Pig out at a Virginia B&B

Vegetarian Journal, July-August, 2003

The White Pig is a vegan bed & breakfast at Briar Creek Farm, a 170-acre orchard near Charlottesville, VA. The guesthouse was named for the eldest of the owners' miniature pot-bellied pigs, while the suites honor its younger siblings and are decorated with antiques that reflect their personalities. Guests can even give these namesakes a belly rub as they roam the farm's grounds.

The inn offers breakfast choices like granola with soy yogurt, fruit-topped waffles, scrambled tofu with home fries and whole wheat toast, and chocolate chip pancakes with vegan sausage. Afternoon tea may feature iced organic herbal teas with flesh baked goods, or wine served with vegan cheese, crackers, and fruits. Guests can also request vegan bag lunches and dinners to take with them on visits to Monticello, Walton's Mountain Museum, or other nearby attractions.

For more information, contact The White Pig Bed & Breakfast, 5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA 22969, or at (434) 831-1416. You can also e-mail info@thewhitepig.com or visit the inn's website at <www.thewhitepig.com>.