Great brewery! Great atmosphere! Love the location! The staff was very friendly and helpful!read more

Stopped by for just a pint each. We were in town for a music event and had a little time to kill…read more Hated we had to leave when we did, as the brewery had music on too. Wonderful but short visit, lots of indoor and outdoor seating and we were able to enjoy some sunshine!

This was an amazing experience from food, service, views, and atmosphere! My husband and I went for…read moreour anniversary and so glad we did!! Robert was our waiter who was excellent and very knowledgeable about the food and wine menu. We were very impressed by the menu options. The food was perfectly prepared with nice size portions. I had the stuffed chicken which was awesome; so much so it practically melted in my mouth! My husband had the beef brisket plate that had homemade greens with cheese and jalapeno macaroni!!! I haven't had greens that good in years! And on top of this it was reasonably priced. You can't go wrong here! A perfect place for a romantic lunch or dinner to a great place for a group/family gathering. I have now changed my favorite restaurant from Green Valley Grille at O'Henry in Gso. to Chateau Morrisette. Thank you Chateau Morrisette for an unbeatable experience!

Always a great experience. Beautiful place, professionally…read moreoperated, resting high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Large selection of their own wines. Food is fantastic!

The staff is awesome. So welcoming and comfortable. The wines are wonderful and the foods is…read moredelicious. Today we had the pizza special and couldn't get enough. The panini is wonderful. And if you just want a snack with your wine, the cheese, meat or hummus plate is absolutely to die for. They are so welcoming to people bringing their own food and drinks ( obviously not alcoholic drinks, since they don't want to lose their liquor license). We will DEFINITELY be back!

The ambiance is great, you feel like you're in an Italian home but in the mountains of Virginia…read more Everyone was friendly and knowledge and often checked to see if we needed anything. Our party of 4 started with a wine tasting at the bar with a very friendly, knowledgeable pourer. Every wine was good, some better than others but all good. (It should be noted that they do not grow their own grapes due to the altitude.) After our tasting we ordered food and got bottles of glasses of wine and found a table on the covered patio as it looked as if it could rain. They were not offering their wood fired pizzas this day because of the possible bad weather which was disappointing as we were all looking forward to it but we did order some sandwiches which were pretty good. All in all a very good experience and their winery dog made it even better. Oh they also have a bocce court which was nice to see but we didn't play as it was wet from a previous rain shower.

While attending an apple tree grafting workshop at nearby Dugspur, VA, one of the attendees…read morerecommended the Republic of Floyd as a source for a local cider. I followed up on the referral and thoroughly enjoyed this unique little shop. In addition to cider, wine, and craft beers, there is a wide selection of local crafts, art, and really unique souvenirs. The whole establishment has somewhat of a 1960's Hippie vibe. The proprietress was friendly, helpful and full of information about the attractions in and around Floyd. Believe me, with the lack of cell phone and internet service in this area, you need some human directions in Floyd. This place was a treat to visit, don't miss it.

A wonderful shop! This is a must visit on our yearly trip to Floyd. RoF has a fantastic selection…read moreof craft beer, which you can buy by the single bottle, and solid wine choices, too. They have other swell Floyd-related items: t-shirts, hats, bumper stickers, etc. Plus a very friendly, welcoming vibe when you stop in. Don't miss this little gem of a shop!

Hubby and I visited Great Wilderness Brewing on 2 consecutive days after riding the New River…read moreTrail. Between us, we had their Daydreamer IPA, Trailblazer IPA, and Ember & Ash Porter. All were EXCELLENT! The time chatting with the owner was an extra-special bonus! As the mom of a former Army Aviation pilot, I really appreciate Rocky's devotion to our veterans. Kudos to Great Wilderness Brewing. Well done!

We were driving home on I-81 with our pup and looking for a place to grab lunch. This brewery is…read morenot far off the interstate and dogs are allowed on the patio so we decided to give it a try. What a great spot! I love the charm of a brewery in an old brick building. My husband loved the IPA's. There are several outdoor tables with umbrellas which was perfect for a 90 degree day. And we would highly recommend the flatbread with elk carpaccio and smoked duck. It was incredible! You can play games - they had shuffleboard inside or cornhole outside.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience here. This was our second winery stop for the day. The…read moreowners were able to walk us through the tasting menu and the history of the winery. You're able to select three wines to try from the tasting menu for $10. They are a dog friendly winery but they allowed outside. Cute tasting room located on their property with gorgeous views of the mountains! Owners were great to chat with!

Weathertop Farm has the most amazing eggs I've ever had! The farmers are wonderful and I enjoyed…read moregetting a tour of the farm. Wishing them the best of everything with their new barn.

We have been getting chickens, turkeys and pork from Cedric and Sarah for several years now, ever…read moresince Joel Salatin encouraged us to go to our local producers. It seems to us that the quality of their produce just keeps getting better and better. We always buy their biggest (6 lb+) chickens; I get at least 4 meals out of one chicken. I try to keep up with Cedric's philosophizing, but he's going to have to make it simplier!! Good food and good people!! Jude and Jerolyn Deplazes Newport VA

Nothing like a beautiful day spent outside!…read more My family and I went to pick cherries at Levering Orchard this past weekend. The drive alone is worth it with beautiful mountains and open roads. Levering Farm has various seasons where you can go and pick fruit on their beautiful property. From cherries to peaches to apples, you won't be disappointed. The owner is an absolute gem and his staff are so kind and helpful! The prices are also super cheap and overall it's just a fun thing to do with the family!

"And the water receded steadily from the earth, and at the end of one hundred and fifty days the…read morewater decreased. In the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark rested upon the mountains of Ararat." Genesis 8:3-4 When I was in Ararat today, looked around a bit, but did not find the ark. What I did find, however, was a family owned orchard with cherry trees LOADED with the most beautiful fruit--the best crop they've had in 10 years I was told. They have dozens of varieties, but I was not told which was which. Instead I was told: "Just follow this road up until you can't go no more. The best trees are the ones with the ladders leaned up in 'em". That was the extent of my instruction. Pure country. This place is indeed pure country, staffed by family and locals who are friendly and helpful. It is not fancy or high tech. It is pick-at-your-own-risk with, as I said, ladders leaned up in the trees. They do have pre-picked cherries if climbing ladders is not in your wheelhouse. The pick your own price is less than half of what you will pay in the grocery store. But let me hasten to add that these are not the firm, dark, "bing" type cherries you typically find in the store. These are a bit smaller and softer and thus don't have much of a shelf life. They are very reminiscent of the wild sweet cherries I used to pick in the mountains around Boone when I was a kid. And they make the most delightful pie or turnover or preserves, or... In addition to the wonderful cherries you can find at Levering Orchard, this area is beautiful, with bucolic farms and pastures and scenic mountain vistas. Definitely worth a trip.