
Why Does Loudoun Lag Behind In Protecting Blue Ridge
Clarke and Fauquier Counties do not permit by right non-residential development on the shared mountainside of Blue Ridge and Paris mountains.


Clarke and Fauquier Counties do not permit by right non-residential development on the shared mountainside of Blue Ridge and Paris mountains.

I’m here today to speak plainly about what is at stake for public safety and fiscal responsibility in light of the last-minute motions introduced by Supervisor Kershner regarding rural wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

I urge you to strengthen—not weaken—the zoning protections for our mountains.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has joined our Protect Paris Mountain Alliance to oppose the development of a boutique resort complex near the intersection of Route 50 and Blue Ridge Mountain Road only a few hundred yards from the Appalachian Trail.

A New York-based developer is proposing to build a “boutique resort” complex near the intersection of Route 50 and Blue Ridge Mountain Road, within a few hundred yards of the Appalachian Trail.


Appalachian Trails hikers passing through the Ashby Gap are greeted with big skies, rolling hills and, at the trailhead, signs protesting a hotel resort planned on Paris Mountain.

Fox New Coverage 1-12-26
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va – Some environmentalists are pushign back against potential plans for a resort and spa in Northern Virginia.