https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/ 2026-05-10 weekly 1.0 https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/hero-deck-sunset.avif Black Bear Lodge — Full-width deck at sunset The full-width deck at sunset with the gas fire pit lit, Adirondack chairs facing the Blue Ridge from Black Bear Lodge. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022006.webp Black Bear Lodge in fall foliage Aerial view of Black Bear Lodge centered in red, orange, and yellow autumn forest at Wintergreen Resort, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/neighborhood-fall-ridge.webp Black Rock Mountain in autumn Aerial view across Black Rock Mountain in autumn with Black Bear Lodge in the wooded ridge and the Blue Ridge stretching to the horizon. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/area-plunge-overlook.webp The Plunge overlook at Wintergreen Resort The Plunge overlook on Wintergreen Resort, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/area-winery-vista.webp Nelson 151 winery vista Nelson County winery vista on the Nelson 151 trail, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/hosts-family.webp Russ, Janel, and family Russ, Janel, Parker, and Greyson on a Blue Ridge overlook with their dog. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/the-lodge 2026-05-10 monthly 0.9 https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022006.webp Black Bear Lodge aerial in fall foliage Drone aerial of Black Bear Lodge surrounded by autumn forest at Wintergreen Resort. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022001.webp Black Bear Lodge front exterior Front view of Black Bear Lodge, a five-bedroom mountain house at Wintergreen Resort, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022007.webp Black Bear Lodge deck and Blue Ridge view The full-width deck at Black Bear Lodge looking across the Blue Ridge Mountains. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022012.webp Fall foliage around Black Bear Lodge Fall foliage in red and gold around Black Bear Lodge at Wintergreen Resort. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022003.webp Great room with cathedral windows The great room at Black Bear Lodge with cathedral windows framing the Blue Ridge. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022004.webp Open kitchen and dining at Black Bear Lodge The open kitchen with granite counters flowing into the dining area at Black Bear Lodge. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPointFall2022005.webp Stone fireplace in the great room Native stone fireplace anchoring the great room at Black Bear Lodge. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/lodge-photos/61PedlarsPtdrone05.webp Drone view of Black Rock Mountain at Wintergreen Aerial view of Black Rock Mountain at Wintergreen Resort in summer green. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/aerial-back-distant.jpeg Black Bear Lodge from behind the property Aerial view of the back of Black Bear Lodge showing the wraparound deck and forest setting. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/deck-firepit-lit-sunset.jpeg Deck firepit lit at sunset The gas firepit lit at sunset on the full-width deck at Black Bear Lodge. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/view-blue-ridge.avif Blue Ridge view from the lodge deck The Blue Ridge Mountains seen from the deck at Black Bear Lodge. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/view-sunset-trees.jpeg Sunset over the Blue Ridge from the lodge Sunset light across the Blue Ridge from Black Bear Lodge at Wintergreen Resort. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/explore 2026-05-10 monthly 0.8 https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/wintergreen-trails.jpg Wintergreen hiking trails More than 30 miles of trails across the resort property. The closest trailheads are a short drive from the house. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/sherando-lake-hike.jpg Sherando Lake A spring-fed mountain lake in George Washington National Forest with a sandy beach, swimming, kayaks, and a loop trail. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/crabtree-falls.jpg Crabtree Falls A moderate 2.7-mile trail past five major cascades falling 1,200 feet total. The first overlook is paved and accessible. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/humpback-rocks.jpg Humpback Rocks A short, steep climb to a rocky summit with a wide view of the Shenandoah Valley. Sunrise hike if you can manage it. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/three-ridges.jpg Three Ridges Loop A challenging 13-mile loop on the Appalachian Trail with summit views and mountain laurel in late spring. Most people do a section or pack in to camp. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/spy-rock.jpg Spy Rock An Appalachian Trail side trip to one of the Blue Ridge's most panoramic granite outcrops. The summit gives you 360 degrees of mountain in every direction. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/skyline-drive.jpg Skyline Drive (south entry) The 105-mile scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park. Forty minutes to the Rockfish Gap entry, then north as far as you want to go. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/blue-ridge-parkway.jpg Blue Ridge Parkway access The Parkway entry is twenty minutes from the lodge. Pull off at any overlook from there. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/lake-monocan.jpg Lake Monocan The lake at the bottom of Wintergreen Resort. Sandy beach, kayaks, paddleboards, and a floating trampoline in summer. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/james-river-runners.jpg James River tubing (Scottsville) Tube and kayak rentals on the James in Scottsville. Multi-mile float trips, summer staple for groups. