Guided llama trekking of about two hours on Virginia mountain hiking trails leave from the Inn about 10 am. Each guest who wishes may lead one of the Inn's llamas. They are fascinating creatures with great curiosity and sense of adventure. With advanced warning, our furry friends are willing to carry your lunch, bird/wildflower book, and binoculars. In the spring, special wildflower treks are available from April through May, observing and identifying the myriads of wildflowers found around the Inn. Bird watching treks in May and June are also popular.

                                 

Of our 6 trekking llamas (three are retired), four are from  Shangrala  Llamas in Calloway, Virginia. 

Summer treks are possible if the weather is not too hot, although we usually start at 9:30 in order to beat the heat.

In the fall, September through November, trekkers get to view the spectacular fall vistas. In the winter, weather permitting, they get to see the mountains at their most dramatic, with a coating of light snow in the crystal clear mountain air while sipping on the hot chocolate or cider carried by the llamas. Treks are usually made on Saturday, Monday, or Thursday mornings, and they are suitable for all ages, six and up. We also offer Long Weekend Packages that include a basic llama trek & Sunday dinner, lunch extra.
Read the article in Friday December 30th Washington Post: Llamas in Lexington

                                          

Note: for the Months of March & April, advanced reservations for treks are available only to inn guests. Others may call a day or two in advance.
Basic trek: $30 per person for non-Inn guests as space is available
Sandwich Lunch: $8.50 per person (lunch must be ordered 2-3 days in advance but no earlier and is available only with treks Apr. through Jun. & Sept. and only to groups during the week-for inn guests see below)
Lunch is only available to Inn guests staying two nights.
Treks are not available on Fridays or Sundays.
Treks are available only to inn guests staying two nights in times of higher demand or in very warm weather, i.e. during school vacations and holidays.

Cost for Inn guests staying two nights:
$15 pp staying two or more nights for basic trek; lunch, $8.00 per person Apr-June & Sep.-early Oct.
Trek with one night stay (when available): $20pp.  It is closer to an hour and guests must be checked out before the trek.   No lunch is available on the day of check-out.

Maximum group size: 6 persons, maximum number of children under 10 yr is two, usual minimum age is 7 yr. Please inquire for younger children.