Highland vineyard estate
The 450-acre working farm centers highland life around its own thirteen-acre vineyard, hiking trails, and evening bonfires.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vineyard-view pool cabanas and play privileges on the adjacent Tom Fazio golf course.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
With 28 rooms and a handful of yurts, the boutique inn exudes a cozy, intimate vibe felt throughout the property.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Across 450 rolling acres of farmland and vineyards in the Virginia Highlands near Bristol.
The rooms
Suites in the inn have golden-ash hardwood floors, while freestanding cedar yurts sit shaded beneath the trees.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor infinity pool looks out across the vineyard hills from a broad stone terrace beside the inn.
The spa
Seven treatment rooms host gemstone massages and light therapy rituals, with private saunas and steam showers.
The hot tubs
Outdoor hot tubs sit under wooden pergolas outside the yurts, tucked behind slatted timber fencing.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Hickory
The dining room sits beneath exposed timber arches, serving Appalachian dishes made with heirloom crops from estate gardens.
Bar
The Tasting Room at Nicewonder Vineyards
The rustic barn serves estate wines and wood-fired pizzas, opening onto a brick patio with fire pits.
How it began
The Nicewonder family held this farmland for generations before planting their first grapevines here in 2013.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.