Virginia's Shenandoah Valley Bed and Breakfast in Harrisonburg.This large Flemish Bond brick structure was built shortly after the American Revolution by settlers of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Bishop Peter Burkholder, early Mennonite Bishop of Virginia, and his descendants were longtime residents. Within walking distance is the manor cemetery revealing family names of most early inhabitants of this historic structure.

Of further historical note, the house served as a Civil War hospital following General Philip Henry Sheridan's devastating "burning of the Valley" in 1864. After three unsuccessful attempts to ignite the flame retardant locust wood foundation timbers, Union soldiers moved on. As one of the few large structures to survive the raid, the house was a natural refuge for the wounded and homeless.

By the Side of the Road, the City of Harrisonburg's first official bed and breakfast, offers a unique combination of the pleasures of a peaceful country retreat and the convenience of a location within minutes of the amenities and entertainment of our thriving city. Innkeepers Janice and Dennis Fitzgerald invite you to be their guest.