The Mayhurst Inn

Hot Air Balloon or Biplane Ride Plus Horseback Riding Mayhurst Inn, Virginia Hot Air Ballooning, Blue Ridge Biplane Rides and Oakland Heights Farm bring you a special opportunity to see Virginia in a very different way. Ballooning: Launch from Mayhurst in the early morning (and return to a delicious breakfast), or in the late afternoon and return for wine and cheese before dinner (after your champagne of course). Or Biplane Ride: Start with a hearty three course breakfast at Mayhurst and then climb aboard a biplane at the nearby Culpeper Airport for an unforgettable trip over the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains and down the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Then saddle up for ride through the Piedmont foothills at Oakland Heights Farm (only 5 miles from Mayhurst). Stay close to your guide he has some amazing stories to tell. Minimum 10 day advance notice required. Ballooning and Biplane rides dependent on weather. Rain Checks available. Adventure Vacation Package - Hot Air Balloon and Horseback Riding Package Includes: - 2 nights lodging in one of our beautiful guest rooms - Full breakfast each morning - Champagne and Strawberries in your room - Hot Air Ballooning from Mayhurst Or Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley Biplane Ride - Horseback riding $994.80 Weekend $952.00 Weekdays

Romantic Vacation Special Trying to impress that “Special Someone?” Celebrating an anniversary, engagement, birthday, or just want two wonderful days with someone you love? We have the solution - a two day romantic package with all the trimmings. From the time you arrive you’ll be pampered with extra care and service. Fresh flowers in your room and when the weather is cool we’ll have your fireplace going to add to the warmth of this occasion. Massages in your room for you and your significant other will help you forget the trials and tribulations of today’s hectic lifestyles. Dinner at one of our fine restaurants will add to the ambiance. Then return to Champagne and Strawberries and soak in huge Claw Foot tub or a Jacuzzi (if available). Take our picnic basket down to the pond and enjoy the quiet, or just snuggle in our hammock and doze a few hours. Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability' Package Includes: - 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom - Full breakfast each morning - Champagne and Strawberries in your room - A fresh floral arrangement in your room - Two in room Massages by your fireplace - $50 Gift Certificate toward Dinner at a great Restaurant - Picnic basket for two - Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening 5 day advance notice required $792.95 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $750.15 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included

Virginia Wine Country Vacation Package This is a wine connoisseur and gourmet extravaganza. Visit 6 Wineries, all within 20 miles of Mayhurst, and sample their wide variety of award winning Virginia Wines. Then have a wine pairing dinner at the award winning Palladios Restaurant at the Barboursville Winery or at the equally famous Inn at Meander Plantation (price of dinner not included in Package). With all this wine you will need at least two days to fully appreciate the breadth and depth of Virginia’s wines. Dine (with a $50.00 gift certificate) on the other night of your vacation at the renowned Pomme Restaurant, the elegant Foti’s Restaurant or the exceptional Elmwood at Sparks Restaurant. You MUST call or e-mail us at the time you make your reservation to request any of these Packages. Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability. Package Includes: - 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom - Full breakfast each morning - Champagne and Strawberries in your room - Your itinerary to visit 6 Wineries - $50.00 Gift Certificate toward dinner at the one of the great local Restaurants - Picnic basket for two - Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening 1 week advance notice required to book this package. $571.39 Weekends, Taxes Included $528.59 Weekdays, Taxes Included

Presidential Vacation Package If you love history you will absolutely want to book this package. Stay at Mayhurst, a fully restored 9200 Sq. Ft. C.1859 Plantation Manor House. This National Registry Property and Virginia Landmark was built by John Willis who was a great nephew of James Madison. The unique Italianate Victorian architecture, original Italian Marble fireplaces and the extensive history of Mayhurst will set the tone for your step back in time. Then visit and tour three Presidential Mansions: James Madison’s Montpelier, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, and James Monroe’s Ashlawn. See history reborn and learn about the backgrounds and lives of three of our founding fathers. Minimum 7 day advanced booking required. Package Includes: - 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom - Full breakfast each morning - Champagne and Strawberries in your room - Two tickets to James Madison's Montpelier and 2 Presidential Passes for Jefferson's Monticello, Monroe's Ashlawn and the historic Mitchie Tavern. - 10% discount at the Montpelier Gift Shop - Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening $577.40 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $534.60 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included Add a child - $50 Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability'

