Our favorite reasons to visit historic Gordonsville, VA
Whether on a week day or on the weekend, visitors always feel transported to the charm of a different (and much more relaxed) time when they first discover bucolic Gordonsville. It's what brought me here 7 years ago when I was looking for a slightly slower pace and a more tightly knit artistic community.
Main Street, Gordonsville is a lovingly restored work of art, decorated with architectural details from around the world: If you are coming to visit our gallery, make it a day, a weekend or longer: there is so much to explore, including nearby historic Montpelier, plenty of award winning wineries, fabulous food, and more.
Historic Gordonsville is home to many truly unique, small independent businesses, founded by both locals and folks from around the globe. Artful galleries, one-of-a-kind eateries, antiques galore, first-class vineyards and outdoor venues, as well as historic sites, all set in the beautiful Foothills of the Piedmont: you will fall in love with the value and memory of each and every single one! These are just a few of my favorites for your next road trip to Gordonsville ~ cheers!
(Hours vary, please check with your favorite venue!)
Main Street, Gordonsville is a lovingly restored work of art, decorated with architectural details from around the world: If you are coming to visit our gallery, make it a day, a weekend or longer: there is so much to explore, including nearby historic Montpelier, plenty of award winning wineries, fabulous food, and more.
Historic Gordonsville is home to many truly unique, small independent businesses, founded by both locals and folks from around the globe. Artful galleries, one-of-a-kind eateries, antiques galore, first-class vineyards and outdoor venues, as well as historic sites, all set in the beautiful Foothills of the Piedmont: you will fall in love with the value and memory of each and every single one! These are just a few of my favorites for your next road trip to Gordonsville ~ cheers!
(Hours vary, please check with your favorite venue!)
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Photo via Love Gordonsville VA
Photo courtesy Love Gordonsville VA / Cavallo Gallery
FOLKLING • image courtesy Love Gordonsville VA
SHOP
• FOLKLING - a sustainable venture to find old things new homes and create quality heritage goods with fellow artists and makers. • NEW LOCATION, opening by appointment only soon.
• CAVALLO GALLERY & Custom Framing
Creative Fine Art Custom Framing & Boutique Gallery of Art and gifts - Beate Casati • Main Street, Gordonsville - EXPANDED LOCATION
• THE LAURIE HOLLADAY SHOP - Boutique Store featuring warm hospitality, great gift items, home decor, and the area's most extensive selection of custom lamp shades. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• TESS & CO Jewelers • Custom designs, original jewelry and repair - 107 S. Main Street (NEW LOCATION) 540 406 5279
• ANNIE GOULD GALLERY - Established in 2017 by Annie Gould, the gallery features work from local artists as well as art from around the country. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• GILLIAN VALENTINE, Inc. - Women's Apparel & Goods - NEW location on Main Street in the old Post Office building
• RAINDROPS IN VIRGINIA - At Raindrops in Virginia we wish to bring you the finest handmade and vintage products to make your home a more beautiful place. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• NEW : Verdant (101 S. Main Street) Interior design & beautiful goods for the home
• POSH - A ladies' boutique with all the elements of a Posh life : Imagination, Innovation and Design. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• TRESORS - Antiques, Gifts and Collectibles • Main Street, Gordonsville
• BLENDED - NEW - Home Decor and Vintage Finds • Main Street, Gordonsville
• FLORADISE ORCHIDS - Thurs -Sat • Green house of exquisite Orchids! Near the Circle, Gordonsville
• COLONIAL FLORIST • Beautiful flower arrangements for any occasion & weddings - our go-to for fresh flowers at Cavallo! • Main Street, Gordonsville
• CAVALLO GALLERY & Custom Framing
Creative Fine Art Custom Framing & Boutique Gallery of Art and gifts - Beate Casati • Main Street, Gordonsville - EXPANDED LOCATION
• THE LAURIE HOLLADAY SHOP - Boutique Store featuring warm hospitality, great gift items, home decor, and the area's most extensive selection of custom lamp shades. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• TESS & CO Jewelers • Custom designs, original jewelry and repair - 107 S. Main Street (NEW LOCATION) 540 406 5279
• ANNIE GOULD GALLERY - Established in 2017 by Annie Gould, the gallery features work from local artists as well as art from around the country. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• GILLIAN VALENTINE, Inc. - Women's Apparel & Goods - NEW location on Main Street in the old Post Office building
• RAINDROPS IN VIRGINIA - At Raindrops in Virginia we wish to bring you the finest handmade and vintage products to make your home a more beautiful place. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• NEW : Verdant (101 S. Main Street) Interior design & beautiful goods for the home
• POSH - A ladies' boutique with all the elements of a Posh life : Imagination, Innovation and Design. • Main Street, Gordonsville
• TRESORS - Antiques, Gifts and Collectibles • Main Street, Gordonsville
• BLENDED - NEW - Home Decor and Vintage Finds • Main Street, Gordonsville
• FLORADISE ORCHIDS - Thurs -Sat • Green house of exquisite Orchids! Near the Circle, Gordonsville
• COLONIAL FLORIST • Beautiful flower arrangements for any occasion & weddings - our go-to for fresh flowers at Cavallo! • Main Street, Gordonsville
& more!
