Belle Grove is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia. It was the home Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. Major Hite, grandson of Shenandoah Valley Pioneer Jost Hite, used enslaved labor to expand his original 483 acres to a prosperous 7500 acre plantation, growing wheat, raising livestock, and operating a large distillery and several mills. The Manor House, completed in 1797, was the centerpiece of the property and is open for touring today. MORE
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Saturday, August 10, 4-6 p.m. – Secret Garden Tea
You are invited for late afternoon tea in the Manor House featuring flavors from Belle Grove’s… more
You are invited for late afternoon tea in the Manor House featuring flavors from Belle Grove’s… more
Saturday, August 17, 1-3 p.m. – Hypertufa Plant Containers
Learn the recipe and technique to make hypertufa, a container is ideal for small succulent… more
Learn the recipe and technique to make hypertufa, a container is ideal for small succulent… more
Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. – Belle Grove Wine Fest
Saturday, August 24 is Belle Grove's Wine Fest! This annual celebration of Virginia… more
Saturday, August 24 is Belle Grove's Wine Fest! This annual celebration of Virginia… more