Civil War Vacation Package You will begin your vacation at the historic Mayhurst Inn which was General A.P. Hill’s HQ from November 1863 to May 1864, and where 18,000 Confederate Troops camped. You can borrow our metal detector and find some artifacts. As Pat says, “18,000 guys and no one to pick up after them, they left a lot of stuff around.” Generals Lee, Jackson and A.P. Hill all visited at Mayhurst. Washington did not sleep here. On your first full day at Mayhurst go on a guided personalized tour with a private professional tour guide from "TourGuide, Ltd". Visit sites like: - St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Orange (See General Lee’s Pew) - McGowan Winter Camp Site at Montpelier - The Civil War Museum in Gordonsville - Ellwood Manor - The Wilderness Battlefield - Chancellorsville - Brandy Station - Cedar Mountain Battlefield - Mine Run Campaign Minimum 30 day advanced booking required. Weekdays recommended. You MUST call or e-mail us at the time you make your reservation to request any of these Packages. Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability. Package Includes: - 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom - Full breakfast each morning - Champagne and Strawberries in you room - Guided Civil War Tour - Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening $706.05 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $663.25 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included Add a child - $50

James Madison's Montpelier is only 4 miles from Mayhurst - and it is FANTASTIC. John Willis, the builder and owner of Mayhurst, was a Great Nephew of President Madison, and is buried in the Montpelier Cemetery. That "special" relationship means you can get discount tickets to tour Montpelier AND you get a 10% discount at the Montpelier Gift Shop. Stop in early on your arrival date and we will have your tickets for you or we will give them to you at breakfast the next morning. Tickets are $16.00 apiece for our guests - and $18.00 apiece at Montpelier.

Tired of the cold and gray skies? Need a break from old man winter but don't have the time to fly to Hawaii? Spend a couple of days at Mayhurst and you'll return rejuvenated. Curl up in an easy chair by a beautiful Mayhurst fireplace, sip some warm mulled wine or our signature Mayhurst Hot Buttered Rum or simply settle in with a pot of hot tea. Forget the cold and get some pampering. Add a massage in your room, spend a day at a nearby Spa or visit some Virginia Wineries. Enjoy a meal at one of the spectacular local restaurants and return to a special dessert. Package Includes: - 2 nights in one of our beautiful guestrooms - Full breakfast each morning - Warm Mulled wine, Mayhurst Hot Buttered Rum, fine Virginia wines, cheese and snacks each evening - $50 Gift Certificate toward Dinner - Post dinner dessert in your room of Hot Apple Pie A'la Mode, Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie and home made whipped cream - Bottle of fine Virginia Wine $527.55 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $484.75 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability.

We like AAA Members! Mayhurst is rated with 3 diamonds by AAA and we provide a 10% discount to any active AAA Members. Anytime! Please provide AAA Number when you make a reservation. You must call for this discount. Not Valid with any other discount.

You've earned it! 10% Discount for all active duty military. Anytime! Please state "Active Duty" when making a reservation. You must call for this discount. Not Valid with any other discount. Military ID card required.

Mayhurst Inn Gift Certificates The Perfect Christmas, Anniversary, Wedding, Birthday, Valentine's Day, or a "Just Because" Gift for that special person or a special occasion. Our Gift Certificates can be purchased for a specific date, a specific room, a dollar amount without specific date or room, or any combination of the above. Why not treat someone you care about to a special experience at the romantic and historic Mayhurst Inn. Please call or e-mail us purchase a Mayhurst Inn Gift Certificate. No processing or mailing charges. Mayhurst Inn Gift Certificates are printed in color on Parchment Paper.

Golf Vacation Package Pick two out of three fantastic 18 Hole courses. Arrive for an early, 12:00 Noon check-in at Mayhurst and play your first Round that afternoon, your second the following morning, or on the following day. Meadows Farm Golf Course: 27 of the most interesting and challenging holes around. Longest Hole in the US, Par 6 – 841 Yards, the Waterfall Hole, the Island Hole and more. Bring extra golf balls and burn your score card after this day. Guaranteed to be fun. Lake Monticello Golf Course: This course was designed three decades ago by Buddy Loving to take advantage of the natural contours and features of the Virginia Piedmont. Lake Monticello’s year-round, semi-private, 18 hole, Par 72, 6,925-yard course features championship, men’s, seniors’ and ladies’ tees. Spring Creek Golf Course: Meticulously groomed and ingeniously laid out, Spring Creek unfolds over peaceful rolling hills and woods. The 18 hole 7,350 yard course offers a strategic challenge in a placid setting. Rock walls and bridges emphasize a theme of simple, old-fashioned elegance and practicality. 5 Day advance notice required. Call or e-mail us to make a reservation. Not available with any other discount. Rooms subject to availability Package Includes: 2 nights lodging Full breakfast each morning Fruit & Cheese Tray & bottle of Virginia wine 2 - 18 hole Golf Days Days for two. $774.30 – Weekends, Tax Incl $700.00 – Weekdays, Tax Incl

Stay at Mayhurst Inn for three consecutive days during January, February, March, July or August 2012 and get your third consecutive day at 75% off. You must call for this discount. Not Valid with any other discount.

