La Cantina
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Have you ever been in a European bar/pub/cantina? Our private “La Cantina” was inspired by our many visits to Europe. We wanted to capture that special atmosphere for our guests that we’ve only found in the authentic settings of a German “Stube” or a Tuscan “Cantina”!

     “La Cantina” was christened during our first Riddle Family Reunion in January 2006. The room was filled with family from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
This special room is available to our “VIP” guests and adult functions upon request. It offers guests a unique private space where they can gather and socialize without the space limitations of the private cabins.
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Within the Cantina you’ll find:
An Austrian corner table that was originally owned by our German Aunt. This typical “Eck Tisch” once stood on the ground floor of an Austrian Villa in the Alpine town of Millstatt, Austria. In a German “Stube” this type of table would have been host to the “Stamm Tisch” – where only favorite local customers get to sit!
A photo of “La Cantina” is placed near the entrance door. This photo was taken in Chianti, Italy and was the inspiration for the room. Throughout, you will find numerous pictures and posters that were collected mostly in Tuscany, Italy.
Contact: Karen Riddle
1132 Jewell Hollow Rd.
Luray, Virginia 22835
540-843-0584
The light hanging over the table is an authentic German light made from an Elk antler. The light above the bar is also from Germany – a typical style German light found in many homes throughout the German country-side.
The Bar is made from African mahogany - the burgundy wine barrels in the Cantina are from Virginia’s first winery, Farfelu. Large Italian bottles assist in capturing the ambience of a true Italian Cantina. Some of the bottles are empty as we believe in enjoying the moment! However, there is still a Chianti wine bottle filled which is from the late 1970’s – at this point, we believe it is better to look at than to drink! The “wine cellar” keeps our personal selection of choice wines – mostly red wines from Italy.
All the wooden walls are of solid oak – cut by the same timber framing company that built our structures. The large red “barn-like” doors were included in “La Cantina’s” design to represent typical local Virginia country barn door designs. The “Terra Cotta” type floor tiles are typical of Tuscan “Cantinas”.

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The intricate hand crafted Oak Timbers provide an inviting relaxing ambience.
Cabin Specifics
• No pets allowed on premises (excluding Butterfly loft)
• Smoking absolutely prohibited
• Cabin maximum - 6 people (includes adults and children)

The cabins are located in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley - Luray - Virginia's great outdoor playground. Whether you prefer hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, golfing or just to take a scenic drive along Skyline Drive, it's all at your doorstep. And here's the best part - at the end of the day, you'll have one of our comfortable and unique Timberframe cabins to come home to.

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