Welcome to Round Hill/Bluemont
Serene communities surrounded by rolling hills and farmland
Round Hill and Bluemont are serene and quiet Loudoun County communities located in a bucolic area of rolling hills and farmland. The historic Washington and Old Dominion Railroad brought many visitors here from Washington D.C. in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The old railroad is now the W&OD Trail. These communities also offer access to Loudoun County vineyards and the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail.
Round Hill and Bluemont feature both historic and contemporary country homes. Bluemont in particular has many well-preserved examples of Victorian architecture. Newer homes here offer the finest in modern design on sprawling acreage lots.
What to Love
- Historic and contemporary homes
- Rolling hills and farmland
- The Appalachian Trail
Local Lifestyle
The town of Round Hill originally developed around the terminus of historic Washington to Ohio railroad in the late 19th Century. The unincorporated village of Bluemont is nestled at the eastern base of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ Snickers Gap. Lying at the highest elevation of any community in Loudoun County, Bluemont’s scenic views over the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley made it a popular resort destination in the early 20th Century. Both communities continue to attract visitors in the 21st Century with farms, vineyards, and access to both the W&OD Trail and Appalachian Trail.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Bluemont’s gorgeous natural landscape made it a popular getaway from Washington D.C. for politicians and diplomats in the early 20th Century. This historic resort town still has plenty to offer visitors including Loudoun County Wine Country vineyards, craft beer breweries, and the delightful 400-acre destination of Great County Farms. This working farm lets visitors pick their own seasonal fruits and veggies. There’s also a farm market offering farm-fresh produce and eggs alongside locally made honey, cheese, baked goods, preserves, and meat. Other attractions at Great County Farms include giant mazes, animal exhibits, an 18-hole cow pie putt putt course, a cow train, a fishing pond, and a farm play area with huge slides and swings. Bluemont Vineyard offers wine tasting flights and chef’s table dining on a gorgeous winemaking estate with panoramic views over the bucolic Virginia countryside.
Dirt Farm Brewery is another highlight of Bluemont’s rolling countryside. The farm has a hop yard and barley fields which produce the essential ingredients for an exceptional range of craft ales. In Round Hill, Tammie’s Diner is a classic American diner serving delicious blueberry pancakes and other scrumptious specialties.
Things to Do
Round Hill Hometown Festival takes place each Memorial Day weekend with lots of fun and family-friendly activities. The day begins with a parade of decorated floats, cars, and trucks through town. There’s also a 5K Race and Children’s Fun Run, a Downhill Derby, pie-eating contests, and a community dinner. The Bluemont Fair takes place in September with an antiques and flea market, beer and wine tastings, an art show and sale, and three stages of live music.
Round Hill and Bluemont also offer access to lots of scenic hiking trails. The W&OD Trail runs for 45 miles along the historic Washington and Old Dominion Railroad between Shirlington and Purcellville. The Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking trail in the world, running through 14 states for around 2,200 miles. Hiking highlights in the local area accessible from the Appalachian Trail include the scenic spots of Raven Rocks and Bears Den Overlook. The entire Village of Bluemont is a historic landmark featuring beautifully preserved vintage homes, commercial buildings, and schoolhouses.