Dig in Style! Join Montpelier's archaeologists for 5 full days of digging for historical "treasure." Work side-by-side with Montpelier's staff. Includes: 6-nights at Mayhurst, 6 dinners, 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & Montpelier Gift Bag. Dates: • Session 1: Apr 15-21 • Session 2: Apr 22-28 • Session 3: Apr 29-May 5 • Session 4: Aug 5-11 • Session 5: Aug 12-18 • Session 6: Aug 19-25 • Session 7: Aug 26-September 1 • Session 8: Sep 16-22 • Session 9: Oct 7-13 • Session 10: Oct 21-27 4 Weeks advanced booking required. Cost: $1640 Single $2735 Double + Tax Montpelier Wine & Dine Weekend: Experience the best of Virginia by visiting 6 wineries and dining at renowned restaurants. Enjoy Friday dinner at the Palladios & Saturday at the Inn at Meander Plantation. Includes: 2-nights, 2 $75.00 Dinner Gift Certificates/person, free tastings at several wineries, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, admission to Montpelier, 10% off at the Gift Shop & Montpelier Gift Bag. Dates: Any Weekend. 4 Weeks advanced booking required. Cost: $595 Single $835 Double + Tax History Weekends and Weekdays: Get away from the city and discover History! Visit the home of the Father of the Constitution. Package Includes: 2-nights, 2 Restaurant Gift Certificates, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2-day admission, 10% off at the Gift Shop & Montpelier Gift Bag. Dates: Any. Weekend: $490 Single $660 Double + Tax Weekday: $395 Single $595 Double + Tax

Tired of the same Hotel Room? Can't plug in all your gadgets? Tired of balancing your computer on your lap? Don't want to pay for high speed Internet? Can't get an early breakfast? Stay at Mayhurst Inn and enjoy Plantation Style Southern Hospitality with all extras and features you need and deserve. Be treated like a guest, not just a customer. Single Occupancy only Sunday-Thursday. Includes luxurious Guest Room, early and late check-ins and check-outs, Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening, full breakfast each morning at time of your choice, high Speed WiFi, Power Strip with Surge Protector, Desk or Table to work on, Printer, copier and fax available plus the peace and quiet, pampering and personalized service you can only get at Mayhurst. $99.95 + Tax

Seniors ARE special at Mayhurst. 10% Discount if you (or your significant other) are 65 or older. Anytime! Please state your "Senior Status" when making a reservation. You must call for this discount. Not Valid with any other discount.

2011 was the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of our Civil War. Gain insights into those turbulent times with a 4 day, 3 night experience that includes guided Tours, luxurious accommodations, superior dining and pampering. On Sunday evening learn about the Civil War and Mayhurst Plantation while you enjoy cheese, fruit, crackers and fine Virginia Wine. Then partake in a casual 3 course dinner. On Monday take a Tour of Historic Culpeper, VA guided by Virginia Morton, local historian and acclaimed author. On Tuesday you are off on a Civil War Battlefield tour with a professional guide. After an evening reception you will enjoy a Civil War Period Dinner at the Inn at Meander Plantation. On Wednesday use your Self-Guided Driving Tour Packet to visit other Civil War sites. Package Includes: • 3 nights accommodations • Evening receptions • Full breakfasts • Casual Dinner for 2 • Culpeper Historical Tour • Tour of Civil War Battlefields • Box Lunch for 2 • Civil War Period Dinner • Self-Guided Driving Tour Packet • Signed copies of Historian and Author Frank Walker's “Remembering: A History of Orange County, Virginia” and Virginia Morton's “Marching Through Culpeper” • Historical write-ups Available during 2012 on: • 22-25 Jan • 19-22 Feb • 25-28 Mar • 22-25 Apr • 20-23 May • 24-27 Jun • 22-25 Jul • 19-22 Aug • 23-26 Sep • 14-17 Oct • 4-7 Nov • 9-12 Dec Minimum 15 day advanced booking. $1,649.00 (Incl Taxes) per couple. 50% Deposit.

