LOCAL RESOURCES
Visitor Resources | Short Jaunts | Local Tours | Bike Rentals | Outdoor Activities | Wineries
Museums & Galleries | Festivals | Nature | Local Accomodations | Crozet Area | Environmental
Visitor Resources:
| Virginia Chamber of Commerce: www.cvillechamber.org |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle Visitor's Center: www.charlottesvilletourism.org |
| Offical Virginia tourism site: www.virginia.org |
| C'VILLE, Charlottesville's News & Arts Weekly: www.c-ville.com |
| TIES, International Ecotourism Society: www.ecotourism.org |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia: www.wildlifecenter.org |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle Historical Society: www.albemarlehistory.org |
| Albemarle Family: www.albemarlefamily.com |
| Visit Staunton, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley: www.visitstaunton.com |
Short Jaunts:
| Richmond | 65 miles | 1.5 hrs |
| Washington, DC | 130 miles | 2.5 hrs |
| Harrisonburg | 57 miles | 2.5 hrs |
| Charlottesville | 15 miles | 30 mins |
| Roanoke | 115 miles | 2 hrs |
Local Tours and Educational Jaunts:
| INNISFREE VILLAGE ORGANIC FARM Tours of farm, woodshop, weavery and organic gardens, herbery. Must call ahead to schedule. www.innisfreevillage.org |
| THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURES Adaptive outdoor recreation for persons of all ages who have a disability (physical or developmental), a chronic illness, or other special health needs. www.therapeuticadventures.org |
| STAR HILL BREWERY Tours and Tastings of local Crozet award winning brewery. www.starrhill.com |
| GRYFFON's AERIE at Mount Air Farm Local farm tours: Sat. and Sun. from Noon to 5:00 p.m. 434.531.0451 or 434.531.0994 www.gryffonsaerie.com |
| ACV Artisans Studio Tour: Nov 15, 16; 2008 10am-5pm |
Bike Rentals:
| C'ville Bike & Tri Charlottesville Bike Shop www.cvillebike.com |
Outdoor Activities:
| Ivy Creek Natural Area: www.ivycreekfoundation.org |
| Panorama Bike Trails: www.panoramatrails.com |
| Offical Virginia tourism site: www.virginia.org |
| Shenandoah National Park: www.visitshenandoah.com |
| Appalachian Trail Club: www.patc.net |
| Hike Doyles River Overlook to Blackrock Gap: ajheatwole.com/guide/log3/log34.htm |
| Oakland Heights Farm, horseback riding: www.oaklandheights.ova.net |
| Albemarle Angler, flyfishing tours, classes & gear: www.albemarleangler.com |
| James River Runners, canoeing, rafting, & tubing: www.jamesriver.com |
| McCormick Observatory: astsun.astro.virginia.edu/research/observatories/McCormick.html |
| Outdoor Adventure Social Club: www.outdoorsocial.com |
| Horesback Riding at Wintergreen: www.wintergreenresort.com/Activities/Horseback_Riding.aspx |
| Buy Artisian Cheeses at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery: www.olamonastery.org |
| James River Reeling and Rafting Scottsville, VA www.ReelingandRafting.com 434-286-4FUN |
Wineries:
| Virginia Wines: www.virginiawines.org |
| Virginia Wine Guide: www.virginiawineguide.com |
| White Hall Vineyards: www.whitehallvineyards.com |
| Blenheim Vineyards: www.blenheimvineyards.com |
| Oakencroft Vineyard & Winery: www.oakencroft.com |
| Jefferson Vineyards: www.jeffersonvineyards.com |
| King Family Vineyard: www.kingfamilyvineyards.com |
| Barboursville Vineyard: www.barboursvillewine.com |
| Stone Mountain Vineyards: www.stonemountainvineyards.com |
Museums & Galleries:
| Frontier Culture Museum: www.frontiermuseum.org |
| UVA Art Museum: www.virginia.edu/artmuseum |
| McGuffy Art Center: www.mcguffyartcenter.com |
| Second Street Gallery: www.secondstreetgallery.org |
| Virginia Artisian Center: www.artisianscenterofvirginia.org |
| African American Heritage Museum: oha.alexandriava.gov |
