lodging Archives - Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail

Zone C: Lexington, Natural Bridge & Rockbridge County

Lexington’s Hampton Inn Lexington Col Alto spreads over seven acres with 86 modern guest rooms, It features an outdoor pool and whirlpool, EV charging, a hot breakfast, business and fitness centers, and pet-friendly spaces. Guests looking for historic ambiance are in for a treat: the 1827 Georgian-style Col Alto Mansion boasts an additional 10 rooms with details like fireplaces, wood floors, and period-inspired decor. Walk to Lexington attractions like dining and shopping, the Chessie Nature Trail, Washington & Lee University, Virginia Military Institute, and the Jackson House Museum.

Natural Bridge Historic Hotel & Conference Center’s rooms provide the perfect mix of comfort and charm, complemented by comfy beds and friendly service. The onsite Colonial Dining Room opens for breakfast and dinner and serves Southern cuisine along with steak, seafood, and pasta. The cozy Red Fox Tavern offers American pub fare with the option to dine on the patio. The hotel is just steps from Natural Bridge State Park where guests can explore miles of hiking trails, photograph the 215-foot tall limestone landmark, and admire the night sky. After visiting the park, check out the Virginia Safari Park, Dinosaur Kingdom II, and the Natural Bridge Speedway.

Zone B: Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta County

Waynesboro’s Iris Inn is a mountain getaway that pampers guests with luxurious rooms, private hot tubs, fireplaces, and pretty views. Luxury cabins perch on the mountainside commanding views with floor-to-ceiling windows. Personalized service and an onsite spa ensures relaxation and rejuvenation. The inn can personalize your experience with food and activity packages to help you find romance, celebrate special occasions, enjoy local beer and wine, or get you hiking, horseback riding, or sightseeing.

Convenient to the interstate, shopping, and dining, Wingate by Wyndham is also a short distance away from downtown Waynesboro and Shenandoah National Park. Enjoy a free breakfast and WiFi, a business center, gym, and an indoor pool that’s always open. Nearby, Days Inn by Wyndham features an outdoor pool with an incredible view of the Blue Ridge. Pet-friendly rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, and there’s a 24-hour coffee station. Both lodgings are:

Staunton

You might recognize award-winning Batten Green as the site for fairytale weddings (think 12 acres of manicured lawns, mountain views, vows under a gazebo), but you don’t need to be tying the knot to stay there. A variety of beautiful and deeply comfortable spaces suit groups of all sizes (up to 34). Options include the entire historic manor house with its three spacious bedrooms, multiple lounge spaces, and a full commercial kitchen. Suites in the converted barn include work spaces, kitchenettes, electric fireplaces, indoor and outdoor common spaces. Select suites are family and dog-friendly, with access to sofa beds, travel cribs, and patios opening onto the lawn. Visitors looking for additional privacy or longer term stays will like the cottage’s full kitchen, washer/dryer, ample closet space, and fenced in yard with doggie door.

Tru by Hilton Staunton boasts a fitness center, EV charging, streaming entertainment, build-your-own breakfast, and the option to bring your pet. Nearby, Fairfield Inn & Suites promises friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and an included breakfast bar stocked with eggs and bacon, breakfast pizza, fruit, oatmeal, and more. Convenient to both the interstate and downtown, Holiday Inn Staunton has a pool, fitness center, EV charging, and accommodates pets. Visitors praise the clean rooms and friendly staff. Staunton attractions include the Blackfriars Playhouse, the Virginia Scenic Railway, and the Frontier Culture Museum. Foodies will love the Saturday Farmers’ Market and the Shop and Dine Out Downtown weekend walking mall. These Staunton lodgings are:

Augusta County

Tucked on a private 16 acres in western Augusta County, Meadowlark Ridge B&B is a perfect home base for adventures in the natural forest. The log home and its innkeepers provide comfortable accommodations, delicious, home-cooked food. The environment promises peace in nature starting with morning coffee and birdwatching on the porch and stargazing at night. Visitors have easy access to Natural Chimneys Park, Elkhorn Lake, and the Stokesville mountain bike trails.

Built in 1790, but updated for modern comfort, Cider House Bed and Breakfast sits on a 20-acre organic farm with an orchard, pollinator gardens, pastureland for donkeys and alpacas, fire pits, and lawn games like croquet and horseshoes. Guests will enjoy a full gourmet breakfast made with local ingredients, and the option to purchase picnics, snacks, and special packages.This lodging is a short drive from both Waynesboro and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Stable Craft Brewing offers delicious craft beer, a menu of dishes made with local ingredients, and onsite suites for beer enthusiasts who want to spend a weekend on the farm. Guests enjoy comfortable bedrooms, well-appointed bathrooms, and private living spaces with kitchens, patios, and hot tubs. There’s plenty to do on the farm: take a sustainable brewery tour, listen to live music, play yard games, and relax in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Zone A: Harrisonburg, Elkton & Rockingham County

Live the high life when you choose Friendly City Inn as your home base for your visit to Harrisonburg. The mansion dates back to 1885, and each unique room retains the charms of that area, but has been updated with modern comfort in mind. Guests will enjoy gourmet breakfasts made with locally-sourced ingredients. Relax on the inn’s 2-acre grounds or stroll downtown for a meal and entertainment. You’ll be close to James Madison University, The Explore More Children’s Museum, Hillandale Park, and more. Make sure to check out the inn’s Craft Beer Special package, which comes with six different local beers, soft pretzels, and a tasty array of snacks. The breweries below are all within walking distance, making it easy to get a number of passport stamps.

Massanutten Resort is a fun, four-season resort with no end to amenities and activities. Used for snow sports in the winter, the slopes open for lift-served mountain bike trails and summer tubing. The resort has hiking trails, golf courses, a spa, a half dozen restaurants, three escape rooms, and a family adventure park with zip lines and climbing walls. The popular indoor/outdoor waterpark is open for fun all year round. Lodgings range from streamlined condos to sprawling family getaways, so it’s suitable for groups of all sizes.

Make plans to spend this spring and early summer sipping – and staying – along the Beerwerks Trail. Book your lodging today.

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.

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Where to Stay Along the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail