Cheers, Nichol & Les
If you love
to explore . . . and want to stay close to the Inn
. . .
*1. Visit Prestwould
Plantation and go back in time as you tour the 1790s home of Sir Peyton
and Lady Jean Skipwith, the gardens, slave quarters,
and loom houses. A National Historic
Landmark and architectural treasure that has been featured in countless
magazines and on the History and Home & garden television channels. You can also linger on the grounds and enjoy
a gourmet picnic next to ancient Oaks.
Hours Monday through Saturday 12:30 p.m. last tour 3:30 p.m. Sunday 1:30 p.m. last tour 3:30 p.m.
- Gourmet
Picnic Baskets available from our chef to take along with advance notice
Directions: From the Inn
turn right onto Highway 58 East.
Continue over the Lake. Turn left onto 15 North at Uppys. Stay on 15
approx. 2 miles and on your left there will be a marker for Prestwould
Plantation. Turn left and follow the
ancient oaks! (4 miles form the Inn)
* 2. Visit the Picturesque Town of Boydton and step into the past with their historical
walking tour. While there, visit the Boyd Tavern, circa 1790, which was a
stopover for travelers on the Boydton-Petersburg Plank Road.
Directions:
(8 Miles East of Clarksville on Highway 58)
From the inn continue East
on 58 over the lake and eight miles down you will see a sign for Boydtons Historical District. Turn right.
*3. While in Boydton
. . . Enjoy Liberty Hill Nature Trail
Located on the south side of the John H. Kerr Dam, the 1.6 mile Liberty Hill
Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail that meanders through mixed
hardwoods and an old cemetery. The white-blazed trail descends to the river and
overlooks Buggs
Island as well as the backside of the
Dam.* Boydton,
Virginia (434)-738-6101
* 4. Ate too much for dinner? Treat yourself to the Clarksville Historic Walking Tour around Clarksville and marvel at many architectural
gems on Main Street
and surrounding neighborhoods. Most
homes are on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Historic
Landmarks. You can start out on your
journey from our front door! Trail Maps
Available that identify many homes on the Historic
Register.
* 5. John H. Kerr Dam
A Southside Marvel . . . take the windy country roads to the Dam where
you will be amazed at the magnamity of the structure
as well as the 5 feet catfish that you can see being caught by fishermen next
to the turbines. There is also a small
museum / nature center, fishing pier, walking and biking trails at the Dam.
Directions: Take
Highway 58 West over the Bridge for approx. 7 miles and then turn right at the
marker for John H. Kerr Dam and follow the signs.
- Gourmet
Picnic Baskets available from our chef to take along with advance notice
* 6. MacCallum More
Museum and Gardens A
must see! . . . Wiiliam Henry Hudgins, a personal
Aide to President Truman, traveled extensively and sent treasures from around
the world back home to be incorporated into his garden designs. The organically maintained botanical gardens,
arboretum and wildlife sanctuary contain beautiful, meandering paths, lined
with boxwoods and dogwoods, revealing some of his treasures like a 1st
century Roman bust, a Spanish Cloister, imported fountains, and much more. There is also a museum of Indian artifacts and a newly developed
herb and wildflower garden featuring a wide variety of culinary, medicinal,
tea, and dye plants. Museum & Gardens Hours Mon. Fri. 10am 5pm, Sat 10am 1pm
Gardens Hours Mon.- Sun. 10am 5pm
Directions: From
the Inn head East on Highway 58 over the Lake. Turn left onto 15 North at Uppys. In approx. 2
miles turn right onto 49 at the sign pointing to Chase City. Continue through the country to Chase City. Go through downtown. After you go under the main stoplight
continue one block and turn left onto Marshall
Street. Go
right on Walker St. Continue one block and MacCullum
More will be on your left.
- Gourmet
Picnic Baskets available from our chef to take along with advance notice
* 7. Mecklenburg County
Veterans Memorial
Monument. From the Inn walk along Highway 58 West and the monument is about
a half mile down on the right.
