River Trail Cabins and Inn

07/30/2026

Find your way to Damascus, Virginia! We finally have a break in the rain and cannot wait to see you out on trail this weekend!

Thursday is a Day in Damascus in partnership with the Virginia Highlands Festival! Check out the full schedule for a packed lineup of events around town. In addition to a Day in Damascus:

Wednesday, July 29
Storytime for littles at the Damascus Library
Western Wednesdays & Country Line Dancing with Carla at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery

Thursday, July 30
A Day in Damascus with the Virginia Highlands Festival!
Damascus Farmers Market on Laurel Avenue. Fresh bucks and free school supplies for kids this week!
Trivia Night at The Tipsy Bear
Free Group Workout at the Town Park with Trail Town Fitness
Garioke with Gari Jo at the Damascus Old Mill Inn
Spectator Bird + Caleb Stine at The Cardinal Music Hall

Friday, July 31
Free Bike Repair at the Damascus Trail Center
Live music with Aleena Boone at Appalachian Heritage Distillery & Brewery
Karaoke Night at The Tipsy Bear
Back Porch Fridays with live music by Jerry G at the Damascus Old Mill Inn

Saturday, August 1
Big Jake's Appalachian Flower Festival at Big Jakes Garden
Group Hike with Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club
Live music with Crash Test Radio at The Tipsy Bear

Sunday, August 2
Fire By Night with local churches at the Town Park

More events coming up soon!
August 7-8 - Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally at Blue Ridge Discovery Center
August 15 - Taste of Damascus with Appalachian Sustainable Development and The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
September 5 - Iron Mountain Trail Run
September 25-27 - Damascus Trout Days
October 2-3 - Run Damascus Festival of Miles

07/13/2026

Additional Cleaner Needed!

Are you looking for a competitive paying job with flexible days and hours? Are you wanting a way to let your perfectionism shine? Do you have good work ethic, organization, and a drive to accomplish a goal?

We are looking for serious inquiries only of people who are dedicated to perfection and showing up when expected.

If this is you please send us an email with your name, cell number, and resume to
[email protected]
We will not respond to inquiries through Facebook.

07/13/2026

My personal favorite room at River Trail Inn.
Fun, whimsical, practical, relaxing.

(Can you see the pedals on the dining table stools?☺️)

04/01/2026

03/26/2026

Another sneak peak at spring lunch menu...
Molotov clucktail
Nashville hot or southern fried not hot chicken, house made pickles, pickled onion, lemon pepper mayo on a pretzel bun.
Bread for this sandwich is still in the think tank but will probably be a brioche or ciabatta. Drop your favorite bun option below.
Mikes running it all night and this one's a banger!

01/28/2026

Grab your calendar and start saving these dates…

Our 2026 Town of Damascus Signature Events have officially been announced & we can’t wait to see you. 💛🎉

Ps… This is just part of what’s happening all year, thanks to so many of you who host incredible events in Damascus. 🤗

➡️ Click here for more event details - https://visitdamascus.org/events-calendar/

01/12/2026

Introducing The Cardinal Music Hall in Damascus, VA!

We’re Scott Little and Ben Earp, friends and lifelong music lovers. Scott toured for years in a rock band and has dreamed of opening a music venue for over half his life. Ben is a hobby musician, photographer, and community music advocate. Together, we wanted to create a space where artists feel welcomed, audiences feel connected, and music can be experienced up close.

We’re excited to finally share what we’ve been working on. The Cardinal Music Hall is a new live music venue in downtown Damascus, VA, housed in the historic former Damascus Presbyterian Church. Our goal is simple: to bring intimate, live performances to the community we love.

Cardinal Music Hall is an independent, unaffiliated business that leases the listening room portion of the building from The Sanctuary, a program of Hands and Feet Ministry. The space is the future home of a residential program supporting mothers finishing treatment for substance misuse, and a portion of ticket sales from each show will be donated to support this ministry.

We can’t wait to start sharing shows, events, and unforgettable musical moments with you. Follow us here to stay up to date on all the excitement coming to The Cardinal Music Hall!

Visit www.CardinalMusicHall.com for more information about upcoming shows.

01/09/2026

The Appalachian Trail will look a little bit different this year, as our region continues the cleanup from 2024's devastating Hurricane Helene. Certain portions of the trail have been rerouted to make way for the rebuilding of the famous Virginia Creeper Trail.

For most hikers, it won't be too disruptive, as there are multiple trail heads to access the Mount Rogers high country. The 2026 class of AT through-hikers will get to experience a bit of time travel, as they are rerouted to the ~original~ Appalachian Trail, now known as the Iron Mountain Trail.

For full details of the reroute, and to make sure you can still access your favorite spots, we recommend checking for updates from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy at https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/sw-virginia-va-creeper-trail-closure-detour/

12/30/2025

📍 Make your way to Damascus, VA - glorious mornings, mountain views, a simpler pace and some fun events this week. ⬇️

✨Thursday, January 1
- First Day Hikes at Virginia State Parks
- MRATC Group Hike at 9:30am

✨Friday, January 2
- Karaoke Night at The Tipsy Bear at 7pm

✨Saturday, January 3
- Yoga Y’all at the Damascus Old Mill Inn at 11am
- Live music by Dead Set Dialed Down at The Tipsy Bear at 7pm

✨Sunday, January 4
- Back Porch Sundays at Damascus Old Mill Inn with live music by Tom Redmond, 4 to 6pm

➡️ Upcoming events:
- Saturday, January 10: New Year’s Celebration at Green Cove Collective, 6 to 9pm

➡️Click here for more event details - https://visitdamascus.org/events-calendar/

🚨If you would like your event featured on social media & the town calendar, share it with us at [email protected]