We recently spent two days and nights at the inn, having found it listed in the AAA book as being off the Blue Ridge Parkway and also reviewed in TripAdvisor.com. We wanted a country inn (as opposed to a B&B) with a restaurant, peace and quiet, and located near Virginia activities such as wineries, antique stores, Charlottesville, etc. This inn fit the bill perfectly. We would rate the Saturday night dinner as "average" (not Michelin 1-3 stars but certainly a 1-spoon) and the service was very friendly without being overbearing. The breakfasts are excellent, although we would have liked more fruits such as a fruit bowl with apples and bananas, since we like raw fruits in the mornings. (However, it is easy enough to bring your own.) We did not take advantage of the lunch/picnic offerings so cannot comment on that. All the same, we appreciated the "open bar" of cookies, pretzels and sodas in the common area and the coffee maker in the room.

Our room (Tye River) was very spacious, comfortable, QUIET (we could hear nothing outside of our voices!) and enjoyable. Who cares that the TV gets no reception!! If you come here for TV, internet, wireless, and other technical experiences, you have definitely picked the wrong place. The bed was comfortable and the bath towels are the best we've had in many,many trips. Having a fireplace in the room was both cozy and romantic. We are sure that if we had needed any other amenities (such as another pillow or blanket), these would have been provided.

A couple of practical points. The inn is very conveniently located off the Blue Ridge Parkway, but the access road is VERY steep (reminded us of the Cinque Terre in Italy), so be prepared. We did not try the access in the dark. In fact, we chose to have a picnic (and brought our own wine) for Sunday night (when dinner is not offered) rather than dine away from the inn and return late in the evening in the dark. Currently, dinner is offered only on Friday and Saturday evenings and you are asked to make your main dish choices in advance. (This is understandable, since the owner/chef obviously does not want to purchase too much nor have too little for his guests.) But this means making other plans if you stay on other days. The bathroom amenities are not the equivalent of a 4-5 star hotel (magnifiying mirror, shoe shine, cotton swabs, etc.) so if you need items beyond soap, shampoo, lotion, and mouthwash, bring your own. Again, we are sure that if you ask the innkeepers for an item you have missed, they will be glad to provide anything to the best of their abilities.

We really enjoyed this find! Were it not for the fact that the innkeepers deserve a good review (and we want them to stay in business), we'd really keep this secret to ourselves!! Given the azaleas, rhododendron, dogwood and other plants, this location must be awesome in the spring! We will definitely go again.

Imagine a rustic mountain inn just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, complete with wood-burning fireplaces, snuggly bathrobes, an outdoor hot tub, a view of the distant mountains from the rocking chairs on the veranda porch! This is our place of refuge, our source of relaxation and rejuvenation: the Sugar Tree Inn. From the warm welcome by the proprietors to the beautifully-appointed bedrooms to the delicious, home-cooked breakfast, we are always enveloped by the peaceful serenity of this lovely inn. We have stayed in every season: spring with the cascading waterfall, summertime with the hummingbirds buzzing about the porch, autumn when the panorama of nature's palate is breathtaking, winter when the deer eat the corn strewn just outside the dining room windows. It is hard to say which season is our favorite. We have spent anniversaries here, shared time with cherished friends, sent fellow urban dwellers to share in the restorative ambiance that is always present. Did I mention the gourmet dinners that are available on the weekends? Every entree is beautifully prepared, every meal a delight. And, they have a nice selection of beers and wines to complement the cuisine.
Whenever we reluctantly have to head down the mountain back to the city, we start planning for our next visit. This is a place and an experience not to be missed.

Bob Rogers and Janet Goin
Richmond, Virginia

We had a wonderful weekend get away at this quaint bed and breakfast with beautiful mountain views. The accomondations were lovely, there is nothing like having a fireplace right in the room and a wood bin stocked for you right outside the door! There was even a fire laid ready for us to lite when we arrived! Jeff and Becky, the owners could not have been any nicer! They were so helpful with recommendations for restaurants and attractions in the area. They are lovely people and their hospitality truly helped to make our stay most enjoyable. The food was absolutely the best! We had dinner there Saturday evening and treated ourselves to one of the finest gourmet meals ever! The dining room was softly lit and perfect for our anniversary dinner. The breakfast the next morning was fabulous and just as I remembered from our last stay...the baked oatmeal was to die for! We highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone wanting a quiet, quaint getaway with beautiful scenery and wonderful food, accomodations and hospitality!!!

Perfect place if you're looking to get away from it all. Beautiful views, crisp mountain air,surrounded by a peaceful silence. The owners are the most personable and hospitable B&B owners I've met. Most definitely on the top of my list of places to revisit!