Come experience living in a round structure filled with amenities-fully equipped kitchen, deep tub, heating and AC, hot tub and in-ground pool. Great for couples, friends, and families. A 10 minute hike gets you into Shenandoah National Park, explore our 58 acres on numerous walking trails, visit Charlottesville, historical sites, caves, or play in rivers. Child friendly- no pets.( PRIVATE hot tub Nov 20- March 1.) Check out Cair Paravel Farmstead on FB/the web to see all we have to offer.
The space
SAVOUR THE PEACE AND QUIET – CELEBRATE NATURE
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Rates: Base rate covers 2 guests. Each additional guest is $30 per person, per night.
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WELCOME TO CAIR PARAVEL FARMSTEAD:
Perched 2,000 feet up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cair Paravel Farmstead offers a peaceful escape just 1.5 miles up a state-maintained gravel road.
Our 30-foot Blue Ridge Yurt Company yurt is cozy, bright, and fully equipped — perfect for a romantic retreat for two or an adventure with friends and family (up to six guests).
You’ll hear the sounds of farm life: roosters greeting the day, Great Pyrenees dogs protecting livestock, and a wild bird chorus at dawn. These are part of our mountain rhythm — bring earplugs if you prefer quiet nights.
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THE SPACE
Primary Bedroom
- Queen bed (sleeps 2)
- Wardrobe & blanket chest
- Barn doors for privacy
Loft
- Queen bed + 2 single futons
- Musical instruments & toys
Common Room
- Gas stove (Oct–Mar)
- 32” HD TV & DVD (local channels only)
- WiFi
- Futon, rocker, antique chair, books & games
Kitchen & Dining
- Gas range, full fridge, dishwasher
- Coffee maker (organic, fair-trade coffee provided)
- Stainless cookware, sharp knives, spices, olive oil, vinegar
- Table for four
- Please eat at the table or outdoors to avoid attracting insects. No food/drinks in the loft.
- Bathroom
- Tub, shower, toilet, sink
- Unscented toiletries
- Towels & beach towels for each registered guest
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COMFORT & AMENITIES
- Mini-split HVAC + gas “wood stove” (Oct–Mar)
- Pure, tested mountain well water (filtered fridge water — bring refillable bottles)
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OUTDOORS
- Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal)
- Fire pit (availability depends on weather)
- Firewood for sale on website
- Patio table, chairs, and loungers
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POOL & HOT TUB
- Pool: Open Memorial Day–Labor Day; in-ground with chairs & umbrellas
- Hot Tub: 150 ft from the yurt near the pool
* Shared use March–Nov 1
* Private use Nov–March
(Bring a robe for cool evenings!)
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CHILDREN
- Child-friendly, though not childproof.
- Sippy cups, plates & flatware provided
- Bring your own infant bed & highchair
- Infants count toward total occupancy (under 2 stay free)
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FARM LIFE
You may meet Saoirse, our friendly brown Goldendoodle. She loves gentle pets and often visits guests near the pool or yurt.
Cair Paravel is a sustainable farmstead guided by permaculture and sustainable agriculture — we aim for a minimal footprint on the earth.
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POLICIES
- No smoking
- Registered Airbnb guests only
- No parties or events
- No pets (for livestock safety & allergen control)
- No hair dyeing ($50 cleanup fee)
- No glitter or confetti ($100 cleanup fee)
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RATES & DETAILS
- Standard rate: $185/night (two guests, one bed)
- Extra guests: $30/person/night
- Two-night minimum on weekends
- Maximum occupancy: 6 guests, including infants
- Rates vary by season, holiday, and event
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IMPORTANT NOTES
- The yurt is a well-insulated tent:
- Walls/ceiling: R-11, Floor: R-32
- Windows have screens and removable vinyl covers
*Temperature tips:
- In winter: unroll and zip exterior window covers.
- In summer: lower flaps during the day to block the sun.
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FARM TOURS
- Enjoy a self-guided farm tour anytime during your stay.
- Guided, hands-on tours available April–October (see our website for details).
- Follow us at Cair Paravel Farmstead to keep up with life on the mountain.
Guest access
HIKING TRAILS: Multiple hiking trails on the property accesibale to registered guests only. Connection to PATC trails and Shenandoah Park from our trail network.
POOL and HOT TUB:
Adjacent to Blue Ridge Mountain Yurt accessed by following a well lit path through the small woodland are the shared seasonal salt water swimming pool and year-round hot tub. The area is surrounded by a high tensile fence with latching and chained gates. In the interest of safety we ask that the gates remained closed and latched at all times. There is no lifeguard on duty so swimming and tubing is at your own risk. Please no running, diving, food or glass in the enclosure. Children must be supervised at all times. Please note that our honey bees visit the pool to collect water and minerals. They are provided small landing pads and congregate on them.
HOT TUB:
Do not add anything to the water in the hot tub such as oils and herbs. Make certain that your body is clean of oils, sunscreens, and insect repellent. They will cloud the water and clog the filters. We then have to empty the tub, clean it and restart it which takes a day. If you turn down the temperature in the hot tub please return it to 103 F when you leave the area.
The space is open to registered guests 24 hours- quite hours after 10pm. Please read the House Rules.
Other things to note
Cair Paravel is a sustainable farm practicing permaculture and applies biodynamic practices to our gardening and animal husbandry. We pasture raise our critters, supplementing their diet with Sunrise Farms soy-free non-GMO feed.
