Hope & Glory Inn and The Colonnade featured in the Wall Street Journal
“…it started with asiago-flecked Rappahannock oysters, served in white shell-shaped ramekins. Then came potato-leek soup with local herbs, cornbread madeleines and—before a cheesecake dessert—lump crab with beurre blanc and Old Bay, that classic spice mix of the Chesapeake.”
One of Southern Living’s “19 Best Things To Do In The Northern Neck Of Virginia”
A bed and breakfast with cozy rooms and darling cottages, the Hope & Glory Inn puts you right in the heart of small town Irvington. There’s a relaxing saltwater pool hidden away behind the inn, and a garden bath which is, yes, a clawfoot tub in a garden, is a surprising and restorative way to […]
IRVINGTON – One of “6 Towns On The Chesapeake Bay Have Bustling Main Streets”
“Irvington is a scenic town with plenty of character and creekside charm.” “Another unmissable… “main street”…Irvington attraction, the Dog and Oyster Micro-Vineyard. In operation for over a decade, this beautiful… Chesapeake Bay Wine Trailrestaurant is an unforgettable dining experience where you can pair local wineswith ‘just out of the water’ oysters.”
“Inn of Dreams” by Victoria Magazine
“On the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, in a town known for history and water views, the Hope & Glory Inn invites guests to indulge in luxurious accommodations boasting unique decor and exuisite seafood.” “Through a white picket fence, the cheery yellow façade rises up to greet… Inside the auberge, owners Peggy and Dudley […]
One of “The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in the United States
“Founded as a schoolhouse in 1889, the hotel today includes seven guest rooms and six private cottages, which are surrounded by a secret garden, saltwater pool and open-air garden bath.” “…make sure to spend some time in , combining two of the most romantic foods and beverages I can think of. If wine and oysters really […]
Hope & Glory Inn Among Travel+Leisure’s 30 Great Inns
“If you’re extravagantly romantic, you’ll love this eccentric spot on Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay shore.” “Whimsical folk art pieces such as birdcages, model ships, and mirrors by artist Brad Stephens complete the Alice in Wonderland effect. In seven upstairs rooms and [seven] cottages, bedsteads are fashioned from wooden fences and flea market finds. Each cottage has […]
Grape Expectations
The Dog and Oyster Micro-Vineyard in Irvington, Va., near where the Rappahannock River feeds into the Chesapeake, was established ten years ago to produce bracing white wines that pair expressly with oysters. “Growing grapes on land next to the water where oysters were grown—the terroir of our grapes matches perfectly with the merroir of the […]
This Tiny Coastal Virginia Town Is Home to the Ultimate Oyster (and Wine) Lover’s Getaway
“The Dog and Oyster Micro-Vineyard connects Virginia oyster culture to Chesapeake Bay wine culture, whetting your palette for the tasting fun to come..” “With its proximity to an estuary, Chesapeake Bay, and its sandy soil, the area is like Bordeaux, and the wines produced here have won their share of awards.” “As the sun sets and […]
Selected Top Hotel “For The Playful” in 10 Great Inns and Bed-and-Breakfasts Around the Chesapeake Bay
“Whimsy reigns at this Northern Neck inn, a former schoolhouse where guests are invited to drink at a bar called Detention and eat at the Dining Hall restaurant. Don’t miss the secluded garden bath, with its outdoor shower and antique claw-foot tub—perhaps the bay’s most inviting place to bathe.
Explore the Chesapeake Region’s Charming Oyster Culture
“In Roman times, a day’s worth of work equaled one oyster,” says Dudley Patteson, owner of Hope and Glory Inn in Irvington, who was instrumental in creating the official Virginia Oyster Trail. “They were so valuable that Roman soldiers had to guard them.” Patteson isn’t one to keep a good thing to himself. He partnered […]
