The Home Place at Clore

08/08/2022

After a lot of thought and discussion, we have decided to close down The Home Place at Clore Airbnb. We have truly enjoyed all of the guests who have stayed with us over the last several years. From weddings, to engagements, to family gatherings, and just enjoyable weekends away; we have cherished and appreciated everyone who has visited us. Thank you for letting us be your home away from home and a part of your life memories!

04/14/2022

From March 1 - November 30, 2022, all visitors who wish to use trails in the Old Rag area (Saddle, Ridge, and Ridge Access trails) will need to obtain an Old Rag day-use ticket in advance. This is a pilot project intended to help evaluate and adapt to a permanent system in the future. Learn more about the program at https://go.nps.gov/oldragticket Here is how to reserve your ticket from https://www.recreation.gov/

03/03/2022

Shenandoah National Park is implementing a pilot project to manage visitor use on Old Rag Mountain to reduce impacts to natural resources and to improve visitor experience. “The number of people climbing Old Rag Mountain continues to grow and congestion on the mountain is impacting resources. This pilot project will allow us an opportunity to test a strategy for managing this area to ensure Old Rag is preserved and everyone has a high-quality trip,” according to Superintendent Patrick Kenney.
Day-use tickets for Old Rag Mountain became available February 1, 2022. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days in advance. Beginning March 1, 2022 all visitors to Old Rag (see map) must have a day-use ticket in addition to a Park entrance pass.
A total of 800 tickets will be available for each day from March 1 to November 30; 400 will be released 30 days in advance and the remaining 400 will be released five days in advance. Hikers must purchase their tickets before arriving via https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10088450/ticket/10088451. Due to the lack of internet connectivity tickets will NOT be available at the Old Rag fee station. There is very little cell phone coverage in the area so please purchase your tickets ahead of traveling to the area. Tickets are valid for the day of arrival only. A day-use ticket does not guarantee a parking spot, and entrance fees still apply in addition to the day-use ticket fee of $1.00.
This pilot project is designed to improve the visitor experience and protect fragile natural resources at Old Rag, one of the Park’s most popular hiking destinations. The pilot is intended to help the Park evaluate and possibly adapt to a permanent system in the future. Park management will share its analysis after the pilot project is completed.
For more information about the pilot, specifics about where tickets are required, and details on obtaining tickets, go to https://go.nps.gov/oldragticket.
Full press release: https://www.nps.gov/.../2022-01-31-old-rag-ticket-release...

02/25/2022

This year you'll need tickets to hike Old Rag. Here's a video showing you how to purchase them! Happy Hiking!

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06/24/2021

Don't miss a sunset from the hill above The Home Place while you're staying with us!

06/04/2021

Nothing beats these views of the Hebron Valley from the little glass house on the hill above The Home Place!

01/22/2021

10/27/2020

The Home Place at Clore vacation rental has a few weekends available in November!
If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing get away, Madison, Virginia is it! We are nestled in the privacy of beautiful trees and mountain breezes. The Fall colors are beautiful and the weather is perfect for hiking! We'd love to have you stay with us at The Home Place at Clore!

Reservations must be made through Airbnb. https://airbnb.com/h/homeplaceatcloreapta https://airbnb.com/h/homeplaceatcloreaptb

10/23/2020

A beautiful Fall day! The view of the Hebron Valley from the hill right above The Home Place is absolutely breathtaking today!

10/11/2020

Hiking, biking, water, spirits, & music!

09/04/2020

The Home Place at Clore has many "visitors", these deer are just a few!

09/03/2020

The view of the Hebron Valley is a little hazy today but still so beautiful! Taken from the hill right above The Home Place this afternoon.

08/10/2020

What a beautiful view from the top of Clore Place, the road that leads to The Home Place at Clore! ☀️

08/05/2020

The Home Place at Clore vacation rental has a few dates still available in August!

If you're looking for a quiet, relaxful get away, Madison, Virginia is it! We are nestled in the privacy of beautiful trees and mountain breezes. Whether you are coming to dine at Madison’s restaurants, relax at local breweries and vineyards, to hit the hiking trails or just to spend time away from the busyness of life, we’d love to have you stay with us. You’ll love the beautiful, breathtaking mountains of the Hebron Valley, where you can witness the most amazing sunset you’ve ever seen!

Reservations must be made through Airbnb. https://airbnb.com/h/homeplaceatcloreapta https://airbnb.com/h/homeplaceatcloreaptb

07/14/2020

We just had a cancellation for The Home Place at Clore's Apartment B for this weekend. If you're looking for a last minute get away, we'd love to have you stay with us in Madison, Virginia! You can't beat the views, the hiking and the vineyards/breweries. You can book through airbnb.... https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/36910443…

The Home Place at Clore is a vacation rental through Airbnb. Apartment B is the top, upstairs of the home which is half the length of the house. It has two bedrooms (Queen beds), two bathrooms (one full, one half), a living room, a dining area and a kitchen with counter tops made right in our factory! There is a stair way leading up to the apartment. Wifi is available.

06/22/2020

Summer is here in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Hiking trails are opening and most local vineyards, breweries, restaurants and stores are open for your enjoyment. The Home Place at Clore offers a unique getaway that provides both a quiet sense of remote retreat and easy access to local attractions. We are taking every precaution possible and following the guidelines for disinfection as outlined by the CDC to ensure the safety of our guests. We are disinfecting all door handles, switches, remotes, cabinets, appliances etc. to bring you a sparkling clean home for your stay.

