Things To Do
Amherst, where Eleanor grew up, is a small town nestled at the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains. While the restaurant scene here is small there are some beautiful hikes and good breweries within reach.
Breweries
https://www.nelsoncounty.com/craft-beverages/
- Blue Mountain Brewery and Barrel house - one of the closer breweries with a great view
- Devil's Backbone Brewery
- Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
- Loose Shoe
-Three Notched Brewery
Wineries
-Ankida Ridge
-Alton Mountain
-Lovingston Winery
-Democracy Vineyards
HIKES
The Dairy Loop Sweet Briar: walking distance from Elston Inn - Map At top of this page
Devil's Marbleyard va Belfast Trail
Crabtree Falls Trail
Saint Mary's Falls Trail
Tye River Overlook via Cabell Trail