Finding Redwood Trees at Pomona College in Claremont
In the 1920s, landscape architect Ralph Cornell, transformed the Quad into a retreat for students, reminiscent of Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: historic inns
Historic Victorian Inn from late 19th Century in Ferndale
Arriving in early evening, we drove past many Victorian homes and storefronts, then arrived at the crown jewel of the town…the stunning Victorian Inn.
Promise of Staying at Hotel Monaco in the Lafayette Building
A few years ago, my husband said he’d bring me back to Hotel Monaco at the Lafayette Building. When he heard of the Lafayette reenactment, he booked a room.
Historic Powhatan Resort eases Speed Dial Vacation
At Powhatan Resort is an 18th cetury manor house, garden, and pond, all reminescent of the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg.
Beach Club at Whalehead our Outer Banks Lodging
Our rental at the Beach Club at Whalehead in Corolla had great beach decor, lots of comfort, a great kitchen, was super convenient to everything, and quiet!
Staying at The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg
Built in 1913 in the Breaux Arts Style, The Virginian Hotel was a happening place on the eve of the Jazz Age..and now it was our luxurious overnight abode.
The Inn at Court Square in Historic Charlottesville
Remembering a charming inn I had began following, I discovered it was only a block away from lots of dining inside historic buildings.
Our Elopement Cottage at Charlottesville’s Prospect Hill
In the shadow of the Blue Ridge, the open gates beckoned us to drive through the traditional 18th century boxwood to Prospect Hill Inn, established in 1732.
Our Unique Elopement Dinner at The Inn at Willow Grove
At The Inn at Willow Grove we enjoyed another fancy elopement dinner, where they celebrated our elopement with a huge surprise!
Our Charlottesville Elopement in Shadow of the Blue Ridge
Planning an elopement resulted in major stress, until the doors opened at Prospect Hill Inn, which promised 18th century charm, tranquility, and ease.
