This European style bed breakfast / country inn nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in beautiful. minutes from Wintergreen Ski Resort near Charlottesville, Virginia, offers hostel lodging for skiers, hikers, cyclists, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and groups looking for a place to retreat relax. Enjoy a generous breakfast of healthy, home baked breads and fruit cobbler, then hike in Shenandoah National Park, bicycle on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or mountain bike at Big Levels/Sherando Lake, about a half hour drive from Acorn Inn. Enjoy wine tasting at nearby wineries, golf, try bird-watching, or just relax. A converted horse stable filled with art and artifacts from around the world, the Inn features a soapstone fireplace, a kitchenette, a large reception gallery for meetings and group events and ten guest rooms, each with a double bed, big window, desk, wardrobe, and colorful wall quilt. This facility is perfect for youth ski groups, weddings, family reunions or conferences. Plan a vigorous ski trip or a corporate retreat at this refreshing hideaway. A second lodging option is the cozy Acorn Cottage which sleeps up to five people. Popular with honeymooners and families alike for its privacy, the cottage has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Your hosts are well-travelled and will be able to speak to you in English, Dutch, German or Spanish. Acorn Inn's 800-square-foot Reception Gallery creates an ideal location for multiple-day corporate retreats, creative workshops, seminars or group events of any kind. This unique meeting room features white walls with striking photographs, wooden beams, pine flooring, and an abundance of natural light from a large window and skylights in the cathedral ceiling. It opens onto an expansive wrap-around deck and has a kitchenette (one of two, which are convenient for caterers.) A faux wood stove provides heat and atmosphere during chilly months, and the room is air-conditioned in summer. For rate information click the Meeting Area photo. The cheerful, make-yourself-at-home ambiance at Acorn Inn Bed and Breakfast also makes it a popular site for family reunions, small weddings, or gatherings of friends. And Acorn Inn's central Virginia location provides a convenient rendezvous between northern and southern states. Having traveled quite a bit ourselves, we know how nice it is to find an off-the-beaten-track place that is both friendly and unique. First and foremost, this is the atmosphere we want to provide for our guests. We feel that being surrounded by art and things made with loving hands is good for the soul—maybe instilling us all with creative and rejuvenating thoughts—so we've decorated our inn with colorful tapestries, baskets, masks, and folk art that we collected mostly during the years we worked in Latin America.. - Kathy Martin Versluys, Innkeepers. Superbly designed facility, environmentally sensitive—soapstone stoves and warm hospitality in the lush Blue Ridge. - Kent Peterson, President, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The true essence of travel is to come away with good personal feelings about the surroundings and the people. - G.R., Washington, DC. You make some mean bread. - T.C., Berkeley, CA. For more information, please. Copyright © 2000, Acorn Inn, Inc. All Rights Reserved Looking for the 1795 Acorn Inn in New York's Finger Lakes?

Acorn Inn offers three charming lodging options, all including a generous continental-plus breakfast of homemade breads, muffins and fruit cobbler in season, with coffee, a selection of teas, hot chocolate, orange juice and fresh fruit. The Inn, once a horse stable, is now a contemporary lodge filled with photographs, tapestries, masks and international folk art. It features ten carpeted bedrooms, a skylit lounge with cathedral ceiling, a soapstone fireplace, two kitchenettes, an 800-square-foot meeting room, a covered patio, a wrap-around deck, and men's and women's baths/showers with solar-heated water. The ten cozy bedrooms, formerly the horse stalls (still with their original doors), are brightly decorated with photographs and woodblock prints by Kathy, molas from Panama, framed museum posters, and colorful wall quilts handsewn by a local artisan. Each has a double bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a large window, reading lamps and individually-controlled baseboard electric heat. Central air conditioning and ceiling fans with lights keep the rooms fresh in warmer seasons. The prominent feature of the guest lounge (or un-common room) is a massive and beautiful soapstone bake oven/fireplace made of locally-quarried stone by the Finnish company Tulikivi. Comfortable futon couches and soft Scandinavian chairs, magazines galore, fascinating artifacts to peruse, and a small television with digital satellite programming, create a refreshing place to relax. The cottage has a full kitchen, a bathroom with tub and shower, a bedroom with a queen and a twin bed, and a living room with a sofa that opens into a queen bed. It is ideal for anyone seeking more privacy or savings in meal preparation and a popular choice for honeymoon couples, small groups of close friends, and families with young children. The cottage fridge is stocked with baked breakfast goodies the night before. The Farmhouse, the innkeepers' home, is open only in the busiest seasons, or when the Inn and Cottage are filled. The two guest rooms have queen beds, hardwood floors, handsewn quilts, an eclectic mixture of South American art and photographs, and windows with views of mountains and meadows. These share a bathroom. Downstairs, the living room has a soapstone fireplace, sofas, and plenty of reading material. Breakfast for those staying in the Farmhouse is served at the dining room table.

