Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having us here. This is our first trip as a family, and your warmth and hospitality have made it truly memorable. Every nook and cranny of this charming cottage bears testament to your thoughtful nature and loving spirit. In a world where intolerance and hatred threaten to undo the fabric of our society, your lock-less cottage renews our hope and minds and the gold finches add the final flourish. We leave tomorrow with heavy hearts hoping to return.

What a wonderfully restorative, relaxing week. I loved walking up Laurel Fork Road, buying local meat, organic milk, eggs and cheese, Allegheny trout, listening to the river and watching the light play off the stones, sighting my first kestrel and grouse, gazing out at the mountain from the dining room table and going to sleep on a heated mattress. Patti, you’ve created quite a home! Found this place when I needed it the most!

A Writer on Retreat from Washinton D.C.

We got in lots of great Highland County experiences: Farmers Market, cider at Big Fish Cider Company, playing in the river, visiting the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and still had plenty of time to sit quietly and relax.

Couple from California

We had a great stay in Highland for a COVID-safe Maple Festival of our own. Our kids enjoyed exploring the house as much as the countryside. As our daughter said, it was so much fun that I am going to tell all my friends.

Family from Charlottesville