Cave Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast

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Cave Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast

Welcome to our 1830 historic manor in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley! It never failed in the early days of the farm. G.T. Hopkins, III. John L. Hopkins, John L.

This farm was always referred to as “Cave Hill Farm” because the cave was such a great place for good, clean water right out of the ground. It has withstood droughts and dust storms in the early 1900s, financial stress in the 1930’s and numerous kinds of disease with the livestock and crops. Hybrid seed, disease resistant crops, artificial breeding, persistence and good management helped save the

farm. Hopkins, who bought the farm from his father-in-law, was an innovator and entrepreneur. He started Rockingham Springs which later became Massanutten Ski and Golf Resort, started in 1970 by his great-grandson, John L. Cave Hill Farm has been a grain farm, producing some of the finest wheat for local use in nearby flour mills. It had a 15-acre wine growing operation in the late 1800’s. In recent years, it has been a dairy and poultry farm, producing products for local processors. Hopkins, Jr. and John L. Hopkins, III were all born and raised here. The original house was log; very small and probably stood near the cave for water. In 1830, an Englishman was employed to build this manor house, which took three years. The house has ten rooms plus the basement. The original family cooked all the food in the large basement fireplace and the family dinner was in the room off the basement kitchen. The family only ate in the first floor dining room if guests were coming. Most guests stayed overnight – before modern transportation which made traveling long distances slow. The bricks in the house were made from clay on the farm. The outer walls are 15 inches thick; the inner walls are 12 inches thick. There are enough bricks in the house to build thirty brick homes of today’s style. The pine timbers came from nearby mountains.

04/05/2025

📸 Snapshots 📸 from recent guests - We love when you share your photos with us!

Folks, spring is springing! Book a stay with us and capture memories of your own!

03/22/2025

Our property was always referred to as “Cave Hill Farm” because the cave, which is located just past the guest parking lot, was such a great place for good, clean water right out of the ground! Now, it’s a short, easy walk for any guests wanting to explore!

02/11/2025

Feels like a cozy winter wonderland around here!

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Tag someone who needs a snowy getaway before springtime!

12/09/2024

🍁 Thank You for a Wonderful Fall Season 🍁
All the leaves have fallen and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible guests who made this autumn so special! It has been such a joy to share these beautiful colors with you! 🍂🍃

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10/11/2024

In awe of the beauty that surrounds us!

09/18/2024

We’ll truly never forget this late summer harvest at Cave Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast!

These watermelons were a joy to watch grow. Kyle planted 4 groups of ~2-3 seeds. We were hoping for maybe 4-6 watermelons! Never did we think they’d populate like this.

We had all intentions of waiting to pick them later on in early October but decided to pick the rest of them on Sunday. We had already picked about 12 before this.

Total count was roughly 30. Again, we’re amazed! The guests who have gotten to try them have enjoyed and so have we!

If you’re in the area and want a watermelon, stop on by, we’d be happy to give you one!

08/13/2024

We’ve been having a wonderful summer in the garden!

While you are here make sure to take a stroll around Cave Hill Farms - amazing views, quirky farm animals, and a bountiful garden with 24 growing watermelons!! 🍉

07/20/2024

In 1968, John L. Hopkins, II, sat at a table in rural McGaheysville, in the kitchen of his great-grandfather's house. He gazed out the window that frames a spectacular view of the Massanutten Peak, and contemplated the woes of being a farmer caught in the middle of a four-year-long drought.—excerpted from "Massanutten: Twenty Years of History…and More" by June M. Brinkman.

Hear the rest of the story at this week's Third Thursday Talk, July 18, 7 pm, in-person or via Zoom webinar: https://ow.ly/nP5650SBT3h

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05/10/2024

Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Low 56F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.

03/20/2024

With this cold front we are experiencing, we are even more excited that spring flowers and spring weather is right around the corner! Elevate your stay with our exclusive champagne and fresh flower add-ons! 🥂🌸

02/22/2024

🏂⛷️ With the winter season winding down, there’s no better time to hit the slopes and create unforgettable memories. Book your stay with us and experience the thrill of skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Massanutten Resort, just 15 minutes from our front steps! ❄️

Address

9875 Cave Hill Rd
McGaheysville, VA
22840

Website

http://www.cavehillfarmbandb.com/

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