Reservations are confirmed on receipt of one night's deposit or half of entire stay, whichever is greater. Reservations made within one week of planned stay may be confirmed by phone using Mastercard, Visa or Discover, and must be approved as a no-show guarantee. Cancellations of 4 rooms or fewer made with 10 days' notice will be fully refunded. Cancellations of more than 4 rooms or for events filling the Inn require a 30-day notice for a full refund. Guests cancelling with less than required notification time will receive a refund only if rooms are re-rented. Holidays and weekends are subject to a 2-night minimum stay, except with special arrangement in advance with the innkeepers. Single night stays mid-week are charged at the weekend rate. For reservations, please call (434) 361-9357 between 9 am and 9 pm. The Inn is a one-story and wheelchair-accessible facility. Minutes from downhill skiing, golf and tennis at Wintergreen Resort. Short, scenic drives to waterfalls and wineries. The Inn: Sunday through Thursday, $60 per room/double occupancy, $50 per room/single occupancy Friday, Saturday and holidays, $62 double occupancy, $52 single occupancy. $20 per additional person over age 12. The Farmhouse (open seasonally): $85 per room/double occupancy $20 per additional person over age 12. The Cottage: Sunday-Thursday, $95 double occupancy Friday, Saturday, holidays, $115 double occupancy $20 per additional person over age 12. Note: Three children count as additional person Pets allowed only in cottage: $10 per pet/per night For additional persons, a limited number of rollaway beds are available for $10 per night. Use of Reception Gallery at The Inn is an additional fee. Rates vary, just click the Meeting Area photo on the Introduction page. The prices listed do not include state and local taxes. A two-night minimum stay is required on weekends, unless specially arranged. Single night stays mid-week are charged at the weekend rate. MC - Visa - Discover. No Pets at the Inn or Farmhouse

Gathering for a Wedding. Catered events: Weddings, Receptions, and Parties. The entire Inn must be fully rented for two nights, in order to have a wedding, reception or any large catered event on a weekend. During midweek, a one-night stay is acceptable

Acorn Inn, Inc. P.O. Box 431 Nellysford, Virginia 22958 (434) 361-9357. Actual Address for shipping: Acorn Inn, Inc. Bed Breakfast c/o Kathy and Martin Versluys 2256 Adial Road Faber, Virginia 22938. We highly advise that you follow our directions written below, as opposed to using any form of GPS or electronic mapping systems, which frequently lead people astray. We've been getting guests here successfully for 20+ years. Looking forward to seeing you soon! From points north/east: Follow Route 29 South to I-64 West to Crozet, Exit 107, following signs for Wintergreen Ski Area. Make a left onto Route 250 West and proceed 4.5 miles to Route 151 South on the left. Continue on Route 151 for 11.5 miles to Nellysford. In Nellysford, turn left onto Route 634 (Adial Road), which is across from a small shopping plaza. Acorn Inn is 2.1 miles on the left (sign in front). From points north/west: Follow I-64 East to Afton Exit 99 (also the Shenandoah National Park exit). Turn right and proceed east on Route 250 down the mountain for about 3 miles to Route 151 South on the right. Continue on Route 151 for 11.5 miles to Nellysford. Continue as above. From points south/east: Follow Highway 29 North into Nelson County. Seven miles north of the town of Lovingston, turn left onto Route 6, following signs for Wintergreen Resort. Follow Route 6 West to a stop sign (6 miles). Turn left onto Route 151 and proceed south for 3 miles into Nellysford. Continue as above. From points south/west and the Blue Ridge Parkway: Exit the Parkway at Reed's Gap (about mile marker 13). Turn east and head down the mountain toward Wintergreen Resort. Continue past the resort entrance down to Route 151 (about 4 miles). At the stop sign, turn left and go north for about 3 miles into Nellysford. Turn RIGHT on Route 634 (Adial Rd.). Acorn Inn is 2.1 miles on your left.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Games room
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set