Spread across the rolling hills of Central Virginia’s Piedmont region, the Route 231 community offers a bounty of local food, drink, views, and more—all served with our classically warm Virginian hospitality.

The bucolic scene of these Appalachian foothills is only a short, two-hour drive from Washington D.C. or an hour from the state capital, Richmond. The aptly named Blue Ridge Mountains provide a stunning backdrop around every turn, inviting you to explore the many small towns scattered throughout our rural landscape.  

One of the most agriculturally rich areas in the country, Central Virginia has a well-deserved reputation for producing a deliciously broad selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and more. With this abundance of top-quality ingredients, it is no wonder that so many skilled chefs call this area home, paying tribute to our culinary heritage. Paired perfectly with Virginian cuisine, our region also boasts a wide variety of drink. From the hand crafted wines of our award winning farm wineries, to carefully brewed beers, complex distilled spirits, traditionally inspired Virginia ciders, and boutique honey mead, the Route 231 trail is home to something for everyone. We invite you to visit, relax, stay the night, and enjoy that all we have to offer.

As they say, Virginia is for lovers, and we can assure you that after a visit to the Piedmont, it will be love at first sight.

The Blue Ridge Mountains are the second oldest mountain range on the planet, offering our area a unique landscape with enveloping views, curated over the last billion years by Mother Nature herself. When you eat our produce and taste our drink, you are connecting with these ancient soils in a special way and supporting the hard work of our growers and makers.