Feral · Magnate

Middleburg, Virginia — Truffle Hunts & Piedmont Cellars

Destination: Middleburg, VirginiaNights: 3Group: 410Season: April, May, June, September, OctoberEstimated: $4,500–$6,800 per person

Three days in the rolling hunt country of Piedmont, anchored at Goodstone Inn's 265-acre estate—stone cottages with wood-burning fireplaces and linens that smell of lavender. A truffle hunt at nearby Stonewood Truffle Farm with Lagotto Romagnolo dogs, followed by a long lunch at The Red Fox Inn's dining room, where Chef Vikram Sunderam plates shaved black truffle over burrata and house-made pasta. Afternoons at RdV Vineyards—a gravity-flow winery carved into the hillside—for a private tasting of their Cabernet Franc and Meritage, then a thermal circuit at Salamander Resort's spa: eucalyptus steam, a stone massage, and the ritual of being still. Evenings return to Goodstone's kitchen for a chef-led dinner, or a candlelit table at Stones Hill Winery overlooking the Blue Ridge.

What she'll do

Wine Tour

Farm Tour

Horseback Riding

Spa Day

Where she sleeps

  • · Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
  • · Salamander Resort & Spa

Where she eats

  • · The Red Fox Inn
  • · Stones Hill Winery
  • · Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Questions

What's the truffle hunt really like?
You'll walk through oak and hazelnut groves with trained Lagotto dogs who dig for Périgord and summer truffles—it's meditative, sensory, and you keep what you find. Stonewood's team teaches you to read the dogs' behavior; most groups find 2–4 ounces in a morning.
Do we need riding experience?
No. Goodstone can arrange guided trail rides through the estate's 265 acres or connect you with nearby Salamander's equestrian program for a lesson or gentle hack—tell them your level when you book.
Is this wine-heavy or balanced?
It's wine-centered but not wine-only: the truffle hunt, spa day, and horseback riding give texture and rhythm. You're tasting, not touring five wineries in a row.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.