| University of Virginia Rotunda: www.virginai.edu/academicalvillage |
| Special collections Library @ UVA: www.lib.virginia.edu/small |
Festivals:
| Virginia Film Festival: www.vafilm.com |
| Virgina Festival of the Book: www.vabook.org |
Festival of the Photograph: www.look3.org |
| ACV Artisans Studio Tour: Nov 15, 16; 2008 10am-5pm |
Nature:
| Virginia Native Plant Society: www.vnps.org |
| United Plant Savers: www.unitedplantsavers.org |
| Issa Walton League of America: www.iwla.org |
| Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Recreation: www.dcr.state.va.us |
| TIES, International Ecotourism Society: www.ecotourism.org |
Local Accomodations:
| The Inn @ Sugar Hollow | 6051 Sugar Hollow Rd | 434.823.7086 www.sugarhollow.com |
| The Foxfield Inn | 2280 Garth Road | 434.923.8892, 866-FOX-FLDN www.foxfield-inn.com |
| Misty Mountain Campground | 56 Misty Mountain Rd | 888.647.8900 www.mistycamp.com |
| Afton Log Cabin | Nelson County, VA | 540.942.5201 www.aftonlogcabin.com |
| Afton Mountain B&B | 10273 Rockfish Valley Hwy | 540.456.6844, 800-769-6844 www.aftonmountain.com |
| Chesley Creek Farm Cottages | Dyke, VA | 434.985.7129 www.chesleycreekfarm.com |
| The Cabin @ Kincora | 265 Campbell Rd Keswick, VA | 434.296.6286 www.cabinatkincora.com |
| Lydia Mountain Log Cabins | Stanardsville, VA | 434.985.6343 www.lydiamountainlodge.com |
| Wayland Orchard B&B | 6474 Apple Green Ln Crozet, VA | 434.823.7323 www.waylandorchard.com |
| Mimi's Cozy Cottage | Crozet, VA | 434.823.1951 |
| Alexander House Hostel | Charlottesville, VA | 434.296.7198 www.infogizmo.com |
| Shenandoah Hotels | Shenandoah Park, VA | 1-866-875-8456 www.nationalparkreservations.com |
| Organic Holidays | Web Resource | www.organicholidays.co.uk |
| Augusta Waynesboro Visitor's Guide | Web Resource | www.augustachamber.org |
| www.va-guesthouses.com cottages within 15 min of Montfair | Web Resource | www.va-guesthouses.com |
Nearby Neighbors:
| Wyant's Country Store | Local groceries and deli | 434.823.7299 |
| Gryffon's Aerie | Heritage Breeds & Artisian Meats Local Farm Tours: Sat. & Sun Noon to 5pm | 434.531.0451 www.gryffonsaerie.com |
| White Hall Vineyards | 10 Sugar Ridge Road | 434.823.8615 |
| Innisfree Village | Organic Gardens, Wood and Weaving Shop 1/2 mile drive from Montfair! | 434.823.5646 or 434.823.5576 |
| Mission Home Bake Shop | 8239 Mission Home Rd., Dyke | 434.985.7177 |
| Piedmont Country Store | Sandwiches, fishing supplies, groceries | 434.823.6670 |
Crozet Area:
| Crozet Jefferson Madison Regional Library | 434.823.4050 |
Swimming:
Mint Springs Valley Park 434.823.4921 Crozet Park 434.823.2211
Restaurants:
Crozet Pizza 434.823.2132 3 Notch Grill
(upscale w/ wonderul ambience)434.823.4626 Sal's Pizza 434.823.1611
Grocers:
Crozet Great Value n/a Fabulous Foods
All Natural Grocer434.823.1100
www.fabfoodsmarket.com
Orchards:
Henley's Orchard 1917 White Hall Rd
434.823.4037Chiles Peach Orchard
Pick your own strawberries and cherries etc.www.chilespeachorchard.com/
Rt. 691, Crozet, VA
434.823.1583
10 am- 7 pmpickyourown.org
great local resource!www.pickyourown.org/VAalbe.htm The Berry Patch
8 min. drive from Montfair!Call for Schedule: 434.963.0659
Environmental Action Links:
| Climate Crisis: www.climatecrisis.org |
| Conservation Fund: www.conservationfund.org |
| Conservation International: www.conservation.org |
| Co-Op America: www.coopamerica.biz |
| Green Peace: www.greenpeace.org |
| Natural Defense Fund: www.nrdc.org |
| The Nature Conservancy: www.nature.org |
| Building Goodness Foundation: www.buildinggoodness.org |
| Rocky Mountain Institute - Abundance By Design: www.rmi.org |
Vacation Links:
www.holiday-rentals.co.uk
