Weyers Cave offers a blend of suburban and country living
Located between Harrisonburg and Staunton along the Interstate 81 corridor, Weyers Cave is a growing community where small suburban subdivisions neighbor established farms. “It’s a mix of older farmhouses and newer 20-year-old houses,” says Craig Anders, a Commercial Realtor with Cottonwood Commercial who’s sold properties in the area for nine years. “It’s affordable compared to the superior markets of Harrisonburg and Staunton, but you're still well-connected by I-81.” Farming is still the area’s main industry, but Anders says that more businesses are popping up along the interstate. The community’s location in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley provides mountain views to the east and west, and Shenandoah National Park is nearby.
Suburban subdivisions, a small town center and farms
Weyers Cave has pockets of suburban-style subdivisions where streets are lined with ranch-style and split-level homes. The houses in each subdivision were all built around the same time — mostly in the early 2000s — resulting in a similar look. In one subdivision, the ranch-style houses all have pastel vinyl exteriors, while another features mostly brick homes. In the community’s center, Queen Anne houses sit next to businesses and houses of worship like Weyers Cave United Methodist. Outside of town is hilly farmland, dotted with silos, barns and grazing cattle. Some of these farms are generational, with farmhouses from the early 1900s on dozens of acres, while others are newer builds. Most homes in Weyers Cave range from around $260,000 to $490,000, though those on more than 3 acres or new custom builds range from $550,000 to $710,000.
B-rated public schools and a community college
Kids can start school at Clymore Elementary and then attend Stewart Middle; both earn a B from Niche. At the B-rated Fort Defiance High, students can join over 25 clubs, including the Robotics Club, Filmmaking Club and Future Farmers of America. High schoolers can also take dual enrollment courses at Blue Ridge Community College, which also offers associate degrees and certificate programs.
Locally owned businesses, markets and breweries
“You’ve got some really nice farm breweries and really nice farmers markets,” Anders says. Valley Pike Farm Market sells locally made food, wine and beer in a former barn. There’s also a coffee shop, a deli and a bar. The Alpine Goat Brewery serves European-style beers and has rotating food trucks. The brewery also has regular live music and hosts the biweekly Augusta Harvest Market, where vendors sell locally grown produce. A variety of businesses are spread out through the community’s center, including a hardware store, a plant nursery and a dentist’s office. For groceries, Dollar General is nearby, and Food Lion is about 6 miles away in Grottoes.
Along the I-81 corridor near the Shenandoah Valley Airport
Interstate 81 passes through the community, leading 13 miles north to Harrisonburg and 16 miles south to Staunton; the drive to each takes around 20 minutes. U.S. Route 11 is an alternative to the interstate, and state Route 256 leads east toward Grottoes. Sentara RMH Medical Center is an 11-mile drive. Shenandoah Valley Airport, which has flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, is on the edge of town. Residents nearby might hear airplane noise.
Community center events, cave exploration and hiking
Weyers Cave Ruritan Park has a playground and baseball fields. The park is near the Weyers Cave Community Center, which hosts events like the Annual ECBRO Virginia Bigfoot Con & Family Festival. ECBRO stands for the East Coast Bigfoot Researchers Organization, which invites cryptozoologists to give presentations over two days each June. The event also features Bigfoot-themed vendors, kids’ rides and medieval battle demonstrations.
Weyers Cave is named after the man who is credited with discovering Grand Caverns in nearby Grottoes. The caverns are a popular tourist attraction, and the surrounding park has walking paths and access to the South River, where fishing and kayaking are popular. Shenandoah National Park is also nearby, providing hiking trails through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Written By
Annie Franklin
