T HE OFFICIAL VISITOR’S GUIDE 2018–2019
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IT’S NOT WHERE YOU TAKE YOUR GETAWAY, IT’S WHERE YOUR GETAWAY TAKES YOU. Famous for its mineral springs, outdoor recreation, unique lodging & cultural arts
SPAS TAKE RELAXATION TO A HIGHER LEVEL
Enter a world of soothing sounds, comforting aromas & healing hands
AN OUTDOOR PARADISE
Stunning mountain vistas, dark starlit skies, clear, cold streams & a wide range of recreational opportunities await
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Featured on the front cover: Dan Ingalls Overlook on Warm Springs Mountain courtesy of Cristie Harold of Cristie & Co. Photography · CristieAndCo.PhotoReflect.com Photos throughout the guide courtesy of: Andrew Watkins, Camp Mont Shenandoah, Charles Garratt, County of Bath Tourism, Cristie & Co., Douthat State Park, Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm, Garth Newel Music Center, Heather Gladden, Jay Ford, Jensen Ford, Jumping Rocks Photography, Mary Porter, Middle Mountain Momma, Monica Plecker, Natural Retreats, Paul Fischer, Royal Elk Park Management, The Inn at Gristmill Square, The Nature Conservancy, The Omni Homestead Resort, Vine Cottage Inn, Warm Spirit Spa, Warm Springs Gallery, Will Hodges © 2018 County of Bath Office of Tourism. All rights reserved.
CONTENTS:
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Calendar of Events
Camping · Canoeing/Kayaking/Boating · Cycling/Biking Fishing · Geocaching · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Hunting Outfitters · Picnic Areas · Playgrounds · Scenic Overlooks Shooting Range · Skateboard Park · Swimming · Tennis
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
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Birding Walks Summer Camps Leave No Trace
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Famous for its mineral springs, outdoor recreation & cultural arts, the County of Bath is a captivating four-season destination.
Getting to County of Bath
Map · Driving Distances · Driving Directions
The Omni Homestead Resort
A perfect destination, the perfect place to stay
Natural Retreats
Extraordinary experiences in all four seasons
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Bed & Breakfasts
42 Garth Newel Music Center
Home to the Garth Newel Piano Quartet, the Music Center hosts classical chamber music concerts, festivals and other artist performances throughout the year.
44 Meet the Artisans 49 Painting Nature's Beauty en Plein Air 50 The Bath County Arts Association Art Show 51 Nimrod Hall 52 Antiques & Artisans 54 Historical Society · Agritourism 55 Shops & Retail 58 Restaurant Guide Wedding & Event P lanning 60 Convenience & Take-Out Other Services 62 24 The Hot Springs 26 Warm Spirit Spa 65 Warm Springs and West Warm Springs Historic District
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Cabins/Cottages/Vacation Rentals · Campgrounds · Hotels Motels · Resorts
Flowers · Marriage Licenses · Photography · Prop Rentals Video Production · Special Occasion, Wedding & Reception Venues Catering · Corporate Retreats
Naturally warm mineral springs
Spas take relaxation to a higher level
Artisans & Galleries in the County of Bath
Step back to a simpler time
Delis · Inns · Fine Dining
ATMs · Attorneys · Banking · Dentist · Emergency Medical Fitness · Fuel · Laundry & Dry Cleaning · Pharmacy · Places of Worship · Public Fax · Realtors · Schools · Spa & Beauty Services · Transportation Services · Veterinary & Boarding
We’ll
take you there
famous for its mineral springs, outdoor recreation & cultural arts, the County of Bath is a captivating four-season destination.
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ince the 18th century, the County of Bath has welcomed travelers from around the world
and from all walks of life. Presidents, generals, kings, musicians, artists and writers, as well as generations of families have enjoyed the gracious hospitality that is the trademark of the area. From a wide variety of quaint inns and B&Bs to the luxurious Omni Homestead Resort,
the County offers a wide variety of inviting accommodations. In a unique offering, Natural Retreats offers well-appointed homes along with
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concierge and guest hospitality services. And
The County of Bath is 540 square miles of
and boating are available year round. Both road
for those who prefer the great outdoors, we
verdant forests and fertile farm lands. In winter,
and mountain biking are popular activities, as
also have several campgrounds that are ideal for
you can enjoy skiing, skating, snowboarding or
the winding roads and rugged mountains offer
pitching a tent under clear, dark, starlit skies.
making snow angels. Fishing, hiking, camping
the cycling enthusiast a variety of experiences.
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omprised of several small villages,
Warm Springs and Hot Springs are
Named in honor of the English resort city of Bath, weary travelers have stopped to
two of the more well-known destinations
rejuvenate amid the peaceful mountain
within the County. Warm Springs, known by
scenery since the mid-18th century. Once,
many as the “Warm,” is the seat of County
the County boasted a variety of mineral
Government and home to the internationally
springs with names like Millboro Springs,
acclaimed Garth Newel Music Center. The
Bath Alum, the Healing, Hot and Warm
Hot Springs, known as the “Hot,” are located
Springs. At this time, the Hot Springs at the
within the renowned Omni Homestead Resort
Omni Homestead Resort remain open as the
and give their name to the village, which is also
historic pools await rennovation.
home to a picturesque downtown Main Street.
When you visit, you will find that the County of Bath remains that same picturesque mountain community where timeless beauty and tradition as well as gracious southern hospitality abound. 3
G ET T I N G TO County of Bath
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hough the County of Bath is nestled deep in the Alleghany Highlands, it’s easy to get here no matter from which direction you’re coming. The journey to the County of Bath is a beautiful driving experience.
DRIVING DISTANCES CITY
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DISTANCE TO COUNTY OF BATH (in miles)
Baltimore, MD
256
Charlotte, NC
250
Charlottesville, VA
115
Lexington, VA
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Raleigh, NC
218
Richmond, VA
184
Roanoke, VA
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Washington, DC
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO COUNTY OF BATH FROM THE NORTH Take I-81 to exit 220 (Route 262 North). In a little over 4 miles, exit on the Parkersburg Turnpike exit (Route 254). Turn left at the stop sign. From here, it’s about 50 miles to Warm Springs on roads that change their route numbers but are easy to follow. Follow Route 254 West for about 7 miles until it merges with Route 42 South in Buffalo Gap. Stay straight and follow Route 42 for about 30 miles until it becomes Route 39 West in Millboro Springs. Stay straight again and head west on Route 39 for 13 miles to Warm Springs. If you are arriving in the daylight hours, take a moment at the Ingalls Overlook, which is on Route 39, to enjoy a magnificent view of the valley and the road you have just travelled. Take Route 39 to the bottom of Warm Springs Mountain. You will arrive at Route 220.
FROM THE EAST Take I-64 West to I-81 South to exit 220 (less than one mile). Merge onto Route 262 North. In a little over 4 miles, exit on the Parkersburg Turnpike (Route 254). Turn left at the stop sign. From here, it’s about 50 miles to Warm Springs on roads that change their route numbers but are easy to follow. Follow Route 254 West for about 7 miles until it merges with Route 42 south in Buffalo Gap. Stay straight and follow Route 42 for about 30 miles until it becomes Route 39 West in Millboro Springs. Stay straight again and head west on Route 39 for 13 miles to Warm Springs. If you are arriving in the daylight hours, take a moment at the Ingalls Overlook, which is on Route 39, to enjoy a magnificent view of the valley and the road you have just travelled. Take Route 39 to the bottom of Warm Springs Mountain. You will arrive at Route 220.
FROM THE SOUTH Take I-81 to US 220 North (Troutville exit 150). Follow US 220 North towards Clifton Forge. Follow signs to I-64 West to Covington. Take I-64 West to exit 16A. At exit 16A, pick up US 220 North and follow 220 North to Hot Springs. You will see The Omni Homestead Resort on your right. The village of Hot Springs will be at the junction of Route US 220 and Sam Snead Highway. Follow Sam Snead Highway North to reach Warm Springs.
F R O M T H E WE S T Take I-64 East heading towards Covington. Take exit 16. Take a left at the first set of traffic lights. Take a left at the next set of traffic lights onto Route US 220 North. Take US 220 North to Hot Springs. You will see The Omni Homestead Resort on your right. The village of Hot Springs will be at the junction of US 220 and Sam Snead Highway. Follow Sam Snead Highway North to reach Warm Springs.
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A Perfect Destination, T H E Pe r fe c t P L A C E TO S TAY
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he County of Bath is the perfect destination for an intimate weekend getaway; fun
filled family vacation, destination wedding, or large corporate retreat. The County of Bath
offers a wide variety of lodging options – from quaint bed and breakfast inns and unique homes to the luxurious Omni Homestead Resort.
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THE OMNI HOMESTEAD R es or t
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pen since 1766, The Omni Homestead Resort is one of America's most storied resorts, offering unparalleled hospitality and
southern charm in a 2,300-acre setting within the Allegheny Mountains of Western Virginia. Renowned for its natural healing springs, The Omni Homestead Resort is distinguished by 483 luxurious guest rooms and suites, 72,000 square feet of meeting space, a wide array of fine and casual dining choices, and more than 30 recreational amenities. The resort offers an expansive, luxurious spa with exclusive, adults-only
The legendary and historic resort presides over the countryside, offering unparalleled hospitality and Southern charm in a 2,300-acre setting
spa garden and two championship golf courses including The Cascades, one of the nation's finest mountain courses. Allegheny Springs is a two-
visiting barn with 40 stalls and riding arena; top-rated Shooting Club
acre family-friendly water attraction complete with lazy river, water
with trap, skeet, sporting clays; fly-fishing; archery; falconry; segway
slides, family pool and water play zone. The resort also offers the South's
tours; Mini Cascades, an 18-hole miniature golf course and a wealth of
first downhill ski area; a beautiful Equestrian Center with 28 stalls,
other recreational opportunities.
SHOPPING
The Omni Homestead Resort offers a wide variety of specialty shops with unique items, local fare and apparel. First Lady has everything for fashionable women. Maybelle's one of a kind candy store is located adjacent to First Lady. The William S. Flynn shop for men offers a handsome selection of clothing, furnishings and gifts. The Classic Bath sells unique bath and spa products; Seasons has a wide variety of home accessories reflecting the seasons and seasonal holidays. Golfers can find clothing, equipment and accessories at the Cascades Pro Shop and the Casino Sports Shop. In season, the Ski Shop is the place to pick up ski apparel and other cold weather accessories. The Spa Shop carries exclusive skincare, relaxation and spa products. Martha’s Market has specialty coffees, teas, sandwiches, snacks and pastries. The 1766 Shop stocks a variety of logo apparel and gift items for the whole family and Hobby Horse offers children’s clothing, furniture and gifts. Allegheny Outfitters is the spot for outdoor wear and sporting gear.
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urrounded by the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Western Virginia, The Omni Homestead Resort is located in historic Hot Springs, 70 miles north of Roanoke and 170 miles west of Richmond. The resort is within driving distance of many metropolitan centers throughout the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. Bath County Airport is 20 minutes by car; Roanoke Regional Airport is 90 minutes. A decade before the American Revolution, the historic Homestead welcomed its first guests to experience the beauty of Virginia’s Western Highlands. Today, the legendary and historic resort continues to preside over the countryside, offering unparalleled hospitality and Southern charm in a 2,300-acre setting distinguished by natural healing springs and a splendid four-season climate.
The Omni Homestead Resort offers 483 luxurious guest rooms and suites, each beautifully appointed with rich fabrics and furnishings, and framed prints reflecting the resort’s historic legacy. Among the most distinctive accommodations are five President’s Suites, which pay homage to the many U.S. Presidents who have visited throughout the resort’s history. Located in the East Wing, the spacious Madison, McKinley, Taft, Wilson and Eisenhower suites each feature two comfortable bedrooms, two grandly appointed bathrooms, a luxurious parlor, foyer, and a sitting porch with unparalleled views of the surrounding Alleghenies.
A decade before the American Revolution, the historic Homestead welcomed its first guests to experience the beauty of Virginia's Western Highlands.
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he Spa at The Omni Homestead stretches 60,000-square-feet with striking décor throughout. Guests enjoy a wide array of opportunities to explore the rewards of living a long, healthier and more vibrant life, with a rich sampling of services.
The Aqua Thermal Suite is an European-inspired oasis that aligns harmoniously with The Omni Homestead’s historic healing tradition of “taking the waters”. The Aqua Thermal experiences feature spa cabins that expose the body to a contrast of hot and cold temperatures enhanced by light, sound and smell. They are perfect before a spa treatment or as a stand-alone experience. The Spa offers 28 treatment rooms, one of which is the Spa Ritual Suite with a pipeless couple’s tub and relaxation area. The Spa also offers an exclusive, adultsonly Serenity Garden with unique features such as the historic hot springs, private poolside cabanas and a naturally pressurized geothermal deluge shower. An expansive fitness area includes resistance equipment, cardiovascular machines and three movement studios for, yoga, cycling and other classes. The Spa also offers family spa services, with special treatments and activities for children ages five to 13.
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he Omni Homestead Resort offers a range of fine
and informal dining options. Dining outlets include the Dining Room, renowned for traditional dinner and dancing each evening
The resort’s Allegheny Mountain setting is rich in recreational possibilities, with activities for all seasons, interests and ages: · Two championship golf courses including the Cascades Course, designed by William Flynn; and the Old Course, a Donald Ross design boasting the nation’s oldest tee in continuous use; 18-hole Mini Cascades miniature golf course, inspired by the legendary Cascades Course. · Two-acre Allegheny Springs water attraction with two 100-foot water slides and 400-foot lazy river, water play zone, year-round family pool and whirlpool; Indoor swimming pool
and sumptuous breakfast buffet. Jefferson’s Restaurant & Bar
· Five-stand, skeet, trap and sporting clays at the renowned Shooting Club; Archery; Paintball
serves regional farm to plate dishes. Seasonal dining choices at The
· Horseback riding through the resort’s expansive Equestrian Center
Omni Homestead Resort include Rubino’s at the Cascades, Woody's, Allegheny Springs Grill and Kober’s at the Mountain Lodge. The Lobby Bar is located in the Great Hall featuring a great selection of signature and
· Mountain biking; Cascades Gorge Hike · Canoeing; Kayaking · Orvis-endorsed fly fishing
classic cocktails, wines by the glass and regional craft beers.
· Skiing, snowboarding, mini snowmobiles and tubing with instruction available; Ice Skating
A family game area, DownTime, offers mini bowling, billiards, air hockey,
· Four clay tennis courts
foosball and arcade games.
R E C R E AT I O N
DINING
· Segway tours; Carriage rides; Hayrides · Homestead History Tours · Falconry · Lawn Games – volleyball, badminton
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: The KidsClub offers supervised “learning made fun” for children ages 3 to 12 under direction of the resort's well-trained and enthusiastic KidsClub staff. There are full-day, half-day and Kid’s Night Out options available.
· 270-seat historic theater with nightly movies · Zip Lining Tours
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extraordinary experiences in all four seasons
scape to the beauty of the County of Bath with a stay in one of Natural Retreats’ stunning handpicked vacation homes. Our properties are in the charming village of Warm Springs, at the Homestead Preserve. They are surrounded by national forest, pristine Nature Conservancy land, and are in proximity to the legendary Omni Homestead Resort. For those of you who consider your pets part of your family, we are pleased to offer several pet-friendly homes. A trademark of the Natural Retreats’ experience is our unrivaled personal concierge service. Our team considers no detail too small, and no dream too big, when it comes to making each vacation special. We especially enjoy welcoming young families and can supply everything parents and grandparents might need to ensure their stay is perfect. This includes stair gates, highchairs, family games and movies for the entire family. Our wide range of property options, coupled with our desire to meet your needs,
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guarantees that you will find accommodations that will suit your party perfectly; whether your getaway is with family, a group of friends, or a romantic weekend for two. Several our homes allow guests access to the Warm Springs Dairy Community Center, which boasts a fitness center, whirlpool, sauna, game room and an outdoor pool in the summer. Visit Natural Retreats in the County of Bath to explore this remarkable area any time of year and let our world-renowned concierge team handle your every wish. There is a reason why our guests return to explore the world with Natural Retreats time and time again. Let us help you create memories that will last a lifetime.
877-805-7794 · Visit NaturalRetreats.com to search homes
LODGING | Bed & Breakfasts
The Anderson Cottage
208 Old Germantown Road PO Box 176 Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-2975 stay@theandersoncottage.com TheAndersonCottage.com Proprietor: Alma Asay
Formerly a 1790’s tavern and a stagecoach inn and a girls’ school, The Anderson Cottage has been a staple of the County of Bath for more than 230 years. While nestled in the valley of Warm Springs, Virginia, explore all that the County of Bath has to offer. Enjoy relaxing at the house, read on the peaceful side porch or soak in the famous warm springs (the town’s namesake) running through the back of our property: the same soothing waters that flow through the famous Jefferson Pools. We offer three suites in the main house – each with an en suite bathroom and sitting room, and a stand-alone Kitchen Cottage with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and living room. To help you feel at home, all guest spaces include free WiFi, A/C or installed fan(s), electric heat, a mini-fridge, bathrobes, antique furnishings (with modern comforts), 24/7 coffee and tea, and a hot southern breakfast with local ingredients. We look forward to welcoming you as we carry on a family legacy of hosting travelers at The Anderson Cottage that has lasted for over 150 years!
