Wintergreen VA Real Estate

Wintergreen is located in Nelson County, VA, in the central part of Virginia midway between the metropolitan areas of Charlottesville and Lynchburg. The county is bordered on the east by the James River and on the west by the Blue Ridge Mountains. A large portion of the western section of the county is in the George Washington National Forest. Elevation range from about 500 feet above sea level near the James River to as high as 4,000 feet in the Blue Ridge. The climate is moderately warm in the summers, with temperatures averaging about 77 degrees in July. Winters are moderately cool, with temperatures in January averaging about 38 degrees. Average annual precipitation is about 42 inches.

The county is almost in the geographic center of Virginia and by car, is about 2 hours from Richmond, 3 hours from Washington, D.C. and 4 hours from Charlotte, North Carolina. The Wintergreen Resort has magnificent mountain views, sumptuous luxury, and thrilling recreation at Wintergreen Resort. Covering approximately 11,000 acres on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Wintergreen resort has condominiums and vacation homes surrounded by lush forests, cascading streams and winding trails. The Wintergreen resort is designed to provide outstanding leisure pursuits throughout all 4 seasons of the year.

The almost always open ski slopes allow skiing for both beginners and experts. Wintergreen is one of only five resorts south of New York State to offer a thousand-foot vertical drop. Two golf courses, swimming, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, and canoeing provide opportunities for recreation for the entire family. Five restaurants, a gallery of specialty shops, and luxurious condominiums and villas help complete the total resort package. Wintergreen Resort, with property available both on the mountain top and in the valley below is a unique location for both vacationers and retirees.