Civility is a missing ingredient in so many places today. Along with partners Mike and Karen Caplanis, the Myers purchased the historic property from artist John Chumley's widow in July 1995. They immediately dove into the task of renovating the first three buildings, and opened the first six guestrooms within twelve weeks. The 1780's Manor House was a much bigger project, after sitting vacant for years and never having been equipped with plumbing, heat or electric. Spring is wonderful anywhere in Virginia,' says Barry, 'and fall is a delight in the Shenandoah Valley.
Summer is a special treat with ripe berries coming in for fresh sorbets and breakfast.
In the winter, two massive stone fireplaces greet and warm the inn's guests in an atmosphere that is truly hospitable. The inn's special Saturday evening dinner, prepared by Neil Myers, begins with a 'social hour,' with mulled wine or summer sangria depending on the season, and hors d'oeuvres. The Inn and its cuisine was featured in an eight-page article in Country Homes magazine, and has been highlighted in Southern Living. It's very open-ended. The partners have had a lot of support from the community.