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Cooper's Landing Inn is located in the heart of Lake Country and is a part of Virginia's only lakeside town. The home was originally built in 1830 and is surrounded by beautiful grounds and original outbuildings, including our newly restored smokehouse. Clarksville affords its visitors fine dining, antique specialists, and gift shops that are happy to welcome all visitors with a smile. Mecklenburg County is surrounded by local history and showcases many historical and architectural gems including Prestwould Plantation, McCullum Moore Gardens & Museum, Occoneeche State Park, and Boyd Tavern. Guests can also take to the outdoors to enjoy a boat ride on the lake, canoe trips, or a hike along the banks. We are here to be your personal travel guides to lake Country. Please feel free to ask us to help you tailor your visit to your needs. If you love to explore . . . and want to stay close to the Inn . . .*1. Visit Prestwould Plantation and go back in time as you tour the 1790's home of Sir Peyton and Lady Jean Skipwith, the gardens, slave quarters, and loom houses. A National Historic Landmark and architectural treasure that has been featured in countless magazines and on the History and Home & Garden television channels. You can also linger on the grounds and enjoy a gourmet picnic next to ancient Oaks. Hours Monday through Saturday 12:30 p.m. - last tour 3:30 p.m. Sunday 1:30 p.m. - last tour 3:30 p.m. * Gourmet Picnic Baskets available from our chef to take along with advance notice Directions: From the Inn turn right onto Highway 58 East. Continue over the Lake. Turn left onto 15 North at Uppys. Stay on 15 approx. 2 miles and on your left there will be a marker for Prestwould Plantation. Turn left and follow the ancient oaks! (4 miles form the Inn) *2. Visit the Picturesque Town of Boydton and step into the past with their historical walking tour. While there, visit the Boyd Tavern, circa 1790, which was a stopover for travelers on the Boydton-Petersburg Plank Road. Directions: (8 Miles East of Clarksville on Highway 58) From the inn continue East on 58 over the lake and eight miles down you will see a sign for Boydton's Historical District. Turn right. *3. While in Boydton . . . Enjoy Liberty Hill Nature Trail Located on the south side of the John H. Kerr Dam, the 1.6 mile Liberty Hill Nature Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail that meanders through mixed hardwoods and an old cemetery. The white-blazed trail descends to the river and overlooks Buggs Island as well as the backside of the Dam.* Boydton, Virginia (434)-738-6101 *4. Ate too much for dinner? Treat yourself to the Clarksville Historic Walking Tour around Clarksville and marvel at many architectural gems on Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods. Most homes are on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Historic Landmarks. You can start out on your journey from our front door! Trail Maps Available that identify many homes on the Historic Register. *5. John H. Kerr Dam - A Southside Marvel . . . take the windy country roads to the Dam where you will be amazed at the magnamity of the structure as well as the 5 feet catfish that you can see being caught by fishermen next to the turbines. There is also a small museum / nature center, fishing pier, walking and biking trails at the Dam. Directions: Take Highway 58 West over the Bridge for approx. 7 miles and then turn right at the marker for John H. Kerr Dam and follow the signs. * Gourmet Picnic Baskets available from our chef to take along with advance notice * 6. MacCallum More Museum and Gardens - A must see! . . . Wiiliam Henry Hudgins, a personal Aide to President Truman, traveled extensively and sent treasures from around the world back home to be incorporated into his garden designs. The organically maintained botanical gardens, arboretum and wildlife sanctuary contain beautiful, meandering paths, lined with boxwoods and dogwoods, revealing some of his treasures like a 1st century Roman bust, a Spanish Cloister, imported fountains, and much more. There is also a museum of Indian artifacts and a newly developed herb and wildflower garden featuring a wide variety of culinary, medicinal, tea, and dye plants. Museum & Gardens Hours Mon.- Fri. 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 1pm Gardens Hours Mon.- Sun. 10am - 5pm Directions: From the Inn head East on Highway 58 over the Lake. Turn left onto 15 North at Uppys. In approx. 2 miles turn right onto 49 at the sign pointing to Chase City. Continue through the country to Chase City. Go through downtown. After you go under the main stoplight continue one block and turn left onto Marshall Street. Go right on Walker St. Continue one block and MacCullum More will be on your left. * Gourmet Picnic Baskets available from our chef to take along with advance notice *7. Mecklenburg County Veterans Memorial Monument. From the Inn walk along Highway 58 West and the monument is about a half mile down on the right. *8. Buffalo Springs Wayside. US Army Corps of Engineers manages this historic site, picnic area and artesian well. Water that sold for $5.00 for a dozen half gallon bottles in 1895 is free to all. Directions: *9. Occoneechee State Park. The State Park provides some of the best trails in the area as well as a spectacular view of the Lake. We have trail maps available at the Inn and there is also a visitor's center in the park that has pamphlets on birding trails, nature walks, and wildlife species. Some of the trails are multi-use and allow hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. There is also a museum on the Native American Occoneechee Tribe in the visitor's center. The Park holds various seasonal activities like specialized hikes, stargazing, hay rides, and outside musical concerts throughout the year. Directions: From the Inn turn right on Highway 58 East and continue over the Lake. Occoneechee will be on your right (about 1 = miles from the Inn). *10. For the horse enthusiast. Trail