Virginia Annual Program Accommodations

Ideas on where to stay for the Virginia annual program.

1) Shared Housing in Lexington, VA

The team at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge has reserved 3 incredible properties in Lexington for the benefit of some of our out-of-town travelers. You will not find better rates or more quiet, convenient and beautiful settings. Each shared house or lodge has a spacious garden patio and grounds, a full kitchen, and various delightful amenities. The deluxe dorm accommodations at HeartStone are cubicle-style. All prices below are per night. 

For more information about any of the shared housing options below or to MAKE A RESERVATION, please write to housingva@bodhipath.org. A deposit for reserving housing will be required AFTER you make your reservation and the reservation is confirmed. The deposit amount matches the per night rate for your room. All shared housing is first come first served.

Historic Middleton House

  • Dates: June 6 or 7 – June 11 or 12
  • Location: 111 South Jefferson Street, Lexington, VA. (Downtown)
  • Master bedroom: Queen bed and ensuite bathroom. $130
  • Ground floor bedroom: Queen bed, bathroom. $110
  • Green bedroom: Queen bed. $100
  • Garrett bedroom (Attic): 2 single beds. $65/bed
  • To view this house go to: https://www.vrbo.com/316062

McDowell House

  • Dates: June 6 or 7 – June 16 or 17 (includes Retreat Program housing)
  • Location: Preston Street, Lexington, VA. (Downtown)
  • Master bedroom: Queen bed, bathroom. $125
  • Garden ground floor bedroom: Queen bed, bathroom. $115
  • Turret bedroom: 2 single beds, bathroom. $75/bed
  • Full kitchen, common areas, porch, and yards.
  • To view this house go to: https://www.vrbo.com/369363

McDowell 3rd Floor Apartment

  • Dates: June 6 or 7 – June 16 or 17 (includes Retreat Program housing)
  • Location: Preston Street, Lexington, VA. (Downtown)
  • 1 Queen bedroom, pull out couch in living room. Full kitchen, separate entrance. $150
  • To view this apartment: https://www.vrbo.com/339861

HeartStone Lodge

  • Dates: June 7 – 12
  • Location: 1366 Stuartsburg Rd., Buena Vista, VA. (4 miles from downtown Lexington)
  • Country Garden room: King bed, ensuite bathroom. $130
  • Country Tweed room: Queen bed, ensuite bathroom. $115
  • 7 deluxe single dorm cubbies, 1 double cubby. Bathrooms, showers. $50
  • Full kitchen, cozy common areas, gorgeous grounds.
  • To view the rooms: https://loveheartstone.com/suites/#ts_dorm

2) Suggested HOTELS when reserving on your own

Please contact the establishment directly.

Closest to the Bodhi Path Center (1.5 miles)

Budget Inn—Modest motel, closest to Bodhi Path Center, 1.5 miles.

  • Location: 4331 South Lee Hwy., Natural Bridge, VA 24578
  • Phone (Front Desk): 540-291-2896. Call to make a reservation.
  • Approximate rate: $70/night. Mention “Bodhi Path.”
  • Other: Fridge and microwave in every room. A modest motel 1+ mile from the center, for the “nothing fancy” crowd. Pink Cadillac restaurant next door is open 7:00am – 8:00pm 7/week

Downtown Lexington (10 miles from the Bodhi Path Center)

Hampton Inn by Hilton

2 Miles North of Downtown Lexington

Motel 6

Holiday Inn Express Lexington

14 Miles North of the Bodhi Path Center

South River Highlands

6 Miles South of the Bodhi Path Center

Natural Bridge Hotel

  • Location: 15 Appledore Lane, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
  • Phone (Front Desk): 540-291-2121
  • Approximate rate: Starting at $190/night in June. Main Inn rooms and veranda building rooms (newer, nicer). Rooms have mini fridge, microwave in hall nook.
  • Othe featuresr: Dining room for breakfast and dinner. Also tavern with full bar. Stone’s throw away from the Natural Bridge State Park.
  • Webpage: https://naturalbridgeva.com/

3) Camping

Camping 2 Miles from the Bodhi Path Center

Natural Bridge KOA

4) Additional Listings

For other accommodations mostly 10+ miles from the Bodhi Path Center, please visit the Lexington Visitors Center’s website at https://www.lexingtonvirginia.com