Clean, Quality Beds & Rooms

Simple, clean, cozy. Get a hot shower and rest your bones to feel great for the next leg of your journey.

We have towels, sundries, lounging attire, and footwear to keep you comfortable while reviving your clothing in the laundry.

Each bedroom has a smart TV, and there is an 80" smarter-than-I-am TV in the living room.

There is one large bathroom for hikers to share -- with more coming soon!

Common areas include a large living room, dining area, 500 sq ft deck, and a 6-person spa!

But Wait! There's more...

Hello, Hydration Station!

Volume (water) management is tricky enough for some. But when you sweat for hours, you’ll notice that your body sends messages about nutrients, electrolytes, and water that can be quite subtle.

Our Hydration Station is a special service to our guests whereby you make your own concoction based on your individual requirements.

In short, we have the ingredients, flavorings, nutrients, electrolytes, and vitamins to make your concoction your own -- and for a fraction of the price. Even add to your favorite commercial drinks. What's often missing from a hiker's hydration strategy is a cool-down beverage to be drunk within thirty minutes of strenuous excerise.

Once you've sampled your personalized elixir, we will make a recipe that you can order forever (because we will ship it to you wherever you are!).

We will also help you to name it: Quentin's Quencher, TrailStar's Apple Glimmer, or even Blee's Brew!

"Hike your own hike?" Sure. But at Blee's Rockfish Retreat, you can "Hike your own hike" while you "drink your own drink!"

Goodbye Bland, Boring, Trail Meals!

We know there is only so much flavor enhancement one can squeeze from a leftover fast-food condiment packet…

We also realize that weight/size/bulk are everything! We offer pulverized spices and spice blends to complete one of our trail meals, or enhance your staple vittles at Blee's Rockfish Retreat.

Blee and Amenie have crafted flavorful and lightweight blends of ingredients to give the same satisfaction you enjoyed while staying at Blee's Rockfish Retreat.

Blee has a real knack for discovering remarkable, familiar flavors designed to bring depth, satisfaction, and taste to your food. Everything is prepared to maximize umami - that elusive, savory, mouthfeel that beckons, "Just one more bite..."

We prioritize your holistic wellbeing and balance, creating a serene and welcoming environment for your stay. Mindfulness is a key practice we wholeheartedly embrace, and to enhance your experience, we are in the process of developing a labyrinth on the property, designed for walking meditation and quiet reflection.

To support your health and wellness, we maintain a curated list of trusted local practitioners, including physicians, chiropractors, massage therapists, and other professionals specializing in complementary healing practices.

As a Life Coach, Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, and Healing Touch Practitioner, Amenie is available to provide personalized support during your stay with advance notice. She welcomes the opportunity to hear your stories, and offer guidance in any way possible.

Holistic Wellness Support

(Sold by the Gram)

(Sold by the Gram)

(By Appointment Only)

Come for the rest, stay for the food. (or vice versa!)

Food. Food, food, food. We love it. We love cooking for our guests even more! Proud of our cuisine offerings is an understatement... and we can't wait to show you why! Heal your body with scratch-made dishes using local sources from the bounty of the season.

Booking your reservation well in advance increases our ability to create meals to your dietary and flavor preferences. During registration we'll ask about allergies. Your health and safety is our top priority - Blee is an RN after all!

Cozy Common Spaces

We have plenty for you to enjoy outside of your room! Have dinner on our large porch with beautiful views of nature and Virginia forests, or have a simple evening of kicking up your feet and watching a movie. Our home and grounds are comfortable, clean, and welcoming to all of our wonderful guests.

Ready to reserve? Need to check availability?

Let's do it!

About Blee's Rockfish Retreat

Nestled less than 10 minutes from the easily-accessed Rockfish Gap in Virginia, Blee's Rockfish Retreat offers a unique 7-acre haven for southbound, northbound, and flip-flop hikers. Being very close to I-64, I-81, US 250, and US 29, we also suggest using our space to meet up with loved ones. We offer "Meal Pass" options for your guests.