Learn about the critical Civil War roll of Madison County with a 4 day, 3 night experience that includes guided Tours, luxurious accommodations, superior dining and pampering. Arrive at Mayhurst to a cheese, fruit, crackers and fine Virginia wine reception followed by a delightful 3 course dinner. On Wednesday take a Tour of Historic Culpeper guided by Virginia Morton, local historian and author. Thursday link up with historian Harold Woodward who will take you on a tour that covers the events surrounding the Battles of Jack's Shop and James City. You will also enjoy a Gourmet Wine Pairing dinner at the Inn at Meander Plantation and will receive a Self-Guided Driving Tour Packet with information about other nearby Civil War sites on Friday. Package Includes: • 3 nights accommodations • Full breakfasts • Evening Receptions • Casual Dinner • Guided Tours of Culpeper, VA and major battles and sites in Madison County • Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner • Box lunches • Historical write-up about Mayhurst. • Signed copis of both Virginia Morton’s “Marching Through Ciulpeper” and Harold Woodward's book “For Home and Honor”. • Maps, Handouts and Driving Tour Packet This Package is available during 2012 on: • 24-27 Jan • 21-24 Feb • 24-27 Apr • 22-25 May • 26-29 Jun • 24-27 Jul • 21-24 Aug • 25-28 Sep • 16-19 Oct • 6-9 Nov • 11-14 Dec 15 day advanced booking. Room selection subject to availability. $1649.00 - per couple. 50% Deposit.

April 12th, 2011 began the 150th Anniversary of the struggle that cost more American lives than those lost in all our other wars - combined. The Civil War shaped our nation. It's time to learn about history - and from history - with a special, 5 night, 6 day Civil War package. Your experience includes guided tours of battlefields, historic accommodations, an 1860's period dinner, books about the Civil War, exceptional lodging, gourmet breakfasts, fine Virginia Wines, tasty box lunches, dinners that will tantalize your pallet and the true southern hospitality. Package Includes: • 5 Nights Accommodations • Evening Receptions • Full Breakfasts • Casual Dinner for 2 • Culpeper Historic Tour • Guided Tour of Civil War Battlefields • Box Lunches • Period Dinner • Guided Tour of Jack's Shop and James City Battlefields • Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner • Self Guided Driving Tour Package • Signed copies of Historian and Author Frank Walker's "Remembering: A History of Orange County, Virginia," Virginia Morton's "Marching Through Culpeper" and Harold Woodward's "For Home and Honor" • Historical Write-up about Mayhurst Inn Available in 2012 on: • 22-27 Jan • 19-24 Feb • 25-30 Mar • 22-27 Apr • 20-25 May • 24-29 Jun • 22-27 Jul • 19-24 Aug • 23-28 Sep • 14-19 Oct • 4-9 Nov • 9-14 Dec Minimum 15 day advanced booking. $2714.00 (Incl Taxes) per couple. 50% Deposit.

The perfect gift for you and your special someone and a great opportunity for guys to show your real feelings Select your room at the Romantic Mayhurst Inn and we will stock it with a Dozen Roses, Handmade Gourmet Chocolates a fine Virginia Wine and two of our signature wine glasses. Dine in style at the renowned Inn at Meander Plantation or another nearby Restaurant with a $100 Gift Certificate. On your second night we'll have Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room when you return from dinner. If Mayhurst is already booked for the dates you want, give us a call and we will set up the same package up for another time and you can give your special someone a Mayhurst Inn Gift Certificate for the package on Valentine's Day. Package Includes: • 2 Nights in a beautiful guest room • Wine and Cheese Social each evening • $100 Restaurant Gift Certificate • Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries • One Dozen Roses • Gourmet Chocolates • Bottle of Virginia Wine and 2 Mayhurst Wine Glasses • Full Three Course Berakfast Each Morning Make reservations or purchase a Gift Certificate on or before 28 Feb, 2012 Cost: $727.43 (Including all taxes) You MUST call or e-mail us at the time you make your reservation to request this Package. Not available with any other discount. Room selection and restaurant subject to availability. 7 day advance notice required to secure this package.

2nd WEEKEND Night 1/2 Price. Stay 2 Nights (Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday on any weekend in January or February and get your second night at 1/2 price.

