Melinda has always dreamed of being a “gentlewoman farmer” and owning a bed and breakfast. After years living in the DC area and making weekend trips to visit the craft beverage (wine, cider, beer, whiskey) producers of Virginia, she looked for a property in Shenandoah Valley, with views of the Blue Ridge.

She is busily planting heritage apple trees and is making cider, cyser (apple and honey), and mead as a hobby. The new Stone Ledge Cider House and Meadery is under construction at the back of the property and will open in Spring 2027.

A former corporate sustainability manager in the events industry, she brings efforts to carefully manage the environment to her work here, with organic gardening, composting, recycling, and reduction in pesticide use. You will see several gardens full of native plants, plus extensive vegetable and fruit gardens.

We hope you enjoy this beautiful home and property as much as she does!