At Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast we look forward to making your visit a rejuvenating experience, with clean comfortable rooms, affordable rates and full complimentary home-style breakfasts made with our own free-range, farm-fresh eggs.
As a “Certified Green” bed and breakfast, we concentrate on reducing our environmental footprint while still providing luxury amenities in our two comfortably appointed guest rooms featuring;

Laura Rader-Dixon and Christopher Crenshaw were united in marriage at the Historic Hanover Courthouse on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Read more »
Lauren Gonzalez and Steven “Craig” Harris were united in marriage at the Historic Hanover Courthouse on Saturday, August 15, 2015. It was a small, intimate wedding ceremony with family and friends in attendance. Gail Olberg, Virginia Marriage Commissioner, had the privilege of Officiating and Lauren’s Uncle offered a beautiful prayer as part of the wedding ceremony.
Lindsay Fogg and Steve Thompson were united in marriage at Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast in Hanover, Virginia at noon on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. It was an intimate wedding ceremony for the Bride and Groom. Photos were taken by Starlet Bauguss. Gail Olberg, Virginia Marriage Commissioner, had the privilege of Officiating the wedding ceremony. Read more »
For the entire Month of October...It's our Annual "Newlywed’s Forever" Month at Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast in Hanover, Virginia.
Are you looking for a cozy country venue for your small intimate wedding for 2 or perhaps just a few family & friends? (max. 10 guests) Read more »
Did you miss out on July as Educators Month at Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast? Hanover Virginia
Here’s a second chance to get in some last minute R&R before the new school year begins! …due to the popularity of our July Special (and for those of you who weren’t able to get the date you wanted in July)
We’re doing it again for the entire month of August ! Read more »
Whether you’re looking for a weekend or a weeks’ vacation; enjoy a relaxing get-away at Shady Acres where you'll be welcomed by B&B owners Ralph and Gail. Wake each morning to the aroma of fresh coffee and the smell of a complimentary family-style farm-fresh breakfast featuring eggs from our own resident free-range chickens. Spend your day relaxing in the back yard hammock or traverse the area and visit Historic Landmarks and Battlefields, fun Theme Parks, Award winning Wineries and Breweries, Antique and Memorabilia shops Read more »
Farm to Table is becoming a commonly used term these days.
What does this term mean and what is all the fuss about?
There are a number of reasons to choose the farm fresh to table lifestyle.
But I believe there is more than just reasoning behind our choices; a story, a connection, says Gail Olberg, Owner of Shady Acres Bed and Breakfast in Hanover, Virginia, as to why people like Gail develop a passion for, and choose, farm-to-table as a lifestyle. Read more »