Make Wintergreen Your Home Base

Make Wintergreen your Home Base! Wintergreen is centrally located in beautiful Nelson County with endless options for exploring this fascinating area. From the Red, White & Brew Trail, to peach and apple orchards, which we fondly call the Fruit Loop Trail, to Civil War sites and presidential homes, a stay at Wintergreen can combine the best of the resort with local flavor.

Red, White & Brew Trail

One of the most popular ways to make Wintergreen your home base is to take a tasting tour. Explore the world of wine, microbrews, hard cider and spirits. Nelson County has 20 sipping options making repeat trips a necessity. See more!

Local Orchards on the Fruit Loop

History runs deep in Nelson County and many of the orchards that dot the landscape have roots going back generations. From May to December you have a unique opportunity to taste and tour the best of Nelson County. From peaches and Asian pears to berries and cherries and the best selection of apples, discover your favorite with the Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop. See more!

Presidential Homes

Make Wintergreen the hub for a presidential tour of historic homes, all within a short drive of the resort. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Poplar Forest, James Madison’s Montpelier, James Monroe’s Ashlawn Highland and Woodrow Wilson’s Presidential Library and Museum, and enjoy the beauty of Virginia while learning about these great men and their contributions to our nation.

Civil War Trail

Much of the Civil War was fought in Virginia and the state of Virginia has compiled five regional programs that tell the interesting stories of the war. So Explore Virginia’s back roads and learn some history while driving and walking through history. You can discover two campaigns that took place close to Wintergreen, The Shenandoah Valley Avenue of Invasion and Lee’s Retreat, The Final Campaigns. Just check out Virginia’s Civil War Trails program for full color maps and details of the campaigns.

Hiking

Whether you’re looking for a dramatic waterfall, hiking along the Appalachian Trail, or trails made from railroad beds, Nelson County has lots of options to get out and explore this beautiful part of the world. See more!