Yoders Country Store
2 miles
As you walk through the front doors, a warm country feel envelopes you and you realize that you are not in 'just any store'. The hickory rockers in the entryway invite you to relax and enjoy your stay. The aroma of simmering soup or fresh pork barbecue wafts to you from the kitchen. This is Yoder's Country Market and we want you to feel at home, so come on in and look around!
LOCALLY
SHOPPING
Despite being rural we do actually have some surprising stores very local to us in Madison. With a short half an hour drive to Charlottesville you can shop to your heart's content.
For a comprehensive list of everything availble in Madison County check out the County Website. Below we are detailed some of our favorites including some from surrounding counties.
Plow & Hearth Outlet
4 miles
What began as a small retail store in Madison, Virginia in 1980 has grown into 25 retail stores and a multi-channel online and catalog business. You can now visit one of their first stoes and also their outlet where left over stock and trial products ar sold off.
The Noelle Niche
2 miles
The Noelle Niche is a destination shop we are happy to have just outside Madison. The owner is a dedicated small business owner with a wonderful attention to detail. They carry the most exquisite christmas decorations from around the world
She She on Main,
Virginia's rural supermarket long opening - 3 miles
A premier women’s consignment shop located in historic downtown Madison, VA - 4 miles
Food Lion
Other useful shopping in the locality:
RESTAURANTS
Food in the local area is mixed, ask for recommendations depending on the day of the week and the timing!
The Bavarian Chef
3.8 miles
The Bavarian Chef opened in 1974. Authentic flavors of Germany and warm, hospitality. All the foods are homemade with only the freshest ingredients. From Oma’s table to yours, experience the special recipes and traditions of our family’s rich culinary heritage.
Make sure you have a big appetite for this one!
Early Mountain Vineyard
3.5 miles
Visit the award-winning tasting room for Early Mountain estate wines. The tasting room serves a full restaurant menu crafted from seasonal produce from local farms where you can enjoy a leisurely meal with stunning views of the Blue Ridge foothills.
WINERIES
The Central Virginia Piedmont is a great environment for viticulture. Outstanding wineries abound and produce fine wines known nationally and internationally. These wineries are easily accessible and welcome visitors interested in their operations. Most have awesome tasting rooms and offer places to sit and enjoy the environment.
Mad Local
4 miles
The MAD LOCAL is an american eatery serving up southern food with a smile. They use local meats, veggies, beers, and wines. Mad Local is veteran owned & operated.
Giovanna's
1.75 miles
Casual and comfortable family dining at an affordable price. The generous wine portions make for a fun meal, good food and service with a smile.
The Light Well
13.4 miles
Located in Historic downtown Orange, Virginia. The Light Well serves lunch, dinner, and brunch in a casual atmosphere. The Light Well offers the finest selection of locally-roasted coffee from Orange Roasters, over 40 choices of beer, and a seasonally-updated wine list including the best local Virginia wines.
The Inn at Willow Grove
11.1 miles
Forbes Travel Guide four star-rated restaurant Vintage features regional American cuisine “with a twist” from menus that change regularly to showcase the freshest flavors of the seasons, sourced locally from Central Virginia’s farmland.
Revalation Vineyard
9 miles
The tasting room, a rustic log cabin featuring a wide stone fireplace, original log chinking and hand sawn floor boards, and the kind of mountain views that can only be seen in Hebron Valley. In the colder months, the fireplace creates a cozy escape from brisk outdoor temperatures. As the weather warms, the wrap-around porch becomes the perfect place to sit and gaze at the mountains while enjoying a great glass of wine and the company of good friends.
DuCard Vineyard
16 miles
Visit this gorgeous vineyard and winery bordering the eastern slope of Shenandoah National Park. They offer estate-grown wines with a friendly, knowledgeable staff providing a memorable and incomparable tasting experience. The peaceful setting, we love the patio by the creek, is a psychological and wine-ological getaway from the outside world.
Ask me about the special promotion we have as partners, free wine flight!
Voucher from the reception at Solstice Farm
HIKING
It is hard to take a hike in this area without being amazed by the mountains, be you amongst them or viewing them from a distance. It makes you glad to be alive!
Grelen Trails
12 miles
Grelen now has FIVE miles of trails to discover! Whether you're looking for a full day excursion, or a light stroll after lunch. There are options for all ages and skills...take a walk up to a beautiful vista overlooking The Nursery or go for a long run/hike through the nursery, meadows & forest over to James Madison's Montpelier Trail System. With Montpelier's trails, there are over 10+ miles of beautiful trails to explore. The Grelen walking Trails are FREE & open to the public.
12 miles
Montpelier’s 8+ miles of well-marked walking trails are one of the Virginia Piedmont’s best-kept secrets. Winding through horse pastures, wildflower meadows, and forests, including the Old-Growth Landmark Forest, the trails offer spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and intimate encounters with native plants and wildlife. The Montpelier Trails are open to the public seven days a week during business hours and may be accessed from the trailhead kiosk just below the parking lot at the Visitor center.
Montpelier Trails
12 - 21 miles
Shenandoah's Blue Ridge Mountains are covered by hardwood forests that are home to tens of thousands of animals. The Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail run the entire length of this narrow park that has more than 500 miles (800 km) of hiking trails along scenic overlooks and waterfalls of the Shenandoah River. The highest peak is Hawksbill Mountain at 4,051 feet (1,235 m).
Shenandoah National Park
HISTORY
The Civil War was pretty traumatic in this area with families often being divided, not unlike now! There are many battle sites in the surrounding area across towards Richmond. The Battle of Jack's Shop was just two miles along the Turnpike and it is said there were some initial skirmishes in the fields by the house