Briar Hills Vacation Rental

Beautiful and comfortable retreat in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Luxuriously equipped 2-story log cabin on over 80 acres of woodland and pasture, with breathtaking views of the Allegheny Mountains.

Main House:
Master bedroom suite with Queen Bed
Children's Loft bedroom - Twin Beds

Queen SofaBed on First Floor
Kitchen with Jenn Air / Subzero appliances
2 Woodburning fireplaces; 1 gas fireplace

Guest House / Office:
Double Sofabed
Built in desk and bookcases;
Charming stone bath & shower.

Grounds:
Hiking on 80 acres with access to Hays Creek; prime birding & fishing area

Location:
Brownsburg, VA; 12 miles from Lexington; 22 miles from Staunton
Near Goshen Pass; Wade’s Mill; Orchardside Farm; Rockbridge Vineyard; Virginia Horse Center; Homestead Resort; antiquing, historic sites

Convenient to Washington & Lee University, Virginia Military Insitute and Virginia Horse Center

Call Catharine Gilliam 540.348.4172 or email

Download a Flyer on Briar Hills

An essay about the original Camp Briar Hills appeared in the April 2004 issue of Virginia Living. In the article, author Henry Atwater begins:

"One fine June morning in 1947, I rode a magic carpet ride from Burlington, North Carolina, to a pastoral, secluded Shangri-La near Brownsburg, Virginia, 14 miles north of Lexington. At age nine, I began a six-week adventure that became one of my richest life experiences. The magic carpet was also known as a 1938 Buick. My parents piloted the Buick from our home in Burlington to Camp Briar Hills, located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountain foothills near Jump Mountain. Now, over 55 years later, I still value the lessons, experiences and positive influences from my two summers at Briar Hills........"

Read the full essay to understand why Briar Hills is beloved by all who have spent time there.