Watercress Inn at Landon Farm

Camping and cottages near Shenandoah National Park

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Moonshine Camp near Old Rag Mountain

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bed

Welcome to our small Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison County, Virginia. Located just minutes from Shenandoah National Park, we offer intimate nature-inspired cottages and camping on our 120-acre working farm.

Moonshine Camp is located up a small valley near the old spring where moonshine was made back in the day. This walk-in site is an easy 1/10 mile walk from the parking area.

The small glamping cottage has everything you need for a peaceful stay in the woods. It comes with a queen memory foam mattress, linens, blankets and pillows. A small outdoor cooking and food prep space which includes, a small washing sink, pots, pans, dishes and utensils. Cook over the firepit with a built-in camp grill. The camping space is in the woods, surrounded by ferns, near a small spring and has a small table and chairs for two, rechargeable lanterns, a handwashing station and a covered changing area, with a portable toilet using biobags. We also provide a food storage cooler and some fun moonshine books and reading material. Firewood is available for purchase on site for $5 per bundle.

The space is suitable for two adults without pets. There is no electric or potable water on site. We can deliver ice, drinking water, a charging block and any items from our farm store.

All guest accommodations are very private, located acres apart by trails and farm roads. All guests have access to our farm trails, pond and river property, which is located three miles from our main farm and is a stock trout stream. Our farm store offers our Animal Welfare Approved eggs and meat, breakfast baskets, as well as seasonal produce and local items, including souvenirs from Shenandoah National Park and local artwork. We also offer farm experiences such as Snacks and Cuddles, river tubing, and host a variety of homesteading classes and events.

We are located within walking distance to a local brewery and vineyard, Blue Quartz Winery and Shotwell Run Brewery. The farm is a short 10-minute drive to Old Rag Mountain trailhead, Graves Mountain Farm and Lodge, which hosts Bluegrass, Peach and Apple Harvest Festivals and many local favorites, such as Bald Top Brewery, DuCard Vineyards, Sharp Rock Vineyards. 15 minutes to White Oak Canyon, the cute town of Sperryville with it's art galleries, coffee shops and restaurants. The Thornton Gap entrance to Skyline Drive is 25 minutes and Swift Run Entrance is 35 minutes. Luray Caverns is 40 minutes and Charlottesville is an hour. We are less than two hours from Washington, D.C.

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Moonshine interior

Cooking essentials provided

Glamping Cabin inside looking towards the front porch

All linens, pillows and blankets provided

Front porch with handwashing station

Winter view of the cabin

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House Rules

Check-in: 02:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon)

Location

We are located between the Villages of Etlan and Banco in Madison County, Virginia. Our farm is approximately 10 minutes to the Old Rag trailhead, 20 minutes to Berry Hollow and lower White Oak Canyon and Cedar Run trails. We are located 25 minutes to the Thornton Gap Entrance to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive and 35 minutes to Swift Run Gap entrance. 

Driving and walking directions to MOONSHINE camp: Our address is 2450 S. F T (Francis Thornton) Valley Road, Etlan, VA 22719. (Please make sure GPS does NOT send you to Fort Valley, this is one hour from our farm). The driveway is directly across from Poorhouse Road. Come up hill and go through gates with Animal Welfare Approved sign. Go approximately 1/4 mile, you'll see a sign that says car camping and farm store. Stay straight towards farm store. Continue to cabin and pond, go across the bridge and stay right continue past the garden. You’ll see a little parking area just over to the right near the edge of the woods. Sign says parking for Sparrow and Fiddlehead Camps.
Walking Directions: There is a trail map at the parking area. If you are looking at the parking sign. You will walk to the right, down the grass path, heading up Moonshine Alley. You will pass the Devils Walking Stick Trail, continue straight and cross a small foot bridge and you will see the camp sign on your left. Cross another foot bridge and continue into camps. The walk is an easy 0.1 mile.

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Moonshine Camp near Old Rag Mountain
Madison County, United States
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