Bath County is at
once a sportsman's paradise and a refuge for artful discovery; a world of
natural wonder, rich heritage and surprising culture await your next visit!
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Allegheny Mountains
Native Americans named these mountains “Allegheny” meaning “endless.” They
extend from Pennsylvania through Virginia and West Virginia,
and are a part of the very fabric of Bath
County. A sanctuary of
natural wonder, more than 50 percent of Bath
County consists of the George Washington
National Forest.
County of Bath Office
of Tourism
Visit their website for even more information on activities,
events and places of interest in Bath
County.
Foodlore Fridays -
When: Every Friday from 4 - 7pm, starting this
week for Memorial Day weekend, May 27 through Labor Day weekend, September
2.
What: Local Food Market, Cider & Wine Bar, Airstream
Pop-Up Kitchen / Food truck, and Live Music.
Where: At Oakley Farm, 170 Oakley Farm Lane, Warm
Springs, VA 24484.
Details: Open to the public. Located in the historic
North Stable at Oakley Farm. Rain or shine!
Visit Troddenvale -
When: Saturdays, starting this weekend May 28, ongoing
throughout the summer / fall
What: Option to join a group Tour & Tasting, or book a table at the Cider
Bar.
Tour & Tasting at 1pm, $25 per person, includes an interactive
tour of the orchard at Oakley Farm, Troddenvale's
production space, followed by a comprehensive tasting.
Book a table at the Cider Bar from 1 - 5pm. For those
who want to simply come taste cider and hang out - options for indoor or
outdoor seating. Cider and curated wines are
available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Seasonal, local cheese boards are
available for purchase on-site. $20 reservation fee applied to on-site
purchases.
Details / How to Book: Advanced booking required online for Satrudays. Follow this link to our website: https://www.troddenvale.com/booking.
We will host tours and tastings by appointment all other days of the week based
on availability and guests would need to contact us by email: info@troddenvale.com.
Garth Newel Music Center
There is no better place to hear a concert than the Garth
Newel Music Center. The combination of world-class artistry, gourmet
food, friendly people, and breathtaking scenery make Garth Newel the perfect
place to relax and enjoy excellent music.
With over 50 concerts each year, Garth Newell is among the
most active chamber music organizations in the United States. Performing the
music as it was intended – in a chamber for small, intimate audiences – makes
this venue truly unique. The setting inspires the exchange and spontaneity of
the musicians as well as the depth and range of the music. Please make
yourselves at home and enjoy one of the premier chamber music venues in the
United States.
George Washington National Forest
Over half of the 345,000 acres of Bath County is made up of George
Washington National Forest. The Nature Conservancy’s Warm Springs Mountain
Preserve, created out of the 9,250 acres from Homestead Preserve, shares a
13-mile border with the forest. The George Washington National Forest is a
haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Highland County Chamber of Commerce
Highland County, often referred to as “Little Switzerland”,
is the county north of Bath County. They are best known for their annual
Maple Festival held two weekends in March. Visit their website for more
information on activities, events and places of interest in Highland, just a
short drive away.
The Omni Homestead
Virginia's premier mountain resort. Surrounded by the
four-season splendor of the Allegheny Mountains, this National Historic
Landmark welcomed its first guests to the beautiful Virginia countryside a
decade before the American Revolution. Presidents and princes are among the
distinguished guests who have "taken the waters" in our legendary
healing springs.
Sports enthusiasts will appreciate our two
championship golf courses, horseback and carriage rides, a
world-class shooting club, fly-fishing with Orvis-endorsed instructors, miles
of scenic hiking trails, indoor and outdoor pools, falconry, and much more.
Ingalls Airfield
Convenient Ingalls Airfield makes travel to Homestead
Preserve fast and convenient. The airfield can accommodate a variety of air
travel.
Jackson River
Just minutes from Homestead Preserve, the Jackson River flows down
from The Alleghenies between Back Creek Mountain and Jack Mountain before
entering Bath County. Its cool, green waters are eventually restrained by the Gathright Dam, which creates Lake Moomaw.
Anglers will tell you the Jackson River offers some of the best trout fishing
anywhere, both above and below Lake Moomaw. The Jackson
River later joins the Cowpasture River to create The
James River. There are also several public access boat ramps for canoeing
or kayaking on the river.
The
Jefferson Pools
Thomas Jefferson "took the waters" at both Warm
Springs and The Homestead, describing that they were "of the first
merit." The pools were named in his honor. It’s purported that Jefferson
himself designed the octagonal gentleman's pool house, though it was
constructed in 1761 when Jefferson was just 18 years old. In segregated pool
houses, ladies and gentlemen can take the waters in their swimsuits or in
"God’s suit."
The Nature Conservancy’s Warm
Springs Mountain Preserve
Protects 13 miles of fragile mountain ridgeline, including a
high elevation Appalachian forest of rare montane
pine barren, some of which you can explore along the Ingalls Overlook Trail.
Lake Moomaw
During the warm summer months, Lake Moomaw
offers a refreshing place with 2,500-acres to explore on foot or by
boat. A marina and boat rental facilities are available to bring
your own boat or for daily rentals. Contact Lake Moomaw
Marina at (540) 279-4144. Picnic shelters are available as well.
Douthat State Park
The Outside Family Vacation Guide named Virginia’s Douthat State Park one of the nation's 10 best. The park,
which straddles Bath and Alleghany counties, is on the National Register of
Historic Places. Douthat is one of the original six
Virginia State Parks that opened June 15, 1936. It's nestled in the Allegheny
Mountains and features some of Virginia’s most outstanding scenery. In
addition, a 50-acre lake offers swimming, boating and seasonal trout fishing.