Sundogs Bed and Breakfast is an experience like no other - an animal-friendly, eco-friendly, country retreat situated on 46 secluded acres. This peaceful destination awaits you, in the beautiful Potomac River Valley in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, just 4 miles north of Historic Shepherdstown. Sundogs offers 5 luxurious sun-filled, dog friendly rooms each with a private bath - including several with freestanding pedestal tubs - with heated floors.
Your gourmet vegetarian breakfast is made using local ingredients whenever possible, with many coming from our own future vegetable and herb gardens. Breakfast is served each morning in our bright dining room which opens onto a lovely porch and patio perfect for al fresco dining when weather permits. Wide open spaces with trails through sunny meadows, cool shady forests and a cascading stream invite you to explore and enjoy morning hikes with your two legged and four legged friends.
Sundogs is perfectly situated for participating in many of the local activities including Potomac River rafting, Shepherdstown University events or shopping and sightseeing.
Your gourmet vegetarian breakfast is made using local ingredients whenever possible, with many coming from our own future vegetable and herb gardens. Breakfast is served each morning in our bright dining room which opens onto a lovely porch and patio perfect for al fresco dining when weather permits. Wide open spaces with trails through sunny meadows, cool shady forests and a cascading stream invite you to explore and enjoy morning hikes with your two legged and four legged friends.
Sundogs is perfectly situated for participating in many of the local activities including Potomac River rafting, Shepherdstown University events or shopping and sightseeing.
Services
Not knowing what to expect, we headed out to a PetSmart in Northern Virginia where a rescue organization was showing some dogs.
Little did we know, that morning would be the start of many beautiful relationships both human and canine.
At the PetSmart was the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.
They had probably a dozen dogs of all breed mixes and backgrounds.
We thought we liked two - a 6-month old golden hound mix named Maxwell (who seemed laid back and really wanted to engage with people) and another named Jewel (a high-energy, spunky girl who would likely keep us on our toes).
Little did we know, that morning would be the start of many beautiful relationships both human and canine.
At the PetSmart was the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.
They had probably a dozen dogs of all breed mixes and backgrounds.
We thought we liked two - a 6-month old golden hound mix named Maxwell (who seemed laid back and really wanted to engage with people) and another named Jewel (a high-energy, spunky girl who would likely keep us on our toes).
At Sundogs we strive to provide a safe home for wildlife.
We have great diversity in plant species that provide food and shelter including virginia pines, eastern red cedar, Persimmons, Pawpaws, oak, cherry, viburnum, grasses and forbes.
Many areas are left natural and 'messy' to provide food as well as nesting and den sites.
Dead trees, rotting logs and leaf litter are important parts of a healthy ecosystem.
We are continually working to remove invasive plants and replace with native plants to provide a more abundant food source for our native birds and butterflies.
We have great diversity in plant species that provide food and shelter including virginia pines, eastern red cedar, Persimmons, Pawpaws, oak, cherry, viburnum, grasses and forbes.
Many areas are left natural and 'messy' to provide food as well as nesting and den sites.
Dead trees, rotting logs and leaf litter are important parts of a healthy ecosystem.
We are continually working to remove invasive plants and replace with native plants to provide a more abundant food source for our native birds and butterflies.
Peggy's previous career as a professional horticulturist and garden designer are serving her well in the development of the gardens at Sundogs.
Her and David's love and respect for nature show in the lovely animal- and pollinator-friendly gardens taking shape around the property.
Allowing nature to guide the master plan by working within the natural diversity of the native landscape comprised of rolling fields, beautiful native trees (including the pawpaw), and natural rock outcroppings, the new plantings flow seamlessly with the existing landscape enhancing rather than overshadowing its natural beauty.
Her and David's love and respect for nature show in the lovely animal- and pollinator-friendly gardens taking shape around the property.
Allowing nature to guide the master plan by working within the natural diversity of the native landscape comprised of rolling fields, beautiful native trees (including the pawpaw), and natural rock outcroppings, the new plantings flow seamlessly with the existing landscape enhancing rather than overshadowing its natural beauty.
Sundogs will maintain almost 2 miles of mown trails around the property for hiking and exploring.
Walk through the habitat meadow, explore the forest, hike down to Rockymarsh Run creek, visit the Paw-Paw groves, cruise around the hay fields and enjoy a respite and a visit with nature at any of our conveniently located benches, chairs or rock outcroppings.
Staying on the trails is recommended and please keep an eye out for ground hog holes and ground nesting bees.
Ticks are likely present so you may want to consider applying insect repellant and or long pants and long sleeved shirts.
Walk through the habitat meadow, explore the forest, hike down to Rockymarsh Run creek, visit the Paw-Paw groves, cruise around the hay fields and enjoy a respite and a visit with nature at any of our conveniently located benches, chairs or rock outcroppings.
Staying on the trails is recommended and please keep an eye out for ground hog holes and ground nesting bees.
Ticks are likely present so you may want to consider applying insect repellant and or long pants and long sleeved shirts.
Sundogs beautiful 10 acre forest leads you down to the Rocky Marsh Run creek.
The forest is made up of diverse hardwood wood species including sycamore, hickory, oak, beech, and maple.
The forest floor is covered in ferns and leaf litter and numerous beautiful rock outcroppings.
Native viburnum, redbuds, dogwoods, pawpaws and persimmons congregate at the sunnier edges.
The forest provides a wonderful habitat for wild turkeys, wood thrush, woodpeckers, raccoons, and red shouldered hawks.
The valley glen is a great place to escape the warmer days and enjoy quiet and solitude with the babbling Marshy Rock Run in the background.
The forest is made up of diverse hardwood wood species including sycamore, hickory, oak, beech, and maple.
The forest floor is covered in ferns and leaf litter and numerous beautiful rock outcroppings.
Native viburnum, redbuds, dogwoods, pawpaws and persimmons congregate at the sunnier edges.
The forest provides a wonderful habitat for wild turkeys, wood thrush, woodpeckers, raccoons, and red shouldered hawks.
The valley glen is a great place to escape the warmer days and enjoy quiet and solitude with the babbling Marshy Rock Run in the background.
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