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Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
603 Old Plantation Way Millboro, VA 24460 540-925-2314 info@fortlewislodge.com FortLewisLodge.com Proprietors: John & Caryl Cowden
Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm is a country escape set on a 3,365-acre estate in the mountains of Virginia. Our 21 distinctive accommodations offer a rare mix of unpretentious elegance and unique architecture where every room has a view. Three “in the round” silo bedrooms, four hand-hewn log cabins with stone fireplaces, our lodge and two private homes are perfect for a true country getaway. Evenings are highlighted by seasonal cuisine served in the historic Lewis Grist Mill, followed by a fire in our timber-framed pavilion. This is destination dining, where the emphasis falls firmly on the cuisine and the kitchen never ceases to impress. Outdoor activities abound with miles of hiking trails, biking, fly-fishing, canoeing, birding or simply relaxing by the pristine swimming hole. Family owned and operated for over 30 years, Fort Lewis is also a working farm, where fresh produce is grown on property, chickens and pigs are raised, and the pastureland is used for a grass-fed cattle herd. For the purist, mountain spring water flows fresh from our taps and the untouched forest, fields and streams are ready to be explored. Dinner and breakfast are included with your stay.
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Garth New�
Garth Newel Music Center P.O. Box 240 Warm Springs, VA 24484 403 Garth Newel Lane Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-5018 office@GarthNewel.org GarthNewel.org
Built in the 1920’s as the estate of William Sergeant Kendall and his bride Christine Herter Kendall in honor of their marriage; the buildings that comprise Garth Newel have since their inception been the center for art, music, food and conversation. It was not uncommon for William and Christine, both musicians and artists, to invite their friends from New York and around the world to join them at their estate to paint, make music, enjoy a wonderful meal and good conversation. That tradition continues today as we invite guests to complete their Garth Newel Concert experience by spending the night on our 114-acre mountain property. After an evening of exquisite music and a gourmet meal, it is but a short walk to our Manor House. The spacious and comfortable rooms are quaintly decorated and the original art on display gives you a glimpse into our creative past.
When not in use for concerts individual rooms are not for rent. However, the 9 bedroom (all ensuite) Manor House, or the cozy 3 bed/1 bath Giles Cottage are available as stand-alone rentals through Garth Newel Enterprises. Both the Manor House and the Giles Cottage have a working kitchen for guest use and free wi-fi is available. It’s a perfect get-away for a golfing weekend, girl’s holiday, family reunion or intimate retreat. To complete your stay, separate catering packages are also available.
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Hidden Valley Bed
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Breakfast
P.O. Box 53 2241 Hidden Valley Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-3178 info@hiddenvalleybb.com HiddenValleyBB.com Proprietors: Pam & Ron Stidham
Warwickton Mansion, a magnificent brick home built by James W. Warwick in 1851, is now home to the Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast. The lush natural beauty of the George Washington National Forest provides a peaceful and secluded location for the mansion which is on National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. During your stay you will enjoy mountain biking, hiking or birding on the local trails that ring the property. For fly-fishermen the Jackson River is just a cast away! Lodging offerings include: Warwickton Mansion offers three spacious bedrooms with private baths. Full breakfast is included in the rate. The mansion is furnished with beautiful period antiques. WiFi. Open seasonally. The Summer Kitchen, built for the movie Sommersby filmed on site in 1992, has two rental suites. The Kitchen sleeps four and is perfect for a small family or a group. Full kitchen, fire places, satellite TV, WiFi and pet friendly. Open year round. The Quarters sleeps four and is perfect for a small family or a group. Full kitchen, fire place, satellite TV and WiFi. Open year round.
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Hot Springs Victorian Inn
P.O. Box 795 8883 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-3134 HotSpringsVictorianInn.com Proprietors: Carol & Dale Lawrence
Come discover the absolute beauty, charm and romantic enchantment of the Inn and the tranquility of its surroundings. The accommodations available to guests are superior in every sense of the word. Large, comfortable rooms, beautifully decorated and furnished await you. A stay at Hot Springs Victorian Inn is a relaxing escape from the every day demands of life.
The Inn at Gristmill Square
P.O. Box 359 118 Old Germantown Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-2231 stay@gristmillsquare.com GristmillSquare.com Proprietors: John & Kate Loeffler
The Inn at Gristmill Square is the County of Bath’s premier boutique inn and restaurant located in the heart of the George Washington National Forest. Our 18 rooms and suites are comfortably appointed with a mix of beautifully selected antiques and modern furnishings to create unique spaces for which guests have long enjoyed. We offer the ideal accommodations for families, friends, small groups, business retreats, and intimate wedding parties. Each morning, guests of the inn experience a complimentary continental breakfast delivered to their room with a basket full of chef ’s goodies, freshly squeezed juice, and deliciously hot coffee to create the perfect beginning for a full day of enjoying of all that County of Bath has to offer. Onsite amenities include an outdoor pool (summer), select rooms with wood-burning fireplaces ( fall/winter), gift shop, and an award winning restaurant complete with a wine cellar from which guests can select their wine. Located just across the street guests can enjoy facials or massages at the neighboring Warm Spirit Spa.
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Vine Cottage Inn
P.O. Box 918 7402 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-2422 or 800-410-9755 InnKeeper@vinecottageinn.com VineCottageInn.com Proprietors: Dave & Tammy Hahn
Vine Cottage Inn is a unique bed and breakfast with a truly welcoming country inn feel. Located in the village of Hot Springs, in the breathtaking Allegheny Highlands of the County of Bath, Virginia, Vine Cottage Inn possesses a simple elegance and charm that embraces and welcomes all guests. Built in 1900 as a private residence, the Inn has been accepting visitors, travelers and guests since 1905. With 8,500 square feet, all under one roof, guests can make themselves at home in the large living or dining rooms, the cozy library or relax on the expansive front porch. Each room has a distinct style and décor, air conditioning, robes, and private bathrooms. Amenities enjoyed by Vine Cottage Inn guests include complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, fresh baked cookies, WiFi throughout the property, and exemplary guest service. Situated only one block from the entrance to the Omni Homestead Resort, guests can benefit from many amenities offered at the resort while staying in an affordable, “like home” environment. Gather at the breakfast table for a delightfully delicious three course breakfast and good conversation with friends and future friends from far and near. Come visit us, unplug, relax and enjoy your “Home in Hot Springs”.
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The Inn at Warm Springs
P.O. Box 148 12968 Sam Snead Highway Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-5351 theinnatwarmsprings@gmail.com TheInnAtWarmSprings.com Proprietors: Jarek Mika
The Inn at Warm Springs has been a landmark in the County of Bath since it was built in 1843 — not as an Inn but as the first County Court House and Jail. This charming bed and breakfast offers a host of amenities, including private quarters each with private bath, satellite TV, free WiFi, ample free parking and breakfast in the atrium room. There are a variety of rooms from which to choose — but the most popular are those that have been transformed from jail cell to cozy, well-appointed sleeping rooms. Located near restaurants, shops and the Garth Newel Music Center, this historic Inn has been welcoming guests for over a century. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with family or friends, you will find this both an affordable and inviting place to stay. Our historic Tavern welcomes County of Bath locals and travelers alike to enjoy hearty dinners in the traditional Virginia style. Our cuisine is inspired by our chef 's European roots. Our historic setting in the first Bath County Courthouse creates an authentic dining atmosphere at any time. Our Pub, located in the former clerk's office, leading on to our cozy porch seating, features a full menu and casual pub atmosphere. Join us in the Pub for a pre-dinner cocktail, to enjoy a few pints with your friends, or for a nightcap before a comfortable stay in one of our guest rooms.
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The Cabin at Big Bend
Meadow Lane Farm
Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
The Ashwood Farmhouse
Big Lick Retreat - Lake View Lodge
Turtle Brook Farm
Cabins/Cottages/Vacation Rentals Alvey Cottage
11205 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 804-282-8822 or 804-754-6445 alveycottage@aol.com
The Ashwood Farmhouse (AirBnB)
5632 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs VA 24445 540-839-2122 stay@ashwoodfarmhouse.com · AshwoodFarmhouse.com
Big Bend Farm
411 Big Bend Farm Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-997-5661 bigbendfarm@hughes.net · BigBendFarm.com/cabin.htm
Big Lick Retreat
1400 Big Lick Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-947-1862 info@biglickretreat.com · BigLickRetreat.com
Cabin by the Creek
Aunt Lotti's Cabin
381 Crooked Spur Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-925-4434
8783 Big Valley Road Bolar, VA 24484 540-468-2075 oceansand70@aol.com
Bath Villas at the Meadows
Clarkson & Wallace Vacation Rentals
101 Meadows Drive Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-2124 BathVillaMeadows.com
The Bend House
5718 River Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-925-2314 info@fortlewislodge.com · FortLewisLodge.com/rooms-rates/the-bend-house
Berriedale Farms
Nelson Hoy & Elizabeth (Lizzie) Biggs 10245 Cowpasture River Road Williamsville, Virginia 24487 540-925-2308 Berriedalefarms@gmail.com · BerriedaleFarms.com
Second Floor · 2814 Main Street Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-2609 WarmSpringsCottages.com Properties: Feather Ridge · Hillcrest · Katie's Ridge · Logged Off McClintic Cottage · Meadow Lane Farm · Winding Ridge
Coffee Pot Lodge
157 Coffee Pot Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-997-0308 february1975@yahoo.com · MillboroVa-CabinRentals.com
Cordwood Cottage
11010 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 239-877-3572 judygattinger@gmail.com
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Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast - Summer Kitchen
Winding Ridge
Meadow Villas at Warm Springs
The Omni Homestead Resort
Cabins/Cottages/Vacation Rentals continued Creek Side Apartment
Upstairs on Main Street Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-969-9692 HomeAway.com/vacation-rental/p3585203
Douthat State Park Cabins
14239 Douthat State Park Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
603 Old Plantation Way Millboro, VA 24460 540-925-2314 info@fortlewislodge.com · FortLewisLodge.com
Hemlock Cottage
9858 Jackson River Turnpike Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-3533 pathaynes@bacovaproperties.com · BacovaProperties.com
Hemlock Guest House
157 Coffee Pot Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-997-0308 february1975@yahoo.com · MillboroVa-CabinRentals.com
Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast
Summer Kitchen 2241 Hidden Valley Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-3178 info@hiddenvalleybb.com · HiddenValleyBB.com
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Camping at Douthat State Park
Holly House
9832 Jackson River Turnpike (Rt. 687) Bacova, VA 24412 540-839-3533 ext. 12 pathaynes@bacovaproperties.com BacovaProperties.com/our-rentals/holly-house
Honeymoon Cottage
8883 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-3134 HotSpringsVictorianInn.com/rooms/honeymoon-cottage
The Loft
12 Katydid Trail Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-2985 gallery7@tds.net
Main Street Apartment
Upstairs on Main Street Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-969-9692 HomeAway.com/vacation-rental/p3547267
Meadow Villas at Warm Springs
171 Meadow Lane Warm Springs, VA 24484 717-951-3955 hawdave@yahoo.com · MeadowVillas.com
Mitchelltown Apartment (AirBnB)
Mitchelltown Complex 9292 Sam Snead Hwy Apt. 1 Hot Springs, VA 24445 AirBnB.com/rooms/18890378?location=Hot%20Springs%2C%20VA%2 C%20United%20States&adults=1&children=0&infants=0&s=KDxGgOiF
L odg ing Mont Shenandoah
218 Mont Shenandoah Lane Millboro, VA 24460 540-997-5994 Lodging@MontShenandoah.com MontShenandoah.com Properties: A-Loft · Cabell Cottage · The Withrow House
Mountain Cabin Vacation Rental
354 Cassidy Lane Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-290-3465 Call or text David with any questions dcheeler@gmail.com
Mountain Chalet
8883 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-3134 HotSpringsVictorianInn.com/rooms/mountain-chalet
Natural Retreats
P.O. Box 206 · 2737 Main Street Hot Springs, VA 24445 1-877-805-7794 concierge@naturalretreats.com · NaturalRetreats.com
Sycamore Bend Cabin and River Retreat
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area and Lake Moomaw Route 600 · 756 Twin Ridge Drive Warm Springs, VA 24484 Reservations: 877-444-6777 · Information: 800-342-2267 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Dominion Back Creek Recreation Area Route 600 · 316 Power Station Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-279-4136
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Hidden Valley Recreation Area
1531 Hidden Valley Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 Contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521 Operated by the US Forest Service
Peaceful River Campground 42 Peaceful River Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-996-4256
P.O. Box 206 · 5503 River Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-414-4983 amanda-mcg-11@live.com · SycamoreBendOnTheCowpasture.com
Advance reservations required
The Tannery
7696 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-1766 or 800-838-1766 stay@omnihotels.com · OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
Old Germantown Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 303-518-4630 TheTannery29@hotmail.com · HomeAway.com
Tuck-Away Cabins
25146 Mountain Valley Road Millboro, VA 24460 540-996-4111 or 540-996-4119 tuckaway@mgwnet.com
Turtle Brook Farm
2663 McGuffin Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 540-839-6646 turtlebrook1@tds.net · TurtlebrookFarm.com
Wilderness Ranch
Route 683 · Millboro, VA 24460 540-997-9225
Campgrounds Blowing Springs
Route 39 · 7698 Mountain Valley Road Warm Springs, VA 24484 From Warm Springs, take SR 39 west for 9 miles to the campground. Reservations: 877-444-6777 · Information: 800-342-2267 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Hotels The Omni Homestead Resort
Motels Hillcrest Motel
6168 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-5316 hillcrest@tds.net
RoseLoe Motel
10849 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-5373 roseloemotel@outlook.com · RoseLoeMotel.com
Resorts The Omni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead Highway Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-1766 or 800-838-1766 stay@omnihotels.com · OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
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Looking for a wedding venue? How about a unique location to hold your company’s annual corporate retreat? Whatever the occasion, the County of Bath has a selection of beautiful venues to accommodate any size group. Plus, we have local professional photographers and event coordinators who can assist with all of the details. Its welcoming atmosphere and breathtakingly spectacular scenery make the County of Bath a great location for any type of event.
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elebrate your special day with friends, family and beautiful mountain scenery. We have a variety of wedding venue locations that can accommodate any size wedding.
Flowers
Sean Smith Photography
Mountain Laurel Creations
Hot Springs · 540-460-0324 · www.seansmithphotos.com Specializing in portraits, weddings, maternity and editorial photography; The Recorder’s photographer
Mountain Laurel Creations is a local, neighborhood florist in County of Bath that provides beautiful flower arrangements, friendly service and customized orders for every occasion. Whether you need an elegant array of roses or a center piece for a summer dinner party, let Mountain Laurel Creations stylize your next flower arrangement. With an online flower shop and same day flower delivery, Mountain Laurel Creations makes ordering your flower bouquet convenient and fun.
Prop Rental
9298 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3232
Marriage Licenses
Bath County Clerk’s Office
65 Courthouse Hill Road · Room 123, Warm Springs 540-839-7226 Marriage License may be obtained Monday – Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, but you'll need to apply for the certificate together. You will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. Couples will receive their marriage license which must be given to their minister or to the Celebrant performing the ceremony. Your wedding Celebrant must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, if a civil wedding is being performed.
Photography
Country Junk
25739 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro · 540-290-3468 Whether you are looking for whiskey barrels, a water trough, wall hangings, or antique window frames, we offer a variety of Shabby Chic and Country themed props to enhance the romance of your wedding or the theme of your special event.
Video Production
Whiddon Productions
540-292-9516 · WhiddonProductions.com Husband and wife team Chris and Kelly Whiddon are local videographers with a passion for filmmaking. Filming every wedding together, they create a work of art that be enjoyed for years to come.
The Old Dairy
Cristie & Co. Photography
Cristie Harold, Photographer Village of Hot Springs 540-839-5311 · CristieAndCo.PhotoReflect.com Facebook.com/VirginiaPhotographer.USA · cristieandco@gmail.com As a native of the Allegheny Highlands, the owner of Cristie & Co. Photography has an eye for capturing beauty, whether it's the surrounding, scenic landscape or special occasions and events. Cristie & Co. specializes in keeping memories alive through the art of photography and capturing personality within each shot. Cristie & Co. caters to each clients needs individually and is the perfect place for your photography needs.
Emily Plecker Photography
Millboro 540-969-9212 · EmilyPleckerPhotography.com Facebook.com/epleckerphotography · Instagram: @empleckerphotography emplecker@aol.com The Emily Plecker Photography brand prides itself on natural looking images with a country/western feel. Owner and photographer, Emily Fry, shies away from the look of props and backdrops and instead relies on the natural landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, vast farm culture and historical architecture of Virginia to compliment her subjects. Emily brings her experience with lifestyle & fashion photography together when photographing people to tell their stories in a cinematic way. Emily specializes in country weddings, portraiture and lifestyle sessions and also works as a brand ambassador for many western clothing companies like the nationally recognized Outback Trading Company. Rated 5 stars on social media by clientele. Book your session now!
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or centuries, the County of Bath’s picturesque mountain region has remained untouched by time; a defining characteristic traceable to the area’s many historical landmarks. For those of you planning a wedding, Natural Retreats offers a variety of breath-taking locations, luxurious accommodations as well as a personal concierge to help with any and all details for your very special day. We want to ensure that every part of your wedding is tailored to you; helping to create that perfect experience along with memories that will stay with you forever. Our locations include The Old Dairy located in the village of Warm Springs. The Old Dairy is a stunning, unique wedding venue at the Homestead Preserve. Built in 1928 and restored in 2007, The Dairy was once the sole dairy farm serving the local community and the historic Homestead Resort for more than 40 years. Each of our venues offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings. Please visit us: concierge@naturalretreats.com or call 540-315-8528 or 855-231-7320 for more information.
