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Vine Forest

Vine Forest
Vine Forest from US 11.jpg
Front of the house
Vine Forest is located in Virginia
Vine Forest
Vine Forest is located in the US
Vine Forest
Location U.S. Route 11, 2 miles west of Natural Bridge, Virginia
Coordinates 37°37′30″N 79°34′43″W / 37.62500°N 79.57861°W / 37.62500; -79.57861Coordinates: 37°37′30″N 79°34′43″W / 37.62500°N 79.57861°W / 37.62500; -79.57861
Area 8 acres (3.2 ha)
Built 1806 (1806)
Architect Curtis Walton
Architectural style Colonial Revival, Federal
NRHP reference # 91001084
VLR # 081-0207
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 23, 1991
Designated VLR June 19, 1991

Vine Forest, also known as Forest Oaks and Forest Tavern, is a historic home located near Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia. The original section was built about 1806, and is a 2 1/2-story, Federal style brick dwelling. It was enlarged about 1812 and substantial Colonial Revival additions and alterations were made in 1916. Two-story frame wings and a two-story rear verandah were added in 1916. The interior features a two-story center hall with a full arched ceiling. The property also includes three contributing guest houses.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.


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