Virginia's craft beer scene is world class — and the best of it is right outside your door. Our personal top picks, all within 20 minutes of Wintergreen.
Virginia's most celebrated craft brewery. Set on 300 acres with outdoor seating, fire pits, live music on weekends, and a full kitchen. The Vienna Lager is legendary — everything on draft is exceptional. A full evening out, not just a beer stop.
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A local favorite in the valley — Three Notch'd Nellysford brings rotating craft taps, a full food menu, and the kind of relaxed, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. Great indoor and outdoor seating, family-friendly, and right in the heart of the Rockfish Valley near most of the area's best stops.
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One of the East Coast's premier hard cideries, set on a 200-acre farm with stunning taproom views. A full range of dry to semi-sweet ciders made from local Virginia apples. The outdoor patio overlooking the orchard and the Blue Ridge is hard to leave.
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Small-batch craft ciders from Virginia apples. Friendly, laid-back, and a genuine find for cider lovers who want to get off the beaten path. Less crowded than the big names, more personal, and consistently excellent.
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Perched at 2,000 feet with some of the most panoramic views in Nelson County. The barrel house produces some of Virginia's finest farmhouse ales — the view from the deck is reason enough to visit, and the beer matches the scenery.
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Start at Bold Rock or Blue Toad — they're the closest to Wintergreen and perfect for a morning tasting. Head to Three Notch'd for lunch in Nellysford, then north on Rt. 151 to Devil's Backbone for the afternoon. Cap the day at Blue Mountain Brewery for sunset views from the ridge.
Total drive: ~35 miles round trip, 4–5 hours with stops. Plan your visit Thursday–Sunday when most tasting rooms are fully staffed.
Afton Coach runs luxury limos, vans, and buses that pick you up directly from the houses for a custom wine or brewery tour — no logistics, everyone relaxes and enjoys every stop. Perfect for bachelorette parties, family reunions, or any group that wants to hit 3–4 stops without worrying about who's driving back up the mountain.
Book Afton Coach →All of these experiences are within 30 minutes of our properties. Book direct and save.