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SPECIAL OCCASION, WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUES In addition to the wide array of outdoor locations, cabins, cottages and condominiums suitable for weddings, receptions, family reunions and special occasions, the following venues specialize in assisting with all of your planning needs. Country Café
6156 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2111
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The Omni Homestead
T he timeless elegance of this unique wedding venue is rivaled only by the Southern hospitality and attention to detail with which each and every event is approached. With 72,000 square feet of flexible event space, including two ballrooms plus the Casino Lawn, you will find the perfect space for your fairy-tale wedding. Plush accommodations, multiple dining options, and a wide variety of on-site activities make The Omni Homestead Resort ideal for an extended weekend celebration and a true vacation experience for family and friends. Every couple is unique and every wedding requires a fresh approach to ensure that your once-in-a-lifetime event is a true reflection of you. A team of hospitality professionals stand ready to assist you in the planning and execution of what will surely be a memorable event.
Country Café offers a separate dining area for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, family reunions, retirement dinners and all other special occasions. A full banquet menu including both buffet and plated service is available.
The Old Dairy (pictured on page 19) Located on Route 220 · 46 Old Dairy Road, Warm Springs 540-839-6455 This circa 1928 commercial dairy once served all the dairy needs of the historical Homestead. After a meticulous restoration the several original buildings and two silos are now a community center with recreational facilities and meeting space ideal for weddings, parties or corporate retreats.
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro Visitor Services Specialist: 540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov Whether staying for a weekend in one of the beautiful, rustic cabins or pitching a tent on one of the inviting campsites in the park, Douthat State Park is a captivating, historic location that can serve as a great spot to host your next big event. This park features some of Virginia's most outstanding scenery, as well as a 50 acre lake that offers swimming, boating, and seasonal trout fishing and guests can explore the wildlife through walking trails on almost 4,500 acres of Douthat State Park. It’s an ideal outdoor spot for any occasion.
Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro 540-925-2314 info@fortlewislodge.com · FortLewisLodge.com
With its expansive arched windows, grand staircase, towering Greek columns, and glittering chandeliers, the Crystal Room is the most popular setting for memorable wedding celebrations. Understated elegance distinguishes the Grand Ballroom, which was built in 2001, but features many of the architectural details from the original hotel, including 22-foot coffered ceilings, pendant lights, and an ample dance floor.
Fort Lewis Lodge is a vast 3,200 acre plantation inn first carved from the wilderness in the 1750's. This captivating environment is perfect for any special occasion, whether it's a wedding reception, corporate retreat or family reunion. The Lodge's architecturally stunning pavilion with mountain vistas in all directions provides an unforgettable experience. Traditional, yet unconventional, Fort Lewis Lodge is ready for your visit with lodging accommodations for up to 50 and receptions up to 100 people.
Memorable summer weddings begin on the Casino Lawn. Nestled between the east and west wings of the hotel and poised directly under the iconic Homestead tower, the Casino Lawn accommodates intimate gatherings or grand affairs with equal ease. Make a grand entrance from the sweeping staircase across the meticulously manicured grounds, and exchange your vows under the crescentshaped pergola with the Allegheny Mountains as your witness.
GNE (Garth Newel Enterprises)
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403 Garth Newel Lane, Hot Springs 540-839-5018 office@GarthNewel.org · GarthNewel.org At Garth Newel, our history meets your future! Host your next special event on our beautiful mountainside property. Whether you are having a small, intimate wedding, an elegant rehearsal dinner, a sophisticated tea reception, a casual barbeque or an after-party our team at Garth Newel Enterprises is
Wed di ng & Ev e nt Pl a nni ng here with a variety of menus, services and amenities to insure your special day is perfect. Both indoor and outdoor venues are available with a variety of vistas and landscapes from which to choose. Our concert hall, complete with stage, can be transformed into a wedding chapel or a reception area. The feeling of rustic-chicness allows for a variety of setups for any event, and during the colder months offers the added charm of two wood burning fireplaces. The entrance to the hall is a covered brick portico overlooking the rolling lawn providing an ideal reception and cocktail area as well as outdoor meeting or dining space. Smaller weddings and gatherings can also be held in the Manor House, where your event will take on the feeling of “being in your own country estate home . . . away from home”.
The Omni Homestead Resort (pictured on left)
7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-1766 or 888-796-5838 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
Immerse yourself in the beauty of The Omni Homestead Resort, Virginia's finest mountain resort surrounded by four-season splendor of the Allegheny Mountains. The Omni Homestead provides unequaled hospitality, elegant accommodations and distinctive Southern charm in an idyllic Virginia setting. Rich traditions and historic ambience make The Omni Homestead the premier resort for all of your vacation needs, as well as any special occasions, weddings or conferences. The Omni Homestead caters events grand and small with a wide selection of venues ideal for weddings, conference meetings, receptions and other special events (indoors and outdoors). The Omni Homestead Resort is sure to take care of your planning needs with care and elegance.
Ingalls Field
6240 Airport Road, Hot Springs 540-839-5326 IngallsField.com Ingalls Field is the highest public use airport east of the Mississippi providing the adventurous bride and groom with a unique wedding venue. Ringed by the Allegheny Mountains, Ingalls Field provides a breathtaking and awe inspiring wedding location for any couple.
The Inn at Gristmill Square
124 Old Mill Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2231 stay@gristmillsquare.com · GristmillSquare.com With historic charm and rustic sophistication, The Inn at Gristmill Square is one of the County of Bath’s premier reception and banquet venues. Enjoy our venue for just the day or let us coordinate an entire weekend of fun. Arrange for pre-event cocktails by the pool as your guests unwind after their morning of travel. Friday night, gather your friends and family for your rehearsal dinner inside the award-winning Waterwheel Restaurant. Saturday, let us take care of all your reception setup and catering needs. After your ceremony, party the night away under our starry skies without having to go home. Sunday, your guests will wake, fully relaxed, to our complimentary breakfast in bed, or a farewell brunch, and will wish they never had to leave. We offer interior banquet space that can hold up to 40-50 people for a plated dinner and several gorgeous exterior spaces that can accommodate larger parties of up to 100. We offer the perfect space for both intimate gatherings and large events. Let our experienced wedding and event planner assist you in creating your exquisite County of Bath wedding or event.
Hot Springs Victorian Inn
8883 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3134 HotSpringsVictorianInn.com Come discover the absolute beauty, charm and romantic enchantment of the Inn and the tranquility of its surroundings. The accommodations available to guests are superior in every sense of the word. Large, comfortable rooms, beautifully decorated and furnished await you. A stay at the Inn is a relaxing escape from the every day demands of life. Hot Springs Victorian Inn is the perfect venue for weddings, wedding showers, and rehearsal dinners.
Mont Shenandoah
218 Mont Shenandoah Lane, Millboro 540-997-5994 events@MontShenandoah.com · MontShenandoah.com Surrounded by the George Washington National Forest and nestled in Virginia’s Western Highlands, Mont Shenandoah offers 60 acres of fields, woods with a hiking trail, and waterfront access to the pristine mountain river known as the Cowpasture. Designated on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, Mont Shenandoah is ideal setting for weddings, retreats and reunions, with its architectural heritage and distinctive, picturesque setting. During the summer months, the property operates, as it has since 1927, as the iconic, turn-of-the-century girls’ camp, Camp Mont Shenandoah. This unique property offers rustic charm with modern amenities designed to help make your event special. The dining hall has a full commercial kitchen, tables and benches and a large wrap-around covered porch with views of the river. West Lodge is ideal for an indoor ceremony or party, with a huge dance floor, full stage and new sound system. We also offer a variety of lodging options. Mont Shenandoah is reserved exclusively for your event, whether indoors, outdoors, or under a huge tent by the river. Let Mont Shenandoah create your memorable event in its extraordinary, rustic, yet elegant setting.
Vine Cottage Inn
7402 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2422 or 800-410-9755 InnKeeper@vinecottageinn.com · VineCottageInn.com Vine Cottage Inn is a unique bed and breakfast with a truly welcoming country inn feel. Located in the village of Hot Springs, in the breathtaking Allegheny Highlands of the County of Bath, Virginia, Vine Cottage Inn possesses a simple elegance and charm that embraces and welcomes all guests. Built in 1900 as a private residence, the Inn has been accepting visitors, travelers and guests since 1905. Vine Cottage Inn offers a variety of unique and romantic guest rooms, each with a private bathroom and includes a delicious, freshly made, three-course breakfast each morning. The Inn’s common space, which is all under one roof, offers many options for small rehearsal dinners, luncheons, small family reunions or other special occasions. Come visit us for your special occasion and unplug, relax and enjoy your “Home in Hot Springs”.
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The Inn at Warm Springs
P.O. Box 148 · 12968 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-5351 wsi@tds.net · WarmSpringsInnVa.com The Inn at Warm Springs has been a landmark in the County of Bath since it was built in 1843 — not as an Inn but as the first County Court House and Jail. This charming bed and breakfast offers a host of amenities, including private quarters each with private bath, satellite TV, free WiFi, ample free parking and breakfast in the atrium room. There are a variety of rooms from which to choose — but the most popular are those that have been transformed from jail cell to cozy, well-appointed sleeping rooms. Located near restaurants, shops and the Garth Newel Music Center, this historic Inn has been welcoming guests for over a century. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with family or friends, you will find this both an affordable and inviting place to stay.
CATERING Entertain with the area’s finest food and wine for your next gathering
Southern Inn Catering
37 South Main Street P.O. Box 497 Lexington, VA 24450 540-463-3612 (fax) 540-831-0632 megan@southerninn.com SouthernInnCatering.com Southern Inn Catering prides itself on premier catering and event management. Southern Inn Catering uses fresh and local ingredients including beef, chicken, and produce. Our experienced event planners will guide you from start to finish in the planning and implementation of your event.
The Tavern at the Inn
12968 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-5351 theinnatwarmsprings@gmail.com · TheInnAtWarmSprings.com The Tavern at the Inn offers a personalized approach to your catering needs. From specialized intimate events on or off site, to large gatherings, the team at The Inn At Warm Springs, offers a new and unique approach as well as a variety of levels of service. Let us be your next stop for your catering and expect to be delighted.
by enlisting the help of one of our stellar catering companies. Cucci’s at the Varsity
11129 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-4000 Serving the County of Bath since 2007, Cucci's at the Varsity Italian Restaurant offers a diverse collection of products and services. From chicken parmigian to full pizzas to sandwiches, Cucci's at the Varsity is an affordable stop for quick, delicious Italian eats. Catering has never been easier with Cucci's at the Varsity, with dishes everyone will love.
GNE (Garth Newel Enterprises)
403 Garth Newel Lane, Hot Springs 540-839-5018 · office@garthnewel.org · GarthNewel.org When irresistible aromas waft from the kitchen at Garth Newel, you know that our wonderful chef and his team are at work! Garth Newel Enterprises is ready to help you create the menu you desire. We can provide onsite catering in our concert hall or in the historic Manor House, and boxed lunches and carry-out are also available. Whether it is baked goods, appetizers, gourmet sandwiches or fine dining our GNE staff will compose a symphony for your tastebuds!
The Inn at Gristmill Square
118 Old Germantown Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2231 · stay@gristmillsquare.com · GristmillSquare.com Let The Waterwheel Restaurant at The Inn at Gristmill Square cater your next event. From a small cocktail reception to weddings or rehearsal dinners, The Waterwheel Restaurant is ready to work with you on your menu needs. We can do catering onsite in our banquet room or one of our outdoor venues, or we will travel to your home or event location. We can arrange the complete menu for your event, suggest local florists, and handle all the rentals needed to pull off the most spectacular occasion.
The Little Cheerful
34609 Mountain Valley Rd., Millboro 540-460-5910 · Aimee Watkins
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CORPORATE RETREATS Create a memorable experience for your staff in a more relaxed setting by holding your next meeting, retreat or corporate event in County of Bath. We have several corporate venue locations that can accommodate any size group. Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro 540-925-2314 info@fortlewislodge.com · FortLewisLodge.com Fort Lewis Lodge is a vast 3,200 acre plantation inn first carved from the wilderness in the 1750's. This captivating environment is perfect for any special occasion, whether it's a wedding reception, corporate retreat or family reunion. The Lodge's architecturally stunning pavilion with mountain vistas in all directions provides a peaceful get away, no matter the occasion.
GNE (Garth Newel Enterprises)
403 Garth Newel Lane, Hot Springs 540-839-5018 office@garthnewel.org · GarthNewel.org Host your next retreat on our beautiful mountainside property. We offer a variety of menus, services and amenities to insure your retreat is perfect. The campus has both indoor and outdoor settings from which to choose. The concert hall complete with stage can be transformed into a meeting area and provides flexibility in setup for your event, and during the colder months offers the added amenity of two wood burning fireplaces. The hall features a covered patio providing an ideal reception and cocktail area as well as outdoor meeting or dining space. Smaller gatherings can also be held in the board room or the Manor House, where your event will take on the feeling of “being in your own country estate home . . . away from home”.
Wed di ng & Ev e nt Pl a nni ng The Old Dairy
Located on Route 220 · 46 Old Dairy Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2899 This circa 1928 commercial dairy once served all the dairy needs of the Homestead Resort. After a meticulous restoration the several original buildings and two silos are now a community center with recreational facilities and meeting space ideal for weddings, parties or corporate retreats.
Vine Cottage Inn
7402 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2422 or 800-410-9755 Innkeeper@vinecottageinn.com · VineCottageInn.com Vine Cottage Inn is a unique bed and breakfast with a truly welcoming country inn feel. Located in the village of Hot Springs, in the breathtaking Allegheny Highlands of the County of Bath, Virginia, Vine Cottage Inn possesses a simple elegance and charm that embraces and welcomes all guests. Built in 1900 as a private residence, the Inn has been accepting visitors, travelers and guests since 1905.
The Omni Homestead Resort
7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-1766 or 888-796-5838 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Immerse yourself in the beauty of The Omni Homestead Resort, Virginia's finest mountain resort surrounded by the four-season splendor of the Allegheny Mountains. The Omni Homestead provides unequaled hospitality, elegant accommodations and distinctive Southern charm in an idyllic Virginia setting. Rich traditions and historic ambience make The Omni Homestead the premier resort for all of your vacation needs, as well as any special occasions, weddings or conferences. The Omni Homestead caters events grand and small with a wide selection of venues ideal for weddings, conference meetings, receptions and other special events (indoors and outdoors). The Omni Homestead Resort is sure to take care of your planning needs with care and elegance.
Vine Cottage Inn is the perfect setting for small corporate meetings and retreats. We offer 10 unique guest rooms, each with a private bathroom and include a delicious, freshly made, three-course breakfast each morning. In addition, our common space can be converted for small meetings and breakout sessions and offers WiFi throughout the property. Lunch and snacks can also be made available. After an afternoon of meetings, the Inn offers an expansive front porch on which to relax and reflect. Vine Cottage Inn is located approximately ¼ mile from the Omni Homestead Resort, as well as downtown Hot Springs, which offer a number of places to host your group for dinner or drinks. Come visit us for your next meeting or retreat where you can plug-in by day and unplug, relax and recharge by night.
The Inn at Gristmill Square
The Inn at Warm Springs
124 Old Mill Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2231 stay@gristmillsquare.com · GristmillSquare.com Whether you are hosting a small board meeting, corporate retreat, or an award banquet for your most excellent employees, The Inn at Gristmill Square offers many unique spaces for meetings and events. Offering complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, your guests will stay connected while disconnecting from it all. Meeting at the Inn means you will enjoy fullservice menu and beverage planning and exceptional catering ranging from breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks, and thoughtfully prepared dinners. Take your team on an excursion and let us prepare the perfect picnic lunch to go.
Hot Springs Victorian Inn
8883 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3134 HotSpringsVictorianInn.com
P.O. Box 148 · 12968 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-5351 wsi@tds.net · WarmSpringsinnVa.com The Inn at Warm Springs has been a landmark in the County of Bath since it was built in 1843 — not as an Inn but as the first County Court House and Jail. This charming bed and breakfast offers a host of amenities, including private quarters each with private bath, satellite TV, free WiFi, ample free parking and breakfast in the atrium room. There are a variety of rooms from which to choose — but the most popular are those that have been transformed from jail cell to cozy, well-appointed sleeping rooms. Located near restaurants, shops and the Garth Newel Music Center, this historic Inn has been welcoming guests for over a century. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with family or friends, you will find this both an affordable and inviting place to stay.
Come discover the absolute beauty, charm and romantic enchantment of the Inn and the tranquility of its surroundings. The accommodations available to guests are superior in every sense of the word. Large, comfortable rooms, beautifully decorated and furnished await you. A stay at the Inn is a relaxing escape from the every day demands of life. Hot Springs Victorian Inn is the perfect venue for weddings, wedding showers, and rehearsal dinners.
Vine Cottage Inn
Garth Newel Music Center
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The Hot Ho t Sp ri n gs at The Omni Homestead Resort
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trumpets an early advertising flyer for the Hot Springs pools located
at the then Homestead Resort, wherein the benefits of water therapy for all manner of rheumatism, gout and nervous diseases were touted. Today, those same mineral rich waters, naturally heated at a constant temperature of 105°, provide a source of relaxation and healing to guests visiting the present day Omni Homestead Resort situated in the picturesque village of Hot Springs. Springs from the Allegheny Mountains flow onto The Omni Homestead Resort property, naturally heated and requiring no chemical treatment, meaning guests of the hotel can enjoy the best hot springs in Virginia, literally straight from the source. 540-839-1766 or 800-838-1766 · OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
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t the Warm Spirit Spa, you will enter a world of soothing sounds, comforting aromas, healing hands – a perfect place to get away for deep relaxation and quieting the soul. Located in the village of Warm Springs, the Warm Spirit Spa is a cozy oasis offering therapeutic massage, facials, skin care and Ayurvedic body treatments by caring and experienced therapists.
