Christian Retreat - Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Christian Retreat/Getaway, Shenandoah Valley Christian Retreat Packages, Getaways in the Shenandoah Valley, offering special rates and peaceful charming Christian accommodations, Blue Ridge Parkway, Country

The Farmhouse . . . The Main House of the B&B . . . The Carriage House . . . The Craftsman-Style House . . . The Downtown B&B Suites

Virginia Christian Retreat Properties

~ The Staunton Choral Gardens B&B, with a Special Focus offering Christian Retreat Accommodations for Individuals, Couples, and Small Groups ~

Staunton, Virginia - in the very center of the Shenandoah Valley -

Phone: 540-885-6556

E-mail: ChristianRetreat@StauntonBedandBreakfast.com

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped." Psalm 28:7

"We serve a Risen Lord!"

We offer a variety of accommodations for personal retreats:

INDIVIDUAL RETREATS:

We have set aside three rooms at our B&B for individuals seeking a place of solace and comfort -- and breakfast is included. Please tell us your budget, even if you are just staying for a night or two, and we'll do our very best to make sure your stay is affordable for you and that it is what you want it to be so you can spend as much time as possible with God during your personal retreat. One of our specials is to stay for a week in "The Garden Room" for $80.36/night + tax. Stay for a month for $54.17/night + tax.

COUPLES RETREATS:

We have a lot of choices: several rooms at the B&B, 2 spacious suites, plus a separate building, "The Carriage House," on the B&B property -- and all of these accommodations come with breakfast! We hope this environment will enable you to draw closer to God as you seek Him during your personal retreat. Your nightly rate depends upon which accommodation you choose and how long you stay. We have prepared great specials for you if your desire is to stay for several days.

SMALL GROUP RETREATS:

You may want to choose one of our vacation rental houses or you may prefer to be at the B&B where breakfast is included. The vacation rental houses give you lots of space and privacy with your own kitchens (breakfast is not included). Both "The Farmhouse" and "The Craftsman-Style House" are popular choices for Bible Study Group Retreats. However, if you'd like breakfast included for your Bible Study Group during your stay, choose "The Downtown B&B Suites." Rates range from $34.38/night + tax to $61.88/night + tax (per person) depending upon which accommodation you choose.

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No matter which accommodation works best for you -- and we'll help you determine which one might best suit your needs -- we hope you'll have a wonderful stay and leave feeling refreshed and renewed, having grown closer to God, and having learned to trust Him more completely and to love Him even more!

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Five Unique Properties

SPECIALS FOR GROUP RETREATS at the Vacation Rental Houses:

$34.38 -- at The Farmhouse (based on 8 people) breakfast not included

$45.84 -- at The Craftsman (based on 6 people) breakfast not included

All above rates are per person (per night); tax is additional.

SPECIALS FOR GROUP RETREATS at the B&B Houses:

$61.88 -- at The Main House (based on 8 people) breakfast is included

$60.00 -- at The Carriage House (based on 4 people) breakfast is included

$60.00 -- in "The Luxury Suite" at The Downtown B&B Suites (based on 4 people) breakfast is included

$46.67 -- in "The Sunshine Suite" at the Downtown B&B Suites (based on 6 people) breakfast is included

All above rates are per person (per night); tax is additional.

Breakfast is optional (at an additional charge of $5.00 per person) for The Farmhouse and The Craftsman.

Breakfast is included for The Main House, The Carriage House, and The Downtown Suites.

If you want your retreat to be for a week or even longer, we can work out a great special for you.

GOD IS GOOD . . . ALL THE TIME!

Information About the SALE of the Virginia Christian Retreat

~ More details & photos shown below for each SPECIAL ~

We are trying to make it very affordable, as well as supplying beautiful accommodations, for people to gather for a Christian Retreat.

"We serve a Risen Lord!"

"As for us, we will serve the Lord and His name is Jesus Christ, not our higher power, universal force, or something else. Our Lord's name is Jesus."

Click here for more information on Girlfriend Retreat Getaways.

Each property has central air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchens, beautiful yards, nice linens, pretty dishes, and many other special details -- and each house is decorated with antiques to suit the age and style of the house. We really hope you'll enjoy staying in one or more of our houses.

Call Carolyn to try to work out just the right accommodations for your group. See photos and more information on each of our properties (below).

