About – Woodberry Inn

Woodberry Inn

A well-appointed 16 bedroom inn nestled lakefront on 4.5 acres, moments from the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. En-Suite rooms feature high end sustainable cotton bedding, Turkish cotton bath towels and natural botanical bath amenities.

The Design

Updated bedding and bath amenities for a memorable, comfortable base during your weekend or week getaway. Watch for continued updates as we renovate all buildings and rooms!

The Area

Woodberry Inn is nestled lakefront moments from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway to access Meadows of Dan with artisanal goods, local fruits and vegetables. Access Rocky Knob Recreation Area with miles of epic crest views and stunning creekside gorge trails in the Rock Castle Gorge. Venture up the Hill to the highest point in the county on Buffalo Mountain at 3971 feet elevation. Meander on the Parkway to Floyd VA to experience the petite but bursting artistic community. Hop on the Crooked Road Bluegrass Music Trail to enjoy culture and music that transcend time. Meander through untouched countryside to one of many scenic and delicious vineyards in the surrounding area. The abundance of events, music, food and artisinal experiences in the vicinity are guaranteed to make this a getaway that the whole family will love.

Our hidden gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains is easily accessible from Charlotte, Roanoke, Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem, Richmond and beyond. Once you visit, this shortcut to the mountain air and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains will be one you will want to take time and time again.

The History

In the mid-to-late 1600’s, expeditions began to map the area that was then principally a hunting-grounds by Indians, including the Canawhay tribe. In the 1740’s Virginia Colonists began to push into the mountains of Virginia and settled Floyd County. By the 1790’s, English, German, French, Scottish and Irish immigrants settled in what is now Floyd County. Nickel, cobalt, iron,copper, arsenic and soapstone were mined in the county.

Watermills popped up in the area, epitomizing the resourcefulness of residents and the importance of natural resources and living in touch with the land. In 1831, Floyd County was established and was named for Governor John Floyd. The county thrived in agriculture, and textiles rose and fell. The construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway during the Great Depression brought some needed work to the County, as well as tourism that followed. By the 1970’s, Floyd County was “discovered” by the back-to-the-landers seeking rural refuge. Many of the new residents were artists or artisans who fell in love with the area for many of the same reasons as the original settlers. The abundant natural beauty, unique geography, frequent creeks and rivers, rich artisinal and music traditions, and open opportunities for creative, rural living continue to bring residents and visitors to this stunning area.