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Spring Plant Sale at Devils Backbone
Spring Plant Sale at Devils Backbone
Annual plant sale in partnership with Master Gardeners with a diverse array of products.
Annual plant sale in partnership with Master Gardeners with a diverse array of products.
The Rockfish Valley Foundation is excited to host this hike as part of the City Nature Challenge in the Greater Charlottesville Region. Please download the free iNaturalist App on your smartphone prior to the hike - the guide will show you how to utilize the app and its resources. Families are welcome, but this hike […]
Start your Sunday mornings off right with a taste of the good life! Your choice of hard cider topped off with fresh squeezed orange juice Enjoy your morning juice with an extra buzz! $6.50/pint. Barrel Aged Ciders are not included.
Music! Lip Sync Fun! Silent Auction! Cake Walk! Children’s Activities by Little Planets! Cork Raffle! Food & Drink! Please join us for a fun Sunday afternoon in support of a great school! Advance tickets may be purchased in person at North Branch School or online.
Nelson County Community Orchestra presents: Celebrate! NCCO Returns! "Celebratory Dances". Kimberly Souther, conductor. Program: Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5, Strauss: Blue Danube, Piazolla: Libertango & Oblivion, Traditional Folk Tune: Beseda. Bernstein: West Side Story. Admission is free, donations accepted.
Free or deeply discounted exclusive Blue Mountain merchandise with any draft purchase. Check our social media for this month’s special.
Workshop will include tips on planting peonies as well as harvesting and conditioning other flowers. Cut-your-own flowers from our abundant gardens. Some varieties may be peonies, mock orange, lilacs, baptisia, fringe tree, scotch broom, hellebores, deutizia and more. Techniques of flower arranging will be discussed as well as handouts provided. You will create your own […]
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: May 13 F.F.M.E. May 20 Alex Arbaugh May 27 South Canal Street June 3 Prophett and Garst June 10 Join Venture June 17 Bob Keel June 24 Paulo Franco July 1 McHale and Justina July […]
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. May 13 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies May 20 Firecracker Jam May 27 Fretwell June 3 Greg Ward June 10 635 June 17 Jacob Paul Allen June 24 Bryan Knowles July 1 Porch Dogs July 8 […]
Strawberries are in!! Check website for current seasonal hours. Specials on flowers and hanging baskets. Don't forget the Homemade Ice Cream! Call to get the latest picking conditions and farm updates.
This weekend, grab the picnic basket and take a trip to wine country to treat your mom to a relaxing day at Lovingston. We will have a special wine cocktail on the menu and complimentary long stem roses (while supplies last)! Try our Chardonnay infused with green tea, honey, and topped with splash of bubbly […]
Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]
Buttermilk pancakes, real blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, grits, scrambled eggs, OJ, TBC coffee, and good company. Breakfast is served 8:30AM to 10:30AM. It’s an all-you-can-eat breakfast starting at $7 for RVCC members, and $9 for non-members. Members can bring a friend and get the member price for their guest! Please note we are planning to […]
Sponsored by Nelson Area Paddlers and Nelson County Parks and Recreation. This 8 mile race is suitable for experienced canoe and kayak paddlers (up to Class II/III- white water). Location: Registration and Start– Rte 622 (S. Powells Island Rd) 2 miles from Tye River Rd. Finish: about 8 miles downriver. (Course subject to change due […]
BOGO ciders for all the Moms, cider aplenty, yummy eats, live music, and beer. Live music by Andrew Edilson.
Join us for our inaugural event and explore what life was like here in the 1920s. This unique opportunity is the first of its kind. Discover the technology and history of the era. Enjoy exploring steam tractors, “hit & miss” motors, engines, motorcycles, Model A Fords, 1920s race cars, live music, food vendors, reenactors, and […]
Raspberries on Acid with special variants Passion Fruit on Acid and Key Lime on Acid available to purchase on draft and in bottle while supplies last! Live music by Firecracker Jam and Dropping Julia. Juggling performances. Axe throwing. Blue Ridge Kettle Korn. Other delicious food (including carnival specials) by the Smokin' Barrel. No cover charge.
We will have Otto Turkish Street Food serving amazing food all afternoon.