* 8. Buffalo Springs Wayside US Army Corps
of Engineers manages this historic site, picnic area and artesian well. Water
that sold for $5.00 for a dozen half gallon bottles in 1895 is free to all. Directions:
Seven miles west of Clarksville,
just a 1/4 mile off US Hwy 58 West
* 9. Occoneechee State Park
The State Park provides some of the best trails in the area as well as a
spectacular view of the Lake. We have trail maps available at the Inn and there is also a visitors center in the park that
has pamphlets on birding trails, nature walks, and wildlife species. Some of the trails are multi-use and allow
hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
There is also a museum on the Native American Occoneechee
Tribe in the visitors center. The Park holds various seasonal activities like
specialized hikes, stargazing, hay rides, and outside musical concerts
throughout the year.
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Directions:
From the Inn turn right on Highway 58
East and continue over the Lake. Occoneechee will be
on your right (about 1 = miles form the Inn).
10. For the
horse enthusiast. Trail Rides are available through Barbara Learned at Green Pastures Stables. A true country experience
as you ride along the scenic pastures of Southside and down to the Lake. Trail rides
are private and a maximum of four guests for each trip. Prices: First hour $25, each additional hour
$20. Lessons are also available. We will be happy to call Barbara to set up
your appointment. SERVICES
PAYABLE TO VENDOR.
Coopers Landing can also provide you with a gourmet picnic basket to take
along your adventure to enjoy out in the country with advance notice.
* 11. Our favorite Activity on the Lake . . . THE
LAKE. We can arrange Pontoon Boat
Rentals for you at Clarksville Marina. RENTAL PAYABLE TO VENDOR.
20 Pontoon Boat (6 person boat): 1st
hour: $70, each additional hour $15, Daily $130.00
22 Pontoon Boast (8 person) 1st hour $90 each additional hour
$15, Daily Rate $150
24 Pontoon Boat (10 person) 1st hour $110 each
additional hour $15, Daily Rate $170
We will be happy to call and set-up your rental or you may
do so by calling 434-374-4957
* 12. Clarksville
Bridge Lighting & Night Fishing
Since Clarksville flipped the switch on 76
fishing lights on the Clarksville
Bridge in March 2006, the
bridge has been alive with night fisherman. Two rows of Hydro Glow lights were
installed on each of the 19 bridge pylons, one row above the lake water and one
below. Underwater lights attract millions of feeder fish, which attracts large
game fish.
* 13. Fishing Guide Services on the Lake:
Tims Guide Service
434-374-8303
Dewey Lloyd Buggs Bass Nest Guide Service
434-374-2616
Topwater Guide Service 434-374-8914
Roger Jones Hook Line and Sinker 1-800-597-1708
Fishing Supplies : Bobcats Lake
Country Tackle: 12690 HWY 15 South, 434-374-8381
* 14. For the Golfer in the Family . . . Kinderton
Country Club offers a semi-private Donald Ross Designed course. Most golfers say that you must experience the
particularly difficult 393 yard sixth hole featuring a 210 yard tee shot across
a lake! Golf cart
rental also available. Tee times
can be arranged by Nichol or you may call 434-374-8822. FEES PAYABLE TO VENDOR.
Directions: From the Inn start out West on Highway 58, turn left at stoplight
onto Highway 15 South. Turn left on Burlington Drive
(Route 722) and go about = mile. At Kinderton
entrance sign, turn left and go about 1 mile to Clubhouse (about 4 miles from
the Inn).
* 15. For the Hunter or Outdoor Recreation Enthusiast in the Family . . . White
Oaks Hunting Preserve & Shooting Sports Six
hundred gently rolling acres of mature hardwood woodland.
Pellet gun range, air rifles, clay target games, rifle range, and silhouette
targets. Four stocked ponds. Hunt for quail, pheasant, chukar, deer, or turkey.
ATV tours available. Located on Highway 49 North, approximately 7 miles from Clarksville. 434-374-2025. www.whiteoaks.ws. SEVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR
If you want to Stay Close to
the Inn & Pamper yourself . . .
* 16. MASSAGE at the Inn
Let our registered Massage Therapist, Jennifer Eubanks of Natural Healing Massage, treat you to
an afternoon relaxation. Different
massage techniques available from relation to deep tissue. She will come to the inn and set up her
massage table in youre your room. Prices:, 1 Hour $75, Hour and half $95. We will be happy to call
Jennifer to set up your appointment. SERVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR.
