The Experience

Exhale was built on the shores of Lake Laura. But what surrounds it is just as extraordinary. From the still water at dawn to the mountain trails above Bryce Resort, from candlelit vineyard tastings to the oldest winery in Virginia just down the road, the Shenandoah Valley offers a landscape that rewards those willing to slow down and explore it properly. This is your guide to doing exactly that.

Beyond the cabin, the valley awaits

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At the waters edge

Lake Laura is your backyard. A 45-acre private lake with a grassy beach area. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, and a 3-mile hiking trail around the water. From your cabin, the lake is steps away.

Feel the heat

The shared lakeside sauna with its panoramic window framing the water is available to all Exhale guests. There is no better way to watch a Shenandoah sunrise.

On the mountain: Bryce Resort

Three minutes from your cabin sits one of Virginia's most celebrated four-season mountain resorts.

Summer at Bryce: Mountain Biking

Bryce Bike Park brought visitors the first lift-accessed mountain biking in all of Virginia. 14 feature-packed trails all accessible by chairlift, ranging from beginner to advanced, some over two miles in length.

Summer at Bryce: Golf

The resort also features a PGA championship golf course described as one of the best-kept secrets in the Shenandoah Valley, rewarding players with stunning mountain views from the first tee to the 18th hole.

Winter at Bryce: Snow sports

Skiing and snowboarding just 90 minutes from Washington DC. Eight unique trails, five lifts, a top-rated ski school, and 800-foot tubing lanes for those who prefer their mountain thrills at high speed.

‍ ‍Year-Round events at Bryce

A diverse events calendar runs throughout the year: live music series, Oktoberfest, WinterFest, and BryceFest in summer, complete with fireworks over the mountain. For something truly special, Bryce's outdoor dining series transports guests to the mountain summit via scenic lift ride for a five-course dinner overlooking the Blue Ridge. One of the most memorable evenings in the Shenandoah Valley.

Shenandoah Valley: Local Gems

he Shenandoah Valley has been quietly perfecting itself for centuries. Everything worth tasting, exploring, and remembering is within thirty minutes of your cabin door.

The valley's finest vineyards

The Shenandoah Valley is one of Virginia's most celebrated wine regions and several of its best vineyards are within 30 minutes of your cabin door.

Shenandoah County is home to eight award-winning vineyards, with scenic back roads leading to Governor's Cup winner Muse Vineyard, Cave Ridge Vineyard nestled in the foothills overlooking the valley, Wolf Gap Vineyard perched on a ridgeline with spectacular mountain views, and Kindred Pointe offering both wines and house-made hard cider alongside walking trails.