DETAILS OF EACH PROPERTY:

Property 1. "The Farmhouse" (below):

Retreat SPECIAL at "The Farmhouse": $34.38/person + tax (per night) on weekends (less for longer stays or during the week) if booked by 8 people.

$200/week nights (Sunday - Thursday nights)

$550/entire weekend (Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday until 1:00 p.m.)

$1000/entire week

$2400/month

~~ book the entire house ~~

... whether it's one or eight, it's all the same rate ...

Front and side views of The Farmhouse and a view of the Front Porch.

Views of the garage and the "Tea House" (which has several tables and chairs for study groups and get-togethers). The tables and chairs in the Tea House can be moved outside on the lawn, if you prefer to be outdoors!

The Eggplant Bedroom (with a queen bed PLUS a single bed) and the Country Bedroom (with a queen bed PLUS a single bed) and the Shabby Chic Bedroom (with a queen bed).

Two views of the Front Parlor (along with a doll collection) and a view of the Living Room, which has doors out to the large deck. The Living Room fireplace has electric logs.

The Dining Room (which seats eight), the Country Kitchen, and the upstairs Bathroom.

An ideal spot for your couples retreat/getaway . . . or for anyone seeking solace, rest, and renewal.

(We are located in the very center of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.)

Stay in "The Farmhouse" which is just five miles from downtown Staunton yet you are out in the peaceful countryside.

"The Farmhouse" sleeps up to 8 adults ~~ You'll be booking the entire 7-room house!

~~ 3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds ~~

We have ceiling fans AND central air conditioning in each house for your comfort.

PLUS there is a "tea house" ~~ a charming one-room house adjacent to the apple and peach trees, with tables and chairs, perfect for study groups in the Summer.

We book for the entire weekend -- Friday afternoon, all day Saturday, and until 1:00 on Sunday afternoon: $550.00/entire weekend.

2 nights required for most week nights (Sunday through Thursday nights) unless combining with the weekend: $200/night (week nights).

Suitable for children over 12 (sometimes younger); sorry, but this house is not suitable for pets. The Craftsman-Style House, however, is pet friendly!

There are additional photos of "The Farmhouse" so click here to see many more photos.

Property 2. "The Craftsman-Style House" (below):

Retreat SPECIAL at "The Craftsman-Style House": $45.84/person + tax (per night) on weekends (less for longer stays or during the week) if booked by 6 people.

$200/week nights (Sunday - Thursday nights)

$550/entire weekend (Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday until 1:00 p.m.)

$1000/entire week

$2400/month

~~ book the entire house ~~

... whether it's one or six, it's all the same rate ...



Three different views of the Living Room (electric logs in the fireplace).



The Blue Bedroom and two views of the Gold Bedroom (queen beds). All the bedrooms have queen beds, as well as either two or three chairs, and they all have large closets.

Two views of the Pastel Bedroom (queen bed) and the upstairs Bathroom.



Two views of the Kitchen, including a glimpse into the Breakfast Nook. The Dining Room seats six people.

More views of the Dining Room and the front-to-back Center Hallway.



Looking down the stairs from the landing.



The small enclosed Back Porch (with two tables) and one end of the Front Porch.

Click here for The Craftsman Christian Retreat Page.

Oakley, one of our favorite guest dogs.

The Craftsman House is PET FRIENDLY

with a large back yard -- and since the yard is so large, part of it is

completely fenced in for your dog.

Some restrictions apply.

Property 3. The Downtown B&B consists of 3 properties: The Main House, The Carriage House, and The Downtown B&B Suites (see below):

   Our aim is to also provide an opportunity for single travelers, as well as couples, to come and enjoy rest and solace in a safe comfortable Christian environment at the B&B. We also offer both double occupancy and single occupancy rates.

*A longer retreat may be possible. We offer a Retreat Special at the B&B for Individuals & Couples:

We are trying to make it very affordable for someone to spend a week or even longer and have all the amenities of the B&B, if they so choose:

Normal weekend rates apply and then --

50% off your rate for Sunday - Thursday nights when you stay for a week

75% off your rate for Sunday - Thursday nights when you stay for a month.

Example: Individual or Couples Retreat in "The Garden Room" is $562.50/week or $1,625.00/month -- including breakfast and other special amenities -- that's $80.36/night if you stay for a week OR $54.17/night if you stay for a month!!

Remember -- if these rates are too high for you, please call us and tell us what your budget is and we'll do our best to accommodate you! Everyone should have the opportunity to get away and spend time alone with God.