Whether you are coming to dine at Madison’s restaurants, relax at local breweries and vineyards, to hit the hiking trails or just to spend time away from the busyness of life, we’d love to have you stay with us.

06/19/2020

Bald Top Brewing Co. is one of many local businesses we highly recommend you visit during your stay at The Home Place!

06/16/2020

Rainbow over Clore Place after a recent thunderstorm.

06/12/2020

Some local goodies to welcome our weekend guests! !

06/10/2020

Welcome to The Home Place at Clore's Apartment A virtual tour! Come on in, take a look around! The Home Place is a vacation rental and reservations can be made through Airbnb. Head on over to our website for more information and the link to make your reservations. https://clore.furniture/the-home-place-at-clore/

06/08/2020

A little visitor at Apartment A today!

06/05/2020

This is where your visit to The Home Place at Clore begins! Take in the breathtaking views as you begin your drive down Clore Place. Welcome!

06/03/2020

Be sure to spend an evening at Bald Top while you're visiting The Home Place at Clore! A historic farm brewery in the heart of Madison County offering food trucks, free live music and delicious, award winning craft beer!

The fields were cut this week so bring your kite and enjoy the steady winds and beautiful scenery at Bald Top......Still a huge selection of beers and wines all weekend......Great food trucks too & live music Sat evening.

05/28/2020

The Home Place at Clore is the home place of E.A. and Alma Blanche Clore. It is a vacation rental available for guests to stay a night, or two, or even more! Reservations can be made through Airbnb. There are two apartments available. E.A. and Alma Blanche raised their 12 children in this beautiful house overlooking the factory where E.A. and his sons crafted furniture. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the story of Clore Furniture… E.A. Clore started selling his handcrafted solid wood furniture in the 1920’s as E.A. Clore and Sons. The name was changed to E.A. Clore Sons, Inc. in 1946 when J.W., Lucian, Nat and Jimmy bought the business from their father. The business was rebranded to Clore in 2018. The Clore factory today is close to the same as it was when E.A. was alive. Most of our employees have been with us for 30-40 years and a few even longer! We are very proud of our heritage and our Clore story. Our workshop, located in the beautiful rolling hills of Madison County, Virginia, is where all the magic happens.

We have many pictures of E.A. and Alma Blanche Clore surrounded by their 12 children (yes, 12!!). This one was taken in the early 1940’s and the “kids” are posing in order of their age (girls and boys separately).

Top row - Alma Blanche (Big Mama), Blanche, Martha, Edith, Lucy Frances, Nannie V, Dorothy and Edward Ashby (E.A.). Bottom row – Bennett, Raymond, Jimmy, Nat, Lucian and J.W.

For more information or to make a reservation, please see our website at https://clore.furniture/the-home-place-at-clore/

05/27/2020

The Home Place at Clore is a vacation rental through Airbnb. Apartment B is the top, upstairs of the home which is half the length of the house. It has two bedrooms (Queen beds), two bathrooms (one full, one half), a living room, a dining area and a kitchen with counter tops made right in our factory! There is a stair way leading up to the apartment. Wifi is available.

05/27/2020

The Home Place at Clore is a vacation rental through Airbnb. Apartment A is the downstairs apartment of The Home Place at Clore, which is the full length of the house. It has four bedrooms (two Queen beds, one double bed and one bunk bed), two full baths, a living room, a beautiful sun room overlooking the Hebron Valley and a kitchen with counter tops made right in our factory!

05/27/2020

Our "little house on the hill" - perfect for mountain gazing and sunset watching!

05/19/2020

We highly recommend Fieldstone Trails during your visit to Madison! Enjoy a guided horseback ride through the vineyard with a view of Old Rag Mountain. After your ride, head up to Blue Quartz Winery for a wine tasting, beer flight, or any of the other tasty beverages. They can accommodate groups of up to four and riders are kept 6 feet apart. $85/person includes $15 tab at the winery bar. Fieldstone Trails, LLC

Reservations are required.

https://fieldstonetrails.com/

Horseback riding and wine tasting at Blue Quartz Winery in Madison County. Trail ride through the vineyard near Old Rag Mountain in Etlan, Virginia.

05/18/2020

Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison, Virginia, the Home Place at Clore is a vacation rental that offers a unique getaway that provides both a quiet sense of remote retreat and easy access to local attractions. We have two apartments available for vacation get aways. Apartment A, which accommodates up to 8 guests and Apartment B, which accommodates up to 4 guests. We are nestled in the privacy of beautiful trees and mountain breezes. Whether you are coming to dine at Madison’s restaurants, relax at our local breweries and vineyards, to hit the hiking trails or just to spend time away from the busyness of life, we’d love to have you stay with us. The Home Place has spacious rooms, breathtaking scenery, is steeped in tradition, and filled with Clore furniture. E.A. and Alma Blanche Clore raised their 12 children in this beautiful, enchanting house overlooking the factory where E.A. and his sons crafted furniture. Alma Blanche and her daughters delighted in providing meals to workers, family and friends. For more information and to make a reservations through Airbnb.com, please see the Clore Furniture website - https://clore.furniture/the-home-place-at-clore/