This is a great location for a wedding or any other event! It's got everything you could possibly need: a spacious outdoor area for a wedding or another event set up, a pier for beautiful pictures, a large reception hall, and a beautiful main building for staying over/getting ready/hanging inside during a cocktail hour. Plenty of parking space. The sunsets are gorgeous here. I photographed a wedding at Woodlawn Farm a while back, and I could see how much everybody was enjoying the venue and how much fun they were having. Highly recommended to anybody looking to celebrate your special occasion! read more

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What a perfect location for a waterfront wedding! Our daughter and son-in-law were married at Woodlawn in June. The grounds are beautiful. Plenty of room in the cottages for the bridal party and the main house has a wall of windows overlooking the water. Upstairs, there are more rooms and plenty of space for the bridal party to get ready. Jim and Maggie provided guidance and recommendations throughout the planning process removing some of the guess work in picking vendors. They were there early the day of the wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly while their staff was busy setting up and coordinating with vendors. Everything from the ceremony under the trees on the water, to the cocktail hour in the courtyard, reception in the air conditioned barn and games on the lawn was beautiful. Memories that will last a lifetime for our family. Comments from some of our guests: "Who knew you could have a destination wedding in Ridge,MD; just 1.5 hours from Washington, DC?" "Most beautiful wedding I've ever been to." "Great weekend getaway with lots to do before and after wedding." Mary G. read more

Though it has been several months since I have stayed here I can still remember much of my stay. The Woodlawn was one of the highlights in my near disastrous vacation to Maryland. I stayed in the River Cottage. The cottage was tastefully appointed with all the necessary furnishing include a nice and comfortable bed. The cottage also had a kitchenette, a tv, and all of the regular stuff. The best part of the stay was of course the view of the water. The breakfast, cooked by the B&B owner, was possibly one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. The guests are generally older in age and it is so quiet that it is eerie. read more

Woodlawn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Ridge, Maryland

OK. The place is OK. We stayed in the Magnolia cottage. "Magnolia is our romantic get away cottage. Set off by itself" = false. Magnolia is a toolshed on the central patio. The door to the building doesn't lock or close very well. Don't expect any privacy. When the wind blows the door open, the wine drinkers at the little tables all look right in the door at the side of the bed. The building has no furniture, except a bed and a lecture stand with a slanted top. No night tables or a TV or a mini-fridge. Probably got stolen when the door quit closing all the way. Breakfast has changed from some of the reviews posted here. We were offered a couple of danishes and pastries, cut in half and some fruit and store-bought granola. Jim announced that the coffee was gone at 9:30 and he had no plans for making any more. "Whoever needs it the most can have the last little drop!" I don't know if they lost their food service license or just quit bothering to live up to the "Breakfast" part of their name. The rocking chairs on the lawn ARE lovely and have a peaceful view of the river. Until about 2:30 when the tourists show up with their fast food and spend the day drinking wine. So we went into Leonardtown which is about 45 minutes away and looks like it was deserted when PAX River AFB downsized. Don't bother with the Point Lookout lighthouse either - there's a big chain link fence around it. If you are looking for someplace to eat your roadside lunch while enjoying a free wine tasting, Woodlawn has it all. If you're looking for a romantic weekend for two - stay home. read more

After two days of driving around disappointment after disappointment with the accommodations of Southern Maryland, we finally found this jewel B&B tucked into a corner of Calvert Bay. The inviting long beige pebble driveway felt like a breath of fresh air cleansing all frustrations from the the previous two days away. The plantation has been renovated into a main guesthouse with mutilple cottages. Thomas Cox tastefully preserved the house and one can see the history within the walls. The rooms are immaculate and clean. There are tons of wildlife around the home, the sun sets just over the bay, and there are schools of fish swirling the waters. If you want relaxation, good kayaking, and plenty of good wine, this is the place to be... Just like the label on their wines, if you need to get away and "slack" off, Woodlawn is the place to leave it all behind. read more

Not sure what the bed and breakfast is like, but I went to a wedding there this weekend. It was a perfect location for a 20-80 person wedding. The April weather seriously was unpredictable, but they had a backup plan, and hosted the 50 person wedding inside the manor. The festivities were not impacted one bit. They have a full window wall and the ocean view was like a painting backdrop behind the bride & groom. It was gorgeous! The food and drinks were wonderful, and they did a great job with the party all around. My only issue is that the service staff kept picking up our full glasses...even when we were sitting right there. And no, we weren't at all overly intoxicated. Really no one was, so it was a bit annoying. All around everything was sooooo worth it. It was a beautiful & perfect wedding. Slack winery is there, so we plan to go back and check it out. read more