Join us in the taproom for our Mother's Day Brunch, which includes "mom"-mosas, our featured brunch menu, and live music! We will also have carnations available to hand out for all the mothers out there. See you then!
We’re opening early with brunch specials available from 9:30AM to 2PM. Regular menu also available starting at 11AM. 540-456-8020.
We will be celebrating Mother's Day with the debut of our first ever wine cooler! Welcome to the Cardinal Crush, a lovely mix of cranberry, lime, our Frai Rose and a splash of soda water, served on the rocks with a sugared rim and lime garnish! Mom's may also take their Cardinal Point souvenir wine […]
Start your Sunday mornings off right with a taste of the good life! Your choice of hard cider topped off with fresh squeezed orange juice Enjoy your morning juice with an extra buzz! $6.50/pint. Barrel Aged Ciders are not included.
Deep Roots Milling is hosting our monthly millrace market at the historic Woodson's Mill. You'll be able to see the wheel turning and buy our signature Virginia grown flour and meal along with goods from several other artisan producers. Wood-fired sourdough pizza made from our own stone ground wheat flour will also be available from […]
Live music with Mojo Parker. Spend Mother’s Day with Mojo!
Live music by John Kelly. Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
May is one of the busiest months at Pharsalia when over 2,000 peony plants are in bloom. You will be able to dive headfirst into cutting your own peonies while walking the grounds with Foxie as she shares information about the types as well as the planting and care instructions in order to have a […]
The morning session will include tips on planting peonies, harvesting and conditioning as well as walking the grounds to cut-your-own peonies. Filler flowers will be pre-cut for your use. Foxie will also teach the techniques of flower arranging without using oasis. Handouts provided. We will then take a break for lunch. Please bring a picnic […]
Come with a team or find one at the event! Weekly prizes will be available for the winning team. We hope to see you there on the second Wednesday of each month this summer! Feel free to bring a picnic or purchase our paired provisions charcuterie option! No outside alcohol is permitted. Maximum team size […]
In person presentations, walks & workshops. Our native plant greenhouse will be open May 14th. You can order plants by email ahead of time for pick up or take the time to stop in and shop. For over 40 years Wintergreen’s Spring Wildflower Symposium has offered the best and most diverse coverage of wildflowers and […]
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: May 13 F.F.M.E. May 20 Alex Arbaugh May 27 South Canal Street June 3 Prophett and Garst June 10 Join Venture June 17 Bob Keel June 24 Paulo Franco July 1 McHale and Justina July […]
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. May 13 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies May 20 Firecracker Jam May 27 Fretwell June 3 Greg Ward June 10 635 June 17 Jacob Paul Allen June 24 Bryan Knowles July 1 Porch Dogs July 8 […]
In person presentations, walks & workshops. Our native plant greenhouse will be open May 14th. You can order plants by email ahead of time for pick up or take the time to stop in and shop. For over 40 years Wintergreen’s Spring Wildflower Symposium has offered the best and most diverse coverage of wildflowers and […]
Strawberries are in!! Check website for current seasonal hours. Specials on flowers and hanging baskets. Don't forget the Homemade Ice Cream! Call to get the latest picking conditions and farm updates.
Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]
The highly anticipated Nature Foundation plant sale schedule is here! These sales will take place at our Greenhouse.
This will be a mini dead show/fest. Circus Mutt opens. In addition to the amazing selection of beer and food at Brewing Tree, there will also be Shakedown Street style vending, and local wines and ciders on hand. Limited camping in the meadow will be available.
Artists showing in studio across Nelson County. We invite you to tour 5 studios and the work of 7 artists across Nelson County. A driving tour through beautiful Nelson County to working artists' studios. The Nelson Artists Tour presents a select group of accomplished artists living and working in historic, rural Nelson County, nestled into […]
In person presentations, walks & workshops. You can order plants by email ahead of time for pick up or take the time to stop in and shop. For over 40 years Wintergreen’s Spring Wildflower Symposium has offered the best and most diverse coverage of wildflowers and mountain ecosystems. The setting is unique, with over 30 […]
Start your Sunday mornings off right with a taste of the good life! Your choice of hard cider topped off with fresh squeezed orange juice Enjoy your morning juice with an extra buzz! $6.50/pint. Barrel Aged Ciders are not included.
