The area around Wintergreen, Virginia, which includes Wintergreen Resort, is a destination for both skiers and golfers. The Blue Ridge Mountains and part of Jefferson National Forest feature hiking, biking and sight seeing. The golf courses at Wintergreen Resort include the nationally ranked 27-hole Stoney Creek Golf Course and the Devils Knob Golf Course, which is the highest elevation golf course in Virginia. There are several hotels in the area that feature a variety of services and amenities.
Wintergreen Resort
The Wintergreen resort offers lodging that is among the best in the area. It has 300 rooms for guests that include both studios, guest rooms and multi-bedroom vacation cabins. All the one-bedroom rooms and larger accommodations have a fireplace. They include additional living areas and up to five bedrooms. The vacation cabins are homes scattered along the mountain. These include complete kitchens, living areas and offer a range of layouts and decors. Wintergreen Resort is also home to fine golf courses including Devils Knob and the 27-hole Stoney Creek Golf Course. The resort was ranked on the top 50 golf resorts in the world by Conde Naste Traveler Magazine.
Wintergreen Resort
39 Mountain Inn Loop
Wintergreen, VA 22958
(434) 325-2200
www.wintergreenresort.com
Acorn Inn
The Acorn Inn is a stylish, European-style bed and breakfast located in a converted horse stable in the Blue Ridge mountains. The Acorn Inn serves a healthy breakfast and offers rooms for skiers in the winter and golfers in the spring and summer who are looking to play at the nearby Wintergreen courses. The inn also has a cottage available to rent that sleeps five adults and features a kitchen, private bathroom, a bedroom and living room. The Acorn Inn is under four miles from the center of Wintergreen.
Acorn Inn
2256 Adial Rd.
Faber, VA 22938
(434) 361-9357
www.acorninn.com
The Inn at Afton
If you are hosting a golf tournament reception or corporate banquet, the Inn at Afton can cater to your needs. It features a large banquet facility, outdoor pool and 118 guest rooms. Many of the rooms have views of Rockfish Gap Valley and they feature classic but modern decor with air conditioning and small appliances. The inn also features Dulaney's Steak and Seafood Restaurant, which serves prime rib, fish and other seafood dishes and offers dining with a view of the mountains. Golf is also close by; the Old Trail Golf Club is just seven miles away.
Inn At Afton
185 Afton Circle
Afton, VA 22920
(540) 942-5201
www.theinnatafton.com
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