Lightwood Forest
Circa 1760
A Virginia Woodland Preserve
Amenities
Staying at Lightwood House feels like taking a journey back in time. However, we know our guests expect all of the modern comforts of the twenty-first century. From air conditioning to WIFI to satellite TV, we do our best to keep our guests comfortable and provided with necessities.
Kitchen- Pots and pans, flatware, drip-coffee maker, Keurig, microwave, hot water kettle, dishes, glasses, paper towels, blender, large crockpot, mixer, knives, electric knife sharpener, and other miscellaneous kitchen utensils.
Bathrooms- Two rolls of bath tissue in each bathroom, bath towels, hand towels and washcloths, bath and hand soap, hair dryer.
Bedrooms- All linens.
General- Air conditioning, central heat (heat pump and propane,) WIFI, satellite TV (one set in living room and one each in the two larger bedrooms,) DVD and CD player, CDs, DVDs, phone with free long-distance US calls, vacuum cleaner, children's toys, books, portable fans, child's booster seat and high chairs.
Atmospheric- Realistic gas logs in the dining room, realistic gas log stoves in the kitchen and living room, realistic battery-operated candles.
Outside- Children's play area, with swing, sandbox, slides and play tower, patios with tables and chairs, garden, gas grill, back porch with wicker furniture, and over two miles of hiking paths.
"It felt like a privilege to occupy for a short time this place that has such a long history. The historical details-such as the nail-studded doors, the latches and locks, captured my imagination and curiosity. I walked the trail in the woods both days, and that too was an experience of pleasure and discovery. Our party of five found your home to be relaxing, a sensual feast, and a step back in time."
Back Patio and Porch
Dogs are also welcomed guests
A warm and welcoming glow
The Secret Balcony. Where am I?
Summer Garden
Spring at Lightwood
The Ruby Red Door
Above the Dining Room Fireplace
Six-foot Jetted Tub in Downstairs Bathroom
Kitchen detail
Past Four O'Clock
"Lightwood House is the most serene, peaceful place on Earth."
Exquisite Hand painted Detail
Hurricane Isabel blew me down in the Forest. What am I?
"Lightwood House is the most serene, peaceful place on Earth."
Sunlight on Mahogany
The Wood Shed and Dog Mahal
A Seat fit for a Lord
I'm on vacation too!
The best place ever to spend Christmas