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Seeking easy, no-brainer plans for a perfect Valentine’s Day? We got ya covered. What’s more romantic than a lovey-dovey weekend getaway in a secluded, mountain cabin? Here are 7 Reasons to Gift an Escape to Blue Grass Cabin in Highland County, Virginia: #1: Free… Continue Reading “7 REASONS FOR A VALENTINE’S GETAWAY to blue grass cabin”
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Maple Festival brings 40,000 to 70,000 guests to Highland County, Virginia, every March. Hands & Harvest? Considerably less. Does that make Maple Festival better? You be the judge! Here’s a list of similarities and differences between the events. Which one suits you better? (We… Continue Reading “Maple Festival vs. Hands & Harvest – Which is Better?”
Category: UncategorizedTags: agriculture, agritourism, arts and crafts, autumn, fall, fall color, fall festival, family, Hands and Harvest Festival, Highland County, leaves, local art, local foods, Maple Festival, maple syrup, spring festival, vacation, weekend getaway
Living in the city offers a variety of activities to enjoy at any given moment even in the winter. However, noisy traffic and the constant hustle and bustle of people can get old and monotonous. For our friends in nearby cities, such as Richmond,… Continue Reading “Top Wintertime Activities at the Cabin”
Category: UncategorizedTags: Charlottesville, countryside, Culpepper, Fredericksburg, Highland County, Omni Homestead, Richmond, Roanoke, rural, small town, Snowday Activities, Snowday Ideas, Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Virginia, Washington D.C., weekend getaway, Weekend Trip, winter vacation, Wintertime Activities
Posted on September 30, 2019
by Dorothy Stephenson
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Every year on the second full weekend in October, the Highland County Hands & Harvest Festival celebrates the culmination of the area’s agricultural production season with maple sugar camps, farm tours, apple butter, the Highland Farmers’ Market, maple doughnuts, local honey, local cider, and… Continue Reading “Planning Tips for Hands & Harvest”
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Posted on September 25, 2019
by Dorothy Stephenson
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For explorers longing to see a variety of sites in one trip, Highland County, Virginia, is a perfect home base. In an easy one to two-hour drive, travelers can ride historic railways, view naturally growing Venus Flytraps, learn about the search for extraterrestrial activity,… Continue Reading “5 Fall Area Day Trips”
Category: UncategorizedTags: Blackwater Falls, Cabin Rental, Cass Scenic Railroad, Cranberry Glades, Fall Activities, getaway, Greenbank Observatory, Highland County, Pocahontas County, Seneca Caverns, tourism, Virginia, Weekend Trip, West Virginia
The Highland County Fair means many different things to many different folks in our majestic, mountain community: the end of Summer, the culmination of livestock projects, nostalgia, family tradition, celebration, relaxation, volunteerism, you name it… Since the early 1950’s, our community has pulled together… Continue Reading “Family Fun at the Highland Fair!”
Category: UncategorizedTags: amusements, Blue Grass Cabin, Demolition Derby, Fair, getaway, Highland County, Horse Show, live entertainment, live music, lodging, Monterey, mountain, mountains, Tractor Pull, Truck Pull, Virginia
If you’re looking for inner peace, inspiration, or spiritual rejuvenation, plan a trip to Highland County, Virginia. Those who live here, visit here, and (most importantly) RECOVER here, can’t deny it – If you’re at a point in life where you feel stuck, uninspired,… Continue Reading “MOUNTAIN THERAPY & REJUVENATION”
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