Relax
DE ESTETICIENNE Salon - Facials - Massages - and the area's most fabulous brows! Yvonne Waller
Jodi Myracle • Hair Stylist & Boutique Salon
NEW-Sanctuary Spa & Wellness, Gordonsville VA
NEW: Atha Yoga, Gordonsville
MILL HOUSE SPA - Willow Grove, Orange VA
Jodi Myracle • Hair Stylist & Boutique Salon
NEW-Sanctuary Spa & Wellness, Gordonsville VA
NEW: Atha Yoga, Gordonsville
MILL HOUSE SPA - Willow Grove, Orange VA
Art • Artists
• CAVALLO GALLERY - Fine Art Custom Framing and Boutique Gallery of Art, Accessories & Gifts - Beate Casati - S. Main Street - EXPANDED
• ANNIE GOULD GALLERY - Curated Art and Artists from across the U.S., S. Main Street
• RAINDROPS IN VIRGINIA - a creative hub and studio of metal works, sculptures, jewelry, locally crafted goods and so much more! • Make this a stop on your visit! Main Street, Gordonsville
• THE ARTS CENTER IN ORANGE
• NEW • Paint it Orange, Orange VA
Becky Parrish Studios - Megan Davies Design
Antiques
(Past) • ANNETTE LA VELLE ANTIQUES @lindenlaan.antiques - S. Main Street - Fine European Antiques
MOVING back to Belgium and online only in 2023
• TRESORS of Gordonsville
• THE GALLERY ON 15 - NEW! - CAVALLO FAVORITE
• OLD AMERICAN BARN
• GORDONSVILLE EMPORIUM
- GORDONSVILLE ANTIQUES. Revivals on Main, & more
- Melrose Antiques (Orange) - Finders Keepers (Orange) & more
MOVING back to Belgium and online only in 2023
• TRESORS of Gordonsville
• THE GALLERY ON 15 - NEW! - CAVALLO FAVORITE
• OLD AMERICAN BARN
• GORDONSVILLE EMPORIUM
- GORDONSVILLE ANTIQUES. Revivals on Main, & more
- Melrose Antiques (Orange) - Finders Keepers (Orange) & more
Photo courtesy Cavallo Gallery @ Provisions
EAT
• WELL HUNG VINEYARD Tasting Room & Restaurant, Main Street, Gordonsville - CAVALLO FAVORITE
- JACKSON & CO. MARKET - Curated Market, Espresso, Gelato, Catering, Baked Goods, Lunches & To-Go - CAVALLO FAVORITE
*NEW* - PRES DE PRES - The French Fine Dining Restaurant in Gordonsville - (in the former location for POMME)
• BARBEQUE EXCHANGE - a state wide favorite! Main Street, Gordonsville
• GORDONSVILLE ICE HOUSE - the original lard fried chicken (traditional Gordonsville recipe) Main Street, Gordonsville
• EXCHANGE CAFE/ Foothills Distillery - Barboursville - Chef Craig Hartman's latest addition to the area food scene - CAVALLO FAVORITE
• East of Maui Coffee Co. - New! Hawaiian coffee, fab bagels & more, at the Circle in Gordonsville
• VINTAGE Restaurant • Willow Grove, Orange VA • Vintage features regional American cuisine “with a twist” • (Visitor Favorite)
• MARKET AT GRELEN - Somerset VA • Nursery & Market Experience /Café - (Lovely place to visit with a friend and explore!)
BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARD - PALLADIO Restaurant (A client favorite)
PATCH BREWERY
MAIN STREET TAVERN (Orange, VA) - NEW! FORKED ON MAIN (under new ownership, great reviews!)
