Welcome to Rockmill Farm Bed and Breakfast.

Rockmill Farm Bed and Breakfast is located in Lowesville, VA, 15 minutes from Lovingston or Amherst and 45 minutes to Charlottesville, Lexington, or Lynchburg. The farm is on the Piney River near Woodson's Mill (circa 1794), and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and local farmlands surround the manor house and cottage. Fishing lakes, golf courses, wineries, and antique shops abound in a slow, relaxed, small town atmosphere that attracts many visitors to our area.

Tour the local wineries.

There are twelve wineries located within an hour of Rockmill Farm, making our bed and breakfast inn a perfect place to stay when taking a tour of Virginia wine country. Central Virginia boast some of Virginia's most award-winning vineyards, and many of these acclaimed wineries are just minutes away when you stay at Rockmill Farm.

John and Susie Shimp, your hosts at Rockmill Farm.

 

Explore the Virginia mountain countryside.

You have a wide variety of activities to choose from when you stay at Rockmill Farm Bed and Breakfast. Whether you like hiking the in the George Washington National Forest, studying the history of Charlottesville and Lexington, or shopping in the antique stores and local orchards, you will have much to see and do. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the border of Amherst and Nelson counties, Rockmill Farms provides the ideal spot to begin your exploration of the Central Virginia mountains and countryside.

Visit historic Virginia universities.

Rockmill Farm Bed and Breakfast is located within an hour's drive of six world famous universities. When you're attending events at these colleges, visiting the schools, or if you' re a parent of a student at one of these fine universities, make Rockmill Farm Bed and Breakfast your home away from home.

Use the map below to plan your Central Virginia trip.

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