Rockwood Manor

09/17/2026

It’s happening now! 🏛

If you've ever stood on our front porch and looked out, you've admired those grand iconic columns — they're the soul of this house. Time, weather, and a century-plus of holding up this home have finally caught up with them.

Time to fix them: the temporary supports are going up, the damaged wood is being demoed, and the historic character is staying intact with the installation of brand new cedar structural columns. This is the unglamorous side of preservation — scaffolding, bracing, and a lot of careful work — but it's how Rockwood stays standing for another hundred and fifty years. 🏛🔨🎉

09/14/2026

Progress at Rockwood Manor and Farm 🌾🧱

So much has happened behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share it with you!

🌿 Grounds & Landscaping
We put in a new pond in the backyard and cleared out the area around the big pond where the cows used to hang out. It looks fresh now and will probably become one of the favorite spots to chill or take photos. We also built a nice hill in front of the barn to make the natural beauty of the land really pop.

🧱 Bricks, Old & New
We hand-laid a gorgeous herringbone brick floor in the main house basement — and just after finishing, we uncovered a stash of old bricks behind the barn we could've used instead! No regrets, though. Those bricks now line our flower beds and walkways, giving them crisp, defined edges.

🏚️ Barn Glow-Up
Full paint job, inside and out — roof included. We also fixed the water intrusion and flooding issues in the barn bathrooms, so everything stays dry and ready for events.

🏠 Main House Refresh
We cleaned the shutters and porches, and we’ll be painting the shutters soon for a crisp, polished look.

We're nearly there, I hope! 😄 🤞 Thank you for following along — more updates soon! 🚜✨

08/08/2026

Y'all, the barn is COMING ALIVE! 🔥

Paint cans are open and it’s down to five shades of white and gray for the floors — the transformation is real and we cannot stop staring. 🤍🖤

Outside, the hedges are getting a serious glow-up. ✂️🍃 Watch that trimming pile grow — it's telling its own story.

And upstairs? New lighting's goin' in... and chandeliers that might just steal the whole show. We're not ready to show you yet. 💡

Grand opening's comin'. Stay close, y'all — the barn's about to shine. 🐴✨

07/27/2026

✨ Fresh off a good cleaning, and this barn is glowing!✨

Every corner of Rockwood Farm feels like it was made for a celebration — the light, the beams, the whole feel of the place. We're getting it ready to host weddings and events again, and honestly, it's hard not to picture something beautiful happening here. ☺️

Come see it for yourself — book a tour, and stay the night at Rockwood Manor Bed & Breakfast while you're at it. Our 2027 calendar is open, so if you've got a date in mind, now's the time.

📅 Call or DM us to book your tour.

07/13/2026

🚜 Rockwood Manor Update! 🚜
The work continues out at Rockwood Manor, and we're excited to share our latest progress — this time focused on the red barn and silos!
We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible foundation laid by Frank, who poured years of care into renovating and preserving Rockwood Manor. His dedication to this property is a big part of why it holds so much charm today, and we're honored to carry that legacy forward — including bringing back the events he once hosted here, which we're excited to continue.
This time around, we're taking our time deciding what to do with the silos themselves — this will be a slow, careful process, because we want to get it right and preserve the historical charm that makes this property so special. One thing's for sure: they're going to become another wonderful attraction here at Rockwood Farm. 🌾
As for the barn, we're excited to transform it into a classic and elegant events venue. Think antique chandeliers, custom vintage bar tables, and timeless, refined details. ✨
More updates to come as we continue honoring this property's history while bringing new life to it. Stay tuned!

FYI: The main house is open for reservations! 😉

07/02/2026

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We are thrilled to share some exciting news — our family is now the proud new owners of Rockwood Manor!

Rockwood has always been a place filled with history, beauty, and community, and we are honored to become part of its story. Our goal is to preserve the charm that makes the manor so special while continuing to welcome guests, friends, and neighbors who have loved it over the years.

Over the coming months, we’ll be refreshing a few spaces, hosting community events, and opening the doors even wider for celebrations, gatherings, and quiet getaways. Most importantly, we look forward to meeting all of you who have made Rockwood such a beloved landmark.

Thank you for the warm welcome we’ve already received. We can’t wait to begin this new chapter together at Rockwood Manor.
❤️
— The Thomas Family

After decades of hosting hundreds of visitors to Rockwood Manor, Frank and Rochelle Drummond are retiring to pursue other interests. But before retiring, the Drummonds wanted to ensure that the home would pass to someone with a similar vision and commitment to the historic and community value of the...

03/04/2026

Rockwood Manor encourages you to tee off for a great cause!

02/28/2026

02/25/2026

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Pulaski county Virginia has become my home in the mountains and I think I'm f all our families before us that made it home too 😀

Official Tourism page for Pulaski County, Virginia 📍
www.visitpulaskiva.org

12/11/2025

We have deep roots in Southwest Virginia and we are blessed to have a Virginia 250th PBS documentary created on the Fincastle Resolutions.
We would like you to take the time to watch it and help remember the men who stood up to create America.

Southwest Virginia played a pivotal role in the American Revolution with the Fincastle Resolutions.