August is National Wellness Month, and Shenandoah County is the perfect place to refresh the mind, body and spirit. Fresh air, fresh food and feel-good experiences await!
Start your journey with a healthy meal in the fresh air. Local favorites like Blue Wing Frog serve everything homemade – from condiments to soup stock – and focus on locally sourced ingredients. If you’re wandering through downtown Woodstock, Woodstock Café is perfect for crisp salads and cozy soups by day and handcrafted pasta dishes at night, all best enjoyed at their outdoor tables. For a truly immersive and uplifting experience, Woodstock Garden Café lets you dine surrounded by lush plants (yes, they’re for sale!) that make every meal a little brighter … not to mention the extra oxygen all that flora puts out has its own health benefits.
You can continue eating your way to wellness by visiting local farms to capture the area’s freshest flavors. Stop by Mowery Orchard for local produce and cheerful blooms, or visit Adam’s Apples & Herbs to stroll through fragrant greenhouses. Wild & Fiore is a must for homemade bread, and Corner Market rounds out your farm-to-table tour with a wide selection of local items. You can even map out your route using our farm stand guide.
But here, wellness is about way more than what’s on your plate … it’s also about finding space to unwind. Shrine Mont offers a peaceful retreat tucked into the trees, complete with charming cottages, walking trails, homemade meals, and recreation spaces including tennis courts and a pool. Time your visit with the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival for tunes that will make your healed heart sing. For more active fun, nearby Bryce Resort offers everything from mountain-top yoga to scenic hiking.
Movement is one of the best ways to care for your mind and body, and our county is full of ways to get outside and get moving. Spend the afternoon kayaking or tubing on the Shenandoah River - Seven Bends State Park now offers kayak rentals online, explore quiet trails at Seven Bends State Park, or paddleboard on Lake Laura while you enjoy the mountain views.
This month, give yourself the gift of slowing down. In Shenandoah County, wellness isn’t just a goal … it’s a way of life!