Leisurely tours can be scheduled throughout the year by advance appointment. Visitors will see selected rooms in the Mansion as well as certain Grounds features. The toured areas of the Mansion consist of the Reception Room, Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Breakfast Room. Each room is furnished and displays period documents, artwork, and photographs. The Grounds include the Formal Italian Garden, Rose Garden, Greenhouse, storage Tower, Pergola, Cut Flower Garden, Cottage, Ryan Mausoleum, Rives Family Cemetery, Swan Lake Pond, and Estate Railroad Station.

Other parts of the Grounds and outbuildings will be opened as they are restored. Thomas Fortune Ryan's Racetrack is currently under restoration and is now available to the public for exhibition steeplechase and flat racing events.

Rates for guided tours are:
Mansion & Grounds Tours

10-20 people
$10 for adults
$9 for seniors 65+
$5 children ages 8 - 18
no charge under 8

Groups of 20 +
$5 for adults
$3 for children

Directions
Oak Ridge Estate is located between Charlottesville and Lynchburg (approximately 35 miles from both) in Nelson County, Virginia. In Nelson County, proceed north of Colleen or south of Lovingston to Route 653 from 29 South. Route 653 is also Oak Ridge Road. Proceed 2.4 miles on Oak Ridge Road to driveway entrance on right (marked by an open gate and Oak Ridge sign).

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Area Information
For information on lodging or other area tourist attractions please visit the Nelson County Tourism web site at www.nelsoncounty.com