A Mill With A Story - Osceola Mill's Past & Present
Built on Water, Rooted in History
In the 1800s, water-powered mills kept the Shenandoah Valley humming, and Osceola Mill was one of seven grinding away along Marl Creek. Today, only two remain—ours and the McCormick Farm Mill—both part of the original McCormick Estate, known for revolutionizing American agriculture.
Named after Seminole leader Chief Osceola, our mill has been standing strong for over a century, supported by massive hand-hewn chestnut beams. Its steel Fritz water wheel replaced the original wooden one and still turns heads today, even if it's no longer grinding grain.
The Brubaker family ran the mill for decades until Hurricane Camille’s 1969 floods brought milling to a halt. But instead of fading into history, the Mill reinvented itself—as a home, and eventually, a historic inn.
A Cozy Stay With Soul
For nearly 50 years, Osceola Mill has welcomed guests looking to slow down and soak up some history. The Millhouse features comfy guest suites upstairs, a porch perfect for creekside coffee, and a vintage dining room stocked with hot tea, fresh coffee, and local charm.
Need more privacy? Our historic creekside cabin’s got you covered.
Whether you're here for the past, the peace, or the pastries—we're glad you found us.
The Folks Behind the Mill
Linda Schatz founded At Ease Retreat Corporation after decades in design and real estate, and a lifetime of dreaming about a place like this. Originally from Hawaii, Linda brought the warmth of island hospitality to the hills of Vesuvius, Virginia, and teamed up with her son, Tyler, to create something heartfelt, creative, and refreshingly down-to-earth.
They didn’t want to build a resort—they wanted to build a place that felt like home. A place for gathering, creating, laughing, healing, and staying a while.