We took the boys on a Be Still Getaway to Afton, VA to remain in a renovated county retailer. Here’s the recap!
Our Getaway to Afton, Virginia
We are so fortunate to dwell in Charlottesville as a result of there’s a lot to see and do in only a brief drive. I’ve lengthy mentioned that only a few minutes outdoors of the town limits feels such as you’ve pushed hours into the nation.
This previous weekend we took the boys, plus our nephew, Nash, for an in a single day at a renovated county retailer!
Be Still Getaways
My buddy Jamie owns Be Still Getaways and hosted us for the evening. Be Still Getaways was created in 2020 in Scottsville, VA on two farmstay properties, and rapidly scaled into boutique short-term leases and business trip leases. They now handle over 150 doorways!
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The Afton Clubhouse
We stayed on the Afton Clubhouse, which was the historic authentic Afton County Store! The property has been renovated into a contemporary three-bedroom trip rental.
The Great Room + Kitchen
Taking notice of all of the black and white decor ; )
The major suite
The boys’ rooms
Bathrooms
Loved the gel eye masks! Lots of hooks! And soaps!
Outdoor Area + Fire Pit
Jamie informed me the home is getting accent wallpaper, a grand farmhouse eating desk, and a HOT TUB subsequent week! A scorching tub would have been so good on that deck.
The Farmhouse
Next door to the Club House is The Farmhouse, which has 4 bedrooms, and you possibly can hire each for a marriage or a bachelorette weekend!
The Clubhouse Is Pet Friendly!
Gus bought to come back with us, and he was SO HAPPY!
Sardines + Happy Hour
After we settled in, the boys explored the yard, and we performed a household recreation of Sardines! (It’s like cover and search however higher).
Thomas and I additionally cracked open a cider that Jamie left for us!
What To See And Do Nearby
There are a ton of wineries inside 10 minutes of the Clubhouse: Veritas, Cardinal Point, Afton Mountain, Flying Fox, and extra. We didn’t wish to take the boys wine tasting, however this home would make such an ideal dwelling base for that.
Or test breweries alongside Nelson 151, go snowboarding at close by Wintergreen, or discover the Shenandoah National Park.
Check out these weblog posts if you happen to’re planning a visit:
Dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery
Our predominant exercise was dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery! It’s considered one of my favourite eating places for his or her wonderful “cutting board pizzas.”
The Fire Pit
We remembered to pack our marshmallows and roasting stick for the hearth pit! It was nice on a cold night.
Movie Night
We watched a documentary on Vancouver Island, after which after Birch went to sleep we watched Ace Ventura. What a hilarious film that one is! I really feel like Ace Ventura outlined all of the mannerisms of youngsters within the late 90s.