* 17. Sweet Water Gym & Spa
Treat yourself to an AVEDA Facial at Sweet Water Spa & Gym. Kelly will delight the senses with
personalized aromatherapy and leave you feeling refreshed from your AVEDA Facial. Waxing also available at
the Spa. The Gym offers one-day
passes for $5 and several workout classes including hikes and bike rides
through surrounding areas. Sweet Water
Gym & Space is located on Main
Street. 4 Blocks from the Inn on Main St. Appointments,
434-374-3834. SERVICES
PAYABLE TO VENDOR.
* 18. Your Hair Place offers Salon Services and Hair Care.
See inside brochure for full price listing. Just a sampling . . . Manicure $15, French
Manicure $20, Pedicure $30
Located at 102
College Street.
From the Inn take 58 West
for = mile and then turn left onto 15 South.
Your Hair
Place on the right (about 1 mile from the Inn). SERVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR.
19. Coopers Springs. Housed in
the restored original smokehouse behind is Coopers Springs Hot Tub. After a day of exploring or right before your
massage, slip out back to enjoy our 60 jet 10 person HOT TUB. There is also a treadmill for your use.
Some
guidelines for the spa . . .
-Please shower in your room before entering since we use biodegradable,
eco-friendly chemicals and it helps us to maintain the purity of the water if
you shower before use.
- You do not need to take your room bath towels; there are
jumbo fluffy white spa towels in a cabinet in the smokehouse for your use.
- There are hooks to hang your clothes and robes behind the
door. We know you may not want to walk
through the dining area in your suit or robe, so you may also change in the
enclosed smokehouse which is very private.
- There is a chandelier with a dimmer switch on the wall on
the right of the hot tub as well as candles to light the area. Please
extinguish all candles after use.
- Operating the tub is quite east. There are two buttons for jets and one button
for a blue mood light. Please turn off
after use. Please replace HOT TUB COVER
after use.
We want you to relax and enjoy the spa . . . just let is
know if you need ice, glasses, or wine to take out with you!
Downtown Shopping:
Galleria
Purveyors of Regional and Local Fine Art. Galleria offers an eclectic mix from over 60
different artists in original art, photography, textiles, pottery, hand crafted
jewelry, sculpture, turned wood, prints, and much more. 216
Virginia Avenue.
Halls Lakeside Gallery - offers work by Resident Artists including
acrylic, carvings, opal jewelry, bead work, and watercolours. Located just off Virginia Avenue
behind the House of Prayer at 109
4th Street.
Grandfathers Country Creations Antiques, Handmade Items,
Candles, Dried Arrangements, Lake
Treasures, Silver, and
more. Virginia Avenue.
Clarksville Furniture Company, Inc. -
Specializing in home furnishings and accessories. 601
Virginia Avenue.
Clarksville
Fine Jewelry & Distinctive Gifts -
Specializing in fine jewelry and sterling silver. Virginia
Avenue.
Rockin B Log Furniture and Accessories. Perfect for that Lake House
or Cabin in the Mountains! Great front
porch rockers! 320 Virginia Avenue.
The Pea Pod . . . Antiques, Reproduction
Furniture, Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture, Pewter, Pottery, Candles, Floral
Designs, Pillows, Throws, Colonial Lighting, Vietri
Pottery, Vera Bradley. 304 Virginia Avenue.
Strum & Company
- Hand to find Antiques and Uniques. 614 Virginia Avenue.
*** Also, see Nichol for maps and directions to our favorite off the beaten
path antiques and farm stores. You can
find some real treasures at great prices!
Keep Exploring . . . Just a little farther away from
the Inn . . . 20-50 minutes away . . .
* 20. For movies, bowling, and roller
skating . . . Visit the World of Sports Entertainment Center in South Boston. For
movie listings and hours of operation call 434-572-6924.
Directions: Take Highway 58 West
towards South Boston for 18 miles and building is on your left (18 miles from
the Inn).
