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Brewery Beercations and Unique Lodging Along the Beerwerks Trail

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Tired of predictable motel rooms on your travels? Here’s a guide to Beerwerks Trail-adjacent lodgings that are anything but cookie cutter. From tastefully restored historic properties and cozy glamping resorts, to treehouses and even underground stays, we’ve found a special place for everyone. We’ve even included some brewery-based accommodations that offer the comfort of not needing to designate a driver or navigate winding country roads at night with your (face it) aging eyes. Read on to discover where you can rest your head along the trail.

Stable Craft Brewing

Experience the ultimate farm-stay adventure at Stable Craft Brewing. Located on a working horse farm, Stable Craft offers not only delicious craft beer and chef-inspired dishes highlighting local ingredients, but also room to spread out and explore a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. Meet the horses, play yard games, take a sustainable brewery tour, listen to live music, and enjoy the extensive events calendar. For a comfortable night’s sleep, retire to one of two suites with private living spaces and kitchens, patios, and hot tubs with spectacular mountain views.

Cave Hill Farms 

The Cave Hill Farms Bed and Breakfast is the sister business of Cave Hill Farms Brewery, located just 0.7 miles away on the same historic property. Choose from five guest rooms located in an 1830 historic manor house. Your stay includes comfortable queen-sized beds, plush bedding, private baths, fireplaces, homemade breakfasts, and a complimentary beer at the brewery! The Hopkins family has tended this land for six generations, and they use their farm-grown hops, along with refreshing well water, in all their brews. The taproom is housed in a former dairy cow loafing barn, now updated to pamper visitors with craft beer, tasty food, live music, and activities like karaoke.

Devils Backbone 

There isn’t lodging at Lexington’s Devils Backbone Outpost Taproom & Kitchen, but you can tap into the Devils Backbone beercation spirit at the Camp at Basecamp. Located in the Rockfish Valley, the campground offers full hook-up RV sites, rustic tent sites, and everything in between. The Basecamp Brewpup serves food and craft beer, and visitors can also enjoy the Distillery Lounge and Shanty Cigar Lounge.

The Carriage

And while it’s neither a brewery or a lodging, The Carriage is a valued partner of the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail. The business provides safe, customizable transportation to, from, and between all 20 breweries. The comfortable shuttle seats up to 14 people and sets the mood with party lights and karaoke!

Where Else to Stay Along the Beerwerks Trail

Lexington and Rockbridge County

  • Lodging options in Lexington and Rockbridge County range from luxury inns, homey bed and breakfasts, to cozy cabins. Stay in style at The Gin Hotel in downtown Lexington, known for its Southern hospitality, attention to detail, sophisticated decor, and upscale comfort. Nearby, The Georges boasts modernized rooms and suites in five historic properties along Main Street. Two onsite restaurants offer craft cocktails and gourmet dining.
  • For stunning views and a popular menu of Southern cuisine featuring steak, seafood, pasta, and fresh desserts, you can’t beat the Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center. Plus, you’ll have easy access to Natural Bridge State Park for a post-feast hike! And if you’re looking for something truly unique, consider a stay in a Rockbridge County refurbished barn, yurt, or even a modernized 1926 caboose decorated with railroad memorabilia, complete with the accessories so your kids need to dress up as future engineers!

Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County

  • Staunton lodging includes rooms at Oakdene, an 1893 mansion built by a Virginia lieutenant governor, suites in a modernized warehouse once used to store railroad cargo in Staunton’s historic Wharf District, and three “story-book” suites at Maude & the Bear, a stay that comes with an award-winning, multi-course breakfast. The Frederick House spreads its 20 one-of-a-kind rooms over five historic houses, and the suites at Barrister’s Row were law offices in their former lives.
  • Waynesboro’s unique stays include four rooms in the 1910 Bowman House, which is steps from the South River Greenway. The Bowman House also has an additional budget space designed for hikers taking quick breaks from long treks on the Appalachian Trail. Heritage Hill, built before the Civil War, is surrounded by nearly eight acres of grounds and farmland. Despite its privacy, the bed and breakfast is only two miles from downtown Waynesboro. And if you’re hoping to hop on the trails by day but relax in luxury at night, The Iris Inn Bed & Breakfast has private hot tubs, postcard views, and an onsite spa. 
  • Rural Augusta County boasts even more unique overnight adventures! Spend the weekend taking trail rides and feasting on ranch-style meals in the bunkhouse at North Mountain Outfitter. Or enjoy a “glamping” getaway in one of 1 Tribe Farm’s has ten cozy off-grid cabins with fire pits, open-air showers, hiking trails, and fresh farm products. The Inn at Meadowcroft offers “historic authenticity” and modern comfort in its historic log home and cabins, set on a beautiful 300-acre farm.

Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

  • Harrisonburg’s wide array of lodgings include corporate suites, boutique inns, as well as kid and pet-friendly options. Enjoy one of the 230 elegant rooms at Hotel Madison, with an onsite restaurant, and easy access to downtown and cultural and sporting events on the JMU campus. The Joshua Wilton House Inn & Restaurant blends the old and new in five updated bedrooms with Victorian furnishings. Built in 1885, The Friendly City Bed and Breakfast also combines old-world charm and modern comfort.All within walking distance of Harrisonburg’s five breweries.
  • If you love the great outdoors, plan to camp in Shenandoah National Park or pick from the lodging options at four-season Massanutten Resort, perfect for skiers, golfers, families of adventurers, there’s a room for you with access to the mountain. And while the new Buc-ee’s is gaining attention as a unique travel destination, it doesn’t have lodging yet! Fortunately, Rockingham County has some inventive lodgings for roadtrippers to enjoy. Experience a hobbit hole-style underground cabin or take to the trees in a private, 400-square-foot treehouse in Bridgewater. Or spend the night  in “Pearl,” a converted 1970s Airstream parked at the edge of an apple orchard!

So, what are you waiting for? Start looking for the perfect homebase for the ultimate Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail adventure!

Mountain Retreats and Nearby Beerwerks Breweries

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Looking for a summertime escape to the mountains that will provide rest and relaxation, but also keep your kids busy from dawn till dusk? How about a calming weekend away from home where you can focus on personal growth and rejuvenation while surrounded by nature? Or maybe you’re just looking for a quiet getaway and vacation from your screens by yourself or with a big group of friends and family. Retreats of all types can be found along the Beerwerks Trail, many just minutes from a brewery. Stop in for a brew while you’re out and about, or grab some cans or a growler to enjoy back at your homebase. Not only will you get to recharge, you’ll also get a chance to check off destinations on your Beerwerks brewery summer bucket list!

Resorts

Resorts help you focus on packing your downtime with pleasurable activities and amenities.

Massanutten Resort

6 minutes from BrewHaha Brewing Co.

Four-season Massanutten Resort is the largest mountain retreat you’ll find along the Beerwerks Trail. Located on the slopes of Massanutten Mountain, the slopes are famous for skiing in the winter and mountain biking and hiking in the summer. The resort also boasts golfing, an indoor/outdoor waterpark, summertime concerts, chairlift rides, escape rooms, and a family adventure park. There are lots of lodging choices to pick from, including rooms with mountain views and jacuzzis. 

Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley

19 minutes from Seven Arrows Brewing

Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley has a long history of keeping families active and entertained. Choose to hook up your RV, tent camp, or rent a spacious and well- appointed lakefront cottage or condo. You won’t want to stay inside, though. The resort features a swimming lake with a sandy beach, a swimming pool with a splash pad, mini golf, an arcade, playgrounds and a jump pad. The resort is also known for themed weekends like 4th of July, Hillbilly Jamboree, and more.

Retreats

Retreats celebrate self-discovery, personal growth, and revitalization.

1Tribe Farm

16 minutes from The Alpine Goat Brewery

Connect with nature with a stay in one of the tiny cabins at 1Tribe Farm, where the mission is “regenerating soil and souls.” The 10 glamping cabins are off the electrical grid and will help you unplug and focus on the here and now, which is quite entertaining when you’re staying on a working farm. The cabins have comfortable beds, front porches, and there’s a bathhouse where the facilities include private open-air showers. Shop the bounty of the land at the onsite farm store and prepare and eat it outdoors as you soak in the peace of rural life.

The Farmhouse at Veritas

42 minutes from White Oak Lavender Farm & the Purple WOLF Tasting Room

The Farmhouse at Veritas offers your dream retreat experience,, focusing on relaxation and restorative experiences in a beautiful setting with luxury accommodations. Guests stay in updated rooms in a historic farmhouse and fill their days with yoga, hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains vineyard tours and gourmet dining. The serene environment and personalized treatment will help you disconnect from your worries and reconnect with your best life.

Penmerryl Farm

17 minutes from Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery

Relax and connect with the outdoors at Penmerryl Farm, where you’ll find five miles of hiking trails, a lake to fish or paddle, a swimming pool, and a farm-fresh community breakfast. You can even get a massage! This retreat welcomes both horseback riders and motorcyclists.

On-site lodging include cabins, tent camp, RV sites, and lodge rooms. There’s also space to stable your horse.

North Mountain Outfitter

12 minutes from PRO RE NATA+

Another option for horse fans is to embark on an all-inclusive themed getaway weekend at North Mountain Outfitter. The immersive (and screen-free) experience includes Western-style horseback riding in the George Washington National Forest, ranch-style meals, lodging in a rustic chic cowboy-themed bunkhouse, and chances to do other activities like skeet shooting or yoga. Unwind in a serene, natural setting when you pick from weekends designed for couples, yoga enthusiasts, and those who want to clay-bust with shotguns. 