There are photos and details on our rates shown below, but to see more photos, including the gardens at the B&B and for additional information regarding the accommodations at the B&B, go to our website at:

www.StauntonBedandBreakfast.com



The Main House (sleeps up to 8) AND The Carriage House (a two-story suite - sleeps up to 4) -- above.

Below are a few photos of the Main House:







The Dining Room (which seats up to 16 people at 3 different tables) is in the main house at the B&B -- photos above. Usually we only use the main table in the dining room since we can serve breakfast at different times.

The Center Hallway in the Main House at the B&B -- above.

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Below are three of the bedrooms in the Main House:



Above are photos of The Enchanted Cottage Room (queen bed + single bed), The 1890's Room (full-size canopy bed), and The Garden Room (queen bed). All bedrooms and suites have private bathrooms at the B&B.   If you book The 1890's Room which has the full-size canopy bed, you can also have the option of including another small room with a single bed.

Below are a few photos of The Carriage House:



The Carriage House Bedroom (which has a king bed in the upstairs bedroom) also has a queen sleeper sofa downstairs in the living room. There are two TVs in this suite, one upstairs in the bedroom, and one on the first floor in the living room.

The Downtown B&B Suites:

This American Four Square Town House style building has two spacious suites, which are located in Downtown Staunton. The first floor suite will sleep up to 4 -- but this suite is also an IDEAL CHOICE for a single or a couple. It has a living room, dining room, bedroom with queen-sized bed, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, front and back porches.

The second floor suite will sleep up to 6 and has a living room/dining room, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, bathroom, front and back porches. Two of the bedrooms have queen-sized beds and the third bedroom has two single beds.

Below are a few photos of the bedrooms in The Downtown B&B Suites:

Below are the nightly rates for the B&B:

The Garden Room: $125 (double occupancy) or $115 (single occupancy)

The 1890's Room: $140 (double occupancy) or $135 (single occupancy)

The Enchanted Cottage Room: $160 (double occupancy) or $145 (single occupancy)

The Carriage House: $200 (double occupancy) or $180 (single occupancy)

Each Downtown B&B Suite: $200 (double occupancy) or $180 (single occupancy)

Remember -- if these rates are more than your budget allows, please tell us so we can work out a special rate for you. We want you to come and spend time with God in a relaxing and beautiful Christian atmosphere.

There is usually no minimum stay required at the B&B, except for a few special-event weekends (usually in May and October).

We have one separate PET FRIENDLY suite at the B&B. We also have a pet- friendly Vacation Rental House, "The Craftsman."

We especially want to invite single travelers to feel welcome and to find our B&B a place of rest and comfort (see photos of rooms below).

We offer weekday special rates and long-term special rates at the B&B and the Vacation Rental Houses.

SUMMARY:

We can accommodate up to 36 adults.

"The Farmhouse" -- sleeps up to 8 adults.

"The Craftsman-Style House" -- sleeps up to 6 adults.

The B&B -- sleeps up to 8 in the Main House, up to 4 in "The Carriage House," and up to 4 in the first floor apartment suite of The Downtown B&B Suites ("The Luxury Suite") and up to 6 in the second floor apartment suite of The Downtown B&B Suites ("The Sunshine Suite").

E-mail: ChristianRetreat@StauntonBedandBreakfast.com

*Catered Meals* available -- see menu at bottom of page.

E-mail: ChristianRetreat@StauntonBedandBreakfast.com

Call: (540) 885-6556

Information Regarding "The Farmhouse" and "The Craftsman-Style House" as well as the two suites which are "The Downtown B&B Suites":

Bring your own food -- you'll have full use of the country kitchen in "The Farmhouse" or the sunny kitchens in both "The Craftsman House." The Downtown B&B Suites also each have an updated eat-in kitchen. Each of our kitchens has everything we could think of to make your stay comfortable, including dishes, cooking pots and pans, microwaves, toasters, blenders, hand mixers, coffee makers, and even more . . . .

The kitchens at "The Farmhouse" and "The Craftsman" have easy and level access to the back yards for enjoying the property at each house. There is also a deck (at "The Farmhouse") and a patio (at "The Craftsman") and a beautiful yard with a water garden in the courtyard (at the B&B). The Downtown B&B Suites each have a small covered porch off the kitchen and access to the back yard.

The Downtown B&B Suites consist of two large suites, each suite having several rooms: Each suite has its own kitchen + living/dining room + 1 - 3 bedrooms + private covered porch. One is called "The Luxury Suite" and the other is called "The Sunshine Suite."

