Blog | Inn at Warner Hall - Part 13

Portrait of George Washington in Warner Hall
The Real George Washington: Interesting Facts About Our First President

What did you do this Presidents’ Day? Relax? Take a long weekend trip (like to your favorite Virginia country bed and breakfast)? At some point, we hope you had the opportunity to reflect on the men – because they’ve all been men so far – that made the day possible. Take George Washington, the president […]

Interesting Facts About Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air! But have you every wondered where Valentine’s Day originated?  Or why we exchange chocolates and roses? Read on for some fun, quirky and historical Valentine’s Day facts! In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine? They would wear […]

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Virginia’s Finest Party Foods

Expecting guests this weekend for the big game? Maybe you’re headed to a party at a friend’s house Sunday for the Super Bowl and need to bring some nibbles for the game (or the commercials…whatever it is you like to watch…we don’t judge!). Consider serving some of Virginia’s finest, Virginia-grown goodies. And not just for […]

Best of Virginia Voting 2014
Vote Virginia! Vote Warner Hall!

Last year, we were honored to be named among the top 10 most welcoming bed and breakfasts in Virginia by the readers of the Virginia Living magazine! Thank you all for voting to make that happen! Virginia Living is at it again and hosting its annual Best of Virginia Readers’ Survey now. If you haven’t […]

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Mr. Warner Lewis and the Warner and Lewis Cemetery at Warner Hall

The Warner and Lewis Cemetery on the grounds of Warner Hall is among the most historic spots on the property. Want to know more about this hallowed ground? Here’s what we published in our book, Warner Hall: Story of a Great Plantation, by Dave Brown and Thane Harpole. ____________________ In 1944, Mr. Warner Lewis, an […]

Chef's Tasting Dinner Warner Hall
Ringing In 2014 At Warner Hall

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice.” – T.S. Eliot New Year’s Eve dinner at Warner Hall on Dec. 31, 2013 was another one for the books! Thank you all for joining us again this year! And thank you to the Aaron Koehl Trio for treating […]

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Portraits of the Warner and Lewis Families

The Warners and Lewises of Warner Hall were typical of Virginia’s elite 17th– and 18th-century families in that many of them commissioned portraits. In fact, according to Warner Hall: The Story of a Great Plantation, which we commissioned archaeologists Dave Brown and Thane Harpole to write, a rendering of Augustine Warner II, possibly painted by Sir […]

Mrs. Martha Page Vandegrift Remembers Warner Hall

Facebook. Trip Advisor. The journals located in each of the 11 rooms here at the Inn at Warner Hall. Today, there are countless ways to share the Warner Hall story. Since we are such lovers of history and preserving the story and structure of Warner Hall, we especially love this written account of Warner Hall, […]

A Mystery, the Warners and the Petsworth Parish Silver

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? We do and are thrilled that authors Dave Brown and Thane Harpole highlighted the story of the Warners and the Petsworth Silver in their book, Warner Hall: Story of a Great Plantation. Here’s an excerpt! __________________________________ On Jan. 31, 1937, in the Sunday Magazine section of an unidentified newspaper, […]

    • Warner Hall Entry Drive

      Reconnect, Restore and Rejuvenate!

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    • There’s no doubt, it makes our day to know that keeping Warner Hall and its history alive for all to enjoy is so meaningful to all, from the descendants of the great men and women who lived here to the guests who lodge here. We recently received this lovely note of thanks and had to […]

    • We are certainly sad to see this vacation of ours come to an end. How lucky we were to have found this place. Warner Hall is exactly what the B&B experience should be. You have combined all of the essential elements of the perfect getaway. We will be back, many times I’m sure! Thank you! […]

    • Warner Hall not only equaled but exceeded our expectations. The warm Southern hospitality, the gracious surroundings, and the incredible cuisine combined to create a memorable birthday for Donna and for our friends. An outstanding evening of fellowship and food! You have paid attention to detail in the restoration, decoration and in the reception, hosting, “ghosting” care […]

    • Warner Hall Entry Drive

      Welcome Back Friends! We’ve Missed YOU!

      It’s time to Reconnect, Restore and Rejuvenate! And there’s no better place…. Than the wide-open space… Of beautiful Warner Hall! Looking for a Spring, Summer or Fall “Stay-cation” with your family and friends that is an easy drive? Of course, the safety, health and physical welfare of our guests and employees is at the forefront […]

    • Warner Hall Christmas

      A Colonial Christmas Celebration at Warner Hall for CHKD

      The Ware River Circle of the King’s Daughters and Sons will host their 30th annual Christmas Open House – A Colonial Christmas Celebration – at the Inn at Warner Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. The event benefits the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, local charities and the Ronald McDonald House. Tickets are $30 […]

    • Gloucester Main Street Bank Building

      Gloucester Main Street Re-Visioning Iconic Bank Building

      Restoring iconic buildings and breathing new life into them is, as you know, something that the Inn at Warner Hall greatly values. It’s our responsibility to preserve our past, and at the same time, grow into the future to build stronger communities. That’s why Innkeeper Theresa Stavens is honored to serve on the Feasibility Oversight […]

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