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
Live music by Paulo Franco. Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
Live music by Tyler Smilo and Dom DeCecco of Smilo and the Ghost
May is one of the busiest months at Pharsalia when over 2,000 peony plants are in bloom. You will be able to dive headfirst into cutting your own peonies while walking the grounds with Foxie as she shares information about the types as well as the planting and care instructions in order to have a […]
Our Barrel Barn will be officially re-opening as the Bold Rock Distillery! In celebration of the re-opening, we're dropping a new whiskey to our Craft Spirits lineup. Spiced Peach is 35% ABV and 70 proof, and richly aromatic in peach notes with a complex finish. In addition, Spiced Peach blends vibrant fruit notes and nuanced […]
Come and craft your own coiled snake out of household items in this kid-friendly program whilst exploring some of the fascinating features of these incredible creatures. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: May 13 F.F.M.E. May 20 Alex Arbaugh May 27 South Canal Street June 3 Prophett and Garst June 10 Join Venture June 17 Bob Keel June 24 Paulo Franco July 1 McHale and Justina July […]
In this kid-oriented program, we’ll dive into how a butterfly grows and changes as it gets older, what a butterfly needs to survive, and where it belongs in the food chain. Finally, we’ll learn how to make a simple butterfly from everyday items that you can take with you to decorate your home. Standard parking […]
We’ll spend time finding out about different animals by looking at their pelts and discussing why they adapted the fur they have to where they live. We will also play a game to test your skills. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. May 13 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies May 20 Firecracker Jam May 27 Fretwell June 3 Greg Ward June 10 635 June 17 Jacob Paul Allen June 24 Bryan Knowles July 1 Porch Dogs July 8 […]
Strawberries are in!! Open Monday through Saturday 8AM to 7PM. Open Sunday 12PM to 6PM. Specials on flowers and hanging baskets. Don't forget the Homemade Ice Cream! Call to get the latest picking conditions and farm updates.
Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]
A one-day Jeep® Lover event. Go Topless Day is a worldwide tradition for the Jeep community to celebrate the start of spring by taking off their Jeep tops. Live music, delectable food trucks, Jeep Show and Shine competition, awesome vendors and tasty Bold Rock Hard Cider. Event space increased to 200 Jeeps...and they won't last […]
Hang on the farm for a perfect mountain Saturday. Large bonfire, hard cider, mountain views, Blue Ridge Bistro (Bryant’s Kitchen), food trucks and more! Skip the crowds and chill on the farm!
Our turtle ambassador needs some time in the sun, and you can meet him while he soaks up some summer rays. Learn about how turtles live and interact with their environment, what they eat, and how their adaptations help them survive. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome
We will take a look at the different animal tracks you might find here in the park and the possible clues that might help you figure out what was walking about when you weren’t looking. We will make a plaster mold of an animal track you can take home as a keepsake. Standard parking or […]
Our native mason bees are some of our most effective pollinators, and they love to make their homes in bee hotels. This fun workshop will use recycled materials to build habitats for these docile, "stingless" insects that will help your garden at home. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee.
Start your Sunday mornings off right with a taste of the good life! Your choice of hard cider topped off with fresh squeezed orange juice Enjoy your morning juice with an extra buzz! $6.50/pint. Barrel Aged Ciders are not included.
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
Live music by Don Hancock . Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
This workshop will include tips on planting peonies as well as harvesting and conditioning other flowers. Cut-your-own flowers from our abundant gardens. Some of the varieties may be peonies, baptisia, bupleurum, bishops weed, dianthus, snapdragons, solomons seal, larkspur and more. Techniques of flower arranging will be discussed and handouts provided. You will create your own […]
Come enjoy music in the mountains this Memorial Day Weekend! We have live music, great food, and delicious wines at 12 Ridges Vineyard all weekend!