Rides are available through Barb and Ward Halligan at CornerStone Farm. A true country experience as you ride past the scenic pastures of CornerStone Farm to their acres of forested trails or down to their pond. Trail rides are private and a maximum of four guests for each trip. Prices: First hour $35, each additional hour $30. We will be happy to call Barbara to set up your appointment. SERVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR. Cooper's Landing can also provide you with a gourmet picnic basket to take along your adventure to enjoy out in the country with advance notice. Directions: Out of Clarksville take Route 15 East towards Richmond. Continue on Route 15 until you come to the Route 92 intersection (first caution lights on Rt. 15 - Barnesville Exxon on left). Make a right onto Route 92 (Jeb Stewart Hwy) towards Chase City. Make first left, (about 1/2 mile) onto Gholson Rd (Route 601). Make first right, (about 1/4 mile) onto Barnes Road (Route 602). CornerStone Farm is 1/2 mile on the left (post rail fences). Sign is at entrance to drive. *11. Our favorite Activity on the Lake . . . THE LAKE. We can arrange Pontoon Boat Rentals for you at Clarksville Marina. RENTAL PAYABLE TO VENDOR. 20' Pontoon Boat (6 person boat): 1st hour: $70, each additional hour $15, Daily $130.00 22' Pontoon Boast (8 person) 1st hour $90 each additional hour $15, Daily Rate $150 24' Pontoon Boat (10 person) 1st hour $110 each additional hour $15, Daily Rate $170 We will be happy to call and set-up your rental or you may do so by calling 434-374-4957 *12. Clarksville Bridge Lighting & Night Fishing. Since Clarksville flipped the switch on 76 fishing lights on the Clarksville Bridge in March 2006, the bridge has been alive with night fisherman. Two rows of Hydro Glow lights were installed on each of the 19 bridge pylons, one row above the lake water and one below. Underwater lights attract millions of feeder fish, which attracts large game fish. *13. Fishing Guide Services on the Lake: Tim's Guide Service 434-374-8303 Dewey Lloyd "Buggs Bass Nest Guide Service" 434-374-2616 Topwater Guide Service 434-374-8914 Roger Jones "Hook Line and Sinker" 1-800-597-1708 Fishing Supplies : Bobcat's Lake Country Tackle: 12690 HWY 15 South, 434-374-8381 *14. For the Golfer in the Family . . . Kinderton Country Club offers a semi-private Donald Ross Designed course. Most golfers say that you must experience the particularly difficult 393 yard sixth hole featuring a 210 yard tee shot across a lake! Golf cart rental also available. Tee times can be arranged by Nichol or you may call 434-374-8822. FEES PAYABLE TO VENDOR. Directions: From the Inn start out West on Highway 58, turn left at stoplight onto Highway 15 South. Turn left on Burlington Drive (Route 722) and go about 1 mile. At Kinderton entrance sign, turn left and go about 1 mile to Clubhouse (about 4 miles from the Inn). *15. For the Hunter or Outdoor Recreation Enthusiast in the Family . . . White Oaks Hunting Preserve & Shooting Sports - Six hundred gently rolling acres of mature hardwood woodland. Pellet gun range, air rifles, clay target games, rifle range, and silhouette targets. Four stocked ponds. Hunt for quail, pheasant, chukar, deer, or turkey. ATV tours available. Located on Highway 49 North, approximately 7 miles from Clarksville. 434-374-2025. www.whiteoaks.ws. SEVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR If you want to Stay Close to the Inn & Pamper yourself . . . *16. MASSAGE at the Inn. Let our registered Massage Therapist, Jennifer Eubanks of Natural Healing Massage, treat you to an afternoon relaxation. Different massage techniques available from relation to deep tissue. She will come to the inn and set up her massage table in your room. Prices:, 1 Hour $75, Hour and half $95. We will be happy to call Jennifer to set up your appointment. SERVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR. *17. Sweet Water Gym & Spa. Treat yourself to an AVEDA Facial at Sweet Water Spa & Gym. Kelly will delight the senses with personalized aromatherapy and leave you feeling refreshed from your AVEDA Facial. Waxing also available at the Spa. The Gym offers one-day passes for $5 and several workout classes including hikes and bike rides through surrounding areas. Sweet Water Gym & Space is located on Main Street. 4 Blocks from the Inn on Main St. Appointments, 434-374-3834. SERVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR. *18. Your Hair Place offers Salon Services and Hair Care. See inside brochure for full price listing. Just a sampling . . . Manicure $15, French Manicure $20, Pedicure $30 Located at 102 College Street. From the Inn take 58 West for 1/2 mile and then turn left onto 15 South. Your Hair Place on the right (about 1 mile from the Inn). SERVICES PAYABLE TO VENDOR. *19. Cooper's Springs. Housed in the restored original smokehouse behind is Cooper's Springs Hot Tub. After a day of exploring or right before your massage, slip out back to enjoy our 60 jet 10 person HOT TUB. There is also a treadmill for your use. Some guidelines for the spa . . . -Please shower in your room before entering since we use biodegradable, eco-friendly chemicals and it helps us to maintain the purity of the water if you shower before use. -You do not need to take your room bath towels; there are jumbo fluffy white spa towels in a cabinet in the smokehouse for your use. -There are hooks to hang your clothes and robes behind the door. We know you may not want to walk through the dining area in your suit or robe, so you may also change in the enclosed smokehouse which is very private. -There is a chandelier with a dimmer switch on the wall on the right of the hot tub as well as candles to light the area. Please extinguish all candles after use. -Operating the tub is quite easy. There are two buttons for jets and one button for a blue mood light. Please turn off after use. Please replace HOT TUB COVER after use. We want you to relax and enjoy the spa . . . just let us know if you need ice, glasses, or wine to take out with you! |