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Mountain serenity!!!
The Garden Shed at Ward Manor is nestled on this 300 acre Bicentennial Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia . Guests are encouraged to hike to the top of our mountain, splash in the waterfalls, slip away from reality in our creek side hammocks, or fish-swim in our 2 acre pond. Fauna and flora and star filled nights are abundant at Ward Manor. It is our pleasure to share them our guests.
Perfect location to just kick back and enjoy nature. The area around this cute little cottage is beautiful and should be explored. Nicely appointed and very comfortable.
The hosts were wonderful and provided great insight into the area.
Highly recommend this location and place.
We spent four days and nights on the estate established in 1817 by my G-G Grandparents. It is always surreal to come here and feel the presence of my ancestors.
The 'Garden Shed' is very cozy and inviting. The amenities are excellent with all the comforts of home. The surrounding fields and mountains are gorgeous. The gardens and pond are beautiful.. The livestock, donkey and very friendly farm dogs are entertaining.. The hosts are.very welcoming and fun to visit..
We reccomend the Garden Shed, you won't regret it!
Gene and Wendy
Fredericksburg, VA
This was our 2nd time staying here and it was just as wonderful as the first! Plenty of quiet time to fish and explore the mountain. Property is visually spectacular and the donkey is very amusing to have morning coffee with, highly recommend for family time and a peaceful getaway. 2nd time there and there are still things we feel like we didnât get to take advantage of, seems like weâll have to go back! Love this place!!
It was in a secluded area, but we 3 girls felt safe, the environment was very welcoming. We loved the decor & the landscape was amazing! We sat outside but bugs didnât bother us - the moon & stars lit the sky & the sun going down behind the mountains glowed. Wonderful visit!
My husband, kids, and I had such a fabulous weekend at the Garden Shed. The house itself was charming and incredibly clean. We appreciated the owners leaving carrots for the kids to feed Hieronymus, the friendly donkey just steps from the door. We sat outside at night and watched fireflies light up the trees like it was Christmas. If you're looking for a place that's near Grayson Highlands State Park, this is a great option!
My girlfriends & I absolutely LOVE spending a long weekend up at the Garden Shed. We come at least once a year, and it never disappoints. Michael & Matthew are such gracious hosts, making sure the hammocks are out for some relaxation near the creek. Just a slice of paradise!
Stunningly beautiful landscape & conveniently located. We loved waking up to the cows and donkey. The renovation of the âgarden shedâ is fantastic. Very roomy and comfortable. The HVAC was noisy, but next time weâll just turn it off and throw another quilt on the bed. Too bad we didnât have more time to relax in the adorable hammocks - we hope to remedy that soon đ Thanks again for a great stay!
Michael and Matthew are fantastic, the cabin was perfect, the views are absolutely breathtaking. Everything about this visit exceeded our expectations. The pictures online do not do this place any justice. You must see it to believe. We cannot wait to come back. :)
My spouse and I absolutely loved our visit to Ward Mannor. The hosts were amazing and responsive. The Garden Shed was tidy, well equipped and had comfortable beds. The grounds were beautiful and quiet. The perfect place to relax and restore. Cannot wait to return!
This was one of the most beautiful places I've had the pleasure to stay. The hosts were wonderful and very communicative. After seeing the pictures in the listing I requested to take family pictures on the property and I'm so glad I did because the farm was a perfect backdrop. My kids loved watching the animals, petting the donkey and playing in the waterfall. I hope we can make it back soon.
This is our favorite place to getaway from the hustle and bustle. The fall foliage was showing off this weekend around this beautiful and peaceful cottage.
The renovated Garden Shed at the Manor is wonderful! It has a very comfortable bed, plenty of space, a fully stocked kitchen, and lots of windows for beautiful views. We loved seeing the cows and the donkey everyday, and really enjoyed hiking the mountain. It was a relaxing and refreshing getaway. We highly recommend.
The MOST beautiful property and quaint cottage nestled among mountains and farmland. A sparkling creek runs through the meadows, cattle gaze at you on your walks, a lovely pond with a path around, a gazebo to take it all in and a covered shelter with two hammocks are all available to enjoy. We LOVED it! The pup and the donkey became our buddies too â„ïž we hope to visit annually and be refreshed!
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin is decorated beautifully and the perfect place for a get away. The location is great if you want to enjoy the quiet. We were unable to enjoy any of the farm because of commitments with the wedding we were there for, but I would love to go back when I have more time to relax and enjoy my surroundings.
I was in charge of booking a place to stay for a friends wedding in the area. I didnât put too much effort into looking as we were just there for two nights. This property looked nice and was close to the venue. I donât know how we got so luckyâŠMy husband and I were SO blown away when we arrived to the rental. I kept saying âis this realâ!! We will certainly be back. It was truly a story book worthy farm. HIGHLY recommend! The hosts were unbelievably lovely as well.
I loved this place and so did my husband. The cottage is spacious for two and the bed is comfortable. We loved the vibe it had, it bit rustic, a bit modern. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and so pastoral, literally. Cows are grazing on the hillside and a friendly donkey comes to greet you everyday. Communication with Michael is easy. If you are a coffee lover, I'd recommend a drive to Sparta. There is a great coffee shop and cafe there. We hope we will be able to return soon. Almost all the pictures I took on this anniversary trip where at the beautiful farm!
This space was exactly what we needed to disconnect from the real world and relax with family. So much to explore and take in, there really are no words to describe the beauty, even the rain feels different here!! The house is so unique in every detail and there was nothing we were lacking upon check in. I would recommend 100 times over and we will definitely be returning in the future!
We spent another 5 days at the farm in Independence. As always, Michael and Matthew were welcoming and happy to let us share their little peace of heaven. Our boys (10 and 6) had a great time running around the property, catching lightening bugs, and swimming in the swimming hole. We filled our trip visiting Powerhouse Falls, river tubing in Fries, hiking in Grayson Highlands State Park with the wild ponies, 4th of July parades and biking the Creeper trail. We always sleep so soundly while we visit. Beds are comfortable, plenty of towels, blankets, kitchen is well stocked. Everything you could ever want. See you again next year!!
Clean, spacious cabin with everything you need including special touches like games a childrenâs books. My husband and I stayed with my MIL and three children (7, 4, and 6 months) and there was plenty of space for all of us. The kids absolutely loved hiking on the grounds, fishing, playing next to the stream, relaxing in the hammocks and feeding the adorable and friendly donkey Hieronymus. The kids also loved reading books and sleeping up in the loft, while grandma slept on the pullout couch and my husband, 6 month old and I slept in the bedroom. Incredible views of the gorgeous countryside surround this place and it felt very peaceful and serene even with our three crazy boys! Micheal and Matthew were also wonderful hosts and really went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and that the boys had a good time. We will definitely be back for another visit!
This cottage in the rolling foothills was beautiful outside and in. The views were magnificent, the decor was beautifully done. And, Michael and Matthew were excellent hosts. 5 stars to all!
We had the best time ever. A special Thank you to the owners. The âGardenshedâ was so open, clean and delightful.
We thank the owners so being so patient as my 2 little guys just loved running nc barking all over the farm- with me running closely behind them begging them to stop barking. They enjoyed the pond, barking at the crickets and sleeping on the porch.
We will be backâŠwe are so in love with the area.