Accommodations

The Meander Inn at Nellysford

Count Alain San Giorgio, a native of Monaco, and his wife Francesca welcome you to the Meander Inn their Romantic Bed and Breakfast Getaway.

The San Giorgio's have brought their unique world, complete with 5 languages: English, French, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, to this circa 1914 Victorian farmhouse. Contessa Francesca San Giorgio, Japanese American, has decorated many of the rooms with oriental wall hangings, ornaments and furnishings. Alain's, whose Monaco ancestors can be traced back over 700 years, has added his collection of antique military prints which grace the stairway to the guest rooms.

Five guest rooms are available with each having a private bath and furnished with Victorian, French, Japanese or country antiques. A scrumptious country breakfast is included in the price of the room.

More than just a Bed and Breakfast, Alain and Francesca share a love of horses and horseback riding. This 40 acre property is home to their four Arabian horses and they offer their boarding facilities to those traveling with horses. See the rooms and rates page for more information.

The Meander Inn offers beautiful grounds with the Rockfish River bordering the property complete with swimming hole and picnic table. A hot tub is available on an oversized deck which is perfect for a romantic starlit evening. Magnificent mountain views surround the inn and provide a wonderful setting for a wedding or private event.

The Bed and Breakfast is located near many attractions and activities. It is a short drive to Monticello, Ash Lawn, the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, Walton's Mountain Museum, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, Wintergreen Ski Resort and more. Activities such as skiing, golfing, tennis, horseback riding, wineries, fine dining, balloon rides and more are just minutes away. Francesca and Alain offer their Inn to those looking for a change of pace and an opportunity to breathe in fresh , crisp country air, those looking for a unique and wonderful place to hold a wedding or other event and those with horses that would like to take advantage of a great place to just get away with their equine friends.