Once you board the "Rockfish Rocket," you will enter a world of quiet, country hospitality including locally-sourced, restaurant-quality food, hot showers (with toiletries), and clean clothes you may borrow during your stay, all within a safe and welcoming environment. Our focus is on helping you relax, rejuvenate, and re-supply during your adventure. Early confirmation is key, ensuring that when you arrive, all you need to do is unwind and enjoy your stay. With sufficient notice, we can accommodate your food preferences, and we are happy to receive your mail and re-supply items ahead of time. Plus, there’s room for your loved ones to join you in experiencing our warm hospitality. It all begins with your acknowledging a need for a break, nurse an injury/illness, or recognize the "Virginia Blues" is a thing!

-- Bedrooms are not assigned until arrival. We will place you in the private rooms first -- but if there is infirmary care needed, these beds go to those with probable contagious illnesses (we hope you understand). You will be compensated for your inconvenience.

-- During times of inclement weather and/or unusual circumstances, reach out -- we'll find a safe place for you to have shelter.

-- Snorers: By now, you've been told you snore. You may be sequestered for everyone's sanity!

After 25 years of calling this place home, I'm excited to share it with kindred spirits!

Blee's Rockfish Retreat provides you with top-notch attention at one price ($125 per bed, $175 per room (dbl occupancy).

You can expect:

• Pick Up at Rockfish Gap (King's Gourmet Popcorn) at 12:00. Payment will be collected/confirmed before departure at ~12:30

• Showers - indoor and outdoor

• Homemade snacks, cookies, breads, juices, sodas, etc... while here.

• Homemade condiments (butter, mayo, ketchup, pickles, etc.)

• Permethrin treatment for garments and equipment.

• Self-service communal laundry.

• Foot Care Station

• 2 Massage chairs

• Boot/Glove driers and warmers

• Gadget charging station

• Full access to 6-person spa (swimwear and towels incl)

• 1 or 2 "fire pits"

• A large deck for relaxing, board games, outdoor games.

• Smart TV in each room, with a large common areas TV with full channel access

• A common laptop computer access with free WiFi.

• An Evening Feast you won't forget with a complimentary adult beverage.

• Heat/AC.

• Big Ol' Breakfast the next morning.

• Some comemmerative bling to memorialize your stay.

• Back on Trail by 09:00

The schedule is very fluid, depending on occupancy/workload. We exist to meet your needs!

-- A chore list is available to defray your costs.

Meet Our Team

BLEE

AMENIE

KAYLEE

MSN, BSN, RN, CEN, TNCC, ICH-GCP

M.Ed., B.A., A.A.

Tech-Support + Musician

Hello, I'm Blee, your Innkeeper/Host! Having retired from a fulfilling career in healthcare, I co-founded Blee’s Rockfish Retreat as a means of "giving back" and a way to combine my love for creating some of the best food you've ever eaten, with my admiration for AT hikers.

My lifelong dream of thru-hiking is no longer an option. So I am especially inspired to do what I can to make our contribution exceed your expectations.

Hello, my name is Amenie and I function here as a Co-innkeeper/Co-host! I am a retired educator, counselor, and administrator after 35 incredible years! I did not retire, however, from my practice(s) as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Life Coach, as well as a Healing Touch Practitioner and Aromatherapist.

*If you should need to talk with someone who offers a different perspective, please let us know so Amenie can set aside some time while you are at Blee's Rockfish Retreat.

Hi! I'm Kaylee - I am a musician and web designer living in Austin, TX. While I am not an on-site team member, I provide tech support (and the occasional good joke, but only occasionally). If there are any issues with the website, please reach out to us at Admin@BleesRockfishRetreat.com. You may get a note/or call from me.

KYLIE

Team member of the year century!

I am Kylie (no relation to Kaylee!). A couple of years ago, I was found in bad shape in San Antonio. A German Shepherd rescue group (ShenandoahRescue.org) saved me, Sadie's Rules K9 Training (SadiesRulesK9Training.com) fostered me and taught me some manners, then they allowed me to rescue Blee (and I am doggone grateful!). Just think of me as a girl with a past, and leave it at that.

Resupply:

Please check our inventory before ordering retail. The Meals you can put together at Blee's Rockfish Retreat are made to your preferences and palates -- and far cheaper that packaged-for-retail items.

However...

It is our expectation that you purchase your supplies and food online and either have them delivered to The Retreat, or in the case of groceries, we can pick them up.