Come to the Blue Ridge Mountains and refresh your spirit! Our vintage farmhouse is in the heart of Virginia’s wine country, minutes from vineyards, breweries and wedding venues. Enjoy our local wines on the back deck watching spectacular sunsets and wait for the stars to light up the sky. Walk to the Appalachian Trail from the Bear’s Den trailhead one mile away. Play in the Shenandoah River a few minutes away. Middleburg, Purcellville, Leesburg and Civil War sites nearby.
As you travel up the mountain on our Scenic Virginia Byway, you start to see the stacked stone walls from the Revolutionary War era. You’ve entered the Bear’s Den Historic District, 1900’s era homes built as summer retreats for Washingtonians escaping the summer heat. The Bluemont train carried them out of the city where they were met at the station by horse drawn wagons to take them up the mountain. Bishop’s Gate was built in 1910 as the parsonage for the bishop who ran the neighboring church. The charming cottage was restored in 2018 by the owners who live on the adjacent property. The house is thoroughly updated while staying true to its original form. Original heart pine floors, bead board walls and original furnishings offer lots of charm. All kitchen supplies (including coffee for the Keurig coffeemaker) are included. Online work or school with reliable internet. Games, puzzles, books and a record player are available.
The screened porch, complete with porch swing and rockers, is surrounded by mature boxwoods- perfect nesting sites for the songbirds that welcome you. Under the bistro lights on the back deck, a table for outside dining seats six and Adirondack chairs overlook the fire pit and barn. The rope swing in the 200 year old tulip poplar tree delights all ages.
We are situated on 20 wooded acres perfect for getting kids in touch with nature and off screens!
S’mores supplies provided for the outdoor fire pit and all firewood is provided. Charcoal for the grill is also provided. Winter weather advisory: weather on the mountain is very unpredictable, you will need 4 wheel drive or chains. The driveway is 400 feet down the mountain and ice makes it very difficult driving.

One hour from D.C., half an hour from Dulles.

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