What is Ayurveda? “Ayurveda” translated from Sanskrit as “knowledge of life,” is the world’s most ancient system of preventive health care. It originated in India more than 5,000 years ago during the ancient Vedic culture, and is still practiced today as a way to balance the body and promote healing from within, creating balance and strengthening the body’s healing abilities. Beginning in the spring of 2014, the Warm Spirit Spa will incorporate several of these rejuvenating massage and body treatments into our menu of services, including Shirodhara (3rd eye opening), Vishesh (massage), Abhyanga-Garshana (massage/exfoliation), and Swedna (herbal steam).
let the magic and experience of our therapists transform you.
Along with our beloved Warm Spirit Spa Signature Massage (a healing combination of Swedish, deep tissue and hot stones massage) we offer a variety of other healing modalities such as cupping and Ayurvedic Treatments. Using your body’s needs as our guide, we will recommend the service best suited to your relaxation and restoration. Prefer a facial? Our licensed aesthetician will pamper you. 92 Old Germantown Road, Warm Springs Call 540-839-6600 for an appointment
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Ca l e n d a r of Ev e nts
Poor Farm Bluegrass Festival July Poor Farm, Warm Springs, VA 540-679-0385
Odyssey Adventure Racing September Douthat State Park oarEvents.com 540-444-4422
Spectacular Fall Colors September - October County of Bath, VA
Bluegrass Jamboree
2nd Saturday in April Bath County High School AlleghenyMountainRadio.org 540-839-5400
Archduke Weekend
First Weekend in May, Friday-Sunday Garth Newel Music Center GarthNewel.org 540-839-5018
Bath County Art Show 3rd Week in July Valley Elementary School BathCountyArts.org
Plein Air Competition and Arts Festival End of September - Beginning of October Warm Springs, VA BathCountyPleinAirFestival.org 540-839-2985
Run For Your Life 5K Run/Walk Middle Mountain Momma
1st Sunday in May Douthat State Park BikeVa.com/middle-mt-momma-2018
Wings and Wheels 3rd Saturday in July Ingalls Field DiscoverBath.com 540-839-7202
October The Omni Homestead Resort BathHospital.org 540-839-7330
Apple Day: A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage & Arts & Craft Fair Douthat Lake Run Two-Day Car Show May Douthat State Park, Beach Complex dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/dou.shtml 540-862-8100
The Bath County Fair
September Facebook.com/BathCountyOneDayFair
2nd Weekend in October Douthat State Park dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/dou.shtml 540-862-8100
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National National Forest, Forest, Douthat Douthat State State Park, Park, Lake Lake Moomaw, Moomaw, The The Nature Nature Conservancy's Conservancy's Warm Warm Springs Springs Mountain Mountain Preserve, Preserve, Dominion Dominion Back Back Creek, Creek, the the Cowpasture Cowpasture and and Jackson Jackson Rivers. Rivers. The The area area offers offers stunning vistas, dark starlit skies, clear, cold streams and a wide range of recreational stunning vistas, dark starlit skies, clear, cold streams and a wide range of recreational opportunities. opportunities. Expect Expect to to see see white white tail tail deer, deer, wild wild turkey, turkey, black black bear bear and and other other game game animals animals within our vast woodlands. Known for our fly fishing, the streams and most lakes are stocked with within our vast woodlands. Known for our fly fishing, the streams and most lakes are stocked with brown, brown, brook brook and and rainbow rainbow trout. trout. Anglers Anglers also also catch catch large large and and small small mouth mouth bass, bass, bluegill, bluegill, crappies, crappies, catfish catfish and and more. more.
Known for our superb fly fishing, the streams and most lakes are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout. Anglers also catch large and small mouth bass, bluegill, crappies, catfish and more.
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ath County is home to Douthat State Park, which opened in 1936. Virginia’s state parks have been voted the best in the nation and Douthat is one of Virginia’s largest. Six hundred men of the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, built Douthat State Park in just two years. The park spreads over more than 4,500 acres, which includes Douthat Lake, as well as 72 miles of hiking trails, an amphitheater, a restaurant, 35 cabins and kayak, canoe and boat rentals. Every first weekend in May, Douthat State Park is home to Middle Mountain Momma Bike Challenge.
Another popular recreation spot is Lake Moomaw. In the 1920s, Thomas Gathright purchased 11 farms in the rich Jackson River Valley – about 18,000 acres. Gathright operated this area as a hunting, fishing and wildlife preserve. After his death, the entire tract was sold to the Virginia Game Commission. The plan to build Gathright Dam – for flood control, as well as recreational opportunities – finally came to fruition. Farmhouses were razed, and in one case, dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere. Entire cemeteries were moved. The land was purposely flooded, and the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw was completed in 1979. The lake is prized by fishermen and boaters, offering camping sites, boat rentals and a marina. A third recreational lake is in the hamlet of Mountain Grove, near the West Virginia border. It was built during the construction of one of the world’s most powerful pumped storage generating systems. The Dominion Power Pumped Storage Station provides electricity for millions of homes across six states. In 1985, the year it went into operation, it was cited as one of the nation's outstanding engineering achievements.
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Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking/Boating
Blowing Springs
Dominion Back Creek Recreation Area
Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Douthat State Park
Route 39 · 7698 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs From Warm Springs, take SR 39 west for 9 miles to the campground. Reservations: 877-444-6777 Information: 540-279-4186
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area and Lake Moomaw Route 600 · 756 Twin Ridge Drive, Warm Springs Reservations: 877-444-6777 · Information: 540-279-4186 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Dominion Back Creek Recreation Area
Route 600 · 316 Power Station Drive, Warm Springs 540-279-4136
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Greenwood Point Campground
Lake Moomaw · Twin Ridge Drive, Warm Springs 800-342-2267 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Hidden Valley Recreation Area
1531 Hidden Valley Road, Warm Springs Contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521 Operated by the US Forest Service
Peaceful River Campground 42 Peaceful River Road, Millboro 540-996-4256 Advance reservations required
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Route 600 · 316 Power Station Drive, Warm Springs 540-279-4136 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
The Marina at Lake Moomaw
Route 600 · 8446 Bolars Draft Road, Warm Springs 540-279-4144 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
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Cycling/Biking Visit BiketheValley.com for additional bike trails. Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Hidden Valley Recreation Area
1531 Hidden Valley Road, Warm Springs Contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521 Operated by the US Forest Service
Jackson River Outfitters, LLC
Corey Peters and Kaitlyn Miller – Owners/Guides 540-958-6655 – Corey 540-960-0583 – Kaitlyn Jacksonriveroutfitters@yahoo.com
a veil had been lifted, and I could see clearly for “ Itthewasfirstif time when I saw the night skies of Bath County. The detail, the scope, the clarity and immediacy of the firmament were awe inspiring. — Dorothy McGhee, Washington DC
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here is nothing more romantic or awe inspiring than to look up into the starlit sky and see the Big Dipper or the milk white disc of a full moon. No matter where you wander in the world, this is a common experience. After all, we all see the sky every day and every night. But, if you are lucky enough to spend the night with us in the County of Bath you will see the night sky in a whole different way. Why? Because, the County of Bath is one of the best places for stargazing in the eastern United States. A truly dark and star filled sky has become a rarity in some places. Today’s suburban landscapes are filled with lights, which filter out the stars and create a haze that masks the night skies in a blur of light. But in the County of Bath, we have little outdoor lighting and no stop lights so on a clear night, you will see literally thousands of stars, not to mention the Big Dipper, Milky Way and the occasional shooting star. And, you don’t have to go anywhere special to become a star gazer in the County of Bath. Just step outside your room, your cabin or your tent and look up.
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Walton Tract
Access off Route 42 · Millboro The Cowpasture River features a warm water fishery. Here is an opportunity to hook a musky as well as perch and bass. The river flows through the Walton Tract, where a canoe can be used to fish or just enjoy the scenery.
Fishing Guides Allegheny Outfitters
Fishing Fishing is permitted on all National Forest properties. Fishing on the Cowpasture River and The Jackson River by landowner permission only. Blowing Springs
Route 39 · 7698 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs Back Creek, a stocked trout stream, flows adjacent to the Blowing Springs Campground and offers very good trout fishing.
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area and Lake Moomaw Route 600 · 756 Twin Ridge Drive, Warm Springs Reservations: 877-444-6777 · Information: 800-342-2267 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Lake Moomaw is renowned for its excellent fishing, yielding citation size brown and rainbow trout.
Dominion Back Creek Recreation Area
Route 600 · 316 Power Station Drive, Warm Springs 540-279-4136 Fishing is permitted in the stream, upper pond and lower half of the lower pond.
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov The 50-acre Douthat Lake and adjoining Wilson Creek are stocked regularly with trout on a seasonal basis.
Hidden Valley Recreation Area
2241 Hidden Valley Road, Warm Springs Fishing on the Jackson River is a special regulation area requiring an additional stamp. Please obey posted limits.
Jackson River
The Jackson River offers a very diverse trout fishing opportunity. North of Lake Moomaw, the Hidden Valley and Poor Farm stretches of the river offer excellent fishing for stocked trout. Very popular with the fly fishermen is the 3 mile stretch between Poor Farm and Muddy Run.
The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7760
Bull Mountain Guide Service
540-560-0531 bullmtnguides@gmail.com Fly Fishing guide service in the County of Bath, ranging from first timers to seasoned anglers fishing both private waters as well as public rivers and streams.
Green Valley Hunter’s Paradise
6760 Deerfield Road, Millboro 540-996-4134 or 540-969-6561 · (Fax) 540-996-4132 huntersparadise@tds.net www.greenvalleyhuntersparadise.com We have 2 ½ miles of spring fed streams and stocked ponds where you will find Rainbow Trout, Browns, Brookies, Golden Trout and Perch.
Jason Woods Hot Springs 540-839-5935
Fishing Licenses Bath County Clerk’s Office
65 Courthouse Hill Road, Room 123,Warm Springs 540-839-7226 hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Hunting and Fishing Licenses
The Marina at Lake Moomaw
Route 600 · 8446 Bolars Draft Road, Warm Springs 540-279-4144 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Virginia Hunting & Fishing Licenses and Access Permits 866-721-6911 www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, except holidays
Lake Moomaw Marina, LLC
Route 600 · 8446 Bolars Draft Road, Warm Springs 540-279-4144 Open May 1st through early October
Poor Farm
Route 623 to the national forest boundary End of Jackson River · Warm Springs
Geocaching Visit geocaching.com to find caches in the County of Bath.
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Hiking
The County of Bath offers a myriad of hiking opportunities for all ages and experience levels. Over 160 miles of public trails are located in the George Washington National Forest, Douthat State Park, and The Nature Conservancy’s Warm Springs Mountain Preserve. Guests of area lodging facilities such as The Omni Homestead Resort, Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast, Natural Retreats, and Fort Lewis Lodge also enjoy access to miles of privately-owned trails. Only a sample of trails and routes are suggested here. Please contact the specific sites listed below for more information, trail conditions, and maps.
george washington national forest The County of Bath is located within the Warm Springs Ranger District, the only district on the George Washington National Forest to border the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia for its entirety. Over 120 miles of trails offer some of the most scenic and wild hiking experiences in Virginia, including access to a diversity of other recreational amenities and two wilderness areas. Contact the Warm Springs Ranger District office at 540-839-2521 for more information.
Hidden Valley Recreational Area
15321 Hidden Valley Road, Warm Springs Residing in a scenic valley along 6.5 miles of the Jackson River, Hidden Valley Dispersed Recreation Area offers 24 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, a 31-site campground, picnic area, exceptional trout fishing including a 3-mile special regulation section, and Warwickton, a historic antebellum mansion converted into a Bed and Breakfast. From the village of Warm Springs, travel State Route 39 west for 3.3 miles. Turn right onto McGuffin Road (State Route 621) and follow for 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Hidden Valley Road, which leads directly into the Recreation Area after approximately 1.5 miles.
Hidden Valley Nature Watch Trail Accessed from the parking area near Warwickton, this easy, family-friendly, 1.4-mile grassy trail follows the Hidden Valley Trail along the Jackson River before looping through the adjacent meadows and returning to the main road 100 yards south of the parking area. Numerous wildflower, wildlife and bird watching opportunities exist along the trail and interpretive signs and benches provide an educational and relaxing way to enjoy the scenic mountain views. This trail is also a favorite of locals seeking a refreshing morning walk and a great place to observe white-tailed deer, beavers, and other animals near dusk.
Cobbler Mountain/Muddy Run/Jackson River Gorge Trails Begin this 5.1-mile moderate circuit at the Cobbler Mountain Trail parking area located at the shale pit near the southern entrance to the Recreation Area. Follow the blue-blazed, single-track trail up a short climb to the ridge of Cobbler Mountain, then ascend to a wooden bridge crossing Chimney Run at 0.7 miles. Continue for 1.3 miles as the trail winds along the bottom of Cobbler Mountain, passes through a small field with views of Warwickton and then along a wetland area before descending to the intersection of the blue blazed Muddy Run Trail. Turn left on the Muddy Run Trail and after 0.1 miles, cross a small wooded footbridge over Muddy Run. After another 0.2 miles, cross the Jackson River on the large suspension bridge and then turn left on the Jackson River Gorge Trail as it follows Jackson River downstream towards Warwickton. After 1.8 miles, turn left at the mansion onto the gravel road that crosses a low water bridge over the river and continues back towards the Recreation Area entrance. Continue to follow Hidden Valley Road for 1.0 miles, past the campground entrance, and arrive back at the Cobbler Mountain Trail parking area.
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
725 Twin Ridge Drive, Warm Springs Located along the shores of 2,530-acre Lake Moomaw, one of the largest lakes in Virginia, Bolar Mountain Recreation Area offers 11 miles of hiking only trails, along with numerous recreational amenities including four developed campgrounds, one primitive campground, boating and other water sports, a swimming beach, picnic areas, and a boat ramp and associated facilities at the Bolar Flat Marina. From the village of Warm Springs, travel State Route 39 west for 10.5 miles. Turn left on State Route 600 and follow it for approximately 7 miles to the intersection with Twin Ridge Drive. Turn right on Twin Ridge Drive to enter the Recreation Area.
Bolar Loop Trail Starting across the road from the beach area parking lot, walk around the wooden gate and follow a dirt road for a short distance to access the trailhead. This 2.1 mile moderate loop is a central connector to several other trails on Bolar Mountain and a variety of routes of different lengths are possible. Strictly following this blue-blazed loop leads to two scenic overlooks, Grouse Point and Islands, both with benches and panoramic views of Lake Moomaw. Several white-blazed spur trails lead from this loop to different access points in the Recreation Area.
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Bolar Mountain Recreation Area continued Greenwood Point Trail From the trailhead near the first camp site (#63) of Bolar Mountain Campsite 3, travel this 3.29-mile (one-way) blue-blazed trail to the 5-site Greenwood Point primitive campground for either an overnight backpacking experience or for a scenic day hike. After 0.2 miles, the trail will make a switchback through the first of several ravines. After crossing a small creek and crossing over a spur ridge, the trail descends again through another ravine before the steepest climb of 0.2 miles to the trail’s high point, and a beautiful vista of Lake Moomaw. From there, the trail descends for 0.4 miles crossing a stream over a wooden footbridge, then steeply ascends a spur ridge for 0.2 miles. The remaining 1.4 miles to the campground is generally an easy, flat hike through forested terrain.
douthat state park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro Douthat State Park is one of the first state parks in Virginia and offers over 43 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Numerous trail routes of different lengths and difficulties are possible, many of which offer outstanding views of Douthat Lake and the surrounding Allegheny Mountains. Visitors can also enjoy four miles of stream fishing, a 50-acre lake stocked with trout, a swimming beach, boat rentals, a gift shop and camp store, four campgrounds, 32 cabins and three lodges, picnic areas and a restaurant overlooking the lake. From the village of Warm Springs, travel east on State Route 39 for 7.8 miles. Turn right onto Douthat State Park Road (State Route 629) and travel 13.8 miles to the Park entrance. Contact the Douthat State Park office at 540-862-8100 for more information.
Allegheny Highlands Multi-User Trail System
Blue Suck Falls Trail
Located primarily along the eastern slope of Warm Springs Mountain and adjacent ridges, the Allegheny Highlands Trail System is a 63.3 mile system of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails connecting Douthat State Park and George Washington National Forest lands in Bath and Alleghany counties. This trail system offers some of the more remote and under utilized trails in the area. Numerous access points, trail lengths, and routes are possible.
This 3-mile (round-trip to falls or one-way to the Tuscarora Trail) moderate to difficult trail starts from the Discovery Center parking area in the Camp Carson Picnic Area. After about 1.5 miles, the blue-blazed, rocky trail reaches Blue Suck Falls, a series of small cascades which gets their unusual name from the Appalachian term for a whirlpool or a 'suck', which may be found at the base of the falls. At higher elevations beyond the falls, the trail features several east facing overlooks of the Allegheny Mountains, such as Lookout Rock, and after a series of switchbacks, arrives at the yellow-blazed Tuscarora Overlook Trail and other trail connections within the Park or the adjacent national forest.
Lasso Loop From the horse trailer parking area located on Sandy Springs Road (Forest Road 125) north of Douthat State Park, start this approximately 8-mile loop on the Brushy Ridge Trail. Follow this trail along an old logging road for 2.5 miles and turn right onto the Salt Pond Ridge Trail. Salt Pond Ridge Trail descends to Lime Kiln Road (Forest Road 194) in about 1.2 miles, after passing a large number of boulder outcrops and gorgeous mountain streams often inhabited by native brook trout. Turn right and follow Lime Kiln Road, a lightly travelled Forest Service dirt/ gravel road for 1.7 miles and then turn right on gated Forest Road 1901. Follow the 1901 road back to the intersection with Brushy Ridge Trail and turn left to descend the trail back towards the parking area.
