Welcome to Virginia's Retreat! If you're a lover of history or an outdoors enthusiast, we know you'll fall in love with this charming, untouched "heartland of Virginia." You won't find crowds or traffic here, but you will find friendly people and lots of rolling countryside. Within our 12 counties and one city there are countless things to do, from touring historic homes and battlefields to hiking pristine woodlands, canoeing lazy rivers and attending some fabulous events. There's even some great shopping! This website is designed to help you plan your visit and get the most out of your stay. Organized by county or city, the website will direct you to the best we have to offer. We hope you'll discover all there is to do and see in Virginia's Retreat. If you need any further information or there is anything we can do to help you plan your visit, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-6RETREAT. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Download Virginia's Retreat Outdoor Guide here (pdf format)

Download Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail brochure here (pdf format)