Planning a girls’ weekend in Virginia wine country is your best idea all week. This bucolic mountainside is full of gems from exploring the trails to visiting the award-winning tasting rooms.

I highly recommend strolling through Crozet, dining out in Charlottesville, and hiking the trails in Shenandoah National Park. Virginia wine country is picturesque, from the rolling hills of grapevines to the sunrises over the Blue Ridge Mountains, which makes it the perfect getaway for a girls’ weekend!

About Nelson County, Virginia

Just 30 miles from Charlottesville and 1.5 hours from Richmond, Nelson County is the ideal basecamp for your next girls’ weekend. With over 20 tasting rooms, countless miles of hiking trails, and mountain views around every bend, you’re sure to add more lifelong memories with your besties. 

About The Indigo House

Our modern bed and breakfast for outdoorsy humans and kind dogs is a beautiful and relaxing setting for your next girl’s getaway. With four cozy rooms stocked with all the essentials you need for laid-back luxury, you’re well-positioned for days hiking, wine tasting, and an evening by the fire (with a glass of wine in one hand and a roasted marshmallow in the other).  

The Indigo House partners with you to curate your getaway based on your time, budget, and interests. 

Planning Your Trip

In addition to your nightly stay, you can enjoy so many activities. Of course, there’s a varying cost to it all. To inspire your next girls’ getaway to Virginia wine country, we’re sharing some guest favorites so you can mix and match or go all in for the most luxurious experience. 

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• • Dinners at the breweries
  • Bring your own snacks to take to the wineries
  • Hike trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway (free)
  • An evening at the Indigo by the fire with a s’mores bar or a movie night under the stars with popcorn and candy

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• • Tasting shuttle bus
  • Guided hike with Three Ridges Touring
  • Explore the trails of Shenandoah National Park
  • Calligraphy class
  • Clay jewelry-making workshop
  • Multi-course dinner and wine pairing at the Farmhouse at Veritas
  • Massages or facials at the Indigo House

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• • Pippin Hill wine tasting and meal (reservations required)
  • Horseback riding through a winery
  • Hot air balloon ride
  • Private chef
  • Flower arranging workshop
  • Pop into Charlottesville for a day of shopping and dining

How it Works

First, determine how many people want to stay and a few good weekends. Most girls weekends are 3-8 adults. You can see our current availability online or email us to arrange a date. We’re open from February-November.

Once everyone has booked their room, we’ll help you plan activities based on your interests and budgets. Some things will need advance booking (private chefs, tours, etc) and others lend well to spontaneous thinking (wine tastings, breweries).

Pricing

February-August: $325/room/night

September-November: $365/room/night

Includes:

• • Daily breakfast, coffee, and tea
  • Complimentary movie night, complete with never-ending candy and popcorn
  • Afternoon dessert
  • Private room and bathroom for double occupancy
  • Convenient access to hiking trails, breweries, wineries, and cideries
  • Gorgeous mountain views
  • Onsite trail for dog walks
  • In-person and text for personal concierge services
  • Dogs stay for free
  • Adults-only property

Stephanie’s Ideal Girls’ Getaway

After living, hosting, and planning for a while, here’s my recommendation for a perfect girls’ getaway in Virginia Wine Country. The lineup is so good that I planned something very similar for my sister’s 40th birthday party.

Thursday

• • Kick off the weekend with a bubbly tasting (or bottle) at King Family Vineyards
  • Grab snacks and drinks from Greenwood Grocery
  • Check into the Indigo House
  • Casual dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery
  • Drinks and girl talk by the fire

Friday

• • Coffee and breakfast at the Indigo
  • Go hiking — either hire a guide like Three Ridges Touring or explore at your own pace. Some guest favorites: Crabtree Falls (the largest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi), Blue Ridge Tunnel (the area’s coolest hike), and Humpback Rocks
  • Lunch and wine tasting at Veritas or Pollak vineyards
  • Return to the Indigo House to shower and get dressed for dinner
  • Private dinner at the Indigo House with a private chef like Two Fire Table or make reservations for a multi-course meal with wine pairing at The Farmhouse at Veritas

Saturday

• • Coffee and breakfast at the Indigo
  • Explore Crozet. Take a yoga class, get a massage or facial, or try a sauna or cold plunge. Check out the fun boutique shopping and grab a cup of coffee or tea. We have referral codes for many businesses and can pass them on to you!
  • Go wine tasting… You’ll pass a bunch of breweries, wineries, and cideries while exploring!
  • Casual dinner at a brewery
  • Movie night under the stars at the Indigo

Sunday

• • Coffee and breakfast at the Indigo
  • Hang out for a bit, then check out and head home

Tips for a girls’ getaway to Virginia wine country:

• The area is car-dependent. If you don’t drive to the area, you will need to rent a car. 
• If you’re flying into Richmond or Charlottesville, it’s worth spending the afternoon touring the city.
• Dogs are welcome to join! The area is very pet-friendly. 
• You’re welcome to bring any drinks or snacks but guests do not have access to the kitchen. 
• We can sleep up to 8 adults if two people share a bed. If your friends prefer not to share beds, you can book each room individually and sleep 4 adults. We can also fit a twin bed in the Zion room if needed. 

Looking to plan your girls’ getaway to Virginia Wine Country? Contact us to help plan your perfect long mountain weekend.