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Our Favorite Fall Adventures
Fall in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains is the most colorful season of the year. September-November really host some of our favorite fall adventures. There's no shortage of festivals, outdoor concerts, hiking trails, and seasonal events. Now is an ideal time to plan...
Summer Menu 2026
Our summer menu at the Indigo House just wrapped, so we’re giving you a peek into what guests enjoyed. While it may be a little warmer than we prefer, we're grateful for all that Mother Nature is doing to make the garden bountiful. Our summer menu welcomes the...
Things to Do Near the Nelson County 151
The Indigo House is located in Nelson County with easy access to the Rockfish Gap Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, Wintergreen Resort, and Shenandoah National Park. While the area is very car-dependent, we find it’s time best spent with the windows down and the...
Spring Menu
Our spring menu at the Indigo House is officially available, so we’re giving you a peek into what you can expect when you visit over the next few months. These recipes balance the delicate textures of cold-weather herbs, edible flowers, and peas with tried-and-true...
Three Nights in Nelson
There’s just something extra special about a long weekend getaway. Three nights in Nelson County offer more time to linger, to relax, to stress less. It’s the perfect little staycation for guests traveling from Washington, DC, Maryland, West Virginia, and North...
Charming Mountain Towns to Visit
Just a short drive from Washington, DC, Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina, The Indigo House is a modern B&B with convenient access to charming mountain towns you don't want to miss. Start your morning with locally roasted coffee in bed, a farm-to-fork...
Our Favorite Trails (and the Best Time of Year to Hike Them)
Once we moved to Virginia, it was really fun to explore the popular and not-so-popular trails near the Indigo House until we finally found our favorite trails. Without realizing it, we'd return season after season until we determined the best time of year to hike each...
Fall Travel Guide in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains
Fall in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect time for an adventure. Whether it’s by car, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, or by foot, hiking the Shenandoah National Park, don’t miss this fall in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. While most travelers come...
Ten Ways to Stay Cool this Summer
Virginia Wine Country is the perfect place to go for your summer getaway, but the heat and humidity can quickly leave you wondering how to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains comfortably. With our list of ten ways to stay cool this summer, you can easily embrace the heat...
