Pam and Michael Hill came to Oak Grove because of its green reputation. Says Pam, “We were looking for a dog-friendly place and then we saw you had an electric vehicle charger. And solar panels too? Well, hello!” The Hills live in Chesterfield County, near Richmond, where Pam is involved in green activities and even ... The post Our Eco-Friendly Guests first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more

Look at our new path to the handicapped ramp! It’s perfect for wheelchairs to glide from a parking area to the cottage. We are a fully handicapped-accessible bed & breakfast. Oak Grove B&B has a complete suite for the mobility-challenged in the cottage. In the main house next door, we also have a first-floor room ... The post New Path to Wheelchair Ramp first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more

After winning her 10th Virginia Green Travel award in 10 years, Pickett Craddock is setting her sights on Earth Day this Saturday. She’ll be passing out reusable shopping bags donated by Food Lion at the Halifax Farmer’s Market with others. And she’ll be cleaning up some of the trash on county  roads with Community Cleanup ... The post ­­Award-Winning Innkeeper Eager for earth Day first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more

Spring is early this year! Daffodils and tulips are out! Don’t wait until May. Come visit us now. Enjoy our three miles of trails and the many activities in South Boston, VA. The post An Early Spring! first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more

Need a remote office for awhile? Writing a book? Want a peaceful, quiet place to work on your art project or update your database? Oak Grove’s new 1850 Cottage is a perfect place to get away and focus on the tasks so important to you. We have good high-speed Internet, (40 mbs), a fully equipped ... The post Office Away from Home first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more

Mike’s column in the News & Reecord newspaper: “You want to start a what?” I asked Pickett in amazement. “A bed and breakfast. It would be perfect for the house in Cluster Springs.” So began a 34-year adventure that I have enjoyed but never bargained for when I was a teenager growing up in the ... The post An Innkeeper? How Did That Happen? first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more

City lights may be exciting, but the dark skies of Halifax County are much more peaceful. At Staunton River State Park, about a half-hour from here, you can hear “stories of the stars” while looking up to the heavens on Friday, April 1, from 8 to 10 p.m. Story tellers from the Chapel Hill Astronomical ... The post Pure, dark skies first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more

Nestled in the beautiful trees at Oak Grove is a new second-floor room we call the Tree House. You’ll climb 19 outdoor steps to this scenic bedroom in the “Little House,” built in 1850 as the doctor’s office for Pickett’s great-grandfather. The Victorian-style oak bed, with its hand-made quilt, gives you a view out the ... The post Introducing: “The Tree House” first appeared on Oak Grove Bed & Breakfast ..read more