The perfect weekend getaway from DC for our group of 10 friends. Beautiful hikes and vineyards…read morenearby, Japanese hot tubs to soak in, adorable goats to pet, and a professional kitchen to cook together in. Couldn't have been more charming! The beds are very comfortable. There's enough of space for an who wants quiet time to be able to do their own thing for but also plenty of group space.

Pembroke Springs Retreat is a very beautiful place to spend a couple days -- a wonderful, relaxing…read moreand comfortable break from everyday life. I held a memorial for my ex-husband, attended by our daughters, their families and close friends who were neighbors of ours for years when our kids were young. Each of the 5 upstairs bedrooms accommodates 2 guests (more if futons added) and has a private bathroom and door to the balcony. The kitchen is amazing. You can bring in food or cook. There are also large living and dining rooms. You can walk on paths on the 175 acres and enjoy the 2 Japanese oak baths on the lower level. I couldn't have found a nicer place to share memories and spend time with those close to me and my ex. We sang, cried, enjoyed the baths and shared meals and memories.

My wife and I went for the first time, at the end of September 2019, to celebrate our wedding…read moreanniversary. A perfect choice. Capon Springs is profoundly peaceful and wholesome. We were so relaxed, we added an extra day to our stay. The grounds are white painted buildings on either side of a campus-style grassy quadrangle of majestic trees -- with hammocks, volleyball court, benches, a music stand, and a "campfire" surrounded by semicircles of benches. There are lovely gardens, flowers and other plantings throughout the property. The resort is founded and grounded on the springs -- a source of uncommonly delicious and reputedly healthful water that flows to drinking fountains, room taps, the swimming pool, and to dining room. Delicious spring water is everywhere! We are hikers and obtained resort maps to the trails which were completely free of litter and pleasantly quiet, shaded and challenging. We loved the 100% spring fed pool -- profoundly pleasant and refreshing after a long hike. The relatively new spa facility is well-run and maintained. The Japanese-inspired baths were a wonderful way to begin our weekend. The massage therapists are exceptionally experienced and capable. There is 24-hour ping pong in two buildings exclusively set up for the purpose. Saturday night, the campfire is lit, and most guests gathered around for a singalong of old camp songs that had children from 7 months to 70+ laughing with innocent silliness. A large and well-organized library. Many books, once left by guests, are available to take home with you. Throughout you can spot people simply reading, playing cards, talking, and everywhere children freely playing. Capon Springs is run by the descendants of the founder, a businessman transformed by failures into a deeply spiritual innkeeper. A spirit of trust and safety pervades the resort. The tranquility of Capon Springs quickly washed us of the anxieties of the wired America in which we work and live. In the dining room, at the same table for every meal, our waitress learned our preferences, and we dined contentedly on excellent simple American cuisine. We had adequate cell service (using our ATT sim cards) and, when the urge was irresistible, used the wi-fi that is always available near the center of the property in "The Meeting Room" building. The rooms and furnishings are simple. There is no glitz, no pretense -- neckties are forbidden in the dining room! This is place where families celebrate grandpa/great grandpa's birthday, and there is a flag raising ceremony before breakfast. Every guest is part of the community, united in the pursuit of peace, joy and human connection. This is a place that we are going to return to! I know that if I can arrange a family reunion here of cousins, siblings and offspring, it will be a huge success.

We made so many new friends Nicole (one of the waitresses)…read moreis so nice No turbines to be found Water pressure in the shower is enough to power wash a driveway Fling golf is so tuff I shot 2 under I shot better few throws here than I did my entire basketball season

Stunning. Luxurious. Spacious. It's like a home away from…read morehome. They've thought of everything you could possibly need during your stay and given you a lot of it! This yurt is spacious and comfy. The hot tub was easy to uncover and get in/out of. I don't know how to play pool but I had fun trying! I would recommend dining before you get there or bringing a few groceries for the grill, stove or microwave. Be aware of bears: three walked the porch during the night. We clearly saw them through the windows. They sniffed around and left shortly after with no issues.

I've come to Skyline Yurt probably 6+ times now... sometimes with my whole family and small kids,…read moreother times just for a quiet weekend with my partner. It's so close to DC that it doesn't even feel like I'm wasting half my day traveling (it takes us about an hour), yet once you're there it feels completely secluded. I'm not a camper but I love privacy and comfort, and this is the perfect balance... total luxury in the mountains without sacrificing the little touches that make it special. It's our normal spot now. 10/10 recommend

Customer service superstars! So many choices for your stay. We will be going back. The store has…read moreso many things to help provide things you may have forgotten. Becky,Aaron,Todd,Chris and Jason are such good ambassadors for this location.