Beards Gap Hollow/Locust Gap/Laurel View/Herons Run/ Tobacco Ridge Trails For this approximately 4-mile route, walk across the park road from the Visitor Center and cross Wilson Creek on a paved road leading towards the White Oak Campground. Shortly past the bridge, turn left onto the white-blazed Beards Gap Hollow Trail and ascend approximately 1 mile up the hollow and through short series of switchbacks to the top of a small spur ridge. Turn right on the yellow-blazed Locust Gap Trail and follow it along the ridge and through a dry pine-oak heath forest. After 0.5 miles, turn right on the blue-blazed Blue Suck Trail and then in another 0.25 turn left on the white-blazed Laurel View Trail. Follow this trail along a mid-elevation contour on the mountain for 1.5 miles and turn right on the orange-blazed Middle Hollow Trail. In another 0.5 miles, turn right on the blue-blazed Heron Run Trail and travel along the shore line of Douthat Lake. After 0.7 miles, turn right again on Blue Suck Trail and then in several hundred yards, turn left on the yellowblazed Tobacco Ridge Trail. After 0.5 miles, this trail reaches an overlook of Douthat Lake and then continues another 0.3 miles to the White Oak Campground and the trailhead at Wilson Creek.
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Beards Gap/Mountain Top/Ross Camp/Wilson Creek Trails Start this approximately 5-mile route on the blue-blazed Beards Gap Trail, which is accessed beside the Visitor Center and initially passes over a wooden footpath. Follow the trail up a series of switchbacks before arriving at the ridge, and intersection of the Bushy Hollow and Mountain Top trails in 1.1 miles. Turn left on the yellow- blazed Mountain Top Trail as it continues to climb along the ridge. In 0.25 miles the trail will reach the 4-way intersection of the Buck Hollow and Mountain Side trails. Stay straight on the yellow-blazed Mountain Top Trail and in 0.1 miles the trail will make a sharp turn to the right and pass the first vista of Douthat Lake. From this point, the trail will climb more steeply before leveling off and arriving at the route’s high point and boundary line with the national forest. Stay left as the trail follows the ridge, before descending more steeply and passing the best vista of Douthat Lake. The trail will now turn back to the left and in another 0.4 miles reach the intersection of the Ross Camp and Mountain Side trails. Turn right on the orange-blazed Ross Camp Trail and continue downslope to the white-blazed Wilson Creek Trail. Turn left on Wilson Creek Trail, paralleling the road and passing the Lodge and a picnic area on the return to the Visitor Center.
warm springs mountain preserve In 2002, The Nature Conservancy protected more than 9,000 acres on and around Warm Springs Mountain, forming its single largest preserve in Virginia. This keystone tract protects water quality for the valleys below and stitches together more than 300,000 acres of surrounding public lands, including the George Washington National Forest, which shares a 13-mile border. Over 5 miles of trails are open to visitors during daylight hours. Contact the Conservancy’s Warm Springs office at 540-839-3599 for more information.
Ingalls Overlook Trail This 1.2-mile trail (2.4 miles round-trip) begins at the Dan Ingalls Overlook on State Route 39. Interpretive signs along the first mile provide an excellent introduction to Warm Springs Mountain and the region’s natural history. The trail then climbs among a series of scenic rock formations with views of Shenandoah Mountain and the Cowpasture River valley before looping back to the main trail and returning to the overlook.
Bear Loop Trail Located adjacent to Ingalls Field airport at the end of State Route 703, this wide, relatively flat 3-mile loop trail offers 60-mile vistas across the Allegheny Plateau of West Virginia and towards the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Interpretive signs highlight the mountain’s diversity of wildlife species and habitats in addition to the Conservancy’s efforts to restore the region’s fire-adapted oak and pine forests.
Sandy Gap Trail Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this 3.2-mile trail (one-way trip) features tranquil vistas and unique stone work, travels through the George Washington National Forest, and connects to the Douthat State Park trail system. This trail can be accessed directly from State Route 703 or from Sandy Springs Road (Forest Road 125), in which case the views of the Falling Springs valley from the trailhead overlook make this a truly rewarding climb.
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sheds for turn-out. The facility has a large outdoor, fenced riding ring with jumps, as well as a large grass ring with jumps. All ages and skill levels from beginner to advanced, adult amateurs, and professionals are welcome.
Hunting Bolar Mountain Recreation Area and Lake Moomaw Route 600 · 756 Twin Ridge Drive, Warm Springs Reservations: 877-444-6777 · Information: 800-342-2267
Horseback Riding Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov There are 6 miles of trail in the park available for equestrian use on the Alleghany Highlands Multiuse, Equestrian State Trail. Equestrian campground and stables.
Hidden Valley Recreation Area
1531 Hidden Valley Road, Warm Springs For information, contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521 Operated by the US Forest Service
Hunting is permitted in the lake area with the following considerations. The discharging or uncasing of firearms is permitted only during an open game season and is not allowed around developed recreation areas. Hunting is not permitted between the road and the lake. A National Forest stamp is required for hunting at Lake Moomaw. Obtain a copy of the current Virginia hunting regulations for additional info.
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov Hunters may register to participate in both a muzzleloader hunt held November 12-15, and a rifle hunt held November 26-29.
Horse trailer parking. Day use only. There are no overnight horse facilities available.
Hunting Licenses
Turtlebrook Farm
65 Courthouse Hill Road, Room 123,Warm Springs 540-839-7226 hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
2663 McGuffin Road, Warm Springs 540-839-6646 turtlebrook1@tds.net · TurtlebrookFarm.com Turtlebrook Farm is set up not only for the trail riders, but its accommodations are equally suitable for hikers, bird watchers, fisherman, mountain bikers or anyone else looking to get away to the heart of Warm Springs unspoiled mountain splendor. Each of the two, one-bedroom cabins can comfortably accommodate a family of four or two couples. Each has a fully-equipped kitchen, grilling facilities, pleasant living areas, porches and decks to take in wonderful farm views. Horse facilities include two 12x24 covered shelters with secure paddocks, a working ring, easy tailoring access to trails, pasturage and trail access to thousands of acres of U.S. Forest land over Cobbler Mountain into Hidden Valley.
Vineyard Farm Kelsey Ralston 63 Vineyard Farm Rd, Millboro 540-969-9054 Vineyard Farm is a 44-acre English riding facility specializing in the Hunter Jumper discipline, owned and operated by Kelsey and Cody Ralston. Kelsey inherited this farm from her grandmother, Sarah Davis, and has continued Sarah’s legacy of producing quality horses and riders. This farm has been in the family for over 100 years and was once part of the Nimrod Hall property, as well as home to the Camp Nimrod for Girls Horseback Riding Facility when it was in operation. Kelsey grew up at Vineyard Farm and has been riding horses since before she could walk. At the age of 20, she pursued her professional status and has been teaching and training at Vineyard Farm since then. Vineyard Farm offers riding lessons, horse training, boarding, sales, and horse showing opportunities. Vineyard Farm is complete with a 17-stall barn with lights, tack and feed rooms, and a wash stall and 4 expansive fields with run-in
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Bath County Clerk’s Office
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
The Marina at Lake Moomaw
Route 600 8446 Bolars Draft Road, Warm Springs 540-279-4144 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Virginia Hunting & Fishing Licenses and Access Permits 866-721-6911 www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, except holidays
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540-560-0531 · bullmtnguides@gmail.com Fly Fishing guide service in the County of Bath, ranging from first timers to seasoned anglers fishing both private waters, as well as public rivers and streams.
Outfitters Allegheny Outfitters The Omni Homestead Resort offers a variety of incredible outdoor adventures such as fly fishing, hikes, Segway tours, equestrian activities, and shooting sports.
· Two championship golf courses including the Cascades Course, designed by William Flynn; and the Old Course, a Donald Ross design boasting the nation’s oldest tee in continuous use; 18-hole Mini Cascades miniature golf course. · Two-acre Allegheny Springs water attraction with two 100-foot water slides and 400-foot lazy river, water play zone, year-round family pool and whirlpool; Indoor swimming pool · Five-stand, skeet, trap and sporting clays at the renowned Shooting Club; Archery; Paintball · Horseback riding through the resort’s expansive Equestrian Center · Mountain biking; Cascades Gorge Hike · Canoeing; Kayaking; Orvis-endorsed fly fishing · Skiing, snowboarding, mini snowmobiles and tubing with instruction available; Ice Skating · Four clay tennis courts · Segway tours; Carriage rides; Hayrides · Homestead History Tours · Falconry · Lawn Games – volleyball, badminton · 270-seat historic theater with nightly movies · Zip Lining Tours For more information, visit Allegheny Outfitters located within the hotel behind the Concierge desk in the Tower shops, or call 540-839-7760.
Douthat State Park Interpretive Programs
Route 629 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100
Green Valley Hunter's Paradise
6760 Deerfield Road, Millboro 540-996-4134 or 540-969-6561 (Fax) 540-996-4132 · huntersparadise@tds.net GreenValleyHuntersParadise.com Located in the beautiful village of Millboro, Green Valley Hunter's Paradise is a 2500 acre private game preserve offering prime habitat for a variety of indigenous animals including white tail deer, turkey, black bear, and upland birds. We offer a variety of hunting and fishing excursions on our private preserve and also offer trips to Lake Moomaw and the lower Jackson River. Renowned for bird hunting we offer pheasant, quail, chukar, grouse and turkey hunts. We have 2 ½ miles of spring fed streams and stocked ponds where you will find Rainbow Trout, Browns, Brookies, Golden Trout and Perch. In addition to hunting excursions, we offer sporting clay and skeet courses featuring LaPort system launchers. We have 50 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and ATV trail touring. For more information about our guided services as well as on property accommodations, please call 540-996-4131 or email huntersparadise@tds.net.
Jackson River Outfitters, LLC
Corey Peters and Kaitlyn Miller – Owners/Guides 540-958-6655 – Corey · 540-960-0583 – Kaitlyn Jacksonriveroutfitters@yahoo.com Located by the Jackson River in the beautiful Alleghany Highlands. Offering bicycle rental, repair, and shuttle services. Please call or message for reservations and appointments. Coming soon: kayak rental, canoe rental, river guide, and shuttle service.
Killer Outfitting
204 Hickory Drive, Millboro 540-460-4927 · KillerOutfitting.weebly.com If you are looking for an adrenaline filled, exciting, hunt of a lifetime, look no further. We offer full package hunts for bear with hounds, spring gobbler hunts, as well as professional taxidermy services.
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Scenic Overlooks Airport Road Overlook
On the way to Ingalls Field on Airport Road, Hot Springs
Dan Ingalls Overlook
Located on the top of Warm Springs Mountain, Route 39 Warm Springs
Picnic Areas Bolar Mountain Recreation Area and Lake Moomaw The Marina at Lake Moomaw, Route 600 8446 Bolars Draft Road, Warm Springs 540-279-4144 · Call 540-279-4186 for pricing and availability to reserve a picnic shelter.
Dominion Back Creek Recreation Area
Route 600 · 316 Power Station Drive, Warm Springs 540-279-4136
Douthat State Park
Shooting Range Bath County Shooting Range 1686 Dry Run Road, Millboro 540-839-2521
Skateboard Park
65 Panther Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-7211
Swimming
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Dominion Back Creek Recreation Area
Valley Elementary Picnic Shelter
Douthat State Park
65 Panther Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-7211 Please call for pricing and availability to reserve the shelter.
Playgrounds Bacova Village
Middle of the Village
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Millboro Elementary School 411 Church Street, Millboro 540-997-5452
Valley Elementary School 65 Panther Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-7211
Route 600 · 316 Power Station Drive, Warm Springs 540-279-4136 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro 540-862-8100/540-862-8117 · Reservations: 540-933-PARK douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Lake Moomaw
Route 600 · 756 Twin Ridge Drive, Warm Springs Information: 800-342-2267 Operated by Royal Elk Park Management
Swimming Pools Open to the Public Memorial Day – Labor Day Operated by the Bath County Parks and Recreation
hours: Monday - Saturday: 11am-6pm., Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Ashwood Pool
65 Panther Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-7211
Millboro Pool
280 Church Street, Millboro 540-997-5505
Tennis Valley Elementary School 65 Panther Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-7211
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birding
wa l k s Suggested by Marek Smith, The Nature Conservancy
Neotropical migratory birds return in the spring to our area, as well as the rest of the Central Appalachians from their wintering grounds in the tropics. Many are summer resident birds which will stay in the region through the fall, while others which nest farther north will just be passing through. Peak migration is generally around Mother’s Day. Here are a few of my recommendations for easy to access birding sites from the Warm Springs Valley in the County of Bath. For a nice walk along a paved road with very little, if any traffic, hike Delafield Road from the Omni Homestead Resort up the hill past the Owners Club and over to Holly Park (where Delafield turns east and North Forest Trail begins). You can make a 2.5-mile roundtrip loop by continuing along North Forest Trail and then turning right on Morgans Lane and returning to Delafield. For those not wanting to walk up Delafield by the Owners Club, you could drive up to Holly Park or enter from North Forest Trail at US 220. This stretch of road within The Homestead Preserve is an excellent area to see and hear Scarlet Tanager, Blue-headed Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Black-and-White Warbler, Ovenbird, American Redstart, and Cerulean Warbler. For a river walk, travel (via Route 39 west) to Hidden Valley Recreational Area in the George Washington National Forest. Park at the low water bridge near Warwickton and hike the Hidden Valley Trail east along the river to the swinging bridge. You can return via the same trail or cross the bridge and return via the Jackson River Gorge Trail. Look and listen for Northern Parula, Indigo Bunting, Summer Tanager, Eastern Kingbird, and perhaps even Golden-winged Warbler in the shrubby field areas. Or better yet, just stay at Hidden Valley B&B with Pam and Ron, and you can wake up for an early morning walk before breakfast.
For a quiet drive along a national forest road, travel to Mares Run Road on the eastern slope of Warm Springs Mountain (via Route 39 east). Slowly drive the well-maintained, gravel and dirt road watching for Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse, White-tailed Deer, and maybe even a Black Bear. But for migratory birds, stop at the end of the road and hike back along the road for as far as you like looking and listening for Acadian Flycatcher, Hooded Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Black-throated Green Warbler, mostly in the hemlocks and rhododendrons along the creek. This is a good route to suggest for visitors wishing to stop somewhere on their way back to Staunton, Charlottesville, Richmond, or other places to the east. Finally, after the trees leaf out in the Valley, take advantage of the higher elevations along the Warm Springs Mountain ridgeline while the trees are still leafing out there. Without leaves in the way, viewing of many of these tree-top denizens is much easier. On the southern end of the mountain, drive up Airport Road (Route 703) very slowly, pulling over at the Airport Overlook and other wide places along the shoulder. Look for Chestnut-sided Warbler and Indigo Bunting near any overlooks on the western side of the road and perhaps catch a glimpse of a Canada Warbler along the rock/boulder slides on the eastern side of the road. For those wishing to hike rather than drive, travel instead to the northern end of the mountain at the Dan Ingalls Overlook on Route 39 and hike The Nature Conservancy’s Ingalls Overlook Trail north for 1.5 miles and return. The elevation is not quite as high as near the Airport and leaves emerge sooner, but the bird diversity is similar and tree-top viewing ideal.
There are many other good spots, including Douthat State Park, Bolar Recreation Area at Lake Moomaw, and the National Forest’s Wallace or Walton tracts on the Cowpasture River, but these are among my favorites. If you want to locate our rarer bird species, such as Golden-winged Warbler or Mourning Warbler, please give Nikole or Marek Smith a call at 540-839-3599.
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O U T D O O R R E C R E AT I O N S umme r Camps
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ounded in 1927 by Nannie West, Camp Mont Shenandoah is one of the oldest girls’ camps in Virginia. Nestled in the Virginia’s Western Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains along the pristine Cowpasture River, Camp Mont Shenandoah is one of Virginia’s best loved overnight camps. Camp Mont Shenandoah provides a traditional summer camp experience for girls between the ages of 7 and 16. Since its inception in 1927, the five virtues of Love, Loyalty, Friendship, Sportsmanship and Spiritual Awareness have served as the guiding principles of Camp Mont Shenandoah. Camp life is about growth and discovery, strengthening friendships and building selfconfidence. The goal of the camp is to help each camper gain a deeper understanding of self and the world around her.
The exceptional Camp Mont Shenandoah experience has kept families returning for generations and inspired numerous campers to return as counselors. Located in the beautiful County of Bath, Virginia, Camp Mont Shenandoah offers 60-acres of fields, woods with hiking trails, and waterfront access to the Cowpasture River.. For More Information: Ann M. Warner, Director 218 Mont Shenandoah Lane, Millboro Springs · 540-997-5994 Fax: 540-997-0678 · info@campmontshenandoah.com The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.
These aren’t your usual summer camps. The camps in County of Bath, VA, are targeted towards those who are under-privileged and church groups, although all are welcome. Each camp offers its own package of activities. We invite you to go ahead and check them out and see what they can do for you! Camp ACCOVAC 33021 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-997-5964 CampAccovac.net Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Western Virginia, Camp ACCOVAC is a Christian Camp, conference and retreat center offering a haven from the hectic pressures and pace of everyday life. Facilities are located on 84 peaceful acres just outside of Millboro. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a facility to host your church camp, retreat or reunion, Camp ACCOVAC is ready to serve. Camp ACCOVAC is owned and operated by the Advent Christian Conference of Churches.
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Camp Alkulana
Virginia Elks Youth Camp, Inc.
