Description
Elevation: 3453 ft.
The beautifully crafted buildings of this 120-acre winery are situated among pristine lawns with blooming ornamentals. Lawn edges abut eastern hardwood forests. Though there are no trails in place, birds may be heard and or seen flying in and out of the adjacent maturing woodlands. Look for red-tailed hawk, American crow, and pileated woodpecker. American goldfinch, indigo bunting, and house finch frequent the feeders in front of the stone building, housing the offices and restaurant. Ruby-throated hummingbird and butterflies find their nectar among the brightly colored flowers of the garden. Human visitors will enjoy the Sweet Mountain Laurel wine, from which this loop derives its name, harvested from the surrounding vineyards.
Wildlife Sightings
57 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Chateau Morrisette Winery:
- Pileated Woodpecker
- American Crow
- Carolina Wren
- Song Sparrow
- Northern Cardinal
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 5 | valinda dyer |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 5 | valinda dyer |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 2 | valinda dyer |
| 30 Aug 2025 | 6 | valinda dyer |
| 3 Jul 2025 | 11 | valinda dyer |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 291 Winery Road Southwest, Floyd, Virginia, 24091
From Floyd, head west on US-221/W. Main St/Floyd Hwy S, turn left onto SR-726/Black Ridge Rd SW, turn right to stay on SR-726/Black Ridge Rd SW, turn right onto SR-777/Winery Rd SW, turn right after the restaurant to reach the parking area.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily. Please see website for hours.
Contact Information:
- 540-593-2865, info@thedogs.com
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