sarah's


rustic retreat

106 erin's lane
ararat, virginia 24053

escape to the blue ridge parkway!

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Welcome to your peaceful hideaway!

The perfect place for your next get away!

Nestled in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enjoy the privacy and solitude with a spectacular view. This authentic restored tobacco barn with bathroom, kitchen, and all amenities can sleep four adults comfortably. Children are welcome with adult supervision. Picnic area and grill available. 

This quaint cabin, located in southwest Virginia, is the perfect place to relax and be serenaded by regional birds and wildlife. The outstanding scenery and tall trees offer that quiet and secluded feel.

Area Attractions

There is always something to do!

Mayberry Days is a festival for the whole family with activities and events for those who long for the days when life was simple and the Sheriff didn't carry a gun. http://mayberrydays.org/ 

The Autumn Leaves Festival showcases our rich musical heritage. http://www.autumnleavesfestival.com/ 

Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market and Gun Show attracts antique dealers, gun dealers and traders of all kinds make this one of the largest shows in the southeast. Hillsville expects to draw over 500,000 visitors this Labor Day weekend. http://www.hillsville.com/fmarket.htm 

Before the second weekend in August each year, lovers of country and mountain music leave their homes in time to be in Galax, VA for the Annual Old Fiddler's Convention. http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/default.htm 

19th Annual Reenactment Civil War Encampament and Living History! October 3-4, 2009 Don't miss one of the highest-quality re-enactment events in the world! The Blue Ridge Mountains will ring again with the clash of sabers, the thunder of the big guns, and the battle cries of the bloodiest war ever fought! http://www.jebstuart.org/index.cfm

If you're an Andy Griffith fan, this is the place for you. Andy's boyhood home right in the heart of town, within walking distance of Main Street including Snappy Lunch mentioned on The Andy Griffith Show, Floyd's Barbershop, The Andy Griffith Collection, Opie's Candy Store, Mayberry Soda Fountain and the Old City jail with Andy's police car. and more! This place is charming and friendly! http://www.visitmayberry.com/Andys_Homeplace-Mount_Airy_NC.aspx 

Mabry Mill was originally built in 1910, and the historic water-powered grist mill, sawmill and nearby blacksmith shop provide you with a view of pioneer life along the Parkway. http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=40045 

A drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway is slow paced and relaxing. Almost any overlook or trail will reveal much of the natural and cultural history here. Almost any time during the middle two weeks of October, visitors can find good color displays along the Parkway in many areas, although the exact "peak" of color may vary from year to year. http://www.nps.gov/blri/ 

Rates

  • $100.00 per night
  • Weekly Rates are available with deposit
  • Open March - October
  • Linens (Sheets & towels) are not provided.

Policies

  • Check-In 2:00 pm
  • Check-Out 12:00 pm
  • No Smoking
  • Sorry No Pets Allowed

Directions

  • From the Blue Ridge Parkway between mile post 192 and 193 take route 771, Willis Gap Mountain Road,
  • Continue 5 miles turn left on The Hollow Road
  • Continue 1.3 miles turn left on Erin's Lane .1 mile reach destination


  • From Charlotte, NC, take I-77 North toward Statesville
  • At exit 101, take ramp right for I-74 East toward Winston-Salem
  • At exit 6, take ramp right for NC-89 toward Mount Airy 0.3 mi, Turn right onto SR-89 7.5 mi Pass SHELL in 5.5 mi
  • Road name changes to SR-103 / E Pine St 0.2 mi
  • Turn left onto Riverside Dr 4.5 mi
  • Turn left onto Virginia Line Rd 0.2 mi
  • Road name changes to Rabbit Ridge continue 2.2 mi
  • Turn right at stop sign 0.1 mi turn left onto Erin's Lane


  • From Richmond, VA, take I-95 South toward Petersburg
  • At exit 51, take ramp right for I-85 South toward Durham / Atlanta 171.1 mi
  • Entering North Carolina4 Keep right onto I-40 Bus West / I-85 Bus South 7.7 mi
  • Keep right to stay on I-40 Bus West 7.3 mi
  • Keep straight onto I-40 / Fordham Blvd West 5.2 mi
  • At exit 206, take ramp right for I-40 Bus West toward Kernersville / Winston-Salem Downtown 12.8 mi
  • At exit 6B, take ramp right for US-52 North / US-311 North / John M Gold Fwy toward Mount Alry 33.7 mi
  • Turn right onto US-52 Bus / S Main St 2.9 mi
  • Turn right onto SR-103 / E Pine St 0.2 mi
  • Turn left onto Riverside Dr 4.5 mi
  • Turn left onto Virginia Line Rd 0.2 mi
  • Road name changes to Rabbit Ridge continue 2.2 mi
  • Turn right at stop sign 0.1 mi turn left onto Erin's Lane

Reservations

  • Call 1-276-251-5515
  •    or 1-336-326-6236
  • email info@rusticretreat-va.com

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