Your ecothusiast passions await!

Take this green getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where you can enjoy hiking trails, horse trails, nature trails and a wine trail in the heart of Thomas Jefferson country!

Take your pick of several Virginia Green Certified accommodations. The Afton Mountain Bed and Breakfast is a warm, antique-accented Victorian farmhouse retreat, and The Meeting Place is a grand eight bedroom spread with enticing amenities. Fun-filled Wintergreen Resort is also a Virginia Green certified property. Enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain biking and golfing, not to mention the fabulous downhill skiing in the winter. A variety of resort dining is available, from a cozy cafe to ski and golf course overlooks.

Other nearby adventures include hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail up to Spy Rock, one of the most spectacular overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Or, take the AT to Harpers Creek, with its hand-built swinging bridge over the Tye River! Don't forget the camera and remember the cardinal rule - leave no trace.

After your outdoor adventures, visit a winery and relax a while. Seven wineries are located in Nelson County, three in Afton alone -- Afton Mountain, Cardinal Point and Veritas -- that offer tours and wine tastings.