It’s our Summer Kick-Off! All things Summer are in store for Memorial Day Weekend. May 29th we will have live music, magic show, artisan craft vendors, face painting, axe throwing, kettle korn, chairlift rides, and a block party for the whole family. It is the first weekend of the Summer for Lake Monocan and Discovery […]
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: May 13 F.F.M.E. May 20 Alex Arbaugh May 27 South Canal Street June 3 Prophett and Garst June 10 Join Venture June 17 Bob Keel June 24 Paulo Franco July 1 McHale and Justina July […]
Come and craft your own coiled snake out of household items in this kid-friendly program whilst exploring some of the fascinating features of these incredible creatures. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
In this kid-oriented program, we’ll dive into how a butterfly grows and changes as it gets older, what a butterfly needs to survive, and where it belongs in the food chain. Finally, we’ll learn how to make a simple butterfly from everyday items that you can take with you to decorate your home. Standard parking […]
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. May 13 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies May 20 Firecracker Jam May 27 Fretwell June 3 Greg Ward June 10 635 June 17 Jacob Paul Allen June 24 Bryan Knowles July 1 Porch Dogs July 8 […]
Our native mason bees are some of our most effective pollinators, and they love to make their homes in bee hotels. This fun workshop will use recycled materials to build habitats for these docile, "stingless" insects that will help your garden at home. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee.
Whether this is your first time at the park or you have been here many times, come enjoy a peaceful evening by the fire. Roast a marshmallow for s’mores and sing along with the music. Bring your own instrument if you like. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
Strawberries are in!! Open Monday through Saturday 8AM to 7PM. Open Sunday 12PM to 6PM. Specials on flowers and hanging baskets. Don't forget the Homemade Ice Cream! Call to get the latest picking conditions and farm updates.
Come enjoy music in the mountains this Memorial Day Weekend! We have live music, great food, and delicious wines at 12 Ridges Vineyard all weekend!
New line of beers on tap! Our newest release - Bryant's Basic Peach Seltzer - is a guilt-free tasty treat. Live music and local eats from a surprise food truck. Come fly kites at the Bryant's Estate! Bring your own, or buy one of ours!
Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]
The highly anticipated Nature Foundation plant sale schedule is here! These sales will take place at our Greenhouse.
Pollinators help create some of our favorite foods. We will learn the basic parts of a plant and the role that bees, bats, beetles, butterflies, and hummingbirds play in producing what we eat. We'll then have a little fun making our own pollinator mask. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children […]
It’s our Summer Kick-Off! All things Summer are in store for Memorial Day Weekend. May 29th we will have live music, magic show, artisan craft vendors, face painting, axe throwing, kettle korn, chairlift rides, and a block party for the whole family. It is the first weekend of the Summer for Lake Monocan and Discovery […]
Join us on for our 2nd Annual Lemonade Fest, celebrating all things Bold Rock Lemonade. We'll have Lemonade drink specials, a Lemonade Stand serving up samples, a Lemon Boat race, slushies, yard games, live music all day long, and food trucks! This is a free event and we hope you're able to join us!
Gene Hughes and Wayne Drumheller will tell stories and relate the history of Old Winter Green where they both grew up in the 1950s and 1960s. The two authors have collaborated to record their remembrances and have published books about their experiences. “Bringing Our Family History to Life in the Old Winter Green Community Nelson […]
Our turtle ambassador needs some time in the sun, and you can meet him while he soaks up some summer rays. Learn about how turtles live and interact with their environment, what they eat, and how their adaptations help them survive. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome
Join us on the Blue Ridge Terrace for Agricadabra Magic Show. These are funny, interactive, educational agricultural magic shows.
We will take a look at the different animal tracks you might find here in the park and the possible clues that might help you figure out what was walking about when you weren’t looking. We will make a plaster mold of an animal track you can take home as a keepsake. Standard parking or […]
Live music by Eli Cook. Bottle sales only, no other alcohol on property. No cover charge but tip your musicians! Rain or shine, Pavilion or lawn.
Did you know that the five-string banjo was invented in this area? The banjo has played an important part in American history and mountain life. Join us for a fun education program exploring the life of the banjo while also hearing some great music. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children […]
Enjoy calling and hearing our night time feathered friends, while having a relaxing ride through the park in our wagon. We have limited space so you must pay and sign up in advance at the visitor center. Check the visitor center hours to make sure you are on board. Please arrive fifteen minutes early because […]
It’s our Summer Kick-Off! Join us Memorial day weekend at The Edge with Lama and the Hound!
Come enjoy music in the mountains this Memorial Day Weekend! We have live music, great food, and delicious wines at 12 Ridges Vineyard all weekend!
