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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is the farm “Rustic”? Does it have air conditioning?

2. It looks like a place where we can bring children. Is that right?

3. Can we bring the dog?

4. Are there restaurants nearby? How far are you from civilization?

5. Can we ride the horses on the farm?

6. How convenient are the wineries?

7. How far is it to Charlottesville, and how do you get there?

8. Do you recommend that we go to Monticello or to Montpelier?

1. Is the farm “Rustic”? Does it have air conditioning?

Take a look at the pictures. The houses were totally renovated and modernized, with professional interior design work and landscaping, in 2004-5.

2. It looks like a place where we can bring children. Is that right?

Absolutely! We recommend the Pond House for families with kids, but the Suite plus Bunkroom at the Manor House also works. Typically, the kids are mesmerized by all that open space and so much to see and do outside. The ponds, horses, cows, rope swing, woodland trails, and wide open spaces keep the kids engrossed.

3. Can we bring the dog?

We can’t say we encourage it, but we have permitted well-behaved dogs at the Pond House, and really small dogs are sometimes permitted in the Suite at the Manor House. They need to sleep on the porches.

4. Are there restaurants nearby? How far are you from civilization?

You get the best of both worlds – the peace and quiet of country life, but the convenience and pleasures of town just five minutes away. Gordonsville itself has three restaurants that feature fine dining, plus several “down home cooking” establishments, several fast food franchises, two sub shops, and the mandatory Chinese joint. And in Orange and its environs you will find a full range of culinary delights. You will be delighted with the restaurants.

5. Can we ride the horses on the farm?

No, we’re not in that business, but our neighbors at Oakland Heights offer guided trail rides. They are less than one-half mile south on Highway 15. Call 540-832-3350 and talk to David Lamb for details.

6. How convenient are the wineries?

Very convenient. We recommend a trip to Barboursville, where both Barboursville Vineyards and Horton Vineyards have excellent tasting rooms. Barboursville is about 6 miles north of Gordonsville on Highway 33, and while you are there, you can quickly take in the Barboursville Ruins and stop by a few of the art galleries.

7. How far is it to Charlottesville, and how do you get there?

Driving time is about 30 minutes to get to the south side of Charlottesville via Route 231, which you pick up at the Gordonsville traffic circle. However, chances are it will take you more like an hour the first few times you make the trip, because you will be passing some of the most beautiful old estates in Virginia, and you will be slowing down to enjoy the views as you pass through Cismont, Keswick and Shadwell.

8. Do you recommend that we go to Monticello or to Montpelier?

If you haven’t seen Monticello, don’t miss it. But don’t miss Montpelier either! (You may just have to extend your stay or come back again to visit the one you missed the first time.) Montpelier is just on the other side of the mountain range that forms your western vista when at the farm. You can be there in 15 minutes. Monticello is near Charlottesville, and you get to drive through Cismont, Keswick and Shadwell to get there (glorious drive). It will take you 30 minutes. Once you are there, you can also see James Monroe’s home, visit Michie’s Tavern, and visit Kluge Vineyards.

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