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A Quiet Mountain Escape at Iris Inn in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains

Published: March 20, 2026

Perched high above Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Iris Inn in Waynesboro Virginia, offers a quiet mountain retreat where sweeping Blue Ridge views and wooded seclusion invite travelers to slow down.

About the Author...

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Jeremy Gassen, CTA is the General Manager of Iris Inn & Cabins and Afton Mountain Vineyards. With nearly 30 years in hospitality — from boutique B&Bs to large urban hotels — he is a Certified Tourism Ambassador and a member of the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Tourism Association. A Blue Ridge Mountains enthusiast and avid caver, Jeremy brings deep industry knowledge and a genuine passion for this corner of Virginia to everything he shares. 

Read more about Jeremy here.