Policy

Breakfast

• Type: Full

• Time Served: 8:30-10:00 AM

• Serving location: Patio, Verandah, Dining Room, Guest room

Complimentary Perks

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  Fruit

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  Non-alcoholic Beverages

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  Wine/Cheese Plate

Signature Dish

Mayhurst French Toast
What could be more "French" than soft flaky Croissants soaked in batter, grilled and served with Mayhurst apple compote, cinnamon and sugar or Maple Syrup and Maple Sausage

Special meal options

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  Low fat

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  Restrictive

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  Vegetarian

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  Vegan

Additional food services

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  Candy Bowls on each floor

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  Snacks in Library

Recipes

Location Type

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  10 Wineries within 25 miles

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  2 Museums within 10 mIles

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  3 Presidential Mansions within 35 miles

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  6 Civil War Battlefields within 25 miles

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  Skyline Drive/Blue Ridge - 25 Miles

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  Countryside

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  Small town

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  Wine country

City

• Charlottesville

• Distance to city: 29 miles

• Directions to property:
  Mayhurst is in Orange, VA, 1 1/2 hours Southwest of Washington, D.C., 40 minutes Northeast of Charlottesville/University of Virginia, 1 hour Northwest of Richmond, and 30 minutes east of Skyline Drive. Directions from Washington, D.C.: From the West side of DC and Dulles Airport: 1 1/2 hours driving time. Take I-66 West. (From Dulles take Rt. 28 south to I-66) Use Exit 43A at Gainesville onto Rt. 29. travel 38 miles. At the 3rd Culpeper exit, take "Route 15 South to Orange", 18 miles on Rt. 15 to, and through, Orange, VA then 1/4 mile South. Turn right into drive one block after median of divided highway begins. There is a large white lighted sign. From central DC, South side and Reagan National Airport: 1 1/2 hours driving time Take I-95 South to Fredericksburg, approx. 50 miles Exit #130B "Route 3" West Travel 15 miles to Wilderness Corner, turn left onto Rt. 20 West Travel 20.3 miles into Orange At T-intersection, turn left on Route 15. Travel 7/10 mile to where divided highway median begins Turn right into our drive and travel 1/4 mile up hill to the Inn. The Inn is not visible from Rt. 15 From Richmond and South: 1 hour driving time Take I-64 West to Exit 136 "Orange, Zion Crossroads Rt. 15" Travel North on Rt 15 for 19 miles through the Gordonsville traffic circle and North to Orange, VA. When center median of the Rt 15 divided highway ends, turn around SAFELY. You will now be traveling South on Rt 15 for 200 yards. Turn right into our driveway. Look for a large lighted white sign. The Inn is not visible from Rt. 15. From I-81 and West: Take I-64 east to Exit 136 "Orange, Zion Crossroads Rt. 15" Continue as above

Airport

• Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle) 29 miles

• Directions to property:
  Exit Airport on Airport Rd - East, 1.5 miles to intersection with Rt 29. Take Rt 29 North for 8 MIles to Ruckerville, VA. Turn Right (East) on Rt 33 East for 11 Miles to Gordonville traffice circle, take Rt 15 North for 9 miles toward Orage, VA. When center median of the Rt 15 divided highway ends, turn around SAFELY. You will now be traveling South on Rt 15 for 200 yards. Turn right into our driveway. Look for a large lighted white sign. The Inn is not visible from Rt. 15.

Area Attractions

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  Amusement Park

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  Antique Shopping

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  Art Galleries

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  Concert venue

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  Gourmet/Fine Dining

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  Historical interests

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  Lake

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  Live Music

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  Movie Theater

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  Museum

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  National/State parks

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  Nature area

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  Ballooning

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  Sky Diving

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  6 Civil War Battlefields

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  3 Presidential Mansions

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  Horse Back Riding

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  10 Wineries

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  Performing Theater

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  Picnic area

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  Religious Services

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  River

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  Ruins

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  Vineyard

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  Winery

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  Bicycle rental

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  Bicycle riding trails

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  Bird watching

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  Boating

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  Canoeing

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  Fishing

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  Golfing

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  Hiking trails

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  Horseback riding

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  Horseshoes

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  Hunting

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  Kayaking

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  Mountain Bike trails

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  Hot Air Ballooning - From Mayhurst

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  Biplane Rides over the Blue Ridge

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  Fishing - on site

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  Shopping

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  Sight-seeing

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  Swimming

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  Water sports

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  Whitewater Rafting