BACKROADS • NOVEMBER 2021
WE’RE OUTTA HERE THE VINE COTTAGE INN
7402 SAM SNEAD HWY, HOT SPRINGS, VA 24445 540-839-2422 • www.vinecottageinn.com In the Old Dominion state there are 95 different counties – but Bath County, Virginia is one of the most stunning of them. Running along the border with West Virginia, Bath is a magical combination of small and flavorful towns, valleys, wilderness and mountains. The county also has, along with the adjoining Highland County, over 400 cave systems – mostly found in limestone Karst. One cave has 17 miles mapped deep under the Earth. Just 590 square miles – nearly 90% still wild – and is known for its mineral springs and hospitality.
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a weekend destinationkeeping you on the backroads To say Bath County is unique in many ways is an understatement. It’s the hospitality that we wish to share this month with y’all. As you ride south on Route 220, called the Sam Snead Highway after the famed golfer, you will find a Bed & Breakfast that has something we never see enough these days… Under the sign telling you that you have found The Vine Cattage Inn, you will see “Riders Welcome.” And, we certainly are. The owners Tammy and Dave Hahn have long been in the hospitality business. In the 1980’s, Tammy fell in love with the TV series “Hotel” and decided that she wanted to own her own hotel. We’re glad she didn’t fall in love with The Love Boat or Fantasy Island. Tammy attended Michigan State University and, in 1992, earned her degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. While going to school, Tammy started her hospitality career working entry level positions for various hotels - behind the front desk, housekeeping, and even spent some time in the kitchens. In 1983, after an impromptu interview with the General Manager, Dave took a position as a busboy at the Hyatt Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. Since then, he has done everything and anything within the Food and Beverage industry from Hyatt Hotels to Taco Bell! A few years back they spotted The Vine Cottage – loved the place and soon were the new owners. The Inn has a long history of taking care of travelers and, now riders looking for an escape.
