cozy Winter Weekend Wine and Paint Afternoon by the Fire
With our local valley art teacher and gallery owner (the Possum’s Store). Start a canvas and with guidance end the afternoon with your painting – all materials provided. This combines with a selection and tasting of DuCard wines – in the French tradition. Bring old friends and make new – $45 pp – reservations please 540 923 4231, info@gravesmountain.com

  
Massages at Graves Mountain with Jenn Mintz and Meagan Rivera

MASSAGES at the FARM – with Jenn Mintz and Meagan Rivera – by advance reservation (try, please to give us at least a day).
Offering therapeutic, relaxation, and Reiki approaches. Treatments are catered to meet your needs, whether preparing for or recovering from an outdoor adventure or wanting to promote relaxation for your cozy winter weekend at the Graves Mountain Farm. Have the massage in the comfort of room or in Poplar Library. $90 per hr. 60, 90 or 120 min sessions.

Hunting on our private 1100 acres in the VA Blue Ridge, 90 mins from DC.

Cozy Winter Weekends – AFTER a day of hunting in the mountains. Hunting – on the 1100 acres of the Farm just 90 mins from DC. We have deer, bear and turkey.
Hunting here can be a challenge with much of our forest on mountain slopes. Please be aware that getting your game out can be a challenge.
We welcome only up to a maximum of four hunters daily who will be staying with us in one of our cabins or lodge rooms. Additional cost charged to your room : $100 per day per hunter.To arrange, please e-mail info@gravesmountain.com, call 540 923 4231, or Lucky Graves text – 540 829 3285
Mountain Stream Fly Fishing Winter Workshops at Graves Mountain

Cozy Winter Weekends – Winter Mountain Stream Fly Fishing Workshops. Dates to be determined. With Galen Westman and our own James Graves. Winter is some of the best fishing. These two will help their fisherfolk get to the native trout and do where hardly anyone goes – just above our property line in Shenandoah National Park
Homestyle Family Restaurant open to all travelers in the Blue Ridge. Old style southern cooking at big tables to get to know more friends.

Cozy Winter Weekends – dining family style at community tables or on your own in the fireplace dining room and lounge.
Come in your warm socks and booties. Family style old Southern cooking, Yes, we have Vegetarian and Gluten Free options every meal. If you wish, book a meal plan and save 20% – either two or three meals. Then Youth 14 to 6 is half price, while 5 and unders are free.

 

    
     
  • Nature Walk on Saturdays with In True Nature
  • MUSIC – Live Local Music Talent – Fri and Sat evenings – around the fire with s’mores
  • MUSIC- Live Local  Talent with Wine and Flights – Sats 2 to 5PM at DuCard Vineyard – our great vintners across the hill
  • Buggy rides through the meadows
  • Get to know your horse mornings – over at the stables
  • Art Workshops with Lou Messa- Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 14 – $175
  • Soap Making Workshop, Dec 14 and then in Jan and Feb – $55
  • Wine tastings around the fire – from DuCard
  • Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance Feb 14 and 15.
  • Fine Wines and Paint Your Heart out – create a painting and taste DuCard – Wines – Jan and Feb TBD $45
  • Winter Fly Fishing Workshop – Feb and Mar with Galen Westman of Trout Unlimited and James Graves of the Farm

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