A Romantic Reservation at High Meadows Vineyard Inn

"Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine!"  --Thomas Hood

If you hadn’t guessed from the vast amount of pink and red store displays, Valentine’s Day is on its way. We, however, believe that romance can and should be celebrated any time of the year, and a bed and breakfast is the perfect setting for a getaway with your significant other. And you’re in luck, because High Meadows Vineyard Inn just so happens to be a bed and breakfast!

Spa Services: High Meadows offers an onsite spa room, where your loved one can rest, relax, and rejuvenate with a number of spa service selections. Unwind with an hour-long massage, under the gentle, caring hands of trained massage therapist, Tarja Rauber.  Ease your worries with a cleansing facial using bioenergetic skincare products from Anakiri. Or, if your hands and feet are tired from everyday life, treat your sweetheart to our Reflexology special.

Want to surprise the love of your life with an in-room extra? How about a dozen roses, a classic symbol of passion and devotion? Or, if you’d like a snack upon arrival, why not try a cheese tray, including and an array of fruit, crackers, charcuterie, and, of course, cheese.

Perhaps you and your love are wine enthusiasts, and in that case, you may enjoy venturing on a tour of some of our nearby vineyards—Thistle Gate Vineyard, Jefferson Vineyard, Trump Winery, and Blenheim Vineyards, just to name a few.

Click here to book a romantic reservation at High Meadows Vineyard Inn.

Thistle Gate Vineyard, Scottsville, VA

"A person with increasing knowledge and sensory education 

may derive infinite enjoyment from wine." 

 --Ernest Hemingway

If you read our last blog about winter activities in and around Scottsville, Virginia, then you may have read a bit about Thistle Gate Vineyard.  Scottsville’s newest winery boasts award-winning libations, a stunning Virginia setting, a Scottish flair, and two knowledgeable, hospitable hosts, George and Leslie Cushnie.

So, what sort of wines can you expect to taste at Thistle Gate? Two highly recommended selections are their Governor’s Cup Medal winners—the Chardonnay 2011, “a crisp wine with scents of apple and melon,” and the St. George Red 2010, “a rich, bold wine with notes of black currant and plum.” Sip the Thistle Blush 2011, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Viognier with “flavors of strawberries and honey.” Sample the Batteau Red, a 15% Port-style wine made with Chambourcin grapes. Also highly recommended is Thistle Gate’s special Sangria, which one Yelp reviewer labels as “PHENOMENAL,” so if you have the opportunity to try it, sip away.

If you’d like dinner with your Thistle Gate Wine, then you’ll be happy to learn that you can find it at the following Scottsville restaurants:

Tavern on the James, Scottsville, VA.
The Smokehouse Grille, Scottsville, VA
Amici's Italian Bistro, Scottsville, VA

Winter Activities in and Around Scottsville, VA

During winter, it’s easy to desire nothing more than a warm fire a fuzzy blanket, and a cup of hot tea as you’re prepared to remain indoors and hibernate until springtime. But the brisk air and the threat of snow shouldn’t dissuade you from all of the seasonal adventures that lie in wait around the area. Scottsville, Virginia and its surrounding towns and cities are full of opportunities, whether it be restaurants, museums, breweries, or historical locations:

1. Explore the Scottsville Museum. This archive of city history began as a preservation program called Capturing Our Heritage, which strived to “to digitize and preserve old photos, historical documents, and oral histories of Scottsville life” (Scottsville Museum). Learn about historic figures, the effects of the Civil War and World War II, and various events that helped to shape our current town.
   
2. Indulge in libations at a winery, brewery or cidery. Whether you’re sipping Chardonnay at Thistle Gate Vineyard, Viognier at Blenheim Vineyards, or a Belgian-style beer at James Rivers Brewing’s tasting room, there’s a beverage to suit your tastes. Not a fan of beer and wine? How about a glass of hard cider at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA.
3. Grab a meal at Michie Tavern Ca. 1784. With authentic 18^th century cuisine, self-guided tavern tours, and a General Store and gift shop, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time.
4. Walk through history at Monticello. The home of former U.S. president Thomas Jefferson, Monticello is a fantastic neoclassical structure, beautiful to admire and rich with the past.

Happy adventures, and don’t forget to book your room at High Meadows Vineyard Inn!