Just minutes from downtown Charlottesville and Monticello, visitors overlook lush groves and breathtaking views of the valley below. Against this stunning backdrop, families and friends pick sun-ripened peaches and crisp apples while breathing in the fresh mountain air. From season to season, there’s always something fun!
The main house at Merrie Mill Farm was built in 1857. The unique tasting room was designed purposefully to feel more like a creative, stylish, cozy residence than a commercial space. With eclectic antique furnishings, personal artwork, rich textures, colors, fabrics, and antique taxidermy, it has to be seen to be believed
King Family Vineyards has been touted as one of the best wineries in Virginia. Their wines have won dozens of top awards, yet they remain most proud that the vineyard farm remains true to its roots. Their wines embody the rich, beautiful, and complex history of American wine.
Amazing Views!! Between our Afton and Swoope, VA vineyards, there are 86 acres under vine. Proudly representing both the Monticello and Shenandoah Valley AVAs, they let their vineyards speak for themselves, telling the story of what their soils have to offer.
The Downtown Mall is a vibrant collection of more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants housed in historic buildings along the city's Main Street.