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The Best Things to Do

Explore the Undisturbed and Unforgettable Virginia Wine Country

​Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your special someone on a quiet romantic getaway or to get out and play in Wine Country, there is a diverse range of things to do to in the scenic foothills of Orange County, Virginia.
 
And with a concierge at your service to make all of the arrangements for you, you don’t have to lift a finger. Be sure to ask for a gourmet picnic basket to bring with you while you explore all that Central Virginia has to offer!

Check out our Willow Grove Special Events page to see what events we have coming up on our calendar.

Onsite
​Gardens

Our 40-acre property features lush and beautiful country gardens set against the backdrop of the rolling Blue Ridge foothills and picturesque farmland. With meandering walking paths, quiet sitting areas for enjoying the sights and sounds of the country, water features, a lily pond and some incredibly special specimens of historic trees that date back to the days of Lafayette’s campaign in Orange County, the gardens at The Inn at Willow Grove are beautiful and serene.

Vineyards
​and Tours

Wine Enthusiast magazine recently called Central Virginia one of the Top Ten Wine Travel Destinations in the world! Virginia was one of only three areas in the United States listed along with Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast! 
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Virginia wine is growing in prominence and we are at its epicenter. With world-class vineyards such as Barboursville, Early Mountain and DuCard Vineyards right in our backyard and over 35 other vineyards, microbreweries and cider works along the Monticello Wine Trail  and Brew Ridge Trail within a 30-minute drive of the inn, Orange is at the center of the Virginia Wine movement.

Mill House Spa & Pool

Featuring a wide range of massage services and body treatments, three tranquil treatment rooms, a relaxation room, and a private couple’s suite. Spa guests will also enjoy a heated saltwater pool. The Mill House Spa is available for guests to relax and unwind.
 Ideally, we ask for at least twenty four hours advance notice for scheduling spa services.

More Things to Do

  • HISTORIC SITES
  • ADVENTURES
  • GOLF & FISHING
  • SHOPPING
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Historic Sites

Historic James Madison's Montpelier, home to James and Dolley Madison, is a quick ten minute drive from The Inn and well worth the visit! The beautiful, 2,000-acre property is home to the historic mansion and adjoining historic slave quarters, an active archeological dig site, a wonderful Visitor’s Center with information from the Center for the Constitution, the site of the Annual Montpelier Hunt Races (one of the largest steeplechase races in America) and a thoroughbred horse retirement facility.


The Exchange Hotel Civil War Medical Museum contains exhibitions on the history of Gordonsville as a railroad town, the elegance of the Exchange Hotel and its transformation and remarkable history as the Gordonsville Receiving Hospital with its medical and Civil War artifacts on through to the end of the war when it became a Freedmen's Bureau. 
The James Madison Museum of Orange County Enjoy the large collection of agricultural implements and 1732 cube house - testaments to the agrarian history of Orange. Their Black History Room conveys the intertwined history of Black Americans from the American Revolution onward through Post-Emancipation. The Madison Room displays numerous possessions of the Madison family and Taylor along with a few from Washington, Jefferson and Monroe.  The Temporary Exhibit Room changes every few months. See what’s on exhibit today!
 
Monticello a short drive to Charlottesville, tour the home of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of The United States and author of The Declaration of Independence.
 
Be sure to ask a member of our guest services team for the latest schedule and events happening at our historical sites.

Adventures

The foothills are our playground! Get out and enjoy Central Virginia’s beautiful countryside with any number of outdoor activities that we can arrange just for you!
 We can help you plan everything from hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, skeet shooting, and horseback riding all within a scenic short drive from The Inn. 
 
Fly high on a hot air balloon tour with Blue Ridge Ballooning or go skydiving with Skydive Orange. 
Take a scenic drive or hike through the Shenandoah National Park or go berry picking  at Liberty Mills Farm or The Market at Grelen.  
 
While at The Market at Grelen, be sure to grab a bite or to eat or sip local wine at its café. Pick up a gift at the Market Shop and take a stroll through one of the many walking and hiking trails!​​

Golf

Meadows Farms Golf Course offers players twenty seven holes of pristine Virginia golf. Come play the longest hole in the U.S.A. and one of only 50 island holes in the world! Stay and savor delicious lunch specials and enjoy a truly unique golfing experience that only Meadows Farms can provide.  

Fishing

With numerous streams and rivers nearby, fishing opportunities are endless.
Want an Expert Guide to take you to the best kept secret spots?
​Contact Albemarle Anglers to set up a guided trip that will have you experience the rivers and streams with the experts who know the area. We would be happy to help put you in touch with the experts to set up a fly fishing trip for you. Just ask!

Objects on Main

​Be sure to visit Objects on Main, our eclectic boutique featuring furniture, art, accessories and gifts and items for the kitchen and garden. Located in historic downtown Orange, enjoy a stroll exploring all of our unique shopping and dining options. 
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