There is so much for you and your family to do when you visit here with us at the Old Mil
l House Bed & Breakfast. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then this is the place to be! Hunting and fishing in the area surrounding the Shenandoah National Park is as good as it gets.
Local expert outdoorsman, Walt Wharton, is willing to share with you all the knowledge he has garnered over the years doing what he loves most--being in the streams and woods. If you are interested in a personal guided fishing trip, we can arrange for him to be your personal scout and guide for $25 an hour. Please ask the innkeeper about this activity when you call
Hunting
Less than five miles from the Old Mill House is the Rapidan Wildlife Management Reserve where you can be guaranteed a successful hunt. Bow season is in October, black powder season is in November, and rifle season is November - January. A Virginia State Hunting License is required. |
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Fishing Excellent Native brook trout fishing in both streams coming out of the Shenandoah National Park. Fly fishing in front of the B & B or further up stream in the park. A Virginia Fishing License is required. |
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Running
"I have run thousands of miles in countless places during my lifetime and I can honestly say that The Old Mill House offers some of the most picturesque running trails in the world.
The quaint B & B is just a mile from the entrance to Shenandoah National Park which offers shade, covered, wood chipped trails with cold mountain streams beckoning after your run. There are also challenging paved mountain roads as well as gently rolling roads in the valley which offer multiple levels of difficulty for the avid runner or walker.
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After a grueling run slong the rugged terrain, your body is able to quickly recover with an incredible massage given by the massage therapist at The Old Mill House. I have trained in many states and countries and I cannot think of a better place to come for a week or two to train for a marathon since it has everything to offer. Truly a runner's paradise!"
Robert L. Dickie, III
University of Tennessee Track & Cross Country
2003 Boston Marathon 3rd place
American Finisher, 19th Overall
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Hiking
Pack a picnic basket and head for the Shenandoah National Park
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Biking
Bike through lush countryside to high mountain peaks
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Kayaking
Go with the rapids of the Rapidan
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Horseback Riding
Ride along the river beginning at the Graves Mill Trailhead
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Reading
Sip ice cold tea while you get lost in a good book
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Motorcycling
Rev it up and hang on tight |
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Swimming
Jump into the cool water down at the ole swimmin’ hole
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Campfire
Roast marshmallows over an open fire—mmmm S’mores
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Porch Sittin’
Guests can enjoy a relaxing day on the back porch.
On the front porch, great grandmother’s wicker settee from the 1940’s awaits yet another couple. A rock propping the leg and many layers of paint seem to be the only thing holding it together. If it could only talk!
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