"The Farmhouse" has superb well water with an ultra-violet light purifying device, and we also have a Culligan reverse-osmosis water filtering system to supply wonderful-tasting and healthy water! "The Craftsman House" and B&B properties have city water.

We supply all your sheets and towels. We have very comfortable beds and soft linens, plenty of luxurious blankets and pillows, down comforters as well as alternative down comforters, and throws to keep you cozy and comfortable.

~~ fireplaces in the Winter and central air conditioning in the Summer ~~

Catered Dinner Delivered!

Just add $17.00/night + tax per person.

You can have an evening meal delivered consisting of an entree, two side dishes, bread, and dessert from a local catering establishment. (*See menu below, from The Lunch Basket Catering.)

To help us keep our costs down, so that we can offer these special rates for these properties, we would prefer payment by check to be received by us at least 4 weeks prior to your stay. Otherwise, we'd be grateful if you would pay with cash when you arrive (due to the high cost of credit card fees). However, we can accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover if you prefer to pay with your credit card but we charge a credit card processing fee of 3.5%.

Something to think about:

“If you're a Christian, now is the closest to Hell you will ever get; if you're not a Christian, this is as close to Heaven as you'll ever get.” (Pastor David Uth, FBC Orlando)

For an immediate answer regarding up-to-date availability, call or e-mail:

Call: (540) 885-6556

E-mail address: ChristianRetreat@StauntonBedandBreakfast.com

Things to do in historic downtown Staunton:

We have many fine dining restaurants, some casual restaurants (4 with outdoor seating), several coffee shops, a tea house, an ice cream parlor, a gourmet pizza place and others.

There are 2 movie theaters downtown (we have coupons for FREE popcorn) PLUS the Shakespeare Theater.

There are 8 art galleries downtown. Receptions on Friday evenings are very special and you can meet the artists. Fourth Fridays in Downtown Staunton are lively events. The art galleries are open late and some provide live music, food, and of course beautiful art.

Enjoy live glass blowing at one of the galleries downtown.

There is a FREE walking tour of the historic downtown area on Saturday mornings.

There are special guided tours of historic Staunton, available by appointment.

The Farmers' Market is located downtown: Saturday mornings from April - October.

The FREE TROLLEY goes past our B&B, over to the city park, and all around downtown (about a 25-minute loop, which runs continuously throughout the day)!

There are FREE concerts in the park in July and August (Monday - Thursday evenings).

There are many other special events in Downtown Staunton throughout the year! We update our guests on events in the area as published in the "GO! Magazine" -- which lists events not only in Staunton but in the surrounding towns as well.

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Things to do in and around the City of Staunton:

Visit The Frontier Culture Museum at the edge of town (approximately an hour walking tour of 1600's, 1700's, and 1800's farmhouses, barns, and gardens from several European countries as well as an African home and an early American home).

Tour the gardens of Andre Viette's Farm and Nursery

Wade's Mill is an interesting place to visit and the drive through the country is beautiful

There are many vineyards to explore including a recently-opened one just outside of Staunton.

There are numerous antique shops between Staunton and Harrisonburg. Enjoy the drive and stop all along the way. (One antique center has over 100 dealers!)

There are antique shops in Stuarts Draft and Waynesboro, which are neighboring towns.

There is another Farmers' Market on Wednesday mornings in Verona, a neighboring town (in addition to the Farmers' Market which is downtown on Saturday mornings).

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Things to do within a 30-minute to 45-minute drive from Staunton in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley:

There are many wineries (we have a coupon for free wine tastings at one of them) to visit throughout the Shenandoah Valley and others are just across the mountain in Central Virginia.

Beautiful caves are throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

Drive along the Skyline Drive and/or The Blue Ridge Parkway.

There are hiking trails along the parkways (with beautiful vistas and lovely waterfalls).

Monticello is about a 45-minute drive (Charlottesville).

The Virginia Horse Center is about a 30-minute drive (Lexington).

Cross the beautiful mountains west of Staunton for a special scenic drive.

The annual Maple Festival in Monterey is quite special.

Visit the P. Buckley Moss Museum and meet her in person at one of her Barn Days.

There are many colleges and universities in all the towns and cities nearby. Staunton is centrally located between Harrisonburg and Lexington, with Charlottesville to the east, and Monterey to our west.