We loved coming here when our children were young, but in the past few trips, we have been spoiled…read moreby state parks and not just with price, but amenities/hookups offered and level sites as well. We were very surprised that so many of the sites are not level and the one we had been assigned had our new camper when we were trying to attempt to get it level started moving down the hill. (note-stay out of any site with 80 in it) Not something you want to happen to 35k of your hard earned cash! We did change sites, which came with a cost. The sites though are CRAZY in price! We get a senior discount with many places we go.....this is not one of them. We selected another site that looked fairly level, but if we ever have to do this again, we will be thinking about if the playground is nearby. While we love kids and have 3 of our own and two grandkids, when the pool closes, the play area is LOUD! Won't make that mistake again. This AM, we took the camp map out and circled acceptable sites for the next trip. The only problem with this is you are charged if you want to make sure you get the site you pick. I really take issue with that. It should not cost you a thing....this is souring me altogether from commercial parks. Pluses....they have great pools, nice inside areas and so forth. Cabanas and golf cart rentals are nice, but a tad high. I feel sites are tight for the $$$$'s. There are some cool places to go in the area to include Luray Caverns, wineries and distilleries. Deluxe tent sites are nice and there are activities. Minuses....I wish that they would build roofs over the picnic tables in all their sites, not just the tent areas. Prices, well I can stay in a hotel for $135 a night.....don't add in the nickle and dime stuff. Many of the sites are just not great....we talked to a gentleman with a diesel pusher and he said he was unhappy as well. At the price, you really do expect a little better. Make sure to join Yogi rewards before coming. At least you can add and get a free night here or there if you stay at other Yogis. It's nice, but very pricey. Unless we have our grandsons, I don't see us staying again.

This was a great place to stay, and the owner is totally on top of everything, from having menus of…read morethe best local restaurants, to chocolates by the pillow. The home itself is beautiful, comfortable, and well decorated. I would consider staying here for a nice weekend getaway. We had to leave early, so we missed breakfast. Also, the wi-fi had trouble reaching our room, the ground floor study. Apart from that, it was excellent. Winchester is a great little town if you're inDC and looking for a place to escape. Consider this little gem. It has great shops and restaurants and nice pedestrian main street.

Even though it was pouring rain we had a wonderful time at the RV campground. Our campground…read morehosts made sure all was perfect. The bathrooms and showers were clean. The campsites were large with great space making parking easy. And the adorable town of Luray is only 20 min away.

Often times, the national parks get the best territory and the states get leftovers. However, the…read moreShenandoah River State Park, down the mountain from well known Skyline Drive and its accompanying federal parkland, is by no means inferior. A rural drive leads to a visitor center, trails, an overlook, river access, and campgrounds. I had time for only a brief visit, but the views were majestic. It would be an excellent place to return for a hike. As with most of Virginia's state parks, there is a modest entrance fee, but I'm sure it's well worth it.

Another lovely weekend at the ranch! I've been coming here for years but this was our first visit…read moresince the new owners took over. We bring our own horses and it was nice to see improvements made to the horse pens such as closer water access, stone dust, and more corrals! Check-in went smoothly and staff were very accommodating and helpful. Elk cabin was cozy, clean, and well stocked with necessities. The ranch horses being used for guided rides appeared to be well cared for. Overall this is a beautiful, peaceful place to stay. We can't wait to come back!

Inconsiderate staff. I understand that weight limits are important for the safety of the horses,…read morebut the way it was handled felt unnecessarily rude. The repeated questioning felt excessive and honestly left me wondering whether assumptions were being made about me before I even arrived. As a Hispanic customer, I can guarantee once my name was revealed, suddenly I didn't know my own weight?? Being asked to reconfirm as if I was expected to be pearl the whale. Furthermore, I almost died and they HARASSED ME!! I was in a hospital bed, calls after calls leading to the below messages. From an unknown number not registered to the business. Super unprofessional, will never consider this place EVER AGAIN. Gitty yo ass up out the way while you can.

The wolf Gap Recreation Area is a Hidden Gem located only a short drive from Woodstock Virginia on…read morethe I-81 corridor. It's basically right on the border between Virginia and West Virginia. Features of small parking area, for about 20 cars. As well there are tent pad sites that are nicely leveled and each site has a picnic table. There is also a restroom. The one drawback is the lack of water, since the pump has been broken for some time. I've also heard rumors that the water was contaminated. For hiking in the local area this is a great jump off spot. You can go south to tibbet Knob, or North up to Big Schloss. If you have 3 or 4 days to kill, you can do the circumnavigation of the entire Trout Run Valley. That way you will get to see Mill Mountain, North Mountain and half moon Mountain. It's one of the best hikes in the Mid-Atlantic region with lots of great camping and and places to get fresh water.