Here, in the heart of Madison County and the eastern Blue Ridge, you'll find yourself in deeply rural peace and quiet, at last. La Bella Terra's historic gardens are springing back after a brutal winter, perfuming the air. And the birds are happily joining in with joyful song. The South and West porches are open for leisurely breakfasts and downtime beverages as the sun sets over our gorgeous mountain peaks. The yoga deck is open with its infinity views to the East, and the pool will be open shortly, too. Yet, if you care to venture from La Bella Terra's comforts, you'll find that we're also only 20-30 minutes away from a little more excitement--excellent lunch and dinner restaurants, a great selection of local wineries, music and theatre venues, art galleries, age-old festivals, and breathtaking hikes in the Shenandoah National Park. 

 

Perfectly positioned between Route 29 and State Scenic Route 231 and close to famous Rappahannock County, quaint Culpeper, and exciting Charlottesville, our historic (1840) two-over-two farmhouse features two bedrooms, both with mountain views, two living rooms with working fireplaces, a large dining area, a comfortable and sunny South porch overlooking gardens first planted in 1840, and a large and comfortable West porch, overlooking the Blue Ridge and two of the most famous and nearby hikes in the SNP--Old Rag and White Oak Canyon. To start, simply pull up an Adriondack chair anywhere on our 3 acres, including the large yoga deck overlooking the above-ground pool, and just enjoy watching spring spring all around you and the cattle grazing on the rolling hills of farms owned by the same families for many generations. Wake up the next morning to a hearty, homemade breakfast based on fresh, local produce, including from La Bella's own gardens and local farms, take a yoga lesson on site, if you'd like, or swim in the pool in season, then settle in for a complimentary evening beverage as the sun sets. You may never want to leave.   

 

To celebrate National Park Week April 17-25, during which entrance fees to the nearby Shenandoah National Park will be WAIVED, La Bella Terra is offering a discount for those who make reservations for both April 23 and 24. Other, below-market rates available now through June 1. Call Kit Johnston at 703-975 2687 to inquire and reserve in advance.  Or e-mail jhnstnkt@aol.com

 

 

Proprietess Kit Johnston is a chef, wine specialist, and contributing writer (to The Virginia Wine Gazette), caterer, and yoga instructor, so let her know about your special desires, including event planning and hosting and yoga instruction on or off site.