Wintergreen Virginia Map

About Wintergreen, Virginia

Wintergreen is a locality in Nelson County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 589. The population density is 20.4 people per km². Wintergreen is located at 37.8849°N, 78.8995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22958.

Wintergreen unfolds across the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place where the forested slopes catch the morning sun with a cool, clean light. It lies 20.6 miles south-south-east of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 153°T), and is situated 1.5 miles west-south-west of Nellysford. The terrain here is a study in verticality, with hollows that hold the mist and ridges that offer sweeping views of the Piedmont stretching out to the hazy horizon. Pine and oak dominate the dense woodlands, their branches often heavy with the quiet accumulation of dew or the sharp glint of frost, depending on the season. The air itself carries a distinct crispness, a scent of damp earth and evergreen needles that feels elemental, grounding. Streams, born from the higher elevations, tumble down through ravines, their water clear and cold, a constant, murmuring presence in the landscape. The story of Wintergreen is tied to the vision of creating a mountain retreat, a place of recreation and refuge. Its development has been shaped by its geography, a deliberate embrace of the natural contours of the land to offer skiing, golf, and hiking. The local economy, while varied, finds a significant anchor in tourism and the amenities that draw visitors to its slopes and fairways. This mountain community, though relatively young in its organized form, draws on the deep agricultural heritage of Nelson County, a legacy of tobacco and orchards that still marks the surrounding valleys. The quiet hum of activity, particularly during peak seasons, is a testament to its role as a destination, a place people come to experience the enduring beauty of these ancient hills.

About This Wintergreen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wintergreen, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.884862, -78.899467. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wintergreen and Nelson County.

Detailed location data for Wintergreen includes the ZIP code (22958), telephone area code (540), county seat of Nelson County (Lovingston), and school district assignment (Nelson County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wintergreen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.