Western Albemarle Loop

Ethan Clark
Jan 3, 2023
2 min read

Updated: Mar 4, 2023

Featuring creative and adventurous things to do just West of Charlottesville in Albemarle County

THE ROUTE

North Garden - Batesville - Greenwood - Crozet

Check back for more details and directions.

THE PLAN

Use the bucket list below for ideas and create your own agenda
Before your trip, check business hours and weather conditions
Choose which direction to start on the loop (reverse directions above to travel the loop counter-clockwise)
Grab food and drinks from Greenwood Grocery and Batesville Market to picnic along the way
Tag your adventures #NoPlaceLikeNelson for feature!

THE BUCKET LIST

Potter's Craft Cider
Wisdom Oak Winery
Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
Albemarle Cider Works
Ragged Branch Distillery
The Batesville Market
Pollak Vineyards
Chiswell Farm & Winery
Septenary Winery at Seven Oaks Farm
Greenwood Grocery
King Family Vineyards
Pro Re Nata
Starhill Brewery
Stinson Vineyards

TRIP NOTES

Check back again for updates and reviews from my own adventures! Listed in order of the road trip loop (see above)

Potter's Craft Cider

Offers a wide variety of quality dry ciders in a beautifully reclaimed stone church. Ample indoor and outdoor seating with great service! Truly a personal favorite!

Ragged Branch Distillery

Spacious tasting room, covered porch, and patio with expansive views of the Ragged Mountains. I enjoyed tasting a sampling of Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskeys and Virginia Straight Rye Whisky. I'll be back to try their craft cocktails!

King Family Vineyard

Stopped for a flight to enjoy with our picnic. It was a chilly day and very busy inside but we found a cozy spot with sweeping views of the polo field and mountains. I'd love to go back to see a polo match!

Greenwood Grocery

Charming roadside market with locally made products and gourmet sandwiches. Wide selection of wines, craft beer, and other craft goods to stock up on. Perfect spot to build your own picnic!

Septenary Winery

One of our personal favorites and highly recommended for an adults-only quality wine tasting experience! The tasting room is very cozy with a fireplace and the expansive outdoor patio is poolside with mountain views. You can also make a reservation for a private tasting in the barrel room. The service was top notch, knowledgeable, and welcoming.