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lies beneath its surface. We will take a short, easy walk around Green Hill Pond and catch some live critters in the creek that feeds it. Get ready to get your feet wet. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra […]
It’s our Summer Kick-Off! Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with Bluzonia.
Start your Sunday mornings off right with a taste of the good life! Your choice of hard cider topped off with fresh squeezed orange juice Enjoy your morning juice with an extra buzz! $6.50/pint. Barrel Aged Ciders are not included.
Part of our Memorial Day Weekend Summer Kick-Off. Unique gifts for friends, family and you! Stroll through and see what our local artists and crafters are creating!
It’s our Summer Kick-Off! All things Summer are in store for Memorial Day Weekend. May 29th we will have live music, magic show, artisan craft vendors, face painting, axe throwing, kettle korn, chairlift rides, and a block party for the whole family. It is the first weekend of the Summer for Lake Monocan and Discovery […]
Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with KB and the Swanson’s.
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center. He is hungry and waiting for us to bring him a snack. Come join us during feeding time and see what his favorite foods are and discuss the different feeding habits of other wildlife […]
Live music by Drew Dodson. 12 farm fresh hard ciders are available on draft along with a rotating selection of barrel aged ciders. Full food menu is available including chili cheese nachos, all beef Vienna hot dogs, pretzels and more. Take in the Blue Ridge views at the Cider Hall!
Live music by Martin Ames Duo. Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
Live music by Llama and the Hound on the front porch of the farmhouse. Be sure to pack a picnic and a blanket! We welcome outside food.. Free event.
Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with Chickenhead Blues Band.
We’ll spend time finding out about different animals by looking at their pelts and discussing why they adapted the fur they have to where they live. We will also play a game to test your skills. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with Johnny B and the Goods.
Come enjoy music in the mountains this Memorial Day Weekend! We have live music, great food, and delicious wines at 12 Ridges Vineyard all weekend!
It’s our Summer Kick-Off! All things Summer are in store for Memorial Day Weekend. May 29th we will have live music, magic show, artisan craft vendors, face painting, axe throwing, kettle korn, chairlift rides, and a block party for the whole family. It is the first weekend of the Summer for Lake Monocan and Discovery […]
Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks, and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river. This program is free, but you must sign up in advance at the visitor center. Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to get wet. This […]
PYO and prepacked blueberries. Hours beginning June 23rd 2022: Tuesday – Friday 8AM to 4PM, Saturday 8AM to 4PM. Last day of the 2022 season will be July 2. Due to food safety regulations, no pets please. Service animals only. Please see our website for hours and more information.
Free or deeply discounted exclusive Blue Mountain merchandise with any draft purchase. Check our social media for this month’s special.
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: May 13 F.F.M.E. May 20 Alex Arbaugh May 27 South Canal Street June 3 Prophett and Garst June 10 Join Venture June 17 Bob Keel June 24 Paulo Franco July 1 McHale and Justina July […]
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. May 13 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies May 20 Firecracker Jam May 27 Fretwell June 3 Greg Ward June 10 635 June 17 Jacob Paul Allen June 24 Bryan Knowles July 1 Porch Dogs July 8 […]
An immersive outdoor concert exploring the natural acoustics of high rock walls and deep water to magnify the human voice. Victory Hall Opera Artists will perform from overlooks and bridges around the two quarry pools. The audience will follow the program by walking the perimeter trail. The early evening program will include operatic, popular, folk, […]
Join our commitment to ensure the nature of this community for generations to come.
Strawberries are in!! Open Monday through Saturday 8AM to 7PM. Open Sunday 12PM to 6PM. Specials on flowers and hanging baskets. Don't forget the Homemade Ice Cream! Call to get the latest picking conditions and farm updates.
Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]
Buttermilk pancakes, real blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, grits, scrambled eggs, OJ, TBC coffee, and good company. Breakfast is served 8:30AM to 10:30AM. It’s an all-you-can-eat breakfast starting at $7 for RVCC members, and $9 for non-members. Members can bring a friend and get the member price for their guest! Please note we are planning to […]
Come celebrate All About Fruit Day with us. We have a fantastic collection of beautiful edibles bursting at the seams and ready to plant. Great collection of pawpaw, jujube, persimmon and figs, tours, tastings. Bring your questions and share your ideas and experiences.
Rescue groups, veterinarians, pony rides, petting zoo, food and more!