This venue is located in the middle of a farm, in Waynesboro. Heads up, the red barn isn't visible…read morefrom the road. I missed the entrance since I had expected to see the barn from the street. The driveway leads you to the barn. The property is beautiful. A nearby cow field is beside the barn. The barn is charming. I was attending an event with approximately 50 people. The owner focuses on weddings. If someone calls about a small birthday party, she suggests other companies.

I cannot recommend this venue highly enough! They were accommodating, friendly, helpful and…read morereasonable. The facility is excellent for weddings, and a beautiful location for the wedding photos. Our price for my daughter's wedding included setup and rehearsal on Friday, overnight accommodations for two Friday night, a large room with make-up studio for the bride and bridesmaids, overnight accommodations for two Saturday night, and final pick-up on Sunday morning. Red August Farm is a home run! 5/5 stars

This palace is absolutely STUNNING. It's such a shame it's fallen into such disrepair. Each room…read morehad its own unique feel, and the artwork and detail was breathtaking. The best part by far was the stained glass window. The gardens were probably once beautiful but it's been decaying so much over the years that all you see are just sad remnants. WARNING: if you have severe asthma, do NOT visit. My father has moderate asthma and was only able to stay inside for about fifteen minutes before his throat started to close up due to the must. The place itself smells musty- not a BAD or rotten smell but just old. There's a feeling of immense love and sadness in the house and it's imperative that you learn the rich history of the house to truly appreciate it. The inside of the palace is only only open to the public on certain days of the year and not all the rooms are open. I was very satisfied with what rooms were open.

Taking a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive? I suggested taking a slight detour on…read moreAfton Mountain to travel back in time to 1912 with a visit to Swannanoa Palace, a white marble mansion that was a bit of an albatross for James and Sally May Dooley. While the Maymont Estate in Richmond is a much more expansive visitor experience today, this hidden gem, modeled after the Villa de Medici in Rome, is certainly worth a stop, either on one of their open house weekends ($6 fee) or just to see in person from the outside. The real belle of the ball is inside - the 4,000 piece Tiffany stained glass window of Mrs. Dooley, which is a backdrop to the grand central staircase and artistic domed ceiling. There are plenty of interesting fireplaces, doorways and tower views. You will certainly notice the musty presence of mold throughout the building with various walls and ceilings falling apart. The grounds include some terraced gardens and somewhat restricted views of the surrounding area. It is a shame the interior of the building is in such a state of disrepair and the property hasn't been kept up, as it could be an amazing special event space. Still, people apparently elect to have weddings there, even though there is no running water and everything would have to be brought in. There is a no trespassing sign on the front door, so the inside is only accessible on one of the special open house days. The grounds are easy to walk around and being on top of the mountain it has a nice temperature, at least 5-10 degrees below of Charlottesville. Visiting should certainly be a part of any UVA student's bucket list, much like watching the sunrise/sunset from the peak of the quick Humpback Rocks hike.

This is a nice event venue. The building is old and dated. It could use a fresh coat of paint. But…read morewhen you are attending a baby shower or program with a buffet, the evening is still fun. There were three events going on when I was at the lodge. Someone needs to be a member to rent the room. Guests can bring catered food. The kitchen can also prepare items. We were able to store extra items in the walk in fridge. Our group had approximately 40 people.

Best Lodge around. And best people running it. Great food and entertainment. Come and check them…read moreout. Can be signed in twice before your asked to join. Only 45.00 a year

Incredible place to have a wedding or event! Highly recommend to anyone! The views are…read moreincredible, the venue is beautiful down to every last detail. You cannot go wrong here! Even if the weather turns bad, the owners have it all planned out! Also if you ask about Glamping, they have a beautiful set up!

We went to the wine and oyster festival On Sunny Slope Farm this weekend and it was a great time!…read moreThere were about 10 or so wineries to try and the space was beautiful. We enjoyed the food trucks and some of the vendors. My only suggestions would be to add a few additional vendors if possible and try to put more tables in the shade - it was a hot day which made everyone crowd under the tent.

I spent a night here. The hotel is conveniently located for visits to the area wineries, as well…read moreas having nearby restaurants. It's surprisingly quiet, and the room was mostly clean-- the shower could have done with a heavy scrub. The hotel includes breakfast. My advice? Go somewhere else. They were understaffed with long lines, and the food itself was terrible, even by hotel continental breakfast standards.

As I pulled into the parking lot of Holiday Inn Express and Suites, I observed plenty of parking…read morewith parking for people with disabilities. As I entered, I was warmly greeted by Annie, who was well dressed and professional. She had me checked in in minutes. As I entered the room, I was assigned. It was very clean and had a fresh scent. I was to thank Annie and Holiday Inn Express and Suites for a wonderful experience! Well done, you earned your 5-star review! I look forward to my next visit!

Perfect day for a wine tasting and some beautiful views of the valley.This vineyard is the perfect…read morelocation to relax for hours and they have so many events coming up. Add this winery as your next stop along the wine trail.

So incredibly dog friendly inside and out! My pup and I stopped here on a solo road trip on our way…read moreto Shenandoah. When traveling solo it can be tough to visit wineries even if they're dog friendly outside because you're expected to go inside to order, and I refuse to tie my dog up. Not this place - he was gladly welcomed in the tasting room! The other patrons were super friendly and after seeing me take a picture of my dog they were quick to jump in and make sure to do a whole photoshoot of me with him. All the staff were in love with my dog and even grabbed some treats for him. Basically, if you have a dog...this is the place to go! I got the white wine tasting flight and didn't love a couple of the wines but I'm admittedly not a wine snob and I mainly drink sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio. Have never been a fan of chardonnay so I don't think it's that theirs is bad - more of personal preference and I'm sure others love it! I ended up getting another glass of the Vidal Blanc because that one was excellent! We visited 10/26/25 and loved seeing the fall colors in the background. It was pretty empty on a Sunday so we easily got a front row table where we could look out at the vineyards/trees/mountains. Will absolutely be back here if we're ever in the area again!