Lake Laura in Autumn

Autumn Leaves

The Shenandoah Valley is beautiful this time of year!

The Labyrinth at Shrine Mont

Shrine Mont (less than 5 minutes from the cabin) now has a beautiful labyrinth. 

Here's how to find it:  "The Labyrinth is located about 1,000 feet to the northwest of the Cathedral Shrine. Either start from the Shrine, and at the goldfish pond, turn right and walk 1,000 feet and you will see the labyrinth in the woods on your left, opposite the campfire circle. Or, walk up the road between the Bishop’s House (Box Hill) and Stribling  Cottage. The labyrinth is straight ahead opposite the campfire circle.

The Cabin in August

Views of the Loft

We love the cabin's upstairs loft area -- it's a great place to relax, admire the beautiful chestnut oak trees out the windows, watch television, play board games, read, or connect to the cabin's Internet access. 

Chestnut Oak Lodge in Summer

Little Stony Man at Shenandoah National Park

One of our favorite things to do is to hike in Shenandoah National Park.  We hike Little Stony Man at least once or twice a year -- it's doable with kids, although our youngest didn't quite make it to the top.    He almost made it, though, and he was certainly proud of his accomplishment!