Stay on the mountain campus of Rockbridge Creative Institute — a one-of-a-kind retreat nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
★★★★★ GUEST RATED
TRADE SCHOOL & RETREAT VENUE
BUENA VISTA, VIRGINIA
GO FORTH TO BUILD
Rockbridge Creative Institute Stays puts you on one of the most inspiring campuses in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you’re here to attend a hands-on workshop, recharge in the mountain air, or experience the Shenandoah Valley from a truly unique vantage point, your stay at RCI is more than accommodation. It’s an experience rooted in authenticity, craft, and the honest satisfaction of making something with your own hands.
In a world moving faster than ever, RCI Stays offers you the rare chance to slow down, look out across the Shenandoah Valley, and remember what it feels like to create something real.
The Blue Ridge Mountains seem close enough to touch. Enjoy a large, modern farmhouse. Wake up to beautiful sunrise over the eastern slopes. High ceilings and many windows on every level allow the beauty of a Virginia morning to illuminate the large kitchen. 365 acres of land are yours to enjoy. Follow trails to a 6 acre lake or see a high meadow where cattle graze. Then savor the sunset from the expansive porch as the light slowly dips into the Shenandoah Valley. Welcome to the Meridian House!
Wake up to panoramic vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley stretching out before you. There is nowhere quite like this in Virginia.
Stay on-campus and attend blacksmithing, stone carving, leatherworking, woodworking, and more. Your accommodation puts you steps from the build yard.
RCI is not a hotel. It is a working trade school, event venue, and family incubator. Your stay supports a mission that matters.
From retreat groups to solo travellers, guests at RCI consistently describe a feeling of belonging. The campus creates connection naturally.
Your stay at RCI gives you access to a remarkable campus with activities, workshops, and scenery that no hotel can match.
Austin Rehl is the founder of Rockbridge Creative Institute. He desires to inspire individuals to realize their full potential by expanding their ability to serve God and their community. This sentiment is captured in the RCI mantra – “Who will build Zion?” Austin is a practicing dentist. He co-founded a K-12 private classical school in Marietta, Ohio. Outside of the office, Dr. Rehl embraces a diverse range of interests. You might find him sculpting, timber framing, or dry stone walling. He enjoys teaching and sharing his skills. Family is at the heart of Austin’s life. He and his wife, Wendy, are proud parents of six children.
RCI Stays welcomes solo travellers, couples, families, and groups. Our campus is particularly well-suited to people attending workshops and retreats, creatives looking for an inspiring environment, and anyone seeking an authentic mountain experience away from the ordinary.
Yes. Staying on campus gives you priority access to book onto available workshops, from blacksmithing and leatherworking to stone carving and CAD design. Check our events calendar for upcoming sessions and let us know at the time of booking if you’d like to enrol.
Absolutely. RCI is an excellent venue for men’s retreats, family camps, team-building events, and private gatherings. We also have a beautiful wedding venue on the property. Contact us directly to discuss group bookings and bespoke event packages.
We are located at 801 Meridian Parkway, Buena Vista, Virginia 24416 — nestled on the slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains with panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley. Buena Vista is approximately 60 miles from Roanoke and easily accessible by car.
You can book directly through our website using the Book Now button above. For group stays, retreat packages, or bespoke requests, contact us at rockbridgecreativeinstitute@gmail.com or call +1 (740) 710-9045 and we will put together an option that works for you. Cancellation terms are confirmed at the time of booking.
We do accommodate well-behaved pets in select accommodation options on campus. Please confirm at the time of booking so we can assign you a suitable space and advise on any additional guidelines.
