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Long Hill Bed & Breakfast
George & Rhoda Kriz, Owners/Operators
547 Apple Pie Ridge Road
Winchester, VA 22603 USA
540.450.0341
Toll free: 866.450.0341
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To make your stay at Long Hill all you want it to be.....
We are pleased to offer
- For the Vacationer: Secluded places in the bird and butterfly garden and the woods invite you to relax and enjoy your quiet time.
- For the Birder: Enjoy watching birds at the feeders. Most often seen are robins, finches, titmice, wrens, blue jays, cardinals, doves, and several varieties of woodpeckers. Sometimes the Eastern bluebirds come close enough for a drink. Hawks can be seen and heard overhead, and Owls can be heard calling to each other. A neighbor who is a nature photographer operates a bird banding station nearby following the MAPS (monitoring avian productivity and survivorship) protocols. The Flying Fish Photography Website has information.
- For the Hiker/Walker/Jogger: One-quarter mile of
paved driveway gives you a great area for an early morning walk. There is also a more gently sloped gravel drive and an open 8-acre meadow for an extended workout.
Learn about "Walking Plus!!"
You are welcome to try our Nordic Walking Sticks for a great whole-body workout and walking experience -- without extra effort.
ALL GAIN -- NO PAIN
- For the Gardener: Explore, sample (and help harvest, if you like) George's Garden from early spring through late summer, and don't miss the delicious raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries in the Fruit Garden.
- For the Tennis player: Public tennis courts are located one-quarter mile from Long Hill.
- For the Horse Enthusiast: Rocking S Ranch has horses for hire -- open year-round -- trail rides by reservation. Call 540-678-8501.
- For the Swimmer: The swimming pool is open during the summer months at Long Hill.
Things to do at Long Hill are not limited to out-of-doors.
Things we offer IN THE HOUSE include:
- Guests are welcome to play the Yamaha Conservatory Grand Piano.
- Large, versatile recreation room
- Regulation size pool table which resided from 1922 - 1968 in a popular establishment on Broad Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia.
- A vintage "Wizard" Pin-ball machine (not very high-tech, but it IS electric - and does not require money) - and Puzzles and Games galore!
- Comfortable sitting area and television.
- Twenty foot bar with sink, refrigerator well stocked with drinks, and microwave.
- Large, comfortable library
- Hundreds of jigsaw puzzles, -- with some that date back to the 1940s and World War II, slogans on the boxes remind us to 'Buy War Bonds' - as well as modern puzzles. One is always in progress.
- Cribbage, Backgammon, Dominoes, Pente, and assorted board games for everyone's pleasure and relaxation (and competitive nature). See our catalog of vintage games online at Games Galore.
- LETTERS -- Hundreds of pieces of correspondence to and from William Clark Whitacre dating from 1916 - 1924. Mr. Whitacre, Rhoda's paternal grandfather, owned and operated a general merchandise store, a roller flour mill specializing in buckwheat flour, grew apples which he packaged and shipped in the USA and England, raised cattle, and was active in the Winchester-Frederick County civic and political organizations. There are also letters pertaining to World War I Relief effort. Click here for more information and a listing of a summary of the letters to help with genealogy or research projects.
- Like to read or just browse through a vast assortment of books (and a treasure trove of old magazines)??
There are - coffee table books of the history of the Winchester, Frederick County area;
- hundred-year-old school texts;
- early 20th century yearbooks
from Handley High School, Greenbrier Military School, Lynchburg College, and the Medical College of Virginia; - entertaining reading -- Diana Gabaldon, Janet Evanovich, 50-some Agatha Christies. Complete set of Jan Karon's "Mitford Years" and Clyde Edgerton's wonderful "Raney" and "Walking Across Egypt"!!!!
OR .... just relax and enjoy your getaway at this very private setting. It's yours to enjoy!
Other things to do in the area
- For the Exerciser or Swimmer: A nearby Wellness & Fitness Center offers reasonably priced day or week rates for out of town folks. Get an amazing workout with the many machines; swim in comfort in two indoor pools; walk the indoor track; treat yourself to a massage; enjoy yoga classes. They have everything to help you keep your exercise regimen or just take the kinks out of traveling.
- For the Nature enthusiast: Year 'round scenic countryside invites one to enjoy biking and hiking. Migratory and resident birds abound for watching and photographing. Discover Nature in Winchester & Frederick County with the new "Winchester and Frederick County Naturally!" hiking and nature guide prepared by students in the Environmental Studies Program At Shenandoah University, Spring 2003 and revised Spring 2005.
- For the Horseback rider: Horseback riding facilities such as the Rocking "S" Ranch offer trail rides with experienced guides and well-trained horses.
- For the Wine taster: Explore and enjoy the many wineries in Northern Virgina and Shenandoah Valley area. A great way to visit wineries and to enjoy their wine tastings without having to drive is to travel in a chauffered limousine. Check with Landon Maddox at FAMOUS LIMO for his unique wine tour.
To enhance your wine tasting day even more check out our Wine Tour Package combining a stay at Long Hill Bed & Breakfast with FAMOUS LIMO for a fantastic and exciting getaway just for yourselves or with friends.
Or travel on your own along the Blue Ridge Wine Way in the Heart of Virginia Wine Country.
- For the Bride & Groom to be!: Winchester is a great place for weddings! Long Hill Bed & Breakfast is a great place to spend your wedding night or to house your family or out-of-town guests. A limousine from FAMOUS LIMO makes your wedding day even more special. Wedding information can be found at several websites: Shenandoah Wedding Professionals; Weddings by JudySue; Valley Wedding Chapel.
- For the History Buff: Visit Museums and Historic Estates.
- For or the Cavern Explorer: Some of the most famous caverns in the world are within an hour's drive. Shenandoah Caverns located between New Market and Mount Jackson, VA, have unusual formations that have been featured in National Georgraphic. Shenandoah Caverns is the closest cavern to Interstate 81 and is the only Virginia cavern to offer the convenience of elevator service to their spectacular one hour tour.
- For the Art Lover: Enjoy specialty shops and art galleries in Old Town Winchester.
- For the Playgoer: Check out the plays, concerts and events at Shenandoah University, Wayside Theatre, Winchester Little Theatre.
- For the Golfer: Five public golf courses are available in and around Winchester. Miniature golf in season.
- For the Snow skier: Ski slopes are within an hour or two drive.
- For the Canoeist: The North Fork of the Shenandoah River offers a scenic and challenging adventure. Did you know the Shenandoah River flows north and meets up with the Potomac River at Harper's Ferry?
See more detail and hotlinks for the items listed above in the Winchester-Frederick County Area Attractions
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