Ivy, Virginia

Ivy, Virginia is one of my favorite spots. Nestled on the western side of Albermarle County just outside of Charlottesville, it is the prettiest part of Charlotteville IMHO. Other may love the majestic estates of Keswick to the east, but with the western views of the Blue Ridge and the rolling hills of green, it's not hard to understand how the hamlet got its name.

I've blogged before about the infamous Ivy Nursery which lies just west of the real Ivy, Virginia not far from the Boar's Head Inn.  If you have not been it is a mecca for anyone who loves house and garden but mostly garden.  See my blog post from 2014 here. It is one of my favorite spots. 

Down the street from Ivy Nursery is And George, an ecletic store, full of antiques, furnishings and just some interesting stuff.  See it here.

One of the most romantic restaurants in the region is the nearby Ivy Inn.

And if you fall in love with this area you might want to check out this house for sale.  You can see it here.  It's also in Ivy.

After you shop till you drop, have a romantic feast at the Ivy Inn, you can lay your head to rest at the Boar's Head which is about a ten minute drive east on Route 250.

Enjoy!