What To Do?

Our cabin is conveniently located - just 10 minutes from Jefferson, 40 minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock, 20 minutes from Grayson Highlands National Recreation Area - and is sure to meet your mountain vacation needs.

 Stay in late November or early December to "Cut and Choose" a beautiful family Christmas tree at one of the many local tree farms. Makes for a great tradition and family or friends weekend. Many farms grow the Fraser Fir - prized as a Christmas tree because of their aroma, shape, dark green color, and strong branches. http://www.ashecountrychristmastrees.com/

 Our cabin is a lovely 20 minute drive to Grayson Highlands National Recreation Area. Hike the Appalachian Trail or arrange for horseback riding through the park. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml http://gorp.com/gorp/activity/byway/va_bluer.htm

 Tubing and canoeing is an obvious choice and trips can be arranged through multiple area outfitters. Zaloos Canoes is popular. http://www.zaloos.com/ , Phone: 1-800-535-4027, 3874 NC HWY 16 S, Jefferson, NC. 28640

 Drive, picnic or hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/trails.htm

 Bike on one of the best Rail to Trail paths following one of the world's oldest rivers. The spectacular New River Trail is a linear state park that explores an especially remote corner of Virginia, where the river and forest and historical mining tidbits are constant companions. Path Surface: Cinder and ballast stone. http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/newriver.htm

 Canoe to and picnic at the New River National Park. www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/neri/main.php

 A beautiful 20 minute drive to fine dining at the River House Restaurant, 336-982-2109

 Explore the Churches of the Frescoes in Glendale Springs and W. Jefferson http://www.ashechamber.com/vista/frescoes.html

 Golf at Jefferson Landing or Mountain Aire Golf Club

 Visit area festivals: Christmas in July, Todd New River Festival and the Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddler's Convention.