Anyone who appreciates the time and talent needed to create a unique and inspirational piece of art will enjoy a visit to the McGuffey Art Center. The center is right in downtown Charlottesville and aims to support the growth of art and artists in both the visual and performing arts, while focusing on community participation. […]
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Harley Davidson Motorcycles for Rent
**Note: Since the dealership has been sold, motorcycle rentals are no longer offered at this location. Honestly, what is cooler than the thought of riding a Harley Davidson in the Blue Ridge or Alleghany mountains? The wind through your hair, leaning back, taking in the beauty and experiencing the freedom that only riding a motorcycle […]
First Trip Will NOT Be Our Last!!!
We have just returned from my first trip to Cabin Creekwood, and can definitely say that this WILL NOT BE OUR LAST VISIT!!!! We stayed in Cabin Creekwood a very secluded, well maintained, extremely comfortable, and gloriously quiet cabin. I ordered the Romance Package (as a surprise for my friend)and he was very pleasantly […]
Monticello – A Must See Attraction Near Charlottesville
Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, is consistently listed among the must-see homes and attractions in the United States. Thomas Jefferson was only 26 years old when he began to build Monticello as his family home. After a long and well-lived life as the third president of the United States, founder of the University […]
Here for American History Tour – The Baileys
We came to this area for an “American History” tour and felt this cabin was a perfect location for visiting many areas. Our first stop was Lexington VA – we hired a personal tour guide who was wonderful and catered our tour to our liking (we had three teenage girls with us). It was a […]
Pet Friendly Cabins
We often get asked if we have pet friendly cabins in Virginia, and the answer to that is…YES! We know a lot of folks like to travel with their pets, so we’ve made all of our cabins pet-friendly. What does that mean to you? That means if you’d like to bring Fido along, just let […]
A New Favorite Place of Mine!
Came here from New Orleans to visit with my family that lives a mere 30 minutes away from this cozy little cabin. We couldn’t have asked for a better, whiter, Christmas! We came up four days after a snow storm. Talk about a winter wonderland! It’s a heck of a lot better than New […]
A Wonderful, Relaxing Time
This was our 4th trip to Cabin Creekwood, yet again, we had a wonderful, relaxing time. On our 1st full day, we hiked off into the woods, most of which was established trail – except near the turn-around point. We cam across some water, most of the surface was frozen. The farther we hiked […]
Civil War History in Staunton, Virginia
The city of Staunton was a key player in much of the Civil War in Virginia, although war itself was kept outside of town for much of the conflict. Staunton was a supply depot for the Confederate Armies, utilizing its strategic location at the intersection of the north-south Valley Turnpike, the east-west Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, and […]
Much Needed Getaway from…
This was our first stay here on what was a much needed getaway from the constant glare of computer screens, ringing of phones, and noise from the surrounding cubicles. We were so at ease here. Sitting at a desk all day isn’t the best prep for hiking – I’m out of shape! When our […]