Guest post by Aura Walker Being a former military family, we have mostly lived far away from relatives. With the high cost of plane tickets and having four children, we have a lot of long holiday road trips. Keeping kids entertained and keeping them from arguing is a challenge. From California, to Maryland, to Florida […]

Throughout history, many cultures worldwide have made walking a significant rite of passage or religious custom. For the Aboriginal people it was the “walkabout”, for the Native Americans it was the “vision quest” or “spirit walk”. When the crusades made it difficult to travel to Jerusalem, churches had labyrinths built for Christians in the middle-ages […]

  Thomas Jefferson, founding father and beloved Virginian, made his home not far from Cabin Creekwood, within a 40 minute drive near the city of Charlottesville. The third president’s plantation estate is now an historic museum open to the public for tours and other special events. Monticello has been beautifully restored much to its original […]

  If not for the sign out front, the P. Buckley Moss museum would appear to be a charming, old Virginian country home that oozes simple elegance. The building has an exterior that is fitting for the artwork housed inside. With an eye that captures the simple beauty in the world, P. Buckley Moss defies […]

  The City of Waynesboro celebrates family, community and the good old days of summer, on July 7th, with its 33rd Summer Extravaganza. The event is held each year on the grounds of Ridgeview Park and is sponsored by the Waynesboro Department of Parks and Recreation. The city promotes the annual celebration as an occasion […]

  One of the Shenandoah Valley’s favorite places for family fun is Hull’s Drive-in Theater in historic Lexington. The drive-in has upheld a long-standing reputation for providing affordable, family-friendly entertainment for all ages. For the cost of admission you can enjoy a double feature; sitting either inside your car or in the open air, under […]

The city of Staunton has one of the best Independence Day celebrations in the Shenandoah Valley. America’s Birthday Celebration is held annually at Gypsy Hill Park. The park is a 35 minute drive from Cabin Creekwood, in the heart of Staunton. This patriotic festival is more than just a fireworks show. America’s Birthday Celebration is […]

The wonders of nature have a way of giving you a fresh perspective on life. In the town of Grottoes, just a 30 minute drive north of Cabin Creekwood, you can experience a National Natural Landmark with wonderful works of nature that will inspire you. Grand Caverns is America’s oldest continuously open show cave, and […]

Author: Aura Walker This summer, my family and I will make our annual pilgrimage to our favorite museum, living in a neighboring town makes it a convenient family tradition. The Frontier Culture Museum is located about 20 minutes west of Cabin Creekwood off of Interstate-81 in the City of Staunton, Virginia. The Frontier Culture Museum […]

  Imagine you are enjoying the serenity of a laid-back weekend at Cabin Creekwood. The sun is warm, the breeze is cool and the earthy smell of the woods has invigorated your senses. What could make your experience to the Blue Ridge Mountains more complete than an accompaniment of some good old Virginia bluegrass music? […]