Camp Alkulana is a camp and retreat facility which has been in continuous operation since it began in 1915. The kerosene lanterns which shone from the windows of the first cottage appeared as bright eyes shining through the forest. Thus the Indian word “alkulana” meaning “bright eyes” became the official camp name. Camp Alkulana is a year-round ministry of the Richmond Baptist Association with a targeted summer ministry to low income and at-risk children and youth of Central Virginia. Primary service is to churches within the Richmond Baptist Association but other groups are welcome when time and space allow.
The 137-acre camp is located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains on the Cowpasture River on route 42. Open from April – November, the camp offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including swimming, basketball, softball, archery, a shooting range and games. Campers range in age from 8 – 13 and attend for one full week Sunday through Saturday. The first three weeks of camp are for girls, and the last three weeks are for boys. The Virginia Elks Youth Camp is one of two major state projects of the Virginia Elks Association and has been in continuous operation since 1950. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.
Little Gibralter Road, Millboro 540-997-9444 Alkulana.org
145 Youth Camp Drive, Millboro 540-862-9489 or 540-862-3328 elksveycdirector@aol.com
Plan Ahead & Prepare
· Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit. · Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. · Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use. · Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups. · Repackage food to minimize waste. · Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.
Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
· Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow. · Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams. · Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.
Minimize Campfire Impacts
· Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.
· Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light. · Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires. · Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand. · Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.
· Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails.
Respect Wildlife
In popular areas:
· Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.
· Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy. · In pristine areas:
· Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
Dispose of Waste Properly
· Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter. · Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished. · Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products. · To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.
Leave What You Find
· Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts. · Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. · Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species. · Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.
· Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. · Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers. · Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely. · Control pets at all times, or leave them at home. · Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter.
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
· Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. · Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail. · Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock. · Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors. · Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises. The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: www.LNT.org
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arth Newel Music Center, recipient in 2018 of a Virginia Commission for the Arts
Arts Inspiration Award for its contribution as a Bedrock Institution in the Arts stands as one
of the most active and unique chamber music presenters and venues in North America. Founded in 1973 and listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Registry, the Music Center is located in Hot Springs, Virginia, in the heart of the breathtaking splendor of the Allegheny Highlands.
Feast Your Senses! Garth Newel, a Welsh phrase meaning “new home,” is a comprehensive, multi-program, multi-genre, year-round chamber music venue. The Center’s award-winning resident ensemble the Garth Newel Piano Quartet (GNPQ) presents over 50 classical chamber music concerts each year. Known for their spirited and impassioned performances that offer an enlivened interpretation of both standard and new repertoire, GNPQ breaks through the fourth wall and engages audiences through conversational and interactive programs. In addition to concerts at the Music Center, GNPQ maintains an active touring presence on the national and international stage. They have performed extensively throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic States, as well as on five continents and at such prominent venues as Carnegie Hall, Strathmore Hall, the Chautauqua Institution and the San Diego Chamber Music Workshop.
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At Garth Newel, the definition of chamber music is expanded! The concert stage is also host to other world-class guest musicians and ensembles in intimate concerts of other genres such as folk, bluegrass, jazz, blues and traditional music. Year-round, there is something for everyone.
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Music Is Just the First Course!
An evening (or afternoon) concert at the Music Center is an event to remember. The Garth Newel Experience begins with the welcoming sounds of laughter and passionate conversation. Enjoy a pre-concert cocktails from our cash bar while you stroll the landscaped grounds or share stories with friends, new-found and long-standing. On Saturdays during the Summer Chamber Music Festival, while a refreshing sorbet is served, an informal preconcert lecture known as an “Ice-breaker� is presented offering unique insights and perspectives into the works being performed. When the concert bell rings, you are invited to take your seat and allow yourself to be open to the intimate conversation of chamber music. Our concerts are casual, conversational and at times challenging. Audience members are invited to the soundscape world of music that transcends time and connects us deeply with the common human experience.
The complete Garth Newel Experience includes a delightful dining experience. We have a long tradition of culinary excellence paired with inspiring performances. An artist in his own right, our extraordinary chef is known as the fifth member of the Garth Newel Piano Quartet. Multi-course gourmet meals unfold like the musical works just performed, with exquisite artistry. Dinners are served at tables of eight, and patrons often find themselves sharing their meal with a musician a Board member or new-found friends. The conversation is always lively and rich and the evening ends with heart, body and spirit nourished. Our 114-acre campus is nestled on the west side of Warm Springs Mountain in the idyllic County of Bath, is less than two hours away from Roanoke, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton and surrounding communities and within a 3-5 hour scenic drive from Richmond, Charleston, Greensboro, Baltimore, Washington, DC, Williamsburg, Charlotte and Pittsburgh metropolitan areas. Life long friendships are made here. Come, feast your senses! Seating is limited, so plan ahead!
To find out more, visit our website at GarthNewel.org Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/garthnewelmusic 540-839-5018 office@garthnewel.org
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meet A r t i s a nS t
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artisan s & galleries in the county of bath
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he Artists and Artisans of the County of Bath are woven together along Virginia’s Western Highlands Artisan Trail in a four county regional trail connecting the artisans from Alleghany through Craig, Highland and Bath Counties. As you drive through the County past farms, artisan studios, galleries and restaurants featuring locally sourced meat and produce, you step back in time and discover a way of life where creating and living are intertwined. There are dozens of Artisans featured on the County of Bath Artisan Trail. We would like you to meet a few.
Mary Barnes
“My head told me that I should continue to search for a ‘professional job’. My heart counseled that what I was doing was just fine. Finally my head realized what my heart had understood all along. I accepted where I was in my life and found time to become a full time weaver and bookmaker.”
weaver
Oftentimes, an Artisan has worked in other fields before finding their heart in the passionate pursuit of their craft. Such is the story of Mary Barnes. Mary is a Weaver. Her Weaving Arts Studio is located in the tiny village of Millboro in the eastern most portion of the county. Mary was a school teacher. When she retired early she set out to find yet another “professional” job. While studying at the Pendle Hill Quaker Center in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, she found herself embracing her artistic side. She had been an accomplished seamstress and dabbled in embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, quilting, upholstering, making slip covers and caning chairs – and now her heart told her to weave.
And weave she does, working with unique fibers to create a variety of clothing items like ruanas, shawls, vests, kimonos, mobiuses, cocoons and more – no two creations exactly alike.
To visit Mary at Weaving Arts Studio, please call 540-997-9179 or visit WeavingArts.us. Please call for an appointment.
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Alix McGraw jewelery maker
McGraw Minerals specializes in fine gemstones, cut and polished by Bryan and Alix McGraw, which are then crafted into stunning pieces of jewelry. You will see the actual rough material and crystal structure of gemstones that are used to create the custom, oneof-a-kind jewelry pieces and then shop for that special piece of jewelry to take home and be treasured forever. Together, Alix and Bryan have been collecting fine gem rough material and rare quality specimens for almost two decades. Through their mutual love and fascination for gemstones, they have accumulated an incredible
inventory through which their business, McGraw Minerals Unique Jewelry & Gemstones, has evolved. Each one of these magnificent stones is not only the source of inspiration, but the very raw material that is used to create their hand-made jewelry.
Visit McGraw Minerals: 12178 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs, call 540-839-2599, email mcgrawminer@mgwnet.com or visit McGrawMinerals.com
Ron Shifflet
“We can build anything you can describe,” explains Ron. “And, we can build it with any kind of wood or finish you desire.”
master furniture maker Ron Shifflet has over 37 years of experience in the custom furniture industry. In 1998, he purchased Warm Springs Mountain Woodworks, where he produces custom made, hand-crafted furniture from solid wood in a variety of designs and styles. Whether you are looking for a period reproduction piece, a unique artisan artifact or have an original furniture design, Ron uses only the finest products and superior craftsmanship to build furniture that is considered one of kind works of art. In addition to furniture, Warm Springs Mountain Woodworks dismantles and moves and restores log cabins.
To visit Ron at Warm Springs Mountain Woodworks, please call 540-839-3342
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The Gallery at Seven Oaks
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he Gallery at Seven Oaks offers a one-of-a-kind selection of art and artisan creations including elegant rustic furniture, wood turnings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, encaustic paintings, and Tibetan rugs. The Gallery's mission is to access and feature the unique and handmade to complement your life and home. Be sure to stop by and discover the wonder that is The Gallery at Seven Oaks.
12178 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-3054 ¡ TheGalleryAtSevenOaks.com email aback@tds.net
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Hot Springs Gallery
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he Hot Springs Gallery offers a little glitz, a little glamour, a little bit of everything for the discerning shopper. With unique offerings that include high quality art, antiques and gifts at reasonable prices, you are certain to find that perfect gift for yourself or the folks at home. Owner Donna Ramsey Nevers is a professional art instructor.
2809 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-520-4684 or 540-520-4654 email: neversart@yahoo.com
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Warm Springs Gallery
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ince 1995, the Warm Springs Gallery has been offering its visitors an exciting and inspired collection of contemporary paintings and fine crafts. Each year, we search for work that meets the gallery's high standards of taste, craftsmanship, and originality, and each year visitors to Warm Springs Gallery are treated to a rich collection of fresh new work and familiar favorites.
Bottom of Courthouse Hill Road 12 Katydid Trail, Warm Springs 540-839-2985 ¡ WarmSpringsGallery.com
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The gallery exhibits a diverse roster of established and emerging artists from around the country. We represent more than twenty painters, whose styles span the spectrum from realism to abstraction, through landscape and still lifes, specializing in Virginia landscape paintings. The gallery also exhibits fine crafts, integrating exquisite sculptural objects in glass, wood, clay, fiber, and bronze alongside two-dimensional works.
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painting Ple i n Ai r nature's beauty en
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rtists worldwide are painting en plein air, venturing from their
There is no setting more perfect than the County of Bath, Virginia in early
studios to paint along roadsides, atop mountains, by the sea, in
October to find vibrant, unexpected scenic beauty in this artist's paradise.
gardens and in cities to capture landscapes, figures and architecture
More than 25 nationally-acclaimed artists gather in Warm Springs to
in their natural elements. Discover the talent and techniques behind this art
participate in the Annual Bath County Plein Air Festival, which is held in early
phenomenon and become a part of our flourishing arts scene. Come witness
fall and brought to you by the Warm Springs Gallery, located in picturesque
the dynamic competition and gathering of talent while exploring one of the
Warm Springs Art District. Painters will set up their easels and pull out their
most beautiful, historic small towns in Virginia.
brushes all across the county to document the landscape and culture of this beautiful area. It is not unusual to drive the quiet back roads and see an artist, easel up and brush poised to capture the natural beauty of the County of Bath. If you visit during this time, you will have the unique opportunity to observe artists as they paint on location, attend artists workshops, demonstrations, and lectures. A variety of programs are set throughout the week. On Sunday morning, artists will display their paintings from the sunrise paint out and talk about their work and process at the gallery. Join us for a light breakfast and conversation at the Champagne Collector’s Sale. Paintings from the week will be sold at special event pricing. Don’t miss an opportunity to take home original art by some of the best plein air painters in the country!
For more information on this year’s annual event, please visit BathCountyPleinAirFestival.org or call 540-839-2985
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art show
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n the County of Bath, you can hike or fish during the day, enjoy a concert at a world-class chamber music center in the evening, or
shop in elegant galleries during the day. Interested in painting? Then join us in the fall for the Plein Air Festival or visit during the summer months and enjoy a rustic retreat at Nimrod Hall, where you can take classes and paint to your heart's content. If artisan
crafts are your thing, then follow the four county artisan trail, known as the Virginia’s Western Highlands Artisan Trail, that traverses the County and introduces you to weavers, painters, furniture makers and. . . even a broom maker!
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he Bath County Arts Association Art Show features some
800 paintings, sculptures and photographs, and draws artists and visitors from across the country. The Show, which takes place the third week of July every year, brings with it a long-standing tradition of excellence and exhibits more than 300 artists from across Virginia and beyond.
The Bath County Arts Association uses all proceeds from this fundraiser to support the arts and arts education in the local community sponsoring such events as the Bluegrass Jamboree, the Allegheny Mountain String Project, the Missoula Children’s Theater, and the Garth Newel Music Center, as well as many arts education projects within the local schools.
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The art show is a rewarding way to support the arts and art education. Enthusiastic crowds line up on opening day, and a steady stream of visitors enjoy the art exhibition all week long. All the planning and hard work is rewarded when the show closes and excited patrons return to retrieve the art work they have purchased; happy artists collect their ribbons, prize money, and sales receipts; and the Arts Association garners the revenue that will fund another year of event sponsorships, scholarships, and arts education at Valley Elementary, Millboro Elementary, and Bath County High. BathCountyArts.org
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l H a l Step Back to a Simpler Time nimrod
imrod Hall has been a fixture of the County of Bath since 1783 and it has been the site of some sort of summer Inn or resort since the middle 1870’s. Located just off Route 42, about 4.5 miles from the village of Millboro Springs, Nimrod Hall has a unique rustic charm. Once the home of Camp Nimrod for Boys and Girls, today’s “Nimrod Hall” is really a group of buildings that include a large Main House, six cottages that have sleeping quarters and a variety of other outbuildings that are used by guests.
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Nimrod Hall is not exactly an Inn or a hotel and it is not quite a summer camp. In fact, it is not really like “anything” that is easy to define. The best way to describe Nimrod Hall is that for the first six weeks of the summer Nimrod Hall is home to visual artists where it becomes a blend of artist colony and summer camp. All meals (home cooked) are provided during a guests stay. The décor is rustic in a painted clapboard, shabby chic sort of way. Looking very similar to the way it did in 1914, there is no air conditioning, nor TV and bathrooms are shared. The focus of each day is “the present” and what is happening that very minute – not yesterday, not tomorrow. We even have a name for it – the “Nimrod Bubble” – because you cease to know the news, care about world events or worry very much about anything at all. In fact, the biggest fear any guest must face is the fear of a late afternoon thundershower! Guests of Nimrod Hall also enjoy the splendors of nature the camp provides. There is a pond for swimming and fishing, fed by two natural springs. It is cold and refreshing even on the hottest Virginia days. For
those who prefer to swim in warmer temperatures, the Cowpasture River is at the bottom of the hill and is the cleanest, clearest river you could hope to enjoy. Tube trips down the river are a daily activity and swimming and hiking are just as accepted as sitting and doing nothing at all. Nimrod Hall is the epitome of acceptance of your personal choice between being active or simply relaxing. In addition to our artists’ weekends, the property welcomes guests from Mid-July thru August. While many cottages at Nimrod have been rented by the same families year after year (some families having been coming for over 45 years), cottage rentals do become available. Nimrod Hall offers the rare chance to escape to a different time in Virginia history, where the beauty is found in the fact that it is so very genuinely historic. NimrodHall.com
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Antiques & Artisans Local artists across the county have collected and created some of
the most rare pieces you can find. Vintage textiles, one of a kind handmade jewelry, rustic and antique furniture, antique pottery, and foreign rugs flood the shelves of local shops. Find that special piece in the County of Bath.
Ashwood School Antiques
5604 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2348 What was once an old, brick school house, Ashwood School Antiques is now a retail antique store and museum that displays coins, marbles, books, etc. and sells furniture, vintage textiles, farm tables, antique books and glass. In addition to antiques, visitors can see restored pieces that were found in the original elementary school such as sliding chalkboards, old library bookshelves and even a grand piano. Come out to Ashwood School Antiques and be amazed at how fun antiques can be!
Hot Springs Gallery
2809 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-520-4684 or 540-520-4654 neversart@yahoo.com Hot Springs Gallery offers a little glitz, a little glamour, a little bit of everything for the discerning shopper. With unique offerings that include high quality art, antiques and gifts at reasonable prices, you are certain to find that perfect gift for yourself or the folks at home. Owner, Donna Ramsey Nevers is a professional art instructor and teaches "Sip and Paint" classes twice a month at the Gallery.
Ashwood Station
5295 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2349 ashwoodstation@tds.net Ashwood Station is a shop filled with antiques, locally-made items and gifts. The old Ashwood Service Station was a landmark in the Ashwood/Healing Springs area since the early 1900's. We have rebuilt a structure that closely resembles the original (we even have vintage gas pumps on display - no gas for sale, though!) and hope that it, too, will become a local landmark. We offer antiques from our area as well as neighboring states, ranging from furniture to pottery and glassware, vintage jewelry and books to folk art. We currently have many handmade items from local artisans (jewelry, baskets, painted gourds, felted wool items, furniture, primitive signs, needlework, painted quilt ornaments, and paintings). We also carry a line of locally-roasted coffee and spice blends.
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The Sparrow's Nest
7702 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2475
McGraw Minerals, LLC
12178 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-2599 mcgrawminer@mgwnet.com
Located in Cottage Row at The Omni Homestead Resort, The Sparrow’s Nest features a wide variety of unique handcrafted items from local artisans and farms. The shop specializes in handcrafted jewelry, solid wood furniture, turned wooden bowls, original artwork, pottery, knit items, handmade soaps, greeting cards, soy candles and melts, lavender products, alpaca fiber products, primitive designs and so much more! Artisan food products from local farms include peanut brittle, beef jerky, rosemary pepper almonds, salsas, relishes, pickles, pepper jellies, and fruit jellies and jams. While in the shop, owner, Heather DeBoe, creates original jewelry pieces. Stop by to see demonstrations or design your own unique piece.
Founded by artisans Alix and Bryan McGraw who through their passion for gemstones and magnificent eye for detail, have crafted astoundingly unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Alix and Bryan use silver, gold, and special wire-wrapping techniques to create exquisite custom pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants as well as other special creations.
R. Martin Antiques
1277 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2999 rosmart@verizon.net Located at the Historic Mustoe House in Hot Springs, R. Martin Antiques carries 18th and 19th Century European Antiques.
