The Holidays in the Virginia Blue Ridge
The December Holidays
2023
Friday, December 1, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30- 9 PM | Singer Songwriter at the Campfire | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
7 PM on | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 11 AM | Santa Breakfast - Santa until 11AM | Farm Restaurant | With Santa | |
9 AM - 3 PM | Christmas Bazaar at the crossroads, by the Market. | FREE Pictures with Santa and the Grinch, Pony Rides, Bake Sale, Crafts for the Kids, Hot Chocolate Stand, Local Craftspeople with Christmas Creations. Free Entry! | Just drop in at the Market parking Area- Tent and heaters | |
11AM - 12: 15 PM | Nature Walk - free, with Jenn & Daniel of In True nature | Start at Front Porch. If rain will be show and tell inside | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30- 9 PM | Singer Songwriter at the Campfire | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
7 PM on | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Sunday, December 3, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
12PM-2PM | Lunch, Special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Monday, December 4, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Friday, December 8, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30- 9 PM | Singer Songwriter at the Campfire | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
7 PM on | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 11 AM | Santa Breakfast - Santa until 11AM | Farm Restaurant | With Santa | |
11AM - 12: 15 PM | Nature Walk - free, with Jenn & Daniel of In True nature | Start at Front Porch. If rain will be show and tell inside | ||
12PM-2PM | Santa Lunch, Special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | With Santa | |
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30- 9 PM | Singer Songwriter at the Campfire | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
7 PM on | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Sunday, December 10, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
12PM-2PM | Lunch, Special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Monday, December 11, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Friday, December 15, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
6:30- 9 PM | Singer Songwriter at the Campfire | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
7 PM on | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 11 AM | Santa Breakfast - Santa until 11AM | Farm Restaurant | With Santa | |
11AM - 12: 15 PM | Nature Walk - free, with Jenn & Daniel of In True nature | Start at Front Porch. If rain will be show and tell inside | ||
12PM-2PM | Santa Lunch, Special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | With Santa | |
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30- 9 PM | Singer Songwriter at the Campfire | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
7 PM on | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Sunday, December 17, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
12PM-2PM | Lunch, Special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Monday, December 18, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Thursday, December 21, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Saturday, December 23, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Sunday, December 24, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Merry Christmas! | |||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Thursday, December 28, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Friday, December 29, 2023 | New Year's Weekend | |||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
11:30 - 1pm | Medium Hike | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
1:30 -2:30pm | Fly Fishing Intro | On streams & ponds | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
3-4pm | Guided Nature Stroll | Main Lodge Front Lawn | $10 drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
4:15 PM | Nature Scavenger Hunt | Main Lodge Front Porch | ||
4:30 PM | Cocoa, hot cider on side buffet in Main Restaurant Space | Main Restaurant | ||
5:30 PM | Family Yoga | Room 215 | $10 drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 Mats available | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30 PM | 15 Minute Meditation | Room 215 | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
6:30 PM | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
7:00 PM | Ellen & EJ by the fire - Music | Maid Lodge | ||
8pm on | Puzzels, Board Games | Small Lounge | ||
8:45 PM | Star in Sky Searching | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Saturday, December 30, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
11:30 - 1pm | Medium Hike | Main Lodge Front Lawn | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
1:30-2:30 | Fly Fishing Intro | On streams & ponds | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
