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About Cloverlea Farmhouse and Memorial Gardens
A Historic Retreat with Mountain Views
Once the original estate of the Claytors, Cloverlea Farmhouse overlooks the Peaks of Otter and Blue Ridge Mountains. The six-bedroom home hosts overnight stays, weddings, and retreats. Visitors can explore its scenic grounds and nearby trails during regular hours, though access may be limited during private events.
The original farmhouse dates back to the late 1780s, with the earliest notable structure dating to 1790. It was a small building with a staircase and fireplaces. During the Civil War, enslaved people worked the land. In the 1850s, a dairy farm funded the “buttermilk house,” which was connected to the main building in the early 1900s, resulting in a two-story house with a back porch.
The Claytors built the east wing in the early 1950s, which now houses the kitchen, dining room, reflection room, and two bedrooms. The kitchen was remodeled in the 2000s after Claytor’s gift to the University in 1998.
The Claytor Nature Center and the University of Lynchburg collaborate to explore the land’s history and its past owners, including Indigenous peoples. Artifacts from the farmhouse attic support their research.
Once the original estate of the Claytors, Cloverlea Farmhouse overlooks the Peaks of Otter and Blue Ridge Mountains. The six-bedroom home hosts overnight stays, weddings, and retreats. Visitors can explore its scenic grounds and nearby trails during regular hours, though access may be limited during private events.
The original farmhouse dates back to the late 1780s, with the earliest notable structure dating to 1790. It was a small building with a staircase and fireplaces. During the Civil War, enslaved people worked the land. In the 1850s, a dairy farm funded the “buttermilk house,” which was connected to the main building in the early 1900s, resulting in a two-story house with a back porch.
The Claytors built the east wing in the early 1950s, which now houses the kitchen, dining room, reflection room, and two bedrooms. The kitchen was remodeled in the 2000s after Claytor’s gift to the University in 1998.
The Claytor Nature Center and the University of Lynchburg collaborate to explore the land’s history and its past owners, including Indigenous peoples. Artifacts from the farmhouse attic support their research.
Services
- Accommodations
- Wedding venue
- Business retreat
Areas Served
- VA
- Bedford
Location
1650 Cloverlea Ln
Bedford, VA 24523
View Phone Number
(434) 544-8623 - Call Us
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in Bedford, VA
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