Family Days Near Afton and Wintergreen
Family Outings
Mountain Days for the Whole Family
Wintergreen and the Valley
Mountain Outings
Wintergreen Resort
Skiing and snowboarding in winter, with tubing sessions when conditions allow.
Discovery Ridge Adventure Center
Family activities at Wintergreen on a seasonal schedule.
Stoney Creek Golf Course
A valley tee time at Wintergreen's Stoney Creek course in Nellysford.
Lake Monocan
A seasonal lake in Nellysford with a beach and paddle rentals. Saturdays are reserved for resort guests and members.
The Spa at Wintergreen
A quieter mountain outing for a massage or treatment, booked in advance.
Rockfish Valley Natural History Center
Wildlife exhibits in Nellysford that pair well with a walk in Spruce Creek Park.
Farms and Shops
Markets and Makers in the Valley
Nellysford
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative
A seasonal Saturday market for local produce and baked goods, plus stalls from area makers.
Crozet
Chiles Peach Orchard
Pick seasonal fruit in the orchard or shop the farm market.
Afton
Rockfish Gallery & Gifts
Work from local artists and makers at the Rockfish Valley Community Center.
Through the Year
Seasonal Events and Harvests
Winter at Wintergreen
The resort runs ski season in winter, with tubing on the mountain when conditions allow.
Summer at Lake Monocan
The lake opens for the season with a beach and paddle rentals.
Wintergreen Music Festival
Wintergreen hosts its music festival each summer.
Veritas Starry Nights
Veritas Vineyard runs its Starry Nights concert series in season.
Fall Apples
Dickie Brothers Orchard in Roseland sells apples and farm produce in the fall, with pick-your-own during the harvest.
County Calendar
Nelson County's events calendar lists local markets and live music through the year.
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