Welcome to Paint Bank, Virginia

A New Chapter in Paint Bank


The Swinging Bridge Restaurant, store  and our  mountain properties are entering a new chapter of thoughtful stewardship. Under a new operator, the property is being carefully refreshed with a renewed focus on hospitality, quality dining, comfortable lodging, and authentic Appalachian experiences. Whether you’re returning to rediscover Paint Bank General Store or visiting for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you.

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One Destination. Many Experiences. All Connected.

The Story

What looks like several places is one story: a historic mountain community and a private landscape—lodges, outfitting, dining, and country store—operated together so guests can experience Paint Bank as it was meant to be: immersive, authentic, and unforgettable.

Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway, a family adventure, a hunting or fishing trip, or simply quiet, you’ll find it here—all within the same property and same mountain valley.

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Lodging Across the Property

Choose the kind of stay that fits your trip—from classic lodge comfort to a more intimate mountain escape.

Explore lodging at these unique offerings

Traveling with a group? Planning a retreat? We can help coordinate multiple properties into one seamless stay.

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Private Events

Wedding Events

A yellow two-story house with green shutters and a green metal roof, surrounded by lush green trees and a well-kept lawn. A large white tent with string lights is set up in the yard, with tables and chairs inside for an outdoor event.

From milestone birthdays to intimate gatherings, Paint Bank offers a memorable setting to celebrate another year surrounded by the people who matter most.

Gather friends and family for great food, beautiful scenery, and an experience that feels both relaxed and unforgettable.

People at an outdoor party with string lights, some standing and some seated at tables with red and white checkered tablecloths, in front of a house with a porch, during dusk.

Bridal or Baby Shower Events

Celebrate life’s most meaningful milestones with a gathering that feels warm and personal. Bridal showers and baby showers at Paint Bank offer a charming mountain setting perfect for sharing moments with family and close friends.

Enjoy delicious dining, scenic views, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes every celebration feel special.

Birthday Events

Inside a rustic bar or restaurant with wooden furniture, a mix of young and middle-aged people are socializing, drinking, and enjoying the atmosphere, with a mezzanine level above.

From milestone birthdays to intimate gatherings, Paint Bank offers a memorable setting to celebrate another year surrounded by the people who matter most.

Gather friends and family for great food, beautiful scenery, and an experience that feels both relaxed and unforgettable.

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The Outdoors Are the Main Attraction

With 6,000 acres to explore, the creeks are the experience.

Popular ways to spend your day:

  • Fishing (rivers, waters, and quiet moments you can’t buy)

  • Hunting with local knowledge and true mountain tradition

  • Hiking & exploring on big-sky ridges and hidden trails

  • Guided experiences and local support when you want it

Potts Creek Outfitters is your base for gear, guidance, local insight, and planning the day you want.

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A man wearing a red apron and a blue shirt is standing next to a large outdoor grill with ribs cooking on it, smiling and talking.


Come Hungry!

After a day outside, nothing hits like a good meal and a place that feels like home.

Gather at:

The Swinging Bridge Restaurant & Bar – a community favorite for food, conversation, and the kind of evening you remember

Seasonal specials, local flavor, and welcoming mountain hospitality

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  • Close-up of a bison calf with dark and light brown curly fur, a curved horn, and a red tag on its ear, standing on gravel with grass and trees in the background.

    Hollow Hill Farm

    Experience a working farm in the valley—where the pace is slower, the air is cleaner, and the connection to land and tradition is real.

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  • A man standing in a shallow river, fishing with a rod and reel, surrounded by trees and green bushes.

    Paint Bank Fish Hatchery

    Fishing access points, trailheads, scenic overlooks.

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  • An old gray wooden building with a red metal roof, labeled "Tingler's Mill," surrounded by green trees.

    Tinglers Mill

    a restored 19th-century water-powered grist mill on Potts Creek that once ground corn and wheat for local farmers and now stands as a historic symbol of the town’s agricultural heritage and preservation efforts.

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