My wife and I spent four days, three nights in southern Maryland for our anniversary. We looked around at a number of B&B options/Hotels/Cabin Rentals and finally decided on Woodlawn. WHAT A GREAT MOVE ON OUR PART. Normally, we are NOT a fan of B&Bs... as there is often too much "interaction" with other guests, property owners, etc, etc. Not so at Woodlawn. Jim Grube (the owner) is VERY entertaining, but in no way invasive or overly doting on his guests. Not to mention he is super nice, full of great ideas about the area and a GREAT breakfast cook (each morning you get a great big breakfast in the main house with views looking over Calvert Creek/Potomac River). The grounds and property are FANTASTIC without being gaudy (which we liked). Everything felt clean and cozy. Our favorite part (other than walking the grounds, having a pleasant breakfast, side trips in the area) was taking Jim's kayaks out in the Creek and realizing that if you head out towards the Potomac when the tide is out ... there is a relatively secluded stretch of white sand beach .. only accessible by the kayaks! That was a real treat. In other words, our trip was a B&B/hiking/kayaking/wine tour/restaurant tasting/beach trip. Yea, the area is great! We'll be back Jim! There's not much on Yelp or Tripadvisor written on this area (most of it is about eastern shore, etc)... if anyone wants tips or advice feel free to message me. read more

We rented Woodlawn for my daughters wedding reception. I will admit that the location is beautiful, but for the price you pay for the venue there are improvements to be made. Alcohol is included as part of the rental agreement. The premium beer that we requested was not onsite. The owner had to leave and procure it locally. This was over an hour after the event started. The main house, though impressive and historical has issues. The powder rooms smelled like a sewer and the house overall smelled "funky". The kitchen sinks and floors were dirty, a rag used to wipe up smelled sour and dirty. When the caterer left, they took their trash cans with them. This left no receptacles for the last hour or so of the party. The bartender, which is part of the rental, never came out of the wine house to pick up bottles or glasses, the guests ended up busing the tables. He never announced last call and just packed up. He did ask us if we needed anything else, but at that point he had everything closed and put away. I am not sure what more he could have done. The guests will remember the location and that they had a good time. We ended up paying a lot of money for the view, the rest we could have gotten cheaper with better service elsewhere. Would I attend an event at Woodlawn again, sure. Would I ever rent the facility again for an important once in a lifetime event, NEVER. read more

Excellent and friendly service. Xian was great.

Outstanding bed and breakfast. Our cottage was not available at check-in so we got upgraded to the Palacial Suite, which included a jacuzzi. We were offered a choice between the suite and a cottage. We took the room in the main house because it was huge. The waterfront view of Calvert Bay was stunning as the sun set. The main house had no guests the night we stayed so we got the whole house to ourselves! The service was excellent. We were served breakfast at the time we wanted it and it consisted of scrambled eggs, ham, fresh pineapple with strawberries, and orange juice. The B&B was on some 140 acres of land and was a historic building from the 1800s. It was such a great value and far exceeded any expectations I had of B&B's in Southern Maryland. I would stay here again without hesitation. read more

We were recently married and had to postpone our honeymoon due to a busy work schedule, so we decided to take a few weekend trips. We journeyed down to Southern MD to this historical and elegant bed and breakfast near Point Lookout State Park. The service was incredibly hospitable, between a young gentleman named Jean and the inn-owner Jim Grube. They even had their own wine on this farm/bed and breakfast, and Jean ran the daily wine tastings (including wine and cheese pairings). We had a very romantic cottage overlooking Calvert Creek, which was just off of the Potomac River near where the Chesapeake Bay converges. We went out in their canoe and kayaks, which was quite relaxing! This is just down the road from the Point Lookout Park, which has beaches, fishing areas and a historic prison which once held over 52,000 confederate soldiers (and some say it's a very haunted area). This is also just a short drive to Solomon's Island, and the seafood around there is awesome! We plan on going back, and definitely letting our family and friends know about this place. read more

What a fabulous find. Spent three idyllic days at this lovely estate. Were very happily ensconced in one of the cottages with amazing sunrise, and sunset, views in early March, 2013. The owners are lovely-and the breakfasts perfect. This is not your typical B&B experience. There is much more privacy in this very peaceful atmosphere. The grounds are gorgeous and perfect for winding down after a day of easy exploring. Do not expect pseudo gourmet breakfast concoctions that you find in many other inns. Do expect guality ingredients perfectly prepared and served in an exceedingly non-stuffy atmosphere overlooking the water. Breakfast casseroles are simple, but luscious. And I do not believe I have ever eaten such a perfectly cooked "over easy" egg. Fresh juice and great coffee round out the meal. Dining choices are limited close by, but a must do is Courtney's at the end of the road. Also would recommend having a nice lunch on Solomon's Island, then picking up dinner to go from St. Inigoes General Store. The wraps are delicious (try the Club Wrap with seasoned mayonnaise) and the homemade potato salad is so good that we stopped to pick up a pound to take home! Did not try their "real meals", but heard they are wonderful. Thanks so much to all of the Grube family for sharing this wonderful place with us! We will be back read more

We came here for wine tasting and had a wonderful experience. The proprietor is very friendly and knowledgable about wine. He was very nice about letting our group's two toddlers and dog run amuk around the property. Overall, highly recommend. read more