CHARLOTTESVILLE:  89 Miles 
​FRONT ROYAL: 17 miles
NORFOLK: 197 miles
RICHMOND: 112 miles
ROANOKE: 187 miles
WASHINGTON DC: 55 miles

MEET AND GREET

A robust weekend of activities awaits in Delaplane, Virginia. From hiking and camping, to pick your own produce and tastings a plenty from many of the local wineries, cideries and breweries.

ACTIVITIES

Hollin Farms

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. Seasonal pick your own fruits and vegetables.
2. No entrance fee but rather a per bucket fee .
3. Check their website before going to verify what is available to pick and confirm hours
4. Get there early!! or face limited options and avoid melting in the summer heat.
5. Wear bug spray, sunscreen and a hat.

Virginia State Arboretum 

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. 172 acres resides on the Blandy Farm run by the University of Virginia
2. No entrance fee.
3. Is host to America's largest Boxwood library, also a collection of State awarded champion trees and 300 Ginko tree grove
4. Pet accessible
   
5. Great place to picnic.

HIKES

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. Parking area has 10 spots or less
2. Trail is part of the Appalachian Trail and connects to Sky Meadows State Park
3. Camping available at Manassas Gap Shelter
4. Trail is marked with white hash
5. Trail is 4.8 miles round trip and is considered difficult due to terrain.

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. $10.00 entrance fee
2. Other activities: camping , horseback riding, trail running.
3. Park is a recognized as a Dark Sky Park
4. Recommended for Ages 6+
5. Twenty two miles of well maintained and managed trails presented ala carte . (the Appalachian trail even makes an appearance at the park)

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. Parking area is rugged, recommend SUV
2. Recommended for Ages 6+
3. Trail can become waterlogged in Spring & Fall.
4. No Camping available
5. Trail is 3.9miles round trip and is considered difficult due to terrain and water crossings.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

​Valley View Farm

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. Offers hard cider and an assortment of wines
2. Pick up their peach bbq sauce and peach vinagrette! 
3. Sits in  between sky meadows and Hollins farm.
4. Other activities: picking your own produce 
5. Wonderful vistas to sit back and gaze upon as you sip.

​Cobbler Mountain Cellars

5 THINGS TO KNOW: 

1. Dog and kid friendly!
2. Enjoy their many distinct flavors of hard cider
3. Beautiful backdrop of rolling hills and Cobbler Mountain.
4. Outdoor areas include firepits to sit and relax by.
5. Can camp here too!

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