Spirit Dancer Lodge
A spacious mountain lodge at the base of Old Rag.
Ready for Adventure at the Spirit Dancer Lodge?
Spirit Dancer is built for the kind of trips where everyone has room to spread out, then come back together. Inside, the lodge centers on a dramatic stone fireplace, wide gathering spaces, and a lower-level hangout anchored by an 18-foot stone bar and game room. Outside, the deck and stone patio set the tone for dinners, firelight, stargazing, and quiet mountain mornings.
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Great room with a huge stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows
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Lower level with 18-foot stone bar, game room, and large TV
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Expansive deck for wildlife watching and night skies
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Stone patio with outdoor fireplace for evenings outside
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Stocked catch-and-release pond on the property
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Picnic table at Cocktail Hill for sunset views
At a glance
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Sleeps 15
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5 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms
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Fully equipped kitchen
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Large living and dining areas
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Minutes from Old Rag & Shenandoah trails
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4 person sauna in the lower level
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Lower-level bar + game room
Gallery
Photos of Spirit Dancer from the inside out — great room, lower-level bar and game space, bedrooms, deck and patio areas, and the property views.
Inside the Lodge
The main level is designed as one connected gathering space — great room, dining, and kitchen — anchored by a huge stone fireplace and tall windows that pull the outdoors into the room. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and warm lighting keep the space elevated without feeling precious.
Downstairs is where groups naturally land at night: an 18-foot stone bar, a game room, and a large TV with lounge seating. The layout works especially well for multi-family stays and weekends built around food, conversation, and long evenings indoors.
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Great room fireplace + floor-to-ceiling windows
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Lower-level bar + game room + TV lounge
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Dining table sized for full-group meals
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Sauna for end-of-day reset
Outdoor Living
Spirit Dancer’s outdoor spaces are part of the stay, not an afterthought. The extensive deck is a natural place for morning coffee, wildlife watching, and stargazing. In the evening, the stone patio with outdoor fireplace becomes the setting for dinner, drinks, and firelight.
The lodge sits on sixty private acres in the Shenandoah Blue Ridge, with Shenandoah National Park and Old Rag Mountain directly nearby. The property includes a stocked catch-and-release pond and wooded areas that make it easy to spend real time outside without needing to drive anywhere.
Cocktail Hill is the on-property ritual: a picnic table with sweeping valley views — the right place to bring a drink and catch the last hour of light.
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Catch-and-release pond on the property
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Cocktail Hill picnic table with panoramic views
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Space for fires, walks, and long hours outside
Beyond the Cabin
Spirit Dancer Lodge is located in Etlan, Virginia, just minutes from the trails of Shenandoah National Park and Old Rag Mountain. Nearby back roads lead to wineries, breweries, small towns, and scenic overlooks throughout the Blue Ridge.
Whether you’re hiking at sunrise, exploring local vineyards, or driving slow roads through the valley, the lodge offers a peaceful place to return at the end of the day.
Wineries, historic sites, and seasonal festivals are all within easy reach, with everything from down-home local spots to destination dining in the region.
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Old Rag Mountain + Shenandoah trails nearby
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Skyline Drive minutes away
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Route 231 scenic byway (biking)
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Wineries and historic sites throughout the are
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