* 21. Staunton River State Park
takes its name from the river that borders the park, named for Captain Henry
Staunton who, before the Revolutionary War, commanded a company of soldiers to
protect early settlers from Indian attacks. This section of the Dan River
became known as Captain Stauntons River and later, Staunton River.
Forty years later, when the river became an important means of transporting
tobacco, many large plantations were built in the area, most of which were
destroyed during the Civil War. From 1933 to 1935, a unit of the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) built most of the buildings and facilities that are
still seen today at the park. Nearby Buggs Island
Lake was formed with the
construction of the Kerr Dam in 1952. Various interpretive
programs available.
Halifax, Virginia
(434)-572-4623 or 1-800-933-PARK
* 22. Paddling the Waterways of Halifax
County
Halifax County provides a tremendous variety of
canoeing options on four rivers, two lakes and several creeks. The best trips
are found on the Staunton River, Banister
River, Dan River, Hyco River,
Aarons Creek,
Difficult Creek, Buggs
Island Lake
and Lake Conner. The degree of difficulty of each
river, historic facts, important physical features and mileages can be accessed
on the website.
Halifax County, Virginia
http://www.oldhalifax.com/co
unty/Paddling.htm
* 23. For the History Buff &
Theatre Lover . . . The Prizery
Located in South Boston, the Prizery offers exhibits and Theatre Productions. Carved out of a 19th century tobacco
warehouse, the most interesting and handsome of the industrial buildings in
downtown South Boston, with an Italianate
tower, the Prizery bills itself as a community, fine
arts and welcome center. In addition to the 425 seat theater, with performances
of every kind, the welcome center includes exhibits highlighting Halifax Countys tobacco and river
transportation heritage. A new exhibit, The Crossing of the Dan traces the
route of Lord Cornwallis in 1781, as he led British troops from Guilford
Courthouse, North Carolina, to the Dan River,
in Virginia,
pursuing General Nathaniel Greene and the Americans. The journey ultimately
ended at Yorktown with Cornwallis surrender
and the official end to fighting in the American Revolution. The name of the
building comes from the process of tobacco being pressed - or
"prized" - into the hogsheads for shipment.
700 Bruce Street
South Boston, Virginia,
24592
(434)-572-8339
* 24. Berry Hill Plantation
Marveling at one of the finest examples of Greek Revival
architecture in Virginia
as you travel up the tree-lined drive, youd almost expect Scarlett to slip
through the massive columns and glide down the stairs to meet you. Built in
1842, this eight-columned home is the quintessential southern antebellum
mansion, once the seat of one of the most successful tobacco plantations in the
region. Previous owners of the property included Colonel Edward Carrington, who
fought alongside General Nathaniel Greene in the Revolutionary War. Berry Hill
lay in ruins for nearly 50 years before being meticulously restored to its
original pre-Civil War grandeur. Today, you can enjoy gracious southern
ambience in one of Berry Hill Plantation.
3105 River Rd
South Boston, Virginia,
24592
(434)-517-7000
* 25. While Visiting Berry Hill. . .
Make sure you Enjoy The River Road Scenic Drive
The Road which follows SR 659, travels through
perhaps the single most historic area in Halifax County.
In the decades preceding the Civil War, most of the wealth of the county was
centered along River Road.
As fortunes rose, so did the mansions, equal to any in Virginia in style and elegance. Today, you
can still see vestiges of the tobacco farming that made the county wealthy.
Directions:
From Halifax, Virginia, take US-501 South to intersection
of Greens Folly Rd
and turn right. Road becomes SR-659 and name changes to River Rd. End of scenic
byway ends approximately 16.2 miles from US-501 before exiting Halifax County
* 26. Racing Fans .
. . Virginia
International Raceway. You
wont recognize the VIR Raceplex as the plantation it
once was, but youll experience the same southern hospitality at the Plantation
Clubhouse, a restored 1840s mansion, the Lodge, Paddock Suites, and Oak Tree
Tavern, all surrounding a 3.27 mile track with two crossovers to allow
simultaneous events. Opened in 1957 as one of the countrys first permanent
road racing locations, VIR reopened in 2000 as Americas first motorsports resort to rave reviews. Automobile and
motorcycle races have been joined by the new Virginia Institute for Performance
Engineering and Research and JOUSTER (Joint Unmanned Systems Testing
Engineering and Research), the first test site dedicated to scientific
experimentation in unmanned vehicles. 2006 races include the Rolex Sports Car
Series, the Grand-Am Cup Series, the 7th Annual Gold Cup Invitational Historic
Races and GT Live!
