The Inn on Poplar Hill in Historic Orange Virginia is a proud to support the Presidents Passport Program. Passport holders will receive at 25% discount off of our regular rates. Sunday through Thursday Nights in any available room. Advance reservation are strongly recommended. But we always welcome last minute calls. Just give us enough [...]
Professional Virginia Wine Tour along the Monticello Wine Trail
Professional Virginia Wine Tours with VinoVans.com If you’ve ever wanted to experience a Central Virginia Wine Tour of Virginia wine country from an insider’s point of view, or simply wanted to go wine tasting with a designated driver who knows the wine country like the back of their hand, then kick back in the air-conditioned [...]
Spend the Day Kayaking on the Rapidan River
Enjoy paddling down at the scenic Rapidan river with an experience Kayaking instructor from the Rapidan River Kayak Company. You will kayak about 4..5 miles downriver through mild rapids and relaxing flats. With seclude spots to pull over to enjoy a snack or just enjoy the solitude and nature. If you are luck your group will [...]
Summer Special 3 Nights for the Price of 2

Stay with us three nights during the months of June, July & August for three nights and only pay for two. This special is not valid for our 20% off last minute rate. This Special rate requires a prepaid reservation! So please call us and mention prepaid 3 for 2 Cancellation with more than [...]
Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Peanut Cookies

Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Peanut Cookies 1 package Gluten Free Pantry Decadent chocolate cake mix ½ cup butter flavored Crisco ¼ cup soft butter 2 eggs 1/3 cup peanut butter ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup unsalted peanuts Cream the Crisco, butter, peanut butter, eggs and sugar together. Stir in the cake mix. Until well [...]
Planning a Wine Tasting Tour along the Monticello Wine Trail

Tips for planning a Virginia wine tasting tour. New to the sport of wine touring Here are my top ten recommendations for planning a successful Virginia Wine Tour 1. Don’t let the fancy jargon and spit bucket intimidate you. Wine makers and for the most part anyone who works at a winery does so because [...]
Five Steps to Wine Tasting – Plan a Central Virginia Wine Tour Vacation
Five Simple Steps to Tasting Wine Here is some sound advice for tasting wine while on your Central Virginia Wine Tour. Information about planning your tour. 1. Look The first step is to hold the glass by the stem and look through the wine against a white background to appreciate the true color. The wine [...]
Virginia Wine Touring 101
Virginia Wine Touring Tips Whether you are new to wine tasting or a seasoned veteran here are a few tips that will help you make the most of your Virginia Wine Touring experience: Plan your Virginia Wine Touring adventure. Map out your route, check the wineries schedule, make appointments with smaller facilities, pack a picnic [...]
Behind the Scenes at Monticello

Have you always wanted to go upstairs at Monticello? These exclusive, daytime tours take you behind the scenes: to bedrooms once occupied by members of the Jefferson family on the second floor; to the iconic Dome Room on the third floor; and to the new, interactive “Crossroads” exhibition under the house. You’ll see unique interior [...]






