Meadows of Dan, Virginia

Welcome to our charming village right on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the intersection with US Business Rt. 58. 

The picture at the top of this page was taken at Lovers' Leap overlook along Rt. 58 where it climbs the mountain.  Our part of the Blue Ridge is a high, rolling plateau with elevations up to 3,500 feet.  It is a quiet, rural area of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and views that range from pretty to breathtaking. There is lots to see and do in Meadows of Dan and in the surrounding Blue Ridge Plateau area.

 Events ...

-  Meadows of Dan Folk Fair and Antique Show Saturday,
   August 09, 2008 - Mountain Meadow Farm and Craft Market

-  Chinquapin Festival Saturday, August 30, 2008 - Monday,
   September 01, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
   Mountain Meadow Farm

- Pancake Days, watch for dates, 2 October Sundays

Visit  The Free State of Patrick ...... Scroll down to the Historic Links for  a wonderful collection of web pages and sites highlighting the area's historic places and people. Visit The Hollow, the covered bridges, the Dinky Railroad, the Goblintown Grist Mill, and more.

Mountain Meadow Farm and Craft Market

Our newest addition, just around the corner from "uptown" on Squirrel Spur Rd. Locally grown produce, as fresh as it gets. Authentic handmade quality crafts produced by local artisans. A must visit place.

Nancy's Candy Company

Factory and store are right on Rt. 58 in Meadows of Dan. Lots of fudge, dipped and molded chocolates, and more.

Becky's Fried Pies, Bakery and Restaurant

Breakfast, lunch, and wonderful baked goodies, just off the Parkway.

Greenberry House

Specializing in natural fibers and yarns and handmade natural fiber items. Angora bunny sales. Books and unique toys. Just off the Parkway.

Meadows Mercantile

Boyd's Bears, McCall's Candles, quilts, local pottery & wood turnings, collectibles, art, baskets, home decor, table ware, baby quilts/items, binoculars, walking sticks, t-shirts, hats, souvenirs, gifts, greeting cards.

Christmas in the Meadows

Specialty ornaments, decorations, wreaths, garland, trees, nativity scenes, table linens, gifts and toys for all ages.

Poor Farmer's Market

Deli, produce, plants, gifts, toys, home wares ... a large variety of unique and old-time items. Get your fishing or hunting license here.

Lovers Leap Birdhouses

6 miles east of the Blue Ridge Parkway, at the top of Lovers Leap. A birdhouse for every bird, all made right here. Cleaning and repair, too.

Poor Farmer's Farm

Along Rt. 58 on the way to Lovers Leap, stop by for homegrown produce, greenhouse plants, homemade fudge, gifts, antiques, books, more. Check the schedule for free Sunday afternoon concerts.

Mountain Meadow Farm

Site of  The Chinquapin Festival

84 Concord Road
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120

Meadows of Dan

On the Virginia Blue Ridge

<--  Visit this new Meadows of Dan website for more area merchants, eateries, lodging, and attractions. Aerial photo! More events.

 A Sample of nearby Blue Ridge Parkway attractions . . .

                                          Mabry Mill, just a mile up the Parkway

Enjoy a walking tour of a mountain industry display that includes a blacksmith shop, a typical cabin, a sorghum mill, soap making kettle, and an old time whiskey still. Guided tours and demonstrations. Live music on Sundays. Restaurant and gift shop.

The Blue Ridge Music Center This newest Parkway attraction is south of Meadows of Dan at milepost 213 on The Blue Ridge Parkway.

The old Mayberry Trading Post sits just off the Blue Ridge Parkway a few miles south of Meadows of Dan. This building has stood here for over 110 years.  It was the center of a thriving community with its own school and post office long before paved roads and horseless carriages were heard of. Inside, it looks much the same as it always did.  Even the old post office boxes are still there. Today it is easy to get here on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Head south from Meadows of Dan for two miles and look for it on your left across a hay field.

The Trading Post is open year round, seven days a week, the perfect in-season and off-season stop.

Apple Butter Making

Every weekend in September and October, you can see apple butter made the old fashioned way in Mayberry. The 'kittle' is a solid copper family heirloom.  The wooden paddle used to stir is called a mollydigger.  It takes all day to cook down a batch of fruit butter while it is constantly stirred. You can buy a jar to take home or select from many home canned treats sold here in the fall.

 Local County Information

Meadows of Dan is on the "mountaintop" side of Patrick County, Virginia. It is also a short distance from the neighboring Blue Ridge counties of Floyd and Carroll. Visit the area counties:

Patrick County | Patrick Chamber of Commerce | The Enterprise | Schools

Floyd County | Floyd Chamber of Commerce | The Floyd Press | Schools

Carroll County | Carroll Chamber of Commerce | The Carroll News | Schools

   Map for Meadows of Dan 

The amazing 2006 cornfield maze was created by Sammy and Sue Shelor with a "Crooked Road" theme. Fall visitors to the maze were able to get lost in the frets and strings of Sammy's banjo. To the left is a hay bale maze in the shape of a tractor. The 2007 theme is the Lonesome River Band, which features Sammy on banjo.