The closest we've got to the National Trust out here in the hills of Charlottesville. Thomas Jefferson's home was chilly but bright in the winter sunshine, with idyllic views towards the Appalachians and our piedmont region, as well as over an amazing vegetable garden. We wandered down past his grave and savoured the new, wood-clad visitor centre with its cafe and children's discovery centre - classy content and aesthetics - we will return in the Spring.
Monticello