Iris Inn

6 minutes from Basic City Beer Co. 

Waynesboro’s Iris Inn is an upscale mountain getaway where amenities like luxurious rooms, private hot tubs, fireplaces, and pretty views promote relaxation and rejuvenation. Expect personalized service, a large menu of spa treatments, and various packages to celebrate occasions or to get you out in nature. Go on a waterfall hike in Shenandoah National Park with a gourmet lunch, relax with a massage and Virginia wine, or go on a horseback ride with Rebel’s Run at Afton Mountain Vineyards.

Private Getaways

Getaways promote relaxation, focusing on your loved ones and the present moment, and escaping into nature.

Ecco Adesso Vineyard

13 minutes from Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen


Whether you enjoy hiking and looking for wildlife, stargazing, playing lawn games with the kids, or sitting and sipping wine while you gaze at the mountains, you’ll be happy with your getaway to Ecco Adesso Vineyard, which literally means “here, now” in Italian. The family-owned 350-acre property boasts porches with rocking chairs, hammocks, smokeless fire pits, and several different choices for lodging. Choose from a restored historic farmhouse adjacent to the winery, a custom guest house by the tasting room, or a cozy cabin in the woods, all appointed for your comfort.

Sugar Tree Inn

35 minutes from Heliotrope Brewery

One of the best things about the family-run Sugar Tree Inn is the emphasis it puts on unplugging from your screens and focusing on your surroundings and the people you’re with. Select the private cabin or a room in the main lodge or adjacent houses. You won’t find a television in your cozy room, but you’ll find rustic elegance, mountain views, and amenities like fireplaces, and front-porch rocking chairs. Refuel with a hearty, hot, home-cooked breakfast, weekend dinners, or add-ons like wine, charcuterie trays, and snack baskets.

Cave Hill Bed and Breakfast

2 minutes from Cave Hill Farms Brewery

Cave Hill Bed and Breakfast allows visitors easy access to both Shenandoah National Park and all the amenities of Massanutten Resort. Visitors stay in a historic manor with five guest rooms boasting private baths and fireplaces. The rooms are decorated with antique furnishings, but all have queen-sized beds, Wi-Fi, and modern updates. The peaceful grounds offer excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Stable Craft Suites 

Onsite at Stable Craft Brewing

Prefer to spend all your time relaxing at the brewery? Stable Craft Brewing’s own Stable Craft Suites is an ideal getaway destination for everyone who loves craft beer, tasty food, and views of the mountains. Your cozy, private lodging comes with amenities like a hot tub and kitchenette, all just steps away from the taproom and a variety of outdoor spaces to kick back and enjoy your brew. Besides beer and cider, the brewery boasts a pub-style menu, fire pits, regular live music, and all sorts of fun games and activities.

By the Side of the Road Getaway Lodging

10 minutes from Pale Fire Brewing

If you’re looking for a tranquil getaway that’s moments from both the mountains and the convenience of downtown Harrisonburg, check out By The Side of the Road Getaway Lodging. Stay in a sleek, modern cottage or studio with a private balcony or porch, or relax by the fireplace in the rustic cottage. You can also reserve a room or suite in the historic 1840 manor that’s been updated with private luxury baths and elegant decor. Rooms look out on the grounds and pond. This lodging is located a short distance from scenic hikes in the George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park.

Whether you’re looking for a resort full of active fun or a peaceful space to contemplate nature, you’ll find your ideal mountain retreat along the Beerwerks Trail.

Cozy Cabins Along the Beerwerks Trail

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Things are about to get crazy with the holiday spirit! If you want to hit pause and catch your breath before or during the celebrations, shopping, dining, and other fun, why not spend a weekend in a cozy cabin? See the last of the autumn leaves and perhaps the first flakes of snow, breathe the crisp air, and relax in peace and quiet. You’ll have access to hiking trails, scenic drives, and winter sports. If you’re looking for the perfect fall getaway, book a retreat in one of these cozy cabins along the Beerwerks Trail.

Alpine Hideaway Cottages

The private cottages at Steeles Tavern Manor’s Alpine Hideaway Cottages pamper guests with king-sized beds, luxury bathrooms, kitchens, fireplaces, and private hot tubs. Visitors can also stay in one of five distinctly decorated guest rooms at the Steeles Tavern Manor. Enjoy the sight of the Allegheny Mountains and indulge in a massage from the new onsite Restful Moments day spa. Choose from several special packages including a romance or steak package, a bourbon tasting, and a hiking and picnic package.

Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast

Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast’s (Fairfield) rooms and suites have private entrances, fireplaces, and comfortable beds. There’s a wide front porch, a deck, and plenty of indoor common space. You’ll love the country-style breakfast made with farm-fresh eggs and other local ingredients. Trails lace the 38-acre property leading you past farm animals and providing incredible views of the mountains and stars. For some extra indulgence, book an in-room couple’s massage. The bed and breakfast is close to many attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Crabtree Falls, the Virginia Horse Center, and historic Lexington.

Sugar Tree Inn 

Vesuvius’s Sugar Tree Inn was lovingly constructed out of reclaimed wood, hand-hewn over 200 years ago. This family-run mountain lodge is a “tech-free oasis” designed to keep you focused on the here and now. Accommodations include rooms in the lodge and log house as well as free-standing cabins. Look for amenities like newly renovated rooms, a new deck, fireplaces, suites that can house up to six people and pets, and home-cooked meals served in the glass-walled dining room. 

Grey Pine Lodge

Waynesboro’s Grey Pine Lodge is just three minutes from the entrances to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park. This secluded retreat offers memory foam mattresses, high-speed internet, fire pits, a lighted patio, and a camp shop with complimentary coffee. The lodge is pet-friendly, has an onsite hiking trail, and is close to the unique Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, which delves under Afton Mountain. Downtown Waynesboro dining and Basic City Beer Co. are just a short drive away.

Iris Inn

Waynesboro’s Iris Inn is nestled high in the mountains with panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley. Enjoy a menu of chef-inspired dishes in the dining room, mingle with fellow guests in the inn’s public spaces, schedule a spa treatment, or retreat to your private cabin or cottage to watch the sunset from your two-person jacuzzi. The inn’s special packages range from spa treatments and romantic dinners to hiking backpacks filled with guidebooks, picnic fare, and other outdoor essentials. Perfect as a home base for hiking and drives along the Skyline Drive, the inn also allows easy access to Waynesboro’s bustling downtown.

The Inn at Meadowcroft

The Inn at Meadowcroft overlooks a picturesque 300-acre farm in Swoope. The 1795 log home is thoughtfully updated with modern comforts but retains historical characteristics like native stone fireplaces. Enjoy one of six antique-decorated rooms with modern baths, have a drink in the great room, and watch the sunset and stars from the gardens. Greet the morning with a locally sourced, farm-to-table breakfast. 

Stable Craft Suites

Stable Craft Suites at Stable Craft Brewing (Fishersville) is an ideal getaway destination, especially if you love craft beer and tasty food. It offers cozy, private lodgings with amenities like hot tubs and kitchenettes, all just steps away from the taproom. Besides beer and cider, the brewery boasts a pub-style menu, toasty fire pits, and all sorts of fun games and activities. Want to sit outside sipping brew on a cold winter night? Reserve one of Stable Craft’s inflatable igloos.

North Mountain Outfitter

Enjoy the crisp air and incredible views on a trail ride through the George Washington National Forest with family-owned North Mountain Outfitter (Swoope). Come back to the rustic bunkhouse, an Old-West-inspired space decorated with knotty pine walls and barstools made from real saddles. Look for upcoming all-inclusive getaway weekends, complete with lodging, rides, ranch-style meals, and entertainment. Don’t miss the winter lodging special that’s available now through March.

By The Side of The Road Getaway Lodging

Rooms at Harrisonburg’s By The Side of the Road Getaway Lodging look out on the lovely grounds and on-site pond. Stay in a modern cottage with a private balcony or porch, or relax by the fireplace in the rustic cottage. You can also reserve a room or suite in the historic 1840 manor that’s updated with private luxury baths and elegant decor. Make the stay extra special with a romantic rose petal and sparkling wine package. This lodging is located a short distance from scenic hikes in the George Washington National Forest. It’s 30 minutes from Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park.

Cave Hill Bed and Breakfast

The slopes at Massanutten will open soon. Access the lifts from a cozy home base at nearby Cave Hill Bed and Breakfast (McGaheysville). Set in a historic manor, the lodging offers five guest rooms with private baths and fireplaces. The rooms showcase antique furnishings, but all have queen-sized beds, Wi-Fi, and modern updates. Bonus: Cave Hill Farms Brewery is minutes away.

Massanutten Resort

For a cozy, cabin getaway, reserve one of Massanutten Resort’s Shenandoah Villas®, which are perched high on the mountain and come with kitchens, fireplaces, decks, grills, and more. Hit the waterpark with a splash package or relax and recharge with a spa package. You can even let someone else take care of all the cooking with the Thanksgiving on the Mountain package. Massanutten is known for hiking, golf, mountain biking, a family adventure park, and spectacular skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. 

What are you waiting for? Pack your warm sweaters, your camera, your hiking boots, and a few cans or growlers of your favorite Beerwerks brew. Enjoy your cozy weekend away!