This driving tour winds through the backroads of western Albemarle County from Mint Springs to Bundoran in North Garden, showcasing a diversity of forests, pastures, and rolling hills. Visitors will enjoy a variety of gardens from beautiful formal spaces to curious gardener’s gardens with a variety of themes. Miller School, established in 1878, offers spectacular mountain vistas on a 1,100-acre property. Visitors may tour three historic buildings on the main campus and a second stop at the school’s working farm. Students will demonstrate sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming practices, and land management related to animal husbandry. Miller’s farmstead includes a vegetable garden, greenhouse, and kitchen for preparing agricultural products. The nearby village of Crozet offers visitors a delightful respite with its mix of shopping, restaurants, and nearby wineries and breweries.