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www.FredParent.NET • • • • 13 • • • • • • • 13 • • 13 AFTON MOUNTAIN BED & BREAKFAST 10273 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton INNKEEPERS: Orquida and Dan Ingraham WEBSITE: www.aftonmountain.com Offers a Valentine's Weekend Package that is offered year round. Visit http://www.aftonmountain.com/ virginia-bb-valentine-package for details. BELLE GROVE PLANTATION 9221 Belle Grove Drive, King George INNKEEPERS: Brett and Michelle Darnell WEBSITE: www.bellegroveplantation.com Offers "Seal the Deal" – an Elopement or Vow Renewal for up to 7 people and photography package for $300. Also, during the month of February, overnight guests can add-on their popular "Romance to Remember" package for $199. Visit http://www.bellegroveplantation. com/accomodations/special_offers/ for package details. HOPKINS ORDINARY BED & BREAKFAST 47 Main Street, Sperryville CO-OWNERS AND INNKEEPERS: Sherri Fickel and Kevin Kraditor WEBSITE: www.hopkinsordinary.com Offers a 20 percent off a two night stay Valentine's Day weekend. Visit http://www. hopkinsordinary.com/specials-packages/ specials for specials and packages. INN AT KELLY'S FORD 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington WEBSITE: www.innatkellysford.com/ index-2.html Offers daily rates and packages. Visit http://www.innatkellysford.com/accomodat.html for rates and accommodations. THE INN AT STEVENSON RIDGE 6901 Meeting Street, Spotsylvania INNKEEPERS: Dan and Debbie Spear WEBSITE: www.stevensonridge. com/the-inn.aspx Offers a variety of romance packages. Visit http://www.stevensonridge.com/event- calendar.aspx for packages and specials. "Stand on the Riverside Balcony at sunset or stand in front of the Parlor fireplace as so many couples from years past have done," says innkeeper Michelle Darnell at Belle Grove Plantation, located on a bluff overlooking the Rappahannock River in King George. "We invite couples to come and make their own history. Being tucked away from the main road lends us to being in a world of our own. The 1791 mansion is appointed with period antiques and each room has its own private bath with claw-foot soaking tubs. Our Riverside Balcony calls most of our guests to rest and relax, either in the morning with a cup of coffee to watch the bald eagles fish or in the late afternoon with a glass of wine to watch one of our spectacular sunsets over the river." "Guests seem to be drawn by the architecture and charm of the house, which was built in 1848 and can be a bit of a step back in time. It kind of transports you away from the stresses of modern life and allows you to relax and enjoy the moment," said the Ingrahams. Fickel adds, "The helpfulness of the innkeepers can be a plus; [it's] like staying with friends who want you to have a good time. We often give our own insider tips on some of the lesser-known, but fabulous, things to do." With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's time to shuffle the kids off to the grandparents, pack your bags, and put your phone on airplane mode. Head out to the lesser-known areas of Virginia's countryside and enjoy your time with your sweetie for a romantic getaway personalized just for you two. Nikki Ducas is a Fredericksburg mom of two young sons who knows how important it is to her family's well-being to get away from it all (read: children) with her husband. Another perk is forgetting everyday life and exploring the unfamiliar. Belle Grove Plantation Riverside Balcony