Springhouse Antiques
15857 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2206 Springhouse Antiques is located in the Old Webb Store, one mile west of the intersection of VA highways 220 and 39 West. Owners Jay and Claudia Trinca have lovingly renovated and restored the Old Webb General Store building, transforming the space into Springhouse Antiques, featuring early nineteenth century furniture, wood primitives, early stoneware and exquisite antique china, silver and glassware. Claudia’s large collection of flow blue China, Staffordshire transferware and Haviland china displayed on the original old store shelving will really catch your eye when you walk in the front door. The store is organized into many interesting display areas, featuring cobalt decorated crocks, wooden pantry boxes, crocks full of wooden rolling pins, unique wooden boxes and wooden bowls. The store is full of chairs, tables of every descriptions, pie safes, secretaries and corner cupboards. Antique floor lamps, coat racks, folk art and oil paintings are everywhere. We now have any excellent collection of Civil War books by top historians, such as Shelby Foote, Bruce Canton and Carl Sandburg; our World War 11 library is also growing, featuring Winston S. Churchill. We are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10a.m. to 5p.m. We have special things for special people, hope to see you soon.
Warm Springs Mountain Woodworks 540-839-3342
Shifflett specializes in all manner of custom furniture building and design. Whether you are in the market for a shaker table, an 18th century desk or contemporary table, Warm Springs Mountain Woodworks can design and craft the piece.
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M Travel Back inTime Agritourism
Addison Patch Farm
207 Addison Patch Road, Hot Springs 540-679-9478 AddisonPatchFarm.com In the same family for three generations, Addison Patch Farms is carrying on the tradition of the working the land to provide good food for your family to enjoy. A visit to Addison Patch Farm will provide you not only with a step back in time, but an opportunity to see how and where your food is raised. We will work with you to hand select the food products you want to bring home to your family. Addison Patch Farms features pasture raised Holstein Beef, farm fresh eggs, homemade country blend pork sausage, jams, jellies and maple syrup. We offer a variety of seasonal products, locally sourced food products, as well as fresh baked breads.
ake sure to take visit the Bath County Historical Society, which is both a museum of local history and a center for genealogy and research. The building (which was originally the law offices of John Wilson Stephenson) was moved from its original location more than a mile away at the site of the current Warm Springs Inn. The museum features keepsakes and mementos that date back to even before the County of Bath was founded in 1790, all tastefully arranged in a series of rooms as they might have appeared in a stately Victorian-era home. Featured are furniture, clothing, china, crystal, even a little silver. The walls are decorated with old family portraits, and original artwork. Other museum rooms feature tools, war and railroad memorabilia, and, of course, los of artifacts relating to the springs and the hotels around them. Open seasonally from April – October, the Bath County Historical Society provides a vivid look into the past of this charming and historic county.
99 Courthouse Hill Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2543 or BathCountyHistory.org
Coursey Springs State Fish Hatchery
300 Hatchery Lane, Millboro 540-925-2343 Coursey Springs is one of nine fish hatcheries operated by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Originally constructed in the 1960’s, this new state of the art facility draws water from the third largest spring in the State of Virginia and produces about 500,000 catchable size trout (or 350,000 pounds). Coursey Springs is a strictly grow out facility; no trout are spawned or hatched here. It receives trout fingerlings from the Paint Bank Fish Culture Station in Craig County, VA and grow them to a catchable size. Although the Hatchery has no formal Visitor Center, the public is welcome to receive a free guided tour 365 days a year from 8:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Fields of Gold
FieldsOfGold.org On the Fields of Gold Farm Trail, you’ll discover the home-grown side of Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley. After all, it’s where agriculture got its roots. Pick your own fruit in one of our orchards, stroll through a farmers’ market, savor a wine tasting, tour a working farm, celebrate at a farm festival, or feast on a locally-grown meal at one of our farm-to-table restaurants. Whether you are planning a day-trip with your family, a week-long excursion with friends or just a spur-of-the-moment getaway, adventure awaits you on the Fields of Gold Farm Trail. Start your adventure now.
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Shops & Retail
In the County of Bath, the shopping experience is distinctive.
The elegant country ambiance encompasses you as you go from shop to shop. Take a gander at locally-produced goods from a number of boutiques, thrift shops, garden shops, and general stores.
ABC Retail Liquor Store
Bath County Farm & Garden Supply
Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want to kick back with an ice-cold adult beverage, the local ABC store carries a wide variety of spirits for any occasion.
You never know when you might need something from the local hardware store and garden supply. This all-purpose farm and garden supply has everything from hammer and nails, to plants. A must if you are planning your own event or practicing self reliance!
2827 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-2262
Allegheny Outfitters
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7760 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
9268 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-5174
Black Oak Farm & Garden
23720 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-996-4020 · C.W. Burns
Located in The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor, Allegheny Outfitters is your one-stopshop for outdoor clothing, fishing permits, guide services and anything else to help meet all of your outdoor needs.
Cascades Golf Club Shop
Bath Animal Welfare Foundation Country Thrift Shop
Golf apparel, golf bags, leather goods and gift items.
Gristmill Gift Shop
118 Old Germantown Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2231 GristmillSquare.com
12 Katydid Trail, Warm Springs 540-839-2985
Looking for the perfect gift or memento of your visit to our area? The Gift Shop at The Inn at Gristmill Square has something for everyone. Located in the office/reception area of the Inn, our gift shop is open daily from 7am-5pm. We have a great selection of gifts for yourself or that special someone. We offer gourmet snacks and beverages, pottery, local artwork, bar/entertaining needs, Logan + Lenora bags, Virginia-made soaps and bath Salts, and much more!
Country Junk
Dollar General
The Omni Homestead Resort 3789 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7994 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
9295 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-8666 · www.bawf.org Hours: Open Thursday - Saturday 10:00am4:00pm
The Garden Room
Stop in and browse through the various donated, gently-used items at the Bath Animal Welfare Thrift Shop. The inventory changes from day to day but the selection of furniture, antiques and paintings is consistently unique and one of a kind. The best part of it all – every dollar you spend goes directly to support the needs of homeless and abandoned pets in the community! It’s a terrific place to shop so come on by and see what all the buzz is about.
25739 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-290-3468 Whether you are looking for whiskey barrels, a water trough, wall hangings, or antique window frames, we offer a variety of Shabby Chic and Country themed props.
French Market Gifts
Loft Level at Laura’s Boutique 2040 Main St, Hot Springs 540-839-2619 French Market Gifts offers gifts, gourmet foods and home goods on the loft level of Laura's Boutique.
9328 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2232 Did you forget a necessary travel item? County of Bath’s Dollar General sells basic household items, such as health and beauty aids, so you can find all of your conveniences at an affordable price, even when you’re away from home.
First Lady
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7612 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Located in The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor, First Lady is the perfect place to get ladies’ designer sportswear, accessories and saffron jewelry.
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Hobby Horse
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7946 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Located in The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor, Hobby Horse is a terrific shop to find children’s clothing, furniture and gifts.
The Homestead Market
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7743 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Pick up some Homestead gift items, such as chocolates, peanuts, jams, jellies, cheese straws, flavored popcorn and more!
Mountain Laurel Creations
9298 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3232 Antiques, local crafts, seasonal produce and produce and everything you can find in grandma's pantry.
The Mountain Lodge Ski Shop (Seasonal) The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7818 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
The Mountain Lodge Ski Shop is just that – the perfect place for ski apparel and other skiing accessories!
R. Martin Antiques
1277 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2999 rosmart@verizon.net Located at the Historic Mustoe House in Hot Springs, R. Martin Antiques carries 18th and 19th Century European Antiques.
1766 Shop
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7743 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Located in The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor, 1766 Shop sells custom apparel and gift items for ladies, gentlemen and children. The store also features the renowned Homestead hallmark and a wide selection of newspapers, magazines, toiletries and tobacco items for your convenience.
Southern Taste
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3785 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Showcasing the finest in Southern traditions and hospitality, Southern Taste features baking and serving pieces, aprons, cookbooks, candles and other home accessories. Custom Homestead treats, as well as exclusive preserves, salsas, jams, jellies, wines and more are also available.
The Spa Shop
The Omni Homestead Spa 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7547 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
Laura’s Boutique
2840 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-2619 or 540-839-4682 Shop ‘til you drop at Laura's Boutique. A destination shopping trip for ladies of all ages, Laura's has 2500 square feet of apparel and accessories perfect for all seasons including brands such as Joseph Ribkoff, Nic and Zoe, Van Eli Shoes and Boots, Karen Kane, Three Sisters, Katherine K, Hugo and much more. Laura’s also has an assortment of Crabtree and Evelyn products, as well as baby gifts. If you are visiting during the first weekends in March and September, take advantage of the semi-annual clearance sales and no matter when you come, you will undoubtedly discover the perfect gift.
Maybelle’s
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7612 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Make your visit extra sweet with popular and vintage lollipops and candies. This one of a kind candy store is located adjacent to the First Lady.
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Seasons
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7402 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Located in The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor, you’ll find fine kitchenware, candles, gifts and more at Seasons!
Shooting Club
7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7787 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, our shooting club features apparel, gloves, sweaters, Barbour jackets and Beretta clothing.
Located at The Omni Homestead Spa, The Spa Shop features a great selection of exercise wear, as well as bath and spa products made exclusively for The Omni Homestead.
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The Sparrow's Nest
The Omni Homestead Resort – Cottage Row 7702 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2475 homesteadsparrowsnest@yahoo.com Located in Cottage Row at The Omni Homestead Resort, The Sparrow’s Nest features a wide variety of unique handcrafted items from local artisans and farms. The shop specializes in handcrafted jewelry, solid wood furniture, turned wooden bowls, original artwork, pottery, knit items, handmade soaps, greeting cards, soy candles and melts, lavender products, alpaca fiber products, primitive designs and so much more! Artisan food products from local farms include peanut brittle, beef jerky, rosemary pepper almonds, salsas, relishes, pickles, pepper jellies, and fruit jellies and jams. While in the shop, owner, Heather DeBoe, creates original jewelry pieces. Stop by to see demonstrations or design your own unique piece.
Springhouse Antiques
15857 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2206 Springhouse Antiques is located in the Old Webb General Store one mile west of the intersection of VA State highways 220 and 39 West. In addition to traditional antiques, Springhouse offers handmade candles, soap, woven throws and table squares and runners made in the USA, as well as place mats. Fine Virginia gourmet peanuts are now offered. The owners have their own line of folk art items and furniture made from salvaged, wormy chestnut, walnut and cherry. Springhouse also carries a unique selection of hand crafted birdhouses made from salvaged lumber and two hundred year old tobacco lathe. An excellent collection of antique Civil War books by well known authors, such as Bruce Canton, Shelby Foot and Carl Sandberg is now for sale. We also have a Word War 11 collection. Visit us and find that perfect gift or souvenir of your trip to the County of Bath. While visiting, enjoy the restoration, beautiful old store front, the original shelving, the heart pine floors, candy case and display areas. When outside, notice the restored stone walls, gardens and historical restoration of the building. We are proud to have won the Preservation Bath 2016 Heritage Award.
The Classic Bath
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7542 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead You’ll think you’re dreaming when you come by The Classic Bath located in The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor. The shop is the exclusive spot for The Omni Homestead’s own line of bath gels, lotions, lounge wear, pj's and hoodies. Come by and visit!
Webb’s General Store
15828 Mountain Valley Rd., Warm Springs 540-839-2451 Established in 1901, Webb’s General Store is the oldest continuously operated store in the same building in the County of Bath. The store features “Virginia Made” and “Virginia’s Finest” Products, Virginia wines and craft beers, along with local artisan craft and gifts items.
William S. Flynn
The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7999 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Located in The Omni Homestead’s Shopping Corridor, William S. Flynn offers a great selection of men's apparel, furnishings, and gifts for all ages. Come by and visit!
Windy Hill Books
Bacova (near Hot Springs) 540-839-2589 dana@finebks.com Windy Hill Books offers out-of-print and collectible children’s books in gift condition. They have over 15,000 books onsite and online. Literature related artwork and professional framing is also available. Hours are by appointment only.
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Restaurant Guide
Distinctive dining in the County of Bath spans culinary preferences, from world class cuisine, farm to table fare, to home-cooked country style meals. You are welcome to extend your stay in order to try all of our fabulous restaurants!
Douthat Park Lakeview Restaurant (Casual) Rt. 629 · 14239 Douthat State Park Rd, Millboro 540-862-8111
Douthat Park Lakeview Restaurant’s gorgeous scenic overlook complements the decadent dining where pheasant and trout are available on the menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends from Easter through Memorial Day, this restaurant is just as tasty as it is scenic.
Country Café (Casual)
6156 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2111 If you are looking for good home cooking at a fair price, come on down to the Country Café. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner you will find good, freshly prepared country fare like grits and fried chicken, as well as a freshly stocked salad bar with homemade dressings, steak, shrimp or a great burger. Try the decadent homemade pies for an experience you won’t soon forget. Dine-in and carry-out available. Beer and wine on premises only.
Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro 540-925-2314 FortLewisLodge.com Prepare to be "wowed” with your dining experience at Ft. Lewis Lodges’ Lewis Mill. Ft. Lewis Lodge & Farm is a full service country inn at the heart of a 3200-acre estate where evening meals featuring contemporary American cuisine and produce from the garden are served. Open April through November. Reservations required for non-guests.
Cucci’s at the Varsity (Casual)
11129 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-4000 Cucci’s at the Varsity is an all-star pizzeria with a winning menu. Delicious pizza, homemade marinara sauce, and melt-in-your-mouth bread have customers coming back for more. Cucci’s offers delivery to the Owners Club homes, The Homestead Preserve homes and other hotel/inn locations in Hot Springs and Warm Springs. Dine-in and carryout are also available. An on premise convenience store offers a good selection of soft drinks, snacks and wines to take back to your room. Gasoline is sold on premises 24/7.
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fresh local ingredients elegantly prepared using our wood burning grill. We are a small restaurant with an urban feel in a relaxed country setting. We offer a full bar. Name your poison or your passion and whether it be wine, beer or cocktails, or... let us create that special drink for you.
Lindsay’s Roost Bar & Grill (Casual) Off Main Street next to BB&T 15 Sunset Hill, Hot Springs 540-839-2142
Lindsay’s Roost Bar & Grill is a local favorite stocked with good food, friendly faces and great service. Enjoy hot coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and delicious dessert. Come see what the fuss is all about!
Les Cochons d’Or
2829 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-8900 LCdOinc.com · dine@lescondor.com Welcome to Les Cochons d’Or (pronounced Lay Co-Shawn Door) aka The Golden Pigs or just LCdO for short; an intimate, casual restaurant located in the quaint downtown village of Hot Springs. LCdO offers inspired rustic American dining with a French twist. We use quality ingredients and a simple philosophy fostered by a group of people passionate about food, wine and personalized service. Savor
Rubino's at the Cascades Golf Course 3789 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7997 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
Rubino’s, our seasonal dining outlet, features clubhouse favorites like our traditional turkey club, and new favorites like our grilled pesto chicken sandwich for lunch. In the evenings, join us for an Italian inspired family-style dinner. Choose a salad and two pastas for the table before indulging in our
D i ni ng – R esta ura nts delicious tiramisu. No matter the dish you choose, it will be the perfect complement to the beautiful vistas of The Cascades golf course and surrounding Allegheny Mountains.
or join us on the outdoor terrace, overlooking the Casino Lawn. Advance reservations for dinner are strongly recommended. Please call us at 540-839-1766 to confirm operating hours.
The Waterwheel Restaurant
The Inn at Gristmill Square 118 Old Germantown Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2231 · GristmillSquare.com
Snead's 1912 Steak
2849 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-6328 Sneads1912.com Snead’s 1912 Steak is our modern interpretation of a timeless steakhouse. Dining in a bank building dating back to 1912, the experience will be as memorable as legendary golfer, Sam Snead, whose memorabilia adorns the walls within. Guests will experience not only the finest cuts of beef cooked to perfection on our wood-burning grill, but also enjoy fully composed entrees as well as unique and creative appetizers. We also offer a signature burger complete with a farm fresh egg! Complete your meal with a delicious bottle of wine from the bank vault, or a hand-crafted cocktail. Dining at Snead’s 1912 Steak will be the wonderful experience that completes your visit to the County of Bath.
The Dining Room
The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7743 or 800-838-1766 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead For more than a century, The Omni Homestead's guests and County of Bath locals have relished in the wonder of The Dining Room. Adorned with columns and a rotunda with Palladian windows, the atmosphere is magical, providing a space for a great dining experience. The international wine list is award winning, the entrees are prepared to perfection and the nightly tradition of dancing and live music brings guests from all over to come back for more. Each morning, enjoy a perfectly delectable breakfast including The Omni Homestead’s famous glazed and cinnamon donuts. Dress is resort casual for breakfast and business casual for dinner. No jeans permitted and a tie suggested for men twelve and older. The Dining Room is open for breakfast and dinner daily. Reservations required.
County of Bath’s most iconic Gristmill is home to the award-winning Waterwheel Restaurant. Within the walls of a hundred + year old Mill, the Waterwheel is one of the County of Bath’s premier dining destinations since 1972. Come and explore our creative menu featuring the freshest local and sustainable ingredients often featuring our own vegetables and herbs from our onsite garden. This is our approach to farm-to-table dining at its finest. Our small group of highly trained individuals provide exemplary yet warm and personable service in a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. Guests are invited to visit our wine cellar deep within the old mill foundation or enjoy a classic cocktail at one of the Commonwealth’s smallest bars – on one of the “best four seats in Virginia”. When it comes to unforgettable and memorable dining, the Waterwheel Restaurant boasts a long-standing reputation as one of the County of Bath’s most desired dining destinations.
