A message from Norm and Barbara

It is with some sadness but great excitement we announce the sale of Autumn Ridge Cottages.  We’ve enjoyed many wonderful years as your Cottages Keepers but it’s now time to turn it over to younger and more energetic  owners who we know will maintain our level of hospitality.  I want to say thanks to all of our previous guests, especially our repeat guests.  It’s your loyalty and continued business that have made this experience all worth while.  Welcome Mike and Heather!

About

Norm and Barbara Rollenhagen purchased the Autumn Ridge property in 1997.  Their vision was to build several romantic, country cabins and create the ultimate secluded getaway for their guests to enjoy.  The first cabin, Deerfield Cottage, opened as a honeymoon cabin in the summer of 1998.  Next came Bayberry Cottage in the spring of 2000.  Bayberry is the largest of the three cabins.  Originally designed as a two bedroom cabin, it was later converted to a one bedroom cabin with a separate garden room featuring an over-sized double Jacuzzi.  The last cabin to open was the Twinleaf Cottage in April 2004.  The Rollenhagen's enjoyed 19 years of Cottage Keeping at Autumn Ridge, before turning over the keys to the new owners and entering the next faze of there lives.  Mike and Heather Meads now operate as the current owners and Cottage Keepers of Autumn Ridge and continue to maintain the vision set forth by Norm and Barbara.

Meet the Cottage Keepers

Mike and Heather Meads reside in Rockbridge County with their four children, dog and cat, and several chickens, goats, and pigs.  Mike is a financial advisor, VMI alumni, and retired army veteran.  Heather is a New Jersey native, a Stockton University graduate, and busy mom to their four kids.  Both are animal and nature lovers.  Mike and Heather are excited to continue maintaining the Autumn Ridge vision of the ultimate secluded getaway.  Yes, they are still including Barbara's famous Cottage Crumb Cake in the Breakfast Baskets!
Panoramic view on top of the ridge.