Zen River Retreat
Zen River Retreat is a secluded wood and stone home on 65 landscaped acres with 2,000 feet of river frontage. Enjoy a large deck with peaceful river sounds, walking trails, a swimming hole, and a picnic area with a fire pit. The home features an open kitchen and dining area with a glass-front wood stove and a cozy den with a queen futon for extra guests. Located minutes from Shenandoah National Park, it offers privacy while being a short drive from town.
Key Features
-Secluded Home on 65 Acres with River Frontage
- Large deck with scenic views and nature sounds
- Walking trails, swimming hole, and picnic area with fire pit
- Open kitchen and dining area with wood stove
- Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive
In-Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Ceiling fan
- Private entrance
- Kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
- Coffee/tea maker and coffee provided
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Dining table and kitchen utensils
- Baking sheet and barbecue utensils
- Wine glasses
Sustainable Practices
- 100% LED lighting in all guest rooms and the kitchen.
- Natural flooring: Maple, marble, bamboo, ceramic, and pine ceilings.
- Poplar wood from our property is used in guest closets.
- 7" insulated walls in all guest rooms and the kitchen.
- Energy-efficient windows & doors with thermal shades or curtains.
- Split AC/heating with inverter technology in all barn guest rooms.
Eco-Friendly Amenities
- Organic, fair-trade, locally roasted coffee with gold-toned filters (no paper waste).
- Organic teas & fair-trade sugar provided for guests.
- Mulberry farm following organic practices.
- Energy Star HE washing machine & dryer (clotheslines used when possible).
- Laundry washed with Ecos Plus (HE), made in the USA.
- Energy Star LED TV & Blu-ray player in guest rooms.
Sustainable Personal Care
All hand soap, shower gel, shampoo & conditioner are:
- Biodegradable
- Paraben-free & SLS-free
- Cruelty-free (no animal ingredients or testing)
- Free from artificial fragrances
Waste Reduction & Cleaning Products
- Single-stream recycling & coffee grind composting for the garden.
- Eco dishwashing liquid, which is:
- Petroleum-free
- 100% biodegradable
- Green Works toilet cleaner & Seventh Generation Dishwasher Gel.
- 100% recycled paper napkins & 40% recycled toilet tissue.
Shared Indoor Spaces
In the Barn
- Massage Room
- Sky Lounge
- Game Room
- Meditation Room
In the Castle
- Lounge & Study Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Solarium
The Grounds
- Multiple Ponds
- Canoe & Floating Dock
- Nature Trails
- Fire Pit & Picnic Area
- Stone & Cedar Gazebo
- Wood-Fired Sauna
- Cool Dip Pool
- Frisbee Golf Course
- Organic Vegetable Farm
- Wildlife Sightings
- Grounds Map Provided
House Rules
- Check-in: 4 pm
- Check-out: 12 pm
- Children: allowed
- Infants: allowed
- Pets: not allowed
- Parties and events: not allowed
- Smoking inside: not allowed
Additional Rules:
Strictly no smoking or pets in any rooms, decks, common/shared areas, inside the barn, or around the property