Race Track Rd
Alton, Virginia,
24520
(434)-822-7700
50 to 90 Minutes away from the Inn
. . .
* 27. River Walk Trail / The Crossing at the Dan
Walk alongside rushing water, under lush shade trees as you enjoy the three
and one half mile Riverwalk Trail that connects the
Crossing of the Dan with Anglers
Park. Utilizing a
converted 1856 iron railroad bridge, the trail has magnificent view of the Dan River and many opportunities for wildlife watching.
Trail walkers are often flanked by ducks, geese, frogs and other wildlife Danville, Virginia, 24543
(434)-799-5215
http://www.visitdanville.com
crossks@ci.danville.va.us
*28. Martinsville
Speedway
Martinsville Speedways 2006 season marks the tracks 59th year of
operation. Founded by H. Clay Earles the year before
NASCAR was formed, Martinsville Speedway is one of the oldest tracks in America thats
still a part of the Nextel Cup series. Beginning in 1947 with 750 seats, it is
the only original NASCAR-sanctioned track still running Nextel Cup events.
Richard Petty, now a car owner, holds the tracks winning record with 15
victories. Although it is the shortest track on the NASCAR circuit, the 800
foot straights, coupled with turns banked at only 12 degrees, makes the track
perform like two drag strips with a turnaround on each end. The demanding
layout consistently produces some of the wildest fender scrubbing and push and
shove racing on the tour.
Speedway Rd
Martinsville, Virginia,
24115
877-RACE-TIX
* 29. Local Wineries:
Treat yourself to a sampling of Southern Wines.
Bright
Meadows Farm Winery is located approx. 40 miles from the inn.
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Vineyard and Winery
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Nestled among the historic rolling hills of Halifax County,
on the premises of 19th century tobacco plantation, small family owned &
operated vineyard & winery. Restored 115 year old barn offers
southern country wine and hospitality. Seven Wines now available.
Walking paths and picnic area available.
Hours Tuesday thru Saturday 10am thru 6pm.
Sunday 1pm thru 6pm.
Monday and Tuesday by appointment (434-349-5349)
1181 Nathalie
Road
Nathalie, VA 24577
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Tomahawk
Mill Vineyard & Winery is located approx. an hour and 15
minutes from the Inn outside the beautiful
Quaint Historic Town of Chatham.
In 1888, a few
miles from Chatham, Virginia, James Anderson opened his Tomahawk
Creek grist mill to serve local farmers. One hundred years later, the mill was
closed, and the first grapes were planted on the hill above the mill pond. You
are invited to come taste the eleven wines we now produce here and tour the
vineyard and mill. Open for touring and
tasting March 15th through December 15th, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Address:
9221 Anderson Mill Road
Chatham,
Virginia 24531
Telephone: 434-432-1063
*30. There are also several North
Carolina Wineries 40 minutes to an hour and a half from the Inn. See Nichol for Maps and suggestions.
Take a little Coopers Landing with you on the Road .
. .
For any of the activities above we can provide you with a gourmet picnic
basket with advance notice. Each basket
includes a blanket, wine glasses, china, silverware, flowers, and linen
napkins.
Wine (red or white), Gourmet Cheese, Fresh Fruit, and a Chocolate Treat Basket
$40
Bottled Water / Soda, Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, and Dessert Basket $32
Available Gifts . . . Extend the Memory of your stay!
Embroidered Polo Shirts $30
Available in Blue,
White, or Black in sized Medium, Large, X-Large)
Embroidered Baseball Hats $18
Available in Black or
White
Embroidered Fluffy Robes $60
Available in Cream
sizes medium, Large, X-Large)
Coopers Landing Herbal Bath Grains $2 / packet
