Admissions & Cost
Visit Us on The Hill
Our 240-acre campus in the Virginia Highlands is best experienced in person, but Oak Hill now also offers a preferred downtown stay through its partnership with the West Jefferson Hotel. Plan a campus visit, reserve a mountain weekend in West Jefferson, and explore Oak Hill from anywhere.
See Us In Person
From scenic woodlands and our campus lake to indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and the equestrian center, Oak Hill has a setting that families usually want to experience firsthand.
Schedule a visit to walk the grounds, see student life in motion, and get a better sense of what daily life on The Hill feels like.
Preferred Hotel Partner
Stay in Downtown West Jefferson While You Visit Oak Hill
Oak Hill Academy is partnering with the West Jefferson Hotel as the preferred hotel of Oak Hill Academy, giving families, alumni, and friends of the school a polished downtown stay while visiting campus.
The main visit page now gives you the overview. Use the preferred-hotel page for the full property story, downtown attractions, and additional planning details.
When you stay at the West Jefferson Hotel through the Oak Hill partnership, a portion of your stay is donated directly back to Oak Hill Academy to support the school and OHA students.
Partner Snapshot
West Jefferson Hotel
- Historic boutique hotel in downtown West Jefferson
- 17 intentionally designed guest rooms
- OH Restaurant & Bar inside the hotel
- Seasonal rooftop, Oak Room bar, and outdoor gathering spaces
- Walkable to shops, galleries, dining, and local attractions
Stay and Support
Your West Jefferson Hotel Stay Gives Back to Oak Hill
Through this partnership, your West Jefferson Hotel stay does more than provide a place to sleep. A portion of qualifying stays is donated directly back to Oak Hill Academy to support the school and OHA students.
That means family visits, alumni weekends, donor trips, and supporter stays at the West Jefferson Hotel can help strengthen the Oak Hill experience for current and future students.
At the Hotel
More Than a Room
The West Jefferson Hotel gives Oak Hill families a boutique downtown stay with dining, walkable streets, and a stronger sense of place than a generic overnight stop.
Use the dedicated preferred-hotel page for room details, amenities, and the full downtown West Jefferson guide.
OH Restaurant & Bar
Appalachian-inspired dining, cocktails, bar and patio service, and a polished dinner option inside the hotel.
Explore the restaurant17 Guest Rooms
Intentionally designed rooms with historic character, updated comfort, and a true boutique feel.
Browse room typesOak Room, Patio, Rooftop
Seasonal rooftop views, patio dining, and gathering spaces that make a weekend stay feel special.
See dining spacesEvent Spaces
Meeting rooms, celebration spaces, and buyout options suited to alumni events, retreats, and family gatherings.
View event optionsDowntown West Jefferson
Attractions Around the Hotel
Downtown West Jefferson gives families easy access to arts, food, shopping, entertainment, and mountain-town character within minutes of the hotel.
Inside the hotel
OH Restaurant & Bar
Located inside the beautifully restored hotel, OH Restaurant & Bar gives visitors Appalachian-inspired dining, cocktails, patio seating, and a reservation-friendly dinner option without leaving Main Street.
Visit OH Restaurant & BarArts and culture
Arts District and Murals
Downtown West Jefferson is known for its arts district, gallery crawls, Ashe Arts Center, and a mural trail spread through downtown.
Explore the Arts DistrictLocal favorite
Ashe County Cheese
A classic West Jefferson stop offering a long local tradition, factory tours, samples, and an easy downtown outing for visiting families.
Visit Ashe County CheeseClassic downtown outing
Parkway Theater
The Parkway Theater adds a historic small-town movie night option right in the heart of downtown West Jefferson.
See Parkway TheaterWeekend browsing
Farmers Market
The Ashe County Farmers Market brings together local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and a strong community feel for a mountain weekend.
Visit the Farmers MarketPlan the town
Events, Dining, and Shopping
The downtown visitor guide makes it easy to add seasonal events, shopping, restaurants, breweries, and local stops to your Oak Hill weekend.
Open the Visitor GuideLocal Guide
Lodging and Trip Planning Around Oak Hill
The West Jefferson Hotel should lead the stay experience for Oak Hill visitors, but families can still use the broader lodging guide and downtown planning links when building out their trip.
Use the right-side planner to compare resources, open the original local lodging map, and move easily between hotel booking, downtown planning, and your campus visit.
Alternative Stays
Preferred Local Airbnb Options
If your family prefers a cabin, house, or private rental, these Airbnb options from the original Oak Hill visit guide remain useful as backup choices. They now sit lower on the page so the preferred hotel partnership stays front and center.
Briar Run Cabin
Mouth of Wilson, VA
View listingBlackberry Hill - Unit A
Mouth of Wilson, VA
View listingBlackberry Hill - Unit B
Mouth of Wilson, VA
View listingAmazing! Unobstructed Long Range Views with Hot Tub
Near Oak Hill Academy
View listingNature Lover's Paradise
Mouth of Wilson, VA
View listingCabin with Views
Mouth of Wilson, VA
View listingThe Harper House
Troutdale, VA
View listing
Virtual Visits
Explore Oak Hill From Anywhere
If you cannot make it to the hills of southwest Virginia right away, there are still several ways to get to know the campus, the admissions process, and student life from wherever you are.
Give Us a Call
Schedule a one-on-one video call with our admissions team to ask questions, review the process, discuss cost and financial aid, and learn more about Oak Hill.
Schedule a CallCampus Tour Slide Show
Take a closer look at academic buildings, athletic facilities, and scenic spaces through the campus slide show right in your browser.
Open Slide ShowAttend a Virtual Open House
Learn more about academics, college counseling, residential life, and the boarding school experience, with opportunities to meet faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Register for Open HouseExplore Oak Hill Academy
Use Oak Hill's interactive campus map to get familiar with the layout of campus and preview key spaces before your visit.
View Campus Map
Aerial Tour
See the Campus From Above
The rolling hills of southwest Virginia give Oak Hill its setting and character. Watch the aerial campus tour for a broader look at the landscape, facilities, and the rhythm of life on The Hill.
Watch the Aerial TourReady to Connect?
Plan the Visit That Fits Your Family
Use the West Jefferson Hotel as your preferred home base, enjoy downtown West Jefferson, and connect directly with Oak Hill admissions to make the most of your visit.