For Guests of the
Orkney Springs
General Store
Food scene
A family-owned business since 1949, our friends Ron and Peggy run this wonderful country store (aka Turner Ham House) where they serve their own cured hams and offer many other local treats and crafts. Their fried ham sandwich was recently named the #1 Best Sandwich in Virginia by Food and Wine Magazine and USA Today. Don't miss it!
6 locals recommend
Fulks Run Grocery Inc
11441 Brocks Gap RdA family-owned business since 1949, our friends Ron and Peggy run this wonderful country store (aka Turner Ham House) where they serve their own cured hams and offer many other local treats and crafts. Their fried ham sandwich was recently named the #1 Best Sandwich in Virginia by Food and Wine Magazine and USA Today. Don't miss it!
Great homemade sausages, local beer, and outdoor seating at the restaurant. Berry-picking at the farm. Fresh meat and produce in the shop.
60 locals recommend
Swover Creek Farms
4176 Swover Creek RdGreat homemade sausages, local beer, and outdoor seating at the restaurant. Berry-picking at the farm. Fresh meat and produce in the shop.
A few steps from your door, Shrine Mont serves three bountiful and delicious meals a day. Please call ahead for reservations.
8 locals recommend
Shrine Mont
217 Shrine Mont CirA few steps from your door, Shrine Mont serves three bountiful and delicious meals a day. Please call ahead for reservations.
RHouse wine & cafe
1518 Orkney GrdeHighly recommended by our guests, and right up the road!
Basye Brew Hollow
1618 Orkney GrdeCasual local spot
Beautiful grounds to explore, right on the Shenandoah, after you have your wine tasting.
75 locals recommend
Muse Vineyards
16 Serendipity LnBeautiful grounds to explore, right on the Shenandoah, after you have your wine tasting.
Freed's Biscuit Company
Delicious Homemade Breakfast Biscuits, 5 minutes up the road.
Sightseeing
Great outing for swimming, boat rentals, fishing, or lying on the beach. 5-minute drive away!
66 locals recommend
Lake Laura
Great outing for swimming, boat rentals, fishing, or lying on the beach. 5-minute drive away!
Great outfitters for a day-trip tubing , kayaking, or canoeing on the Shenandoah.
84 locals recommend
Shenandoah River Outfitters
6502 S Page Valley RdGreat outfitters for a day-trip tubing , kayaking, or canoeing on the Shenandoah.
In the summer, visit Bryce for golf and mountain-biking; in the winter, go for skiing and snow-tubing. Great fun for all ages, all seasons.
122 locals recommend
Bryce Resort
1982 Fairway DrIn the summer, visit Bryce for golf and mountain-biking; in the winter, go for skiing and snow-tubing. Great fun for all ages, all seasons.
Visit our local historic covered bridge over the Shenandoah--beautiful spot to wade in the shallow water on a summer afternoon.
20 locals recommend
Meems Bottom Covered Bridge
Wissler RoadVisit our local historic covered bridge over the Shenandoah--beautiful spot to wade in the shallow water on a summer afternoon.
Cool underground caves! Especially good for a rainy day outing.
96 locals recommend
Shenandoah Caverns
261 Caverns RdCool underground caves! Especially good for a rainy day outing.
Fun apple-picking outing. Great peaches in season, too!
18 locals recommend
Showalter Orchard & Greenhouse
17768 Honeyville RdFun apple-picking outing. Great peaches in season, too!
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
217 Shrine Mont CirSo Much Fun. Steps from our front door.
One of several local historic battlefield sites.
52 locals recommend
New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
57 George Collins PkwyOne of several local historic battlefield sites.
Edinburg
Cute shops and antique stores in this picturesque town nearby.
Shopping
Small convenience/grocery store about 5 minutes from our cottage. Good for any basics you forget!
24 locals recommend
Community Store
1502 Orkney GrdeSmall convenience/grocery store about 5 minutes from our cottage. Good for any basics you forget!
Food Lion
5300 Main StNearest big grocery store, @20 minutes from Orkney Springs.
Hiking
Pretty strenuous hike but you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous wrap-around views!
Big Schloss Bridge
Big Schloss Spur TrailHorseback Riding
Horseback riding in the mountains.
22 locals recommend
Fort Valley Ranch/Trail Rides/Campground/Cabins
299 S Fort Valley RdHorseback riding in the mountains.
Secret Passage Ranch
321 Spring Mountain WayTrail Rides