3-4pm | Guided Nature Stroll | Main Lodge Front Lawn | $10 drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
4:15 PM | Nature Scavenger Hunt | Main Lodge Front Porch | ||
4:30 PM | Cocoa, hot cider on side buffet in Main Restaurant Space | Main Restaurant | ||
5:00 PM | Bar & DuCard Wine Tasting | Main Lodge | Set up at Guest Care | |
5pm on | Music by Ellen & Smokin Trout | Main Lodge | ||
5:30 PM | Family Yoga | Room 215 | $10 drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 Mats available | |
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Dinner, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30- 9 PM | Campfire & marshmallows to roast | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
6:30 PM | 15 Minute Meditation | Room 215 | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
8-9:15pm | Bluegrass Youth Concert | Large Lounge | ||
8:45 PM | Star in Sky Searching | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
8 AM - 10 AM | Breakfast, special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
12PM-2PM | Lunch, Special diets assisted | Farm Restaurant | ||
11:30 - 1pm | Medium Hike | Main Lodge Front Lawn | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
1:30-2:30 | Fly Fishing Intro | On streams & ponds | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
3-4pm | Guided Nature Stroll | Main Lodge Front Lawn | $10 drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
4:15 PM | Nature Scavenger Hunt | Main Lodge Front Porch | ||
4:30 PM | Cocoa, hot cider on side buffet in Main Restaurant Space | Main Restaurant | ||
5pm on | Music by Ellen & Smokin Trout | Main Lodge | ||
5:30 PM | Family Yoga | Room 215 | $10 drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 Mats available | |
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5:30-8PM | Special New Year's Eve Buffet - with Music and Dancing 8PM - Midnight. | Farm Restaurant | ||
6:30 PM | 15 Minute Meditation | Room 215 | Drop in or set up at Guest Care - info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231 | |
7pm - Midnight | Music by Ellen & Smokin Trout | Large Lounge | ||
8:00PM On | Puzzels, Board Games | Small Lounge | ||
8:00 PM | Star in Sky Searching | Main Lodge Front Lawn | ||
Monday, January 01, 2024 | HAPPY NEW YEAR! | |||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
9 AM - 2PM | New Year's Day Brunch | Farm Restaurant | Set up at Guest Care | |
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
5PM latest | Dinners to go from the Market - Restaurant opens for Dinner on Friday Night, then through the weekend - except for our groups. | Market- Deli - Tackle | ||
Tuesday, January 02, 2024 | ||||
7 AM On | Breakfast sandwiches at the Market | Farm Market | ||
Any Time | Farm Animals Play | Farm Yard | Self Guided - Just come by | |
Any Time | Massage or Yoga | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | ||
Any Time | Fly Fishing Guide | On streams & ponds | Set up at Guest Care - advance notice of a few days | |
Any Time | Horse Trail Ride, Pony Ride, or Lesson | Stables | Set up at Guest Care | |
5PM latest | Dinners to go from the Market - Restaurant opens for Dinner on Friday Night, then through the weekend - except for our groups. | Market- Deli - Tackle |
Santa Breakfasts & Lunches
Dec Saturdays
Saturday Breakfasts
On Dec 2, 9, and 16
Santa Big Breakfast and Farmhouse Santa Lunch
A Large Breakfast Buffet from 8-11AM with Santa Here from 8-11AM to listen to Young People's Wish Lists and sit for photos.
Meal - $17.50 plus Tax for Big Folks, Half Price 14 to 6 yrs, Free 5 and unders
Reservations please: info@gravesmountain.com & 540 923 4231.
Farmhouse Santa Lunch Buffet
Noon - 2PM with Santa - brunch buffet with Farm Fried Chicken, too,
Prices TBD
New Year's Eve Buffet and Celebration
New Year's Buffet Dinner in The Farm Restaurant
Dinner, Story-telling, Bingo, Dancing with Smokin' Trout Bluegrass Trio
To be Confirmed - subject to change
Canape Tray
Fruit and Cheese Platter
Freshly Made Breads
Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese
Crostinis
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Wild Mushrooms en Croute
Black Eyed Peas with Kale and
Brown Rice
Root Vegetable Gratin
Country Green Beans
Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Fingerling Russet and
Sweet Potatoes
Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Country Ham and Gruyere Peanut Pesto Sauce
Beef Wellington with Horseradish Sauce and Demi Glaze
Roasted Pork Loin with Blueberry Relish
Bourbon Glazed Broiled Salmon
Homemade Desserts
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Champagne toast and non-alcoholic beverages.
$50 pp all courses, Bringing young ones - 14 to 6 years half price and free for all 5 and unders
Get to Know the Horse
At the Stables - weekdays
30 minutes - Free
Learning & Discovery
When
2:00PM Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri
Where
The Stables by the farm-yard
Free
Reserve if you can, please with Guest Care
That way Eddie and Leah know that you are coming.