- JACKSON & CO. MARKET - Curated Market, Espresso, Gelato, Catering, Baked Goods, Lunches & To-Go - CAVALLO FAVORITE
*NEW* - PRES DE PRES - The French Fine Dining Restaurant in Gordonsville - (in the former location for POMME)
• BARBEQUE EXCHANGE - a state wide favorite! Main Street, Gordonsville
• GORDONSVILLE ICE HOUSE - the original lard fried chicken (traditional Gordonsville recipe) Main Street, Gordonsville
• EXCHANGE CAFE/ Foothills Distillery - Barboursville - Chef Craig Hartman's latest addition to the area food scene - CAVALLO FAVORITE
• East of Maui Coffee Co. - New! Hawaiian coffee, fab bagels & more, at the Circle in Gordonsville
• VINTAGE Restaurant • Willow Grove, Orange VA • Vintage features regional American cuisine “with a twist” • (Visitor Favorite)
• MARKET AT GRELEN - Somerset VA • Nursery & Market Experience /Café - (Lovely place to visit with a friend and explore!)
BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARD - PALLADIO Restaurant (A client favorite)
PATCH BREWERY
MAIN STREET TAVERN (Orange, VA) - NEW! FORKED ON MAIN (under new ownership, great reviews!)
Photo courtesy Horton Vineyards
SIP
• HORTON VINEYARDS (above) - Award Winner - Truly unique and a Virginia pioneer in wine making!
• WELL HUNG Vineyard Tasting Room & Restaurant
• BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARD & Palladio Restaurant - Award Winner - Where Virginia wine making began!
• HONAH LEE Vineyard - Governor's Cup winning wines
• MERRIE MILLS FARM & VINEYARD, Keswick - NEW!
(Eye candy galore and a personal favorite!)
• NEW - The Barn at 678 • Barboursville
Nearby: Keswick Vineyards, Southwestern Mountain Vineyard, Woodbrook Vineyard
& many more!
• WELL HUNG Vineyard Tasting Room & Restaurant
• BARBOURSVILLE VINEYARD & Palladio Restaurant - Award Winner - Where Virginia wine making began!
• HONAH LEE Vineyard - Governor's Cup winning wines
• MERRIE MILLS FARM & VINEYARD, Keswick - NEW!
(Eye candy galore and a personal favorite!)
• NEW - The Barn at 678 • Barboursville
Nearby: Keswick Vineyards, Southwestern Mountain Vineyard, Woodbrook Vineyard
& many more!
Image courtesy Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
Photo courtesy Love Gordonsville VA
• GORDONSVILLE ICE HOUSE Brewery & Restaurant, Main Street Gordonsville
• PATCH Brewing Co., Old Gordonsville Road
• Castle Hill Cider - Keswick . Cider, music, weddings and events in a beautiful Keswick, Virginia setting.
• PATCH Brewing Co., Old Gordonsville Road
• Castle Hill Cider - Keswick . Cider, music, weddings and events in a beautiful Keswick, Virginia setting.
Photo courtesy Love Gordonsville VA
Coffee • Market • Light Fare
• KRECEK KAKES - Bakery, Lunch & Coffee • Main Street, Gordonsville
• JACKSON & COMPANY MARKET (NEW) A new market experience via Sandy Motley Catering • Main Street, Gordonsville
• EAST OF MAUI COFFEE CO. (NEW!) at the Circle, Gordonsville
- Just Dogs Hot Dogs (Summer through Fall)
• JACKSON & COMPANY MARKET (NEW) A new market experience via Sandy Motley Catering • Main Street, Gordonsville
• EAST OF MAUI COFFEE CO. (NEW!) at the Circle, Gordonsville
- Just Dogs Hot Dogs (Summer through Fall)
Photo courtesy Love Gordonsville VA
STAY
• THE HISTORIC NATHANIEL INN, Main Street Gordonsville.
Upscale modern accommodations in a historic setting, designed to suit individuals, couples, families or groups.
The Cottage is a CAVALLO FAVORITE
Well Hung Vineyard Airbnb
• MAIN STREET AIR B&B
• BELLE HAVEN COTTAGE
MORE: Sage Cottage, Bluebird Cottage • Villa Rosa • Well Hung Vineyard PILLOW TALK Cottage Air B&B & more
ORANGE: The Inn at WIllow Grove • Mayhurst Inn • The Holiday House • Boxwood Villa & more
Upscale modern accommodations in a historic setting, designed to suit individuals, couples, families or groups.
