Make Plans for the Urbanna Oyster Festival This Fall

Fresh oysters served at the Urbanna Oyster Festival near our Irvington, VA Bed and Breakfast

Virginia Oysters are the pride of the Chesapeake Bay – especially here on the Northern Neck of Virginia! There are plenty of ways to get your hands on these delicious, briny treats, including at our boutique hotel in Irvington. But if you really want to dive deep into the world of Virginia Oysters, don’t miss […]

Go Kayaking on Chesapeake Bay This Summer

Kayaking around the Chesapeake Bay

What’s not to love about a relaxing summer getaway on the western shores of the Chesapeake Bay with its many rivers and inlets – particularly when it includes a stay in the “tiny but tony” town of Irvington? Getaways to Irvington start with plenty of breathtaking scenery and end with relaxing evenings at our #1 […]

November 7 - 9, 2025

It’s shaping up to be the ultimate oyster weekend on Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay! With the Urbanna Oyster Festival kicking things off Friday and Saturday — and the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail’s Fall Oyster Crawl continuing the celebration through Sunday — there’s no better time to savor the flavors that make our region famous. Join us at The Dog & Oyster Micro-Vineyard for a weekend of wine, oysters, and discovery as we celebrate the Virginia waters that bring these treasures to our tables.