"Write your sorrows in sand
Carve your blessings in stone"

Memories are made here!
No one on their death bed wishes they had worked harder and played less.
Continue >Fine rustic elegance featuring a quality hand-hewed log home decorated in American Indian décor. Wonderful views of the surrounding F.T. Valley and Mitchell Mountains. Watch a sunrise from the expansive deck, or sit by a crackling fire and enjoy the camaraderie of friends in an unstressed environment.
MoreA superior post and beam-constructed home, decorated in American Indian décor. Enjoy evening sunsets, take a sauna, watch the soaring birds, or try your luck at our catch-&-release pond. Best of all, simply relax on the deck, unwind, and enjoy the companionship of friends and family.
MoreA quality hand-hewed log home with upgraded interior and large porch to enjoy the mountain view. Take a hike up Old Rag Mountain or sip your wine on Cocktail Hill just a short ways up the hill. At the present time this lodge is under contract and unavailable for short term rental.
More“The Lodges” are three jewels nestled into the side of Old Rag Mountain of the Shenandoah Mountains at Etlan, Virginia. The perfect retreat setting for couples, friends, families, and corporate gatherings that is fully equipped for carefree enjoyment. Come join us for a leisurely pace and benefit from life’s simpler pleasures like hiking, bird watching, rock hunting, dark night skies, wine tasting, cavern visiting, fishing, and best of all, some old fashioned communication with your family friends and relatives without the oppression of technology. Try a weekend of “digital detox”. It’s good for the soul.
We are proud of the many groups that return multiple times and bring new friends for their introduction to the Shenandoah Mountains and a slower pace of life. Our isolated location with our spacious decks provide ample room for sharing time with friends and enjoyment of the scenery. Our property is adjacent to the National Park with Old Rag Mountain as a backdrop that can be climbed directly from The Lodges if desired. Come join us. We look forward to meeting you.
Memories are made here!
No one on their death bed wishes they had worked harder and played less.
Continue >Outside Magazine has rated the Old Rag Mountain hike in the Shenandoah Mountains as one of the 25 best hikes in the WORLD! “A crown jewel of East Coast hiking.” The Virginian has selected the Old Rag Hike as the best hike in Virginia!
GET THIS HIKE ON YOUR SHORT LIST OF THINGS TO DO!
Our Lodges are located at the base of Old Rag Mountain. We are a short distance from the official trail head OR, we have GPS coordinates to allow direct hiking from our Lodges if desired.
Get your hiking party organized and call us at 703-887-8126 for details.
Spirit Dancer----Sleeps 12
Sun Dancer----Sleeps 16
Note: A $1.00 entrance pass is now required in addition to a National Park entrance pass. The National Park pass can be purchased on-line or at the park entrance. The day pass can ONLY be purchased on-line at Recreation.gov then select permits then search for Old Rag. A total of 800 passes are half released 30 days prior and half 5 days prior to your selected hiking date. If using the trail head, there are only 300 parking places available so plan accordingly.