The Cottage is a CAVALLO FAVORITE
Well Hung Vineyard Airbnb
• MAIN STREET AIR B&B
• BELLE HAVEN COTTAGE
MORE: Sage Cottage, Bluebird Cottage • Villa Rosa • Well Hung Vineyard PILLOW TALK Cottage Air B&B & more
ORANGE: The Inn at WIllow Grove • Mayhurst Inn • The Holiday House • Boxwood Villa & more
SUMMER FAVORITE: Sunflower Festival & Corn Maze at LIBERTY MILLS FARM • Somerset VA
Local Events
HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK (April) - THE FRALIN'S FASHION AS ART Gordonsville (April 2024)
MAIN STREET EVENTS • 2020 - 2022 Seasonal Events, Music & Main Street Markets in Gordonsville - follow @mainstreeteventsgvl
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT at Gordonsville on Main for 2023/24
TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE & The Gordonsville Visitor Center
• Your source for information on local events like activities, parades, The Famous Fried Chicken Festival & more!
FOUR COUNTY PLAYERS BARBOURSVILLE • Theater Company
ORANGE UNCORKED (Spring) - Monthly Rodeos - Wine Down Wednesdays - Vineyard Events
Orange County Venues host a variety of festivals, events, rodeos & more throughout the year!
Visit Orange VA .com
MAIN STREET EVENTS • 2020 - 2022 Seasonal Events, Music & Main Street Markets in Gordonsville - follow @mainstreeteventsgvl
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT at Gordonsville on Main for 2023/24
TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE & The Gordonsville Visitor Center
• Your source for information on local events like activities, parades, The Famous Fried Chicken Festival & more!
FOUR COUNTY PLAYERS BARBOURSVILLE • Theater Company
ORANGE UNCORKED (Spring) - Monthly Rodeos - Wine Down Wednesdays - Vineyard Events
Orange County Venues host a variety of festivals, events, rodeos & more throughout the year!
Visit Orange VA .com
The Laurie Holladay Shop , Photo courtesy Love GVL
The Exchange Hotel, Photo courtesy Love GVL VA
LEARN
THE EXCHANGE HOTEL CIVIL WAR MEDICAL MUSEUM • Main Street, Gordonsville
JAMES MADISON'S MONTPELIER • Somerset, VA
James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage
JAMES MADISON'S MONTPELIER • Somerset, VA
James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage
Photo Courtesy Skydive Orange
PLAY
• PATCH Brewery Gordonsville - Outdoor activities, family friendly
• SKY DIVE ORANGE • (Put this on your bucket list!)
Skydive Orange is Northern Virginia's largest skydiving Center. World class tandem sky diving, classes, certifications & more! Orange, VA
• Walking Trails & Gardens, JAMES MADISON'S MONTPELIER (Gorgeous!)
and MARKET AT GRELEN
• LIBERTY MILLS FARM (Sunflower Festival - Largest Corn Maze on the East Coast)
• OAKLAND HEIGHTS FARM - trail rides, horse shows, rodeos
• FORREST GREEN FARM - Louisa VA - Organic market, outdoor events, green nursery and healthy living
• SKY DIVE ORANGE • (Put this on your bucket list!)
Skydive Orange is Northern Virginia's largest skydiving Center. World class tandem sky diving, classes, certifications & more! Orange, VA
• Walking Trails & Gardens, JAMES MADISON'S MONTPELIER (Gorgeous!)
and MARKET AT GRELEN
• LIBERTY MILLS FARM (Sunflower Festival - Largest Corn Maze on the East Coast)
• OAKLAND HEIGHTS FARM - trail rides, horse shows, rodeos
• FORREST GREEN FARM - Louisa VA - Organic market, outdoor events, green nursery and healthy living
Forrest Green Farms • Louisa VA
Photo courtesy Cavallo Gallery
These are just a few features of what the historic Gordonsville area & Orange County have to offer!
For more inspiration please visit the following websites:
TSG Charlottesville
Wine and Country Living
• Visit Gordonsville
• Visit Orange County VA
• Town of Gordonsville
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* NOTE - This is a guide of our personal favorites and is solely
meant as inspiration for our clients and to support our Main Street partners and friends,
thank you!
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Cavallo Gallery - Gordonsville VA