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Brittany NiemeyerAugust 21, 2025

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Fall is in the air! Our vendors are bringing a variety of fresh baked breads, eggs, baked sweet treats, pottery, and fresh picked produce! We’ll see you there!

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Fall is in the air! Our vendors are bringing a variety of fresh baked breads, eggs, baked sweet treats, pottery, and fresh picked produce! We’ll see you there!

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@wintergreenresortva 🍂✨ Experience the Colors of Fall Chairlift Rides ✨🍂

Glide above the Blue Ridge Mountains and soak in panoramic views of peak autumn foliage. Perfect for leaf lovers, photographers, and anyone wanting to savor the beauty of fall from a whole new perspective. 🍁📸

🗓 Ride Dates:
▪️ Sat, Oct 11 | 12–4 PM
▪️ Sun, Oct 12 | 12–4 PM
▪️ Sun, Oct 19 (Oktoberfest Weekend) | 12–4 PM

🎟 Runs rain or shine! A must-do for fall in the Blue Ridge.

👉 Buy tickets: https://www.wintergreenresort.com/event/fall-foliage-chairlift-rides/

#WintergreenResort #BlueRidgeMountains #ColorsOfFall #ScenicViews #FallFoliage #Oktoberfest #LoveNelsonVA

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@wintergreenresortva 🍂✨ Experience the Colors of Fall Chairlift Rides ✨🍂 Glide above the Blue Ridge Mountains and soak in panoramic views of peak autumn foliage. Perfect for leaf lovers, photographers, and anyone wanting to savor the beauty of fall from a whole new perspective. 🍁📸 🗓 Ride Dates:
▪️ Sat, Oct 11 | 12–4 PM
▪️ Sun, Oct 12 | 12–4 PM
▪️ Sun, Oct 19 (Oktoberfest Weekend) | 12–4 PM 🎟 Runs rain or shine! A must-do for fall in the Blue Ridge. 👉 Buy tickets: https://www.wintergreenresort.com/event/fall-foliage-chairlift-rides/ #WintergreenResort #BlueRidgeMountains #ColorsOfFall #ScenicViews #FallFoliage #Oktoberfest #LoveNelsonVA

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@vadistillery Celebrating our September Sale! From now until September 30, enjoy 20% online and in-stores!

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@vadistillery Celebrating our September Sale! From now until September 30, enjoy 20% online and in-stores!

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Save 20% on select #VaSpirits all September! 🥃

Shop from 44 Virginia distilleries and over 200 craft spirits, now 20% off all September during Virginia ABC’s annual Sale-A-Bration! Take advantage of this discount at participating Virginia distilleries and your local Virginia ABC store.

Not sure where to start among the 200+ discounted bottles? We don’t blame you. Read our latest blog for expert tips on how to shop like a pro. Link in bio.

@spiritedvirginia #VaSpiritsMonth #sale

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Save 20% on select #VaSpirits all September! 🥃 Shop from 44 Virginia distilleries and over 200 craft spirits, now 20% off all September during Virginia ABC’s annual Sale-A-Bration! Take advantage of this discount at participating Virginia distilleries and your local Virginia ABC store. Not sure where to start among the 200+ discounted bottles? We don’t blame you. Read our latest blog for expert tips on how to shop like a pro. Link in bio. @spiritedvirginia #VaSpiritsMonth #sale

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The LONG WEEKEND is here 🥳🥳🥳 Y’all come on 😎 #headtothemountains #labordayweekend #craftcocktails #livemusic #letthefunbegin

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The LONG WEEKEND is here 🥳🥳🥳 Y’all come on 😎 #headtothemountains #labordayweekend #craftcocktails #livemusic #letthefunbegin

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Early tomorrow ✨🌙 ✨🌙✨

Don’t miss a stunning celestial show as the crescent Moon glows right beside the Pleiades star cluster (Seven Sisters) in the eastern sky before dawn.

Look up around 4:30–5:00 AM for the best view. Even with the naked eye, the Moon and Pleiades will look magical — and with binoculars, you’ll see dozens of sparkling stars around the cluster.

A peaceful reminder that the same stars have inspired myths and stories for thousands of years.

Visit nelsoncounty.com or click link in bio to see our Dark Sky packages with discounts on lodging for all stargazers ✨✨✨ #astrotourism #stargazing #darkskies #wishuponastar #bonfireseason

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Early tomorrow ✨🌙 ✨🌙✨ Don’t miss a stunning celestial show as the crescent Moon glows right beside the Pleiades star cluster (Seven Sisters) in the eastern sky before dawn. Look up around 4:30–5:00 AM for the best view. Even with the naked eye, the Moon and Pleiades will look magical — and with binoculars, you’ll see dozens of sparkling stars around the cluster. A peaceful reminder that the same stars have inspired myths and stories for thousands of years. Visit nelsoncounty.com or click link in bio to see our Dark Sky packages with discounts on lodging for all stargazers ✨✨✨ #astrotourism #stargazing #darkskies #wishuponastar #bonfireseason

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@wintergreenresortva ☀️🎶 Send Off Summer in Style! 🎶☀️

This Saturday, August 30th, join us for Labor Day Cabin Jam at scenic Checkerberry Cabin! The forecast? Absolutely perfect—a true Blue Ridge summer day. 🌄

✨ Ride the chairlift down to the festivities and pack in all the summertime fun:
🍔 Delicious food & cold drinks
🍿 Kettle corn & sweet treats
🎶 Live music all day long
🎨 Face painting & kids crafts
🪓 Axe-throwing & artisan showcase

🎵 Music Lineup at Checkerberry Cabin:
12–2pm | Whole In the Wall Band
2:30–4:30pm | Cory Harris Band
5–7pm | Brisk

🎟️ Chairlift Rides begin at 12:00pm
Ages 13+ $12 | Ages 6–12 $8 | Resort Guests $5 | 5 & under FREE
✅ Complimentary for Wintergreen members & 2025–26 Mission Affordable Season Pass holders (with valid pass or proof of purchase).

👉 Buy your tickets in advance and secure your ride!
🔗 https://wintergreenresort.ltibooking.com/purchase-path/product-details/17587

Wrap up summer with mountain views, music, and memories. 💛

#WintergreenResort #LaborDayWeekend #CabinJam #BlueRidgeMountains #SendOffSummer