Mayberry Meets Manhattan: Northern Neck
When I pull up to the Hope and Glory Inn in Irvington, what I notice first are the quaint aphorisms that dot the grounds like so many metal tulips: “Remember to Breathe,” advises one. “You Live and Learn” starts another, adding, “At Any Rate, You Live.” The lifestyle tips might seem cloying in another setting, […]
Hope & Glory Inn Chesapeake Heaven
“The fabled Hope & Glory Inn… Delightful owners Dudley and Peggy Patteson have designed a living dream, an inimitable romantic escape. Chef Meseret, fluent in English, Amharic from her native Ethiopia, French, and Italian, sang us the “Coquelicot” song in French, and we all joined in for “Le Pont d’Avignon.” … Mary (breakfast server) said it best. […]
12 Amazing Romantic Getaways for Every Type of Couple – If Your Idea of Romance Is: Eating Oysters
“Although the trail runs throughout the state, numerous sites can be found along Virginia’s Northern Neck, including Dog & Oyster Vineyard, which pairs its wines with local oysters…”“Spend the night in Irvington—about a three-hour drive from DC—at the always-romantic Hope & Glory Inn…”
A Taste of the Northern Neck
“The Dog and Oyster Vineyard in Irvington invites guests to take a trip through its giant corkscrews and into the midst of its grapevines, which are responsible for a list of award-winning wines. Pair them with the local oysters at the Sip & Slurp stand. Keep an eye open for friendly dogs wandering the grounds. […]
A Foodie Trip of Historic Proportions
“Also worth a visit: The Dog and Oyster in Irvington, where the wines are crafted to pair with the area’s famous oysters (more on that in a minute), to say nothing of what may actually be the world’s largest corkscrew.”
6 Unexpected Destination Wedding Locations That Are Non-Cliché In The Best Way
“Couples who enjoy historic ambiance should look no further than Irvington, Virginia. “For smaller, more intimate weddings, couples will fall in love with the enchanting Hope & Glory Inn, which used to house an elite boarding school in the late 1800s,” says Caroline Logan, director of communications for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The property offers […]
Dog-Friendly Virginia Wineries
“The Hope & Glory Inn, a longtime favorite lodging option in the Northern Neck, acquired an existing vineyard in 2011 that the innkeepers’ son Mark Hollingsworth was managing. Named for the family’s rescue dogs—who guard the grapes from native wildlife—and for the area’s prized bivalves, the Dog & Oyster Vineyard is a healthy walk or […]
This Tiny Coastal Virginia Town Is Home to the Ultimate Oyster (and Wine) Lover’s Getaway
“As the sun sets and frogs chirp just outside the screened-in cottage of tables, vineyard owner Dudley Patteson’s eyes sparkle behind tortoiseshell glasses. The former Washington, DC, banker and his wife Peggy also own Irvington’s acclaimed Hope and Glory Inn, a converted 1889 schoolhouse with a … bar named Detention. Patteson affably pulls up a […]
Best Oyster Awards Featured in Smoke & Salt
2020 & 2019 “It’s tough to be humble when your state produces the finest bivalves anywhere, so we won’t even try. Here, we offer a list of the state’s best raw oyster bars dedicated to serving Virginia-grown oysters, and growers that retail directly to the public, chosen by our editors and panel of experts. Oyster […]
Coastal Living Magazine names Irvington as one of their “10 best places to live” and The Hope and Glory Inn and the Dog and Oyster vineyard were featured
“As the sun sets and frogs chirp just outside the screened-in cottage of tables, vineyard owner Dudley Patteson’s eyes sparkle behind tortoiseshell glasses. The former Washington, DC, banker and his wife Peggy also own Irvington’s acclaimed Hope and Glory Inn, a converted 1889 schoolhouse with a … bar named Detention. Patteson affably pulls up a […]