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/hatton-ferry.jpg Hatton Ferry The last pole-operated ferry in America, crossing the James between Albemarle and Buckingham. Runs weekends, water level permitting. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/veritas.jpg Veritas Vineyard & Winery Top-rated Nelson County winery: live music on the lawn weekends, a destination restaurant, and weddings most Saturdays. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/afton-mountain.jpg Afton Mountain Vineyards One of Virginia's older vineyards. Unpretentious, friendly, and the gewürztraminer is genuinely good. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/cardinal-point.jpg Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery Family-run vineyard with a view of Rockfish Gap. Unpretentious tasting room, picnic-friendly grounds. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/flying-fox.jpg Flying Fox Vineyard A small, family-owned vineyard with a focus on Cab Franc and a quiet tasting porch. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/hill-top-berry.jpg Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery Fruit wines and mead on a working farm. Kid-friendly, low-key, the kind of stop where you bring a sandwich. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/hazy-mountain.jpg Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery Large estate on Route 151 with both wine and beer, modern tasting room, and big mountain views. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/valley-road.jpg Valley Road Vineyards Modern tasting room on Route 151 with a small-production approach to Virginia varietals. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/pollak.jpg Pollak Vineyards Small family winery west of Crozet, lakeside tasting room, consistent estate Bordeaux-style reds. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/devils-backbone.jpg Devils Backbone Basecamp Flagship brewery with a sprawling beer garden, Vienna Lager on tap, and food truck weekends. Twenty minutes from the lodge. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/blue-mountain.jpg Blue Mountain Brewery Mountain-view brewpub with the Full Nelson pale ale and a wood-fired pizza program. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/wild-wolf.jpg Wild Wolf Brewing Family-run brewery and restaurant on 151 with a dog-friendly patio and a kitchen that goes beyond the usual brewery food. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/starr-hill.jpg Starr Hill Brewery (Crozet) One of the oldest craft breweries in Virginia, born in a music hall in 1999. Their Crozet taproom is the original location. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/three-notchd.jpg Three Notch'd Brewery (Nellysford) The Nellysford brewpub right on 151. Beer-infused dishes, full bar, axe throwing, and a big patio that gets crowded on Saturdays. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/bold-rock.jpg Bold Rock Hard Cider Riverside cidery on 151 with a huge patio, live music weekends, and the most popular hard apple cider in the Commonwealth. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/blue-toad.jpg Blue Toad Hard Cider A laid-back cidery in Roseland with a beer-garden vibe. Less polished than Bold Rock, more local-feeling. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/bryants.jpg Bryant's Cider Estate-grown dry cider on a small farm in Roseland. Sugar-free, foraged ingredients, very small batches. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/silverback.jpg Silverback Distillery Family-run distillery on Route 151 making American single malt aged in Virginia's humid climate. Cocktail flights and barrel-smoked drinks. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/dbb-distilling.jpg Devils Backbone Distilling The whiskey arm of Devils Backbone, on the same Roseland property as the brewery. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/bold-rock-distilling.jpg Bold Rock Distilling Bold Rock's spirits arm: bourbon, whiskey, and rum from the same Nelson County campus as the cidery. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/three-notchd-bourbon.jpg Three Notch'd Beer & Bourbon (Nellysford) The Nellysford-area Three Notch'd location, with bourbon and a smaller-scale tasting room. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/virginia-distillery.jpg Virginia Distillery Company The largest American single-malt whisky distillery in the country, with a visitor center in Lovingston. Worth the drive. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/wintergreen-skiing.jpg Wintergreen Resort skiing Eleven trails across the eastern slopes, night skiing, and the lifts a half-mile from the lodge door. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/the-plunge.jpg The Plunge tubing park Virginia's largest snow tubing park: 900-foot lanes, a magic carpet up, 30 mph down. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/discovery-ridge.jpg Discovery Ridge Adventure Center Summer adventure center: 900-foot zipline, climbing wall, mini golf, bungee trampoline. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/devils-knob-golf.jpg Devil's Knob Golf Course Highest golf course in Virginia at 3,800 feet. Mountain views on every hole, weather-dependent. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/stoney-creek-golf.jpg Stoney Creek Golf The valley course at Wintergreen, longer season than Devil's Knob, gentler terrain. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/natural-bridge.jpg Natural Bridge State Park A 215-foot limestone arch carved by Cedar Creek. National Historic Landmark, was on early lists of the Seven Natural Wonders. Near Black Bear Lodge in Wintergreen, Virginia. https://www.blackbearwintergreen.com/images/explore/dinosaur-kingdom.jpg Dinosaur Kingdom II A roadside attraction near Natural Bridge mashing Civil War history with prehistoric creatures. Stonewall Jackson fights a spinosaurus. Kid-bait, deeply weird. 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