Within a short drive from The Manor Resort, you’ll find everything you would ever desire—excellent public and private schools, cultural & performing arts, historical landmarks, recreational and water sports, collegiate sporting events, exceptional vineyards, continuing education opportunities at two universities and so much more.
The historic town of Farmville, just a mile away, offers a unique array of shopping, from everyday purchases to antiques, and luxurious home furnishings at the extraordinary Green Front Furniture. With over 700,00 square feet of showroom space, Green Front is filled with superior quality furnishings to transform your home or office into a rich and luxurious retreat.
Culture & Arts
As a home to two universities, professional theater companies and talented local artisans, the surrounding community is steeped in a world of artistic and cultural events—from symphony and operatic performances to modern music to fine and folk art to the prestigious Longwood Center for the Visual Arts.
Local History
The area surrounding The Manor Resort is rich in American history that helped shape our country—from American Indian to Pre-Revolutionary and Revolutionary War to important civil rights events, and most notably, the Farmville area is home to the Civil War’s last significant battle, General Lee’s retreat and the surrender of the Confederacy to end the Civil War.
Hampden-Sydney College
Founded on the eve of American Independence in November 1775, Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest private charter in the South and one of only three four-year, all-men’s colleges in the United States. James Madison, Patrick Henry, and other equally vigorous patriots served on the College’s first Board of Trustees. Hampden-Sydney emphasizes a rigorous and traditional liberal arts curriculum and has one of the strictest Honor Codes of any college or university.
Longwood University
Founded in 1839, Longwood University is one of the oldest universities in the United States. Honored for producing some of the nation’s top educators, U.S. News & World Report ranks Longwood as one of the “Top Public Universities-Master’s” in the South, and while independent research lists Longwood as “one of 20 schools nationwide that foster student success.”
Medical
Southside Community Hospital, just three miles away, is a state-of-the-art regional facility committed to quality, cost effective healthcare, delivered by a progressive, highly trained medical staff with a personal touch.
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