Charlottesville is another city rich in early American History. Here you will find Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson. Our third president designed and had built this beautiful estate on a mountaintop south of Charlottesville. A great house with beautiful views all around, with the only downside was the lack of water on the mountain. Another day was spent just east of there at the Carter Mountain Orchard. With the buildings on top, all of the apples grow on the steep mountainsides. We tasted some wines and some apples and toured the orchards.
The main house at Monticello 
A period harpsichord
House is full of books 
A clock in every room
Dining by the fire 
Ample supply of wine
Great view from the back yard 
The Gardens
Carter Mountain Orchard 
You can sit and look over Charlottesville
The orchard is rather large 
Tasting some good local wines
RV State Trekking 