The Tavern at the Inn at Warm Springs 12968 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-5351 · TheInnAtWarmSprings.com theinnatwarmsprings@gmail.com
The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7743 or 800-838-1766 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
Our historic Tavern welcomes County of Bath locals and travelers alike to enjoy hearty dinners in the traditional Virginia style. Our cuisine is inspired by our chef 's European roots. Our historic setting in the first Bath County Courthouse creates an authentic dining at mosphere at any time.
Jefferson's Restaurant and Bar is a casual, yet elegant setting and the latest addition to The Omni Homestead's dining options. A modern American grill with regional influences, Jefferson's takes a farm-to-table approach with a handpicked selection of prime and regional meats.
Our Pub, located in the former clerk's office, leading on to our cozy porch seating, features a full menu and casual pub atmosphere. Join us in the Pub for a pre-dinner cocktail, to enjoy a few pints with your friends, or for a nightcap before a comfortable stay in one of our guest rooms.
Jefferson's Restaurant and Bar
Jefferson's serves lunch and dinner with creative small plates and lighter fare. Choose from dining indoors in a setting wrapped in a rich wood paneling with high-tech, wide-screen televisions
Woody's
The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7857 · OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Named after our beloved long-tenured associate Woodrow “Woody” Pettus, Woody's is our casual burger-centric venue for lunch and dinner. We offer delectable burgers with unique flavor combinations, brick oven pizzas and superb milkshakes. Woody’s, located in the Casino building, one of the resort's most historic structures, is conveniently situated near the Old Course and Allegheny Spring. Open for lunch and dinner. Advance reservations for dinner are strongly recommended. For additional information or for reservations of 9 or more, please call 540-839-7550.
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Convenience & Take-Out When hitting the trails to mountain bike, ski, hike, or fish, you’ll want to fortify yourself with take-along or comfort food. Lucky for you, the County
of Bath has numerous take out shops located throughout the area for a quick stop and go. Sometimes, there is nothing better than a home cooked meal.
Bath Community Bistro
Bath Community Hospital 106 Park Ln, Hot Springs 540-839-7000 Amy Phillips: M-F, 7:30-9:30am & 11:30-2pm
drinks, snacks and wines to take back to your room. Now offering take out breakfast MondaySaturday. Gasoline is sold on premises 24/7.
The Little Cheerful
Duck-In Deli and Subway
Martha’s Market
34609 Mountain Valley Rd., Millboro 540-460-5910
Country Café
6156 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2111 If you are looking for good home cooking at a fair price, come on down to the Country Café. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner you will find good, freshly prepared country fare like grits and fried chicken, as well as a freshly stocked salad bar with homemade dressings, steak, shrimp or a great burger. Try the decadent homemade pies for an experience you won’t soon forget. Dine-in and carry-out available. Beer and wine on premises only.
2832 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-3000
“Duck in” to the Duck-In convenience store for milk, bread, candy, beer, soda, Virginia-made peanuts and more!
Fast Break Food Mart
Route 220 · 9046 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2942
Cucci’s at the Varsity
11129 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-4000 Cucci’s at the Varsity is an all-star pizzeria with a winning menu. Delicious pizza, homemade marinara sauce, melt-in-your-mouth bread and, of course, the specialty sandwiches such as the Teacher, the Referee, the Principal and the Librarian have customers coming back for more. Cucci’s offers delivery to the Owners Club homes, The Homestead Preserve homes and other hotel/inn locations in Hot Springs and Warm Springs. Dinein and carry-out are also available. An on premise convenience store offers a good selection of soft
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Come into Fast Break Food Mart and find all your basic needs for your travels and everyday demands. Enjoy carry-out pizza and sandwiches – perfect for when you’re on the go! Fast Break offers BP gasoline.
The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7703 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead Martha’s Market is the perfect place to grab a quick bite or a specialty brewed coffee or tea on the go, or sit down and enjoy freshly made salads, sandwiches and other gourmet delights. Don't miss the delectable pastries baked on premises daily in the Pastry Shop!
The Garden Room Café
12 Katydid Trail, Warm Springs 540-839-2985
Lindsay’s Roost Bar & Grill (Casual) Off Main Street next to BB&T 15 Sunset Hill, Hot Springs 540-839-2142
Milk House Market at The Old Dairy
Lindsay’s Roost Bar & Grill is a local favorite stocked with good food, friendly faces and great service. Enjoy hot coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and delicious dessert. Come see what the fuss is all about!
Come enjoy gourmet soups and sandwiches, a fine selection of European and Virginia made cheeses, honey, fine coffees and teas and homemade desserts; and browse through a selection of gift items including table linens,
Route 220 · 46 Old Dairy Road, Warm Springs 540-839-MILK (6455)
D i ni ng – Conv e ni e n ce & Ta ke O ut note cards and tote bags at the Milk House Market at The Old Dairy in Warm Springs. Catering, take-out and delivery available.
Mountain Grove General Store
Valley Supermarket (IGA)
Mountain Grove General Store offers basic convenience items, beverages and snacks.
Valley Supermarket is a full-service grocery store where you'll find meat, produce and other food and cooking essentials along with take-out food items such as fried chicken and readymade sandwiches. Souvenir logo wear items, such as t-shirts and sweatshirts are available.
4549 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs 540-279-4151
Oakridge Station
21808 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-996-4151
Millboro General Store
Oakridge is a full-service convenience store offering gasoline, snack and beverage items, freshly made sandwiches and Hunt Brothers Pizza. Hunting Licenses available. Check in Station for Bear, Deer, Turkey.
197 Main Street, Millboro 540-997-9497
The original building, which was constructed in 1871, has served as a “small department store and mini-supermarket” for this little village for many years. In the tradition of a general store Millboro General offers a large selection of grocery items and essentials as well as charming collectibles for home décor or souvenirs. The deli offerings include menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner sandwiches, with the kitchen closing at 7:00 p.m. You can also purchase gasoline (including non-ethanol) and off road diesel.
9110 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2221
Webb’s General Store
15828 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2451 Established in 1901, Webb’s General Store is the oldest continuously operated store in the same building in County of Bath. The store features “Virginia Made” and “Virginia’s Finest” Products, Virginia wines and craft beers, along with local artisan craft and gifts items. They also sell gasoline, hunting and fishing supplies and are a game check in station for bear, deer and turkey.
Pit Stop
12291 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-5852 The Pit Stop is a full-service convenience store, offering sandwiches and salads made to order, as well as a large variety of beverages, snacks and sundries.
Millboro Mercantile
30462 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-997-5533 Located at the junction of Routes 39 and 42, Millboro Mercantile offers gasoline and a full line of grocery items. A refrigerator section offers milk and ice cream products along with groceries, snacks and a good selection of wines. Deer check-in station.
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ATMs
Banking
BB&T
BB&T
277 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-2621 or 800-226-5228
Cucci’s at the Varsity
11129 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-4000
Duck-In
2832 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-3000
Highlands Community Bank
9008 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3568
Lindsay’s Roost Bar & Grill Off Main Street next to BB&T 15 Sunset Hill, Hot Springs 540-839-2142
Omni Homestead Resort
Located in the Business Center, Hot Springs 540-839-1766
Oakridge Station
21808 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-996-4151
Summit Community Bank
ATM Available
Highlands Community Bank
9008 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3568 hours: Drive-in banking 7am-7pm Monday - Saturday ATM Available
Summit Community Bank
9406 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3525
Dentist Alleghany Highlands Dental Care 6084 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3500
Emergency Medical Bath Community Hospital 83 Park Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-7000
9406 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-3525
Fitness
Webb’s General Store
Bath Community Rehab & Wellness Center
15828 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2451
Attorneys
9247 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7330 bcrw@bcchospital.org
Taylor Baker Attorney at Law 6124 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-5777 · Fax: 540-839-5612 taylorbaker@bathcountylaw.com BathCountyLaw.com
Fuel
R. Creigh Deeds Attorney at Law
Fast Break Food Mart
Cucci’s at the Varsity
11129 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-4000
PO Drawer D, Hot Springs 540-839-2473 or 800-545-5899 Fax: 540-839-6306
Route 220 · 6046 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2942
Peter J. Judah Attorney at Law PO Box 774, Hot Springs 540-839-5777 · Fax: 540-839-5612 attorneyjudah@tds.net
Home Oil & Gas Company
John C. Singleton Attorney at Law
Courthouse Road, PO Box 116, Warm Springs 540-839-2473 or 800-545-5899 Fax: 540-839-6306
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277 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-2621 or 800-226-5228
DiscoverBath.com · 540-839-7202
9227 Sam Snead Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-5363
Millboro General Store 197 Main Street, Millboro 540-997-9497
Millboro Mercantile
30462 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-997-5533
Mountain Grove General Store
4549 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs 540-279-4151
Oakridge Station
21808 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-996-4151
Webb’s General Store
15828 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2451
Laundry & Dry Cleaning The Omni Homestead Laundry and Dry Cleaners Off Main Street behind BB&T 52 Sunset Hill, Hot Springs 540-839-7625
Pharmacy Hot Springs Pharmacy, Inc.
2833 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-7350 · Fax: 540-839-5248
Places of Worship Anglican Christ Church at Union Chapel
1974 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-862-1619
Baptist Calvary Baptist
429 Crooked Spur Road, Millboro 540-997-1133
Healing Springs Baptist
4697 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2675
Horeb Baptist
5742 Cowpasture River, Millboro 540-862-2202
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
89 Mt. Pisgah Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2393
Othe r S e r v i ces Piney Grove Baptist Church 1862 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-2397
Brethren Chimney Run Church of the Brethren 15027 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs
Catholic
Burnsville United Methodist 9280 Tower Hill Road, Burnsville 540-925-2410
Eden United Methodist
3740 Switzerland Trail, Hot Springs 540-839-5407
Green Valley United Methodist Church 6594 Deerfield Road, Millboro
Realtors Allegheny Mountain Real Estate Company
9946 Jackson River Turnpike P.O. Box 785, Bacova 540-839-2353 www.AlleghenyMountainre.com
Bacova Properties
Mountain Grove United Methodist
Off Omni Homestead Drive 1499 Shady Lane, Hot Springs 540-839-2603
104 Grove Lane, Warm Springs 540-279-4430
2815 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-3533 www.BacovaProperties.com
Starr Bolar United Methodist Church
Clarkson & Wallace Real Estate
Episcopal
49 Poor Farm Road, Warm Springs 540-839-2391
St. Luke’s Episcopal
Virginia Chapel United Methodist
Shrine of the Sacred Heart
7537 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2279
Independent Chimney Run Church of the Brethren
81 Wilkinson Avenue, Hot Springs 540-839-5482
Pentecostal
74 Courthouse Hill Rd., Warm Springs 540-839-2609 ClarksonandWallace.com
Fresh Estates and Country Properties 12187 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-3101 www.FreshEstates.com
Life Line Ministries
Natural Retreats/Homestead Preserve
Charismatic 241 Redemption Road, Hot Springs 540-839-3012
Presbyterian
Warm Springs Properties, LLC
Green Valley Church
7433 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2638
Hot Springs Independent Baptist Church
Millboro Presbyterian Church
15027 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs
Faith Covenant Family Church
6594 Deerfield Road, Millboro
737 Virginia Avenue, Hot Springs
Living Stones Ministries 100 Griffith Road, Millboro 540-836-4576
136 Fairview Lane, Hot Springs 540-839-5035
Hot Springs Presbyterian Church
Warm Springs Presbyterian Church
Bath County High School
73 Church Drive, Warm Springs 540-839-2423
Windy Cove Presbyterian
Oaks Grove Church
Public Fax
Woodland Church
347 McClung Drive, Millboro 540-996-4249
Methodist Ashwood United Methodist
5674 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-2276
Schools Public & Private Schools
102 Windy Cove Road, Millboro 540-997-5395
8275 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro
540-839-2425
126 Church Street, Millboro
Millboro Christian
82 TC Walker Road, Millboro 540-997-0770
46 Old Dairy Road, Warm Springs 540-315-8870 www.HomesteadPreserve.com
Bath County Public Library
96 Courthouse Hill Rd., PO Box 250, Warm Springs 540-839-7286 · Fax: 540-839-3058 www.rrlib.net
Chamber of Commerce
2814 Main Street, Suite 2A, Hot Springs 540-839-5409
464 Charger Lane, Hot Springs 540-839-2431 · Fax: 540-839-3290
Millboro Elementary
411 Church Street, Millboro 540-997-5452 ore 540-839-5804 Fax: 540-997-0123
Valley Elementary
98 Panther Drive, Hot Springs 540-839-5395 Fax: 540-839-5392
Colleges & Universities Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
1000 Dabney Drive, Box 1000, Clifton Forge 540-261-1211 · Fax: 540-863-2915
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Spa & Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Automotive Repair (continued) Chimney Run Garage
32 Country Crossroads Drive, Warm Springs 540-839-8797
Glen's Garage & Body Shop
16161 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-958-1956
Jerry's Wrecker Service
67 Country Crossroads Drive, Warm Springs 540-839-2801
The Spa
The Omni Homestead Resort 7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-839-7547 OmniHotels.com/theHomestead
Genia's Hairstyling Shop
Airports Ingalls Field
6240 Airport Road, Hot Springs 540-839-5326 IngallsField.com
2696 Main Street, Hot Springs 540-839-5733
Other Airports Serving the Region
The Barber Shop
100 Bower Loop, Charlottesville 434-973-8342
7731 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-292-4916
The Hair Place
407 Forestry Road, Hot Springs 540-839-8700
The Hairstyling Shop
9227 Sam Snead Highway, Suite C, Hot Springs 540-839-5413 A Salon and Day Spa
New Phase Body Therapies
9227 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs 540-679-0616
Massage at hair styling shop
Stone Mountain Massage
Located at the corner of Rt. 220 & Rt. 615 Hot Springs 540-679-9639 StoneMountainMassage.com
Warm Spirit Spa
Located next to the Gristmill 92 Old Germantown Road, Warm Springs 540-839-6600
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport Lewisburg, WV 24901 304-645-3961
Roanoke Regional Airport
5202 Aviation Drive NW, Roanoke 540-362-1999
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport 77 Aviation Circle, Weyers Cave 540-234-8304
Automotive Repair Backwoods Welding & Repair Derek Brinkley 24-hour Mobile Service 540-968-0893
Bath County Collision Center Jay Ford 84 Stagecoach Road, Millboro 540-996-4145
Burns Auto Repair
112 Burns Lane, Hot Springs 540-839-5807
Mick's Garage
11157 Douthat State Park Rd., Millboro 540-862-3478
Millboro Springs Garage
30462 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro 540-997-0004
Car Rental Enterprise Car Rental
Available from Ingalls Field Airport 6240 Airport Road, Hot Springs Reservations: 540-965-7698
Rail Service to the Region Amtrak National Rail Passenger Service Clifton Forge Station Building 307 East Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge Reservations: 800-872-7245
Charlottesville Union Station
810 West Main Street, Charlottesville
Truck Towing Bath County Collision Center Jay Ford 84 Stagecoach Road, Millboro 540-996-4145
Jerry's Wrecker Service
67 Country Crossroads Drive, Warm Springs 540-839-2801
Veterinary & Boarding Valley Animal Hospital
Dr. Ellen Miller 13127 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs 540-839-2642 ¡ For emergencies: 540-839-5885
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1. The Warm Springs Pools. People have “taken the waters” here since the 1760’s. The old bath houses are currently closed and awaiting restoration.
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Please visit our newly established Warm Springs and West Warm Springs Historic District. In June 2018 this wonderful village was placed on The Virginia Landmarks Register and it next moves on for approval on the National Register of Historic Places. The resources within the district reflect over 200 years of settlement. Together Warm Springs and West Warm Springs represent the development of this area from the early frontier years, through the prosperous antebellum years, the segregated postCivil War period, and the continued significance of the area into the twentyfirst century. As you walk, bike or drive through the village, you may feel like you have stepped back in time. You will see many private homes that were built in the lateeighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Many began as log cabins and were later enlarged or altered.
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5. The Warm Springs Cemetery. The earliest recorded grave dates to July 1800. 6. The Old Homestead Dairy. Built in 1928, it is now beautifully redone as a community center, including the Milk House Market. 7. The Bath County Historical Society, located in an old law office. Stop in and visit the museum.
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3. Gibson Cottage. Built in the 1820’s, this brick home is currently unoccupied and in need of restoration. 4. The former County Courthouse and Jail. Built in 1842, the two-story brick buildings now house the Inn at Warm Springs.
We have listed on the district map the public and commercials buildings that you may wish to visit.
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2. The Warm Springs Presbyterian Church. The Greek Revival-style church was built in the mid-1800’s.
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8. The current Bath County Courthouse. The Classical Revival style building was completed in 1914. 9. The old Bank of Warm Springs building. Built in 1913, it is now the home of the Bath County Public Library. The original bank office, now named the Craven Room, hosts community events. 10. The Forrest Webb Store opened in 1923. It is now operated as the Warm Springs Gallery and Market Café. 11. The Warm Springs Grist Mill. A mill has been on this site since the 1770’s. The present mill was built in 1901. It now houses the Waterwheel Restaurant and is the centerpiece of the Inn at Gristmill Square. Don’t miss the Simon Kenton Pub. 12. Anderson Cottage. Originally two log structures built in the 1700’s, it has been expanded over the years. It once housed a school for girls and is now an inn. 13. Old Webb’s Store. Built around 1900, this store was the primary commercial establishment serving West Warm Springs. It has been rehabilitated in recent years and now is the home of Springhouse Antiques. 14. The John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church. Constructed in 1873, the old church now serves as the Senior Center for Bath County. 15. The Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. The first church was built from logs in 1876 and it was later used as a school for African-American children. The present frame church was built around 1880.
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