A doorway to wilderness trails, mountain streams, peaceful meadows, the Shenandoah River, and the “still point” within. Our space is perfect for mountain getaways, quiet retreats, nature study, exploration, family renewal, & group engagement on 35 acres bordering a 1400 acre wilderness preserve with 23 miles of marked hiking trails, and intersection with the Appalachian Trail. Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), mid-sized groups, and doggie friends.
The space
A solid, comfy, rustic log house in the woods with modern amenities like wifi, hot and cold running water, air conditioning and heat. Folks who love hiking, camping, nature in all her glory, and don’t mind the occasional critter, insect, or cranky water pump will feel right at home on our deck overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, tucked in with a good book in our separate Writer’s Cottage, or doing yoga on our pond’s floating dock.
The cabin has a large covered deck overlooking the Shenandoah River Valley. Outdoor fire pits are available; you must collect your own wood. If you feel like pitching a tent there is plenty of camping space.
Accommodates 8 comfortably, stretches to 13 (if very conservative with water use)
Accommodations include:
First-floor bedroom: Sleeps 3 with 3 twins (or 1 twin and a king, as 2 twins can be made into a king)
2nd-floor Master bedroom: Sleeps 2 with queen
2nd-floor Small bedroom: Sleeps 2 with two twins
2 full baths, plus basement toilet
Additional sleeping arrangements can include:
full size futon in Writer’s Cottage, 2 foam fold-out beds for children,
A partially-finished basement bunkroom with 2 bunks (4 total beds, under 100 pounds on top bunks) plus 1 fold-out sofabed
The “Writer’s Cottage”: Outdoorsy book-lovers find this separate outbuilding cozy, though primitive. It contains a desk, a picture window facing the woods, and a futon sofabed sleeping 1 or 2. The space can be musty in warmer months, but a fan helps clear the air. The window a/c or a space heater help make it more comfortable on hot or cool days. An outdoor adjacent closet has a composting toilet, but most come in the cabin for bathroom use.
Kitchen has electric stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, and everything needed for food prep and serving.
Guest access
Our place is located on a hill at the end of a steep gravel road. We will give you the gate code and front door code for self check-in. Access is via a gravel driveway with a couple steep sections toward the beginning; 4WD vehicles are recommended but not necessary.
There is a lovely spring-fed pond with a dock (swim at your own risk).
To access the river it is about a 20-minute beautiful hike. We do not have boats.
To reserve Still Point, please go to:
or email us at ReserveStillPoint@gmail.com