We just had a beautiful weekend up here at Meadows of Dan. Fall colors may have peaked, but now we're into the lingering, somber colors of the aftermath with the more translucent forests and rustling leaves. Another busy weekend coming up with the Meadows of Dan Pancake Days on it's second round Sunday, Oct 22 (See notice in previous blog posting). Come see us !!
Some Highlighted Scenes of the Area:
Blue Ridge Parkway at Meadows of Dan interchange at US 58 -- just 1 mile south of
Mabry Mill -- a popular, well-known landmark along the Parkway. The
Rocky Knob Recreation Area with spectacular views and hiking trails is just a few miles to the north. The reknown
Chateau Morrisette Winery is located just off the Parkway enroute.
Poor Farmers Market sells
seasonal produce,
local food specialties, and
gifts. It's typically the busiest place in Meadows of Dan on autumn weekends. You can fill up with gas, get deli lunch, and sit out and relax on the sunny porch.
Mountain Meadows Farm and Craft Market sponsors a festival ground on the "meadow" -- complete with a
pick-your-own pumpkin patch and
corn maze. The nearby shop sells a large variety of
crafts all made by
artisans from the area
, as well as
local, seasonal produce. The
Crooked Road -- [
Virginia's Music Heritage Trail] passes through
Meadows of Dan as it winds it's way from
Stuart and
Floyd and onward to
Hillsville.
Blue Grass music by local groups can be heard on weekends at
Millhouse Pizza at the nearby
Cockram Mill Complex, at the
Country Store in
Floyd, as well as other local venues.