Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor adventures are endless. Ride a hot air balloon, float on a river, or fish in the calm James River. Enjoy nature's beauty year-round.
Local Farms
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Chiles Peach Orchard
3.9 mi from The Woods - This place has everything from pies to refreshing milkshakes. This orchard is open from April through November. Pick your own in June and July. Strawberries are also available from May to early June. Homemade peach ice cream can be purchased the first weekend in August.
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Henley's Orchard
6.1 mi from The Woods - Pick various peaches and nectarines from June through August. Or Apple from late June through mid-October. The annual HenleyFest takes place every Saturday in October, with hayrides, cider making, live music, and apple cider donuts.
Golf
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Birdwood Gold Course at Boards Head Resort
11 mi from The Woods - This nationally acclaimed 18-hole course was designed by famed golf pro-David Love III. The practice facilities and driving range are some of the best places in the area. The pro shop is fully stocked with equipment, apparel, and accessories. Fees vary by day and season.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
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Blue Ridge Ballooning
Experience the splendor of Central Virginia on a scenic balloon ride. Sunrise flights are available daily from March through November (weather permitting). Sunset flights are available on weekends in the spring and fall. Private flights are also available at local farms.
Tubing, Rafting & Kayaking
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Indian Summer Guide Service
Your destination for canoeing, tubing, rafting, kayaking, camping, and fishing on the James River in Central Virginia.
Horseback Riding
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Indian Summer Guide Service
Enjoy private horseback trail rides in the backcountry, vineyards, breweries, and cideries of Virginia.
Skiing
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Wintergreen Resort
13 mi from the cabin - Skiing is available during the winter season. This resort offers 23 trails and slopes with an excellent variety of beginner-to-expert terrain and a vertical drop of more than 1,000 feet.
