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Grabbing some last minute greenery to deck the halls 🎄🎄🎄
One of the year’s most spectacular meteor showers peaks this weekend, offering sky gazers a chance to see up to 120 shooting stars per hour. 💫
The Geminids, visible through mid-December, provide one of the most reliable celestial shows annually, with peak viewing this year tonight into Sunday’s predawn hours ✨✨✨ #darkskiesnelson
Click link in bio or visit nelsoncounty.com/dark-skies-nelson to see dark sky, events, and special packages from our lodging partners ✨🗻✨🗻✨🗻✨
First snow of the season ❄️☃️
We’ve stoked the fire, poured another cup of joe, and we’re mapping out the perfect snowy weekend in the mountains. It’s opening day at @wintergreenresortva—so book that cabin and hit the slopes! ⛷️❄️
Afterwards, head down the mountain to @nelson151 for award-winning Virginia craft beverages and cozy tasting rooms. 🔥🍷🔥🍺🔥🥃🔥🍸 It’s always happy hour in Nelson County 🥂 #snowday #blueridgemountains #mountainlife
@wintergreenresortva
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❄️ 2025-26 Opening Day is THIS Friday! ❄️
Winter has arrived at Wintergreen! Crisp air, colder weather, and more than 80 hours of dedicated snowmaking have transformed the mountain into a snowy playground once again. The wait is over—our 2025–26 ski + snowboard season officially begins Friday, December 5!
🎿 Join us for Opening Weekend, December 5–7, 9am–4pm, with Upper & Lower Dobie and Upper & Lower Cross Trail ready for those long-awaited first turns on Friday. Eagles Swoop joins the fun on Saturday and Sunday to ramp up the early-season excitement.
Friday, Dec 5 – PREVIEW DAY
Exclusive access for:
• 2025–26 Season Passholders
• Wintergreen Club Members
• 2025–26 Mission Affordable 4-Pack holders
⭐ 4-Pack Purchaser BONUS DAY:
Show proof of purchase at the ticket window and ski FREE on Friday! One complimentary ticket issued per purchased 4-Pack.
💥 Exclusive In-Person 4-Pack Offer – This Friday Only
Stop by Ski Guest Services this Friday and score Tier 1 pricing on our Mission Affordable 4-Pack — just $269. That’s a $40 savings off the current rate when purchased in person only. Don’t miss your chance to lock in the best price of the season!
⛷️ Opening Weekend Lift Tickets:
Adult 8-hour: $69
Youth/Senior 8-hour: $49
(Advance online purchase required.)
🎒 Rentals + group lessons available each operating day.
🚫 Snow tubing will not be open this weekend, but updates are coming soon!
Plan your Opening Weekend Now: www.wintergreenresort.com
’Tis the season to support your local small businesses and producers 🥳🥂🥳🥂🥳🥂
And not just on Small Business Saturday — we’re celebrating all season long!
From cozy cabins in the mountains to holiday events that’ll fill your calendar (and your cup), Nelson County is ready to help you stay, play, and celebrate like a local.
✨ Craft cocktails? Check.
✨ One-of-a-kind lodging? Absolutely.
✨ Restaurants worth dreaming about? You bet.
Click the link in bio or visit nelsoncounty.com to plan a holiday season you’ll never forget 🥂🥳🥂🥳🥂 We’ll save a place for you by the fire 🔥🔥🔥
@saunders.brothers.farm.market
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🎄Christmas trees and wreaths have arrived at the Farm Market! We have precut Fraser Fir and White Pine trees available!
Our angel tree is up! Please consider taking an angel off our tree this holiday season! Thank you for supporting our children in the community!
We are open today until 5pm!
#christamastrees #wreaths #apples #nelsoncountyva
@wrfbrewery
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We are very thankful this holiday season! We invite you to join us in spreading that thankful feeling. For those who don’t have a family to eat with, funds to buy all the fixins, or just down on your luck, we are offering Thanksgiving dinners to go Wednesday 11/26 from 3-9pm. If you would like to sponsor an individual or a family you may call 434-422-6225 or email . Additionally if you fit any of the aforementioned categories we will happily donate a dinner to anyone in need. We anticipate on having around 20 meals prepared and ready for pickup Wednesday. So please help us help those in need this Thanksgiving.
@montebellocampingandfishing
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🔥🔥🔥Big News!🔥🔥🔥
On November 29th, the weekend of JES Christmas Tree Farm opening AND Small Business Saturday, we are having a Holiday Open House! 🎄🎁❄️☃
Come enjoy:
* 15% off Storewide (some exclusions apply) 🤯
* Homemade Treats 🍪
* A children’s craft table and a place for them to write Letters to Santa 🎅
* Hot Cocoa Bar with toppings ☕
* Warm Apple Cider 🍎🍏
If you’re signed up to get your Christmas Tree, please stop in to see us!! 😊😊
#nelsoncounty #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #montebellova #smallbusiness #blueridge #nelsoncountyva #familyownedbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #smallbusinesssaturday2025 #holidayopenhouse #holidayopenhouse🎄 #christmas2025 #Christmas












