Charlottesville, Virginia Books and Art Gallery

Just what we have been waiting for! Over The Moon! A new bookstore and artisan's gallery in our very special nearby town of historic Crozet,Virginia.  This will not be just any small bookstore, but is a very special endeavor that will enhance community through the selling of  great books and great art with highly personalized customer service and special programs for citizens and friends of the greater Crozet area.

The owners who are also sisters, Laura and Anne DeVault have been working, planning and renovating for a year and will offer a diverse selection of new and green (like-new recycled) books as well as quality gift items and gallery pieces by local artisans and nationally known artists.

Guests of The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm will be welcome to stop by and browse as well as enjoy special events such as author signings, book-themed gatherings, artists' talks, demonstrations, receptions and trunk shows. There will also be cooperative events with the Mudhouse coffee house, just across the street.

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Charlottesville, VA Montpelier Wine Festival

 May 1 and 2 the Montpelier Wine Festival, Orange, Virginia

Fine wine, arts and crafts by local artisans, specialty food, live music, cooking-with-wine classes  -- all in a day's visit. Sound appealing? Then pay a visit to the annual Montpelier Wine Festival May 1 and 2 in Orange, Virginia, a beautiful 45 minute country drive from the Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm.

Enjoy tasting wine from 24 of Central Virginia's fines wineries while walking through the beautiful estate of James Madison, 4th President of the United States and Thomas Jefferson's great friend. Spectacular vistas, rolling pastures, formal gardens and old-growth forest await you. Madison himself described the property as "just a squirrel's jump from Heaven".

James and Dolley Madison's mansion will be open for tours and Festival attendees will receive a special discount.