This venue is located in the middle of a farm, in Waynesboro. Heads up, the red barn isn't visible…read morefrom the road. I missed the entrance since I had expected to see the barn from the street. The driveway leads you to the barn. The property is beautiful. A nearby cow field is beside the barn. The barn is charming. I was attending an event with approximately 50 people. The owner focuses on weddings. If someone calls about a small birthday party, she suggests other companies.

I cannot recommend this venue highly enough! They were accommodating, friendly, helpful and…read morereasonable. The facility is excellent for weddings, and a beautiful location for the wedding photos. Our price for my daughter's wedding included setup and rehearsal on Friday, overnight accommodations for two Friday night, a large room with make-up studio for the bride and bridesmaids, overnight accommodations for two Saturday night, and final pick-up on Sunday morning. Red August Farm is a home run! 5/5 stars

We enjoyed our visit to Hazy Mountain! The views are beautiful, the service was great as was the…read morefood! The wine was delicious. will definitely visit again

Hazy Mountain Winery Wine is wonderful, try the stone aged wines!!! The food is amazing their…read moreBavarian Pretzel with beer cheese and dark ale mustard was fantastic and the Caprese Skewers were fresh and very flavorful!! The drive up to the winery is beautiful and the view from the patio is beautiful!!! The Tuscan design of the buildings add to the very peaceful ambiance of the winery. The people here are very knowledgeable and super friendly!! 10/10 highly recommend!!

We went to Veritas for lunch and wine tastings. Both were good…read more We sat outside on their veranda and enjoyed the view with our food and wine. It was lovely. For lunch, we had the Apple Brie and Turkey sandwich. That was such a good combination. We also had the Arugula and apples salad. It also was good. The main tasting costs $20. They also offer an option to customize your wine tasting for $30. Both provide four wines. We customized and had the Sauvignon Blanc, the Viognier, the Rose, and the Petit Verdot. All were good, and it was fun tasting such an eclectic mix of wines. The staff are kind and professional. Our server gave us a little history on the vineyard, which we really appreciated. There's no pressure to buy bottles of the wine.

Veritas is a quaint and beautiful winery! The views are stunning, especially in the Fall. The…read moreparking lots are toward the front of the entrance, and a small walk to the indoor entrance. There is a cozy indoor open space for seating, with some fireside seating, couches, and high top tables of four. There is a big wrap around patio also with outdoor seating with a closer proximity to the amazing views. The food options here are nice, nothing too far from meats and cheeses, but I'm okay keeping it elevated with the main thing the main thing. Their wines are mostly dry, but good especially with foods. On this particular visit my friend and I had already had lunch, so opted to share a bottle and a cheese plate. It was perfectly portioned to share and enjoy a nice friend date with scenic views. I enjoy Veritas and it's a great stop for an hour or so to wine down and relax!

Valley Road Vineyards is a laid back and chill place to enjoy good wine with your friends…read more They have tables in their tasting room as well as outside. They also have a few cozy set-ups with Adirondack chairs in a circle. We enjoyed the white flight, and we liked all of the wines. The staff are ready to help and make you feel at home.

I recently visited Valley Road Vineyards in Afton, and they are clearly at the top of their game…read more They just took home the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup for their 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve, and after one glass, it's easy to see why. This wine is a standout. It opens with these incredibly lovely violet notes on the nose that transition into a spicy, well-structured palate. The finish is fantastic--long, smooth, and refined. It's exactly what you want from a premium Virginia Cab Franc: elegant but with enough depth to keep things interesting. The barn-style tasting room is lovely, providing a great rustic atmosphere, and they have excellent outdoor seating to enjoy when the weather is nice. The setting at the Gateway to Nelson 151 is as great as ever, but the quality coming out of the cellar right now is what makes this a mandatory stop. If you can get your hands on a bottle of the Reserve, do it before the post-Cup crowd clears them out.

This palace is absolutely STUNNING. It's such a shame it's fallen into such disrepair. Each room…read morehad its own unique feel, and the artwork and detail was breathtaking. The best part by far was the stained glass window. The gardens were probably once beautiful but it's been decaying so much over the years that all you see are just sad remnants. WARNING: if you have severe asthma, do NOT visit. My father has moderate asthma and was only able to stay inside for about fifteen minutes before his throat started to close up due to the must. The place itself smells musty- not a BAD or rotten smell but just old. There's a feeling of immense love and sadness in the house and it's imperative that you learn the rich history of the house to truly appreciate it. The inside of the palace is only only open to the public on certain days of the year and not all the rooms are open. I was very satisfied with what rooms were open.

Taking a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive? I suggested taking a slight detour on…read moreAfton Mountain to travel back in time to 1912 with a visit to Swannanoa Palace, a white marble mansion that was a bit of an albatross for James and Sally May Dooley. While the Maymont Estate in Richmond is a much more expansive visitor experience today, this hidden gem, modeled after the Villa de Medici in Rome, is certainly worth a stop, either on one of their open house weekends ($6 fee) or just to see in person from the outside. The real belle of the ball is inside - the 4,000 piece Tiffany stained glass window of Mrs. Dooley, which is a backdrop to the grand central staircase and artistic domed ceiling. There are plenty of interesting fireplaces, doorways and tower views. You will certainly notice the musty presence of mold throughout the building with various walls and ceilings falling apart. The grounds include some terraced gardens and somewhat restricted views of the surrounding area. It is a shame the interior of the building is in such a state of disrepair and the property hasn't been kept up, as it could be an amazing special event space. Still, people apparently elect to have weddings there, even though there is no running water and everything would have to be brought in. There is a no trespassing sign on the front door, so the inside is only accessible on one of the special open house days. The grounds are easy to walk around and being on top of the mountain it has a nice temperature, at least 5-10 degrees below of Charlottesville. Visiting should certainly be a part of any UVA student's bucket list, much like watching the sunrise/sunset from the peak of the quick Humpback Rocks hike.

I spent a night here. The hotel is conveniently located for visits to the area wineries, as well…read moreas having nearby restaurants. It's surprisingly quiet, and the room was mostly clean-- the shower could have done with a heavy scrub. The hotel includes breakfast. My advice? Go somewhere else. They were understaffed with long lines, and the food itself was terrible, even by hotel continental breakfast standards.

As I pulled into the parking lot of Holiday Inn Express and Suites, I observed plenty of parking…read morewith parking for people with disabilities. As I entered, I was warmly greeted by Annie, who was well dressed and professional. She had me checked in in minutes. As I entered the room, I was assigned. It was very clean and had a fresh scent. I was to thank Annie and Holiday Inn Express and Suites for a wonderful experience! Well done, you earned your 5-star review! I look forward to my next visit!

Incredible place to have a wedding or event! Highly recommend to anyone! The views are…read moreincredible, the venue is beautiful down to every last detail. You cannot go wrong here! Even if the weather turns bad, the owners have it all planned out! Also if you ask about Glamping, they have a beautiful set up!

We went to the wine and oyster festival On Sunny Slope Farm this weekend and it was a great time!…read moreThere were about 10 or so wineries to try and the space was beautiful. We enjoyed the food trucks and some of the vendors. My only suggestions would be to add a few additional vendors if possible and try to put more tables in the shade - it was a hot day which made everyone crowd under the tent.