Melinda Kendall has always dreamed of being a “gentlewoman farmer” and owning a bed and breakfast. After years of visiting the craft beverage (wine, cider, beer, whiskey) producers of Virginia, she looked for a property in Shenandoah Valley, with views of the Blue Ridge.

She is busily planting heritage apple trees and is making cider, cyser (apple and honey), and mead as a hobby. Eventually Melinda plans to build a small tasting room and event center at the back of the farm.

A former corporate sustainability manager in the events industry, she brings interest in carefully managing the environment to her work here, with organic gardening, composting, recycling, and reduction in pesticide use.

We hope you enjoy this beautiful home and property as much as she does!
