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Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards
Bristol, Virginia, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
James Beard-nominated chef Travis Milton opened Hickory here in 2022, cooking Appalachian dishes from vegetables grown on this 450-acre family farm in Bristol, Virginia, beside a vineyard planted in 2013. The Inn has 28 rooms plus cedar stay-yurts; wines on the list are Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the same land. The later spa occupies connected dome yurts of about 8,180 square feet. Forbes Four-Star for 2026.
- 28 rooms
- Opened 2022
About Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards
- The vineyard was planted in 2013 and grows Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, poured on site.
- The Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards opened 4 April 2022 on a family-owned 450-acre farm and vineyard in Bristol, Virginia, after about four years of construction.
History
The Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards opened 4 April 2022 on a family-owned 450-acre farm and vineyard in Bristol, Virginia, after about four years of construction. The 28-room inn sits beside vines planted in 2013 (Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petit Verdot) and a cluster of cedar guest yurts.
Hickory, the signature restaurant, opened with James Beard-nominated chef Travis Milton cooking Appalachian food from on-farm produce. A later spa in connected dome yurts spans about 8,180 square feet, with seven treatment rooms.
Restaurants and bars
- Hickory, at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards — Restaurant
Experiences
- Vineyard and facility tours — Tour the facilities, learn about the winemaking process, and taste wine varieties.
- Regionally unmatched dining experience — Dining described as regionally unmatched, offered alongside the wedding venues.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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