What a find!! Being in the hospitality business over 35…read moreyears and to experience a Beauty with David as the owner, that truly knows how too entertain on highest level. We felt so welcomed. When we drove up that little Mansion we could not believe our Eyes. Directly on the water in a magical setting...something we will never forget and definitely will revisit! We were greeted and got a tour that justified its history. We did have perfect weather conditions, so when we came back from dinner, we enjoyed ourselves for a little walk around the gardens and lake. The view from our balcony was stunning...you really have to pinch yourself...just making sure you're not dreaming...it made us feel happy as can be. The next morning...David prepared a beautiful spread of breakfast. Crab &Swiss cheese omelette, roasted Yukon potato, turkey bacon, country sausage, the bread basket had lavish varieties and customed as well towards my girl who has celiac disease with gluten free options, Room tempered butter, I think even the raspberry marmalade was homemade, fresh berries...I mean nothing was missing and it was put together with such care. Since we were the first of the season...David was able to join us. What a great morning we had thanks to him...thank you so very much!! A must see venue, that is highly recommended!

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What a relaxing few days in our cottage at Hope and Glory. Right outside our front door were…read morespectacular gardens and around the corner a pool which delighted my husband daily. The delivered breakfasts were sublime and arrived on time with an extra steaming coffee pot. We could walk to various shops and restaurants in Irvington, which is wonderful. The owners were so generous and kind and the chef of the last night's meal knows just what she is doing -- yum. Thank you!

Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness - 4/5…read more This intimate, beautiful space also packs a tasty punch. The bartenders were very friendly, and the waiters were attentive. The steak was bursting with flavor and cooked well. The chef also came out and met with us, which I thought was really nice. The only reason it's not 5 stars is the bar had limited options, and I really disliked the dessert. But those were really minor complaints. I had a great time and left happy.

Six of us (aged 24 to 77) went for lunch at the tavern on a Thursday and had a delicious lunch and…read moreenjoyed an interesting presentation by the weavers guild on the second floor. There is a nice gift shop that benefits the historic hotel/tavern. The food at lunch was a limited menu but the black bean soup and freshly made bread was fabulous and others in our group enjoyed the quiche. If you like historic places I definitely recommend this place.

This place is a hidden gem. The cafe and gift shop are combined in one large, multi-room space on…read morethe first floor. The shop features household items, decor, quilts, knitted and woven items, made by local Virginian artisans. There are a few studios in the back where artists-in-residence can be found working on their crafts, and classes available (there was a beading class in session the day I was there.) The clerk was a volunteer, as I think is all the staff, and she was super nice and gave me lots of information about the shop and artists. I bought an adorable knit jellyfish ornament (pictured) even though I was originally planning on just looking. Then I went through to the cafe, also manned by volunteers, these from the culinary guild. They had soups, a salad option, a sandwich option, and some baked goods, mostly already prepared. I got the autumn chopped salad with spring mix, apples, avocado, bacon and a cheddar cheese dressing. It came with a choice of fresh baked bread and I picked a molasses cornbread variety that was AMAZING. The sandwich option, which I did not get, is also worth mentioning because it was a grilled cheese with BACON AND JAM and sounded incredible. My salad was delicious though and I needed some greens in me. The volunteers were all so nice and helpful. I love this place!

This was a great space for my birthday party in July. The host was gracious and very flexible with…read moremy needs and helped with everything from start to finish.

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We had a wonderful experience with this shelter. We arrived not expecting to immediately adopt,…read morebut we found the perfect cat. The adoption process was smooth and we left for the 45 minute drive home. Our new family addition took a couple of days to get used to her new home, but she is now waltzing around the house with her tail high in the air with a little question mark. And she is such a talker!

These guys were very helpful. Clean facility. Vet was impressed with our new kittys records & care…read morefrom these guys. Thank you for your service

This is a lovely winery. They have multiple seating areas, upstairs and downstairs. You can sit…read moreinside or outside. They also had downstairs rooms for tasting as well. The staff is fantastic, very friendly and engaging. There is a limited menu with availability based on events and whether.food trucks are onsite. The vineyard is lovely and the grounds seem extensive with a lot going on. They had a large variety of wines ranging from white, rose, red, sparkling and port. It's great to have a place like this available!

What a sweet diamond in the middle of a cornfield! Went there last night to meet friends for the…read morevery first time and it was above exceptional! The wines are so good and the atmosphere is so cozy. They had music last night and it was like being in Nashville! I highly recommend this. They have rooms to rent houses to rent and just gorgeous fields and landscape. They have a food truck on the weekends and it's just as a perfect place to meet up and to spend your next weekend. Cheers y'all.

Another great grilled cheese sandwich at the Heritage Grille. These weekly specials are well worth…read morethe visit!

We ladies of about a dozen went to the Club for a reserved luncheon. Our own lady who was hosting…read morethis event saw that the table was not set up so she got a server to help her to get it done, just minutes before we arrived. One and a half hours later we were served our meals and the hot meals were cold. Thankfully I had ordered a Cobb salad but the rest of the ladies were rightfully disappointed. Perhaps assign an experienced server to such a large group, not one who got the meals mixed up, or didn't check how we were enjoying our meals for the entire duration of our time. The dining area was only maybe occupied by a small number of other guests.

On the map, this was indistinguishable from nearby Dameron Marsh. Upon arriving, I was surprised by…read morewhat I found here. A short boardwalk leads to a genuine beach, one of the larger and nicer ones I've ever seen on the Chesapeake. Don't get me wrong, nobody's surfing on the little waves the bay generates, but it's still got a nice beach aesthetic and a good view. Several cautions are warranted, including the obvious risks of biting insects (not so much on the beach, but definitely on the inland track) and jellyfish. But I was surprised when a local told me that some of the marshy areas and the stream where a lagoon flows into the bay are prone to developing quicksand, to the point where people can get seriously stuck. (Unlike in movies, quicksand is not likely to drown you on its own but I still would not want to step in it). So watch out for that and bring some bug spray. Plant and animal life was abundant, and between the forest, the marsh, and the beach, there was a variety of scenery. So little of the bay is open to the public and preserved in this way. And this is not a park per se, and so unlike most state parks, this is free to enter. The parking area is small, and signage says they do not allow parking outside the lines, so visitation will be limited simply by space. But if you see a space open there, I'd take it.

This park is fantastic. There are only 11 parking spaces, so access is limited. The trail through…read morethe woods is beautiful. Some of the trail is raised wooden platforms. The beach is amazing. It is rustic and beautiful with marshlands and wildlife. There are two hiking options. One is interior and goes in the woods. The other is beachfront. Both trails are great. There is one point where there is a small inland marshy lake. It is usually connected to the bay. The water here is usually flowing in or out depending on the tide. Be very careful trying to cross because the sand is soft and you could get stuck. It is remote, so you might not easily get help. The wildlife in this area is great. Sometimes I have seen hundreds of flapping rays just off shore. Birds, fish you never know. Fo and enjoy this special treasure.