Favorite Locations

Local Favorites

Free Access • Consistent Light • Incredible Places

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• Ravens Roost Overlook - iconic - may close for bad weather - Afton, VA

• ​Afton Overlook - easy walk when the Parkway closes + dramatic mountain edge - Afton, VA

• Devils Knob Overlook - pictured maternity image - Wintergreen, VA

• The Blue Ridge Tunnel (West Trailhead) – Afton, VA 

• Tye River Footbridge - suspended walking bridge + river - Appalachian Trail near Crabtree Falls

• Milmont Nursery - year round nursery - Waynesboro, VA

• Maymont - mansion + gardens - Richmond, VA

• Mill Creek Lake Park - mountain background + swing over water + beach - Amherst, VA

• Local field with Mountain Background - Lowesville, VA

• Devils Backbone Campground Entrance - red maple path + evergreen line - Roseland, VA

• Chile's Orchard - peach + apple blossoms/picking with a mountain background - Crozet, VA

• Downtown Staunton - train station + urban + shops - Staunton, VA

• Charlottesville Walking Mall - urban - Charlottesville, VA

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Locations With Fees

Permit or venue fee NOT included in session pricing. Prices current 2/1/26, subject to change by venue.

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• Wintergreen Village - on snow sessions require lift passes - Wintergreen, VA

• Free Union Flower Farm - seasonal - Free Union, VA

• Swannanoa Castle - Outdoor $100, Indoor/Outdoor $300

• Grace Estate Vineyards - Bluemont, VA

• Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - $100 - Richmond, VA

• Silver Fox Lavender Farm - Nelson County, VA

• King Family Vineyards - Crozet, VA

• Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards - North Garden, VA

• Private Horse Farm – open pasture, fencing, sunset tree line – Afton, VA

• Still View Farm - Highland cows + rustic barns + wildflowers - Waynesboro, VA

• Generations Park - outdoor ice skating - seasonal, small fee - Bridgwater, VA

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Short Hike Locations

Moderate Walk • Secluded Feel • Low to Moderate Elevation

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• Secluded Overlook - Wintergreen, VA

• Upper Shamokin Falls - waterfall - Wintergreen, VA

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Long Hike Locations

Adventurous • Longer Timelines • Some Challenging Terrain

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• Crabtree Falls - small entrance fee

• Humpback Rocks - small entrance fee

• Emerald Pond​​​

 

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Preferred Wedding Vendor

• Grace Estate Vineyard - Bluemont, VA