What
Eddie and Leah, lead a discussion over at our Stables with the help of one of the trail horses.
How does the horse think? How do we think? What does a horse see, what do we see? How do the two work together?
Winter Fly Fishing & Clinics
For Beginners and Experienced Anglers
Yes, IT IS doable in the winter.
Clinics on MLK weekend, Valentines Weekend Sat. and following Sats. in February and March.
:: Read details here >
Holiday Fair at the Market
Dec 2 - 10 AM- 3PM
Santa, Grinch, and Free Activities, Crafts People
No admission cost, of course.
Open to all.
Dec 2, 10 AM - 4 PM
Santa, Grinch, Pony Rides, Bouncey House, Ornament making for the Young Ones, 10 Local Craftspeople. Baked Good Ordering for the Holidays - with Judy, our "master holler baker".
The Graves Mountain Restaurant at The Main Lodge
Southern Contemporary
Hiking
On the Farm & in The Shenandoah National Park
Old Rag front entrance is 9.5 miles from us, the back way (not crowded) is 7.5 miles up our own back hollow road.
White Oak Canyon Waterfall Trail is also up our back hollow road, 7 miles.
Plus we have 18 miles of trails here on the Farm and our own big mountain - Doubletop - is 200 feet higher than Old Rag and a tough, technical footing climb.
Massages by Appointment
In-room
Where?
Your choice (and the weather's)
In-room, outside in nature, or a private meeting room.
Now available with CDC precautions. Please book with the reservation desk. In room or in the Library.
Rate
$90 per hr. Please give us at least a day to arrange with Jenn or Megan as their schedules are busy.
Massage can be 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
What Styles
Both therapeutic and relaxation approaches.
Treatments are catered to meet your needs, whether preparing for or recovering from an outdoor adventure or wanting to promote relaxation for your stay at the Graves Mountain Farm
Road Biking - Exceptional -
Scenic Byways
We have some of the best road biking a rider, pro or wanderer could ask for,
Our roads have very narrow shoulders but whole sequences of them are barely traveled and cars can be heard a long ways off.
The nature of hollers allow for winding, steep pushes, followed by winding turns down.
Note - we do not rent bikes, so please bring your own.
Fly Fishing Guide
Tim Lewis, Expert Guide
Learn to fish or gain more expert skills with Tim Lewis.
:: Read about Tim Lewis, Fly Fishing Guide for the VA Blue Ridge
New Year's Weekend
Dec 28- Jan 2
Activities - Dec 30 - Jan 2
- Dec 31 - Celebration Buffet Dinner.
- With our Great Bluegrass Band Smokin' Trout
- Cookie Decorating
- Story Telling
- Bingo
Then all our usual
- Nature Walk
- Riding
- Get to Know the Horse
- The Farm Animals
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking - bring your own
- Road Bike Riding - bring your own
Exploring the Animals
at Farm-yard
:: Read more about the farm animals here >
We are a working farm and orchard - 1800 acres.
We start each weekend day with a visit to the rolling chicken coop at the bottom of the Main Lodge hill for egg collecting and feeding.
The onto the pet pigs having a run, followed by the goats - in their fenced in area and usually with youngsters and babes.
The ponies and longhorn cattle are around the corner and horses over at the stable.
Strolling Fields
On our 1800 Acre Farm & Resort
Watercolor Workshop
For Beginners & Experienced Artists
Art Workshops
Watercolor Landscapes with our renowned landscape artist and mentor, Lou Messa
Learning and Discovery at Graves Mountain Farm
When?
Monthly workshops on Saturday, $175 per person, limited to eight. Lou is a painter of America’s rural heritage.
Regular monthly schedule and also guests can pre-book their own group with a minimum of three people.
- Dec 4, Sat
- Jan 1, Sat
- Jan 8, Sat
- Jan 15, Sat of Martin Luther King Weekend
- Feb 5, Sat
- Feb 19, Sat
- Mar 5, Sat
How long?
From 10 AM to 3:30 PM
Reservations - Guest Services info@gravesmountain.com | 540 923 4231