The Inn at Willow Grove

Right here’s a recap of our romantic go to to The Inn at Willow Grove in Orange, Virginia.

A fast one-night getaway

I instructed my mother-in-law some time again I don’t need any items aside from probably the most treasured present of all: time! So her Mom’s Day present to me this yr was an evening with our boys so Thomas and I might escape for the evening. We had been so grateful! It’s superb to “simply” be grown-ups for an evening.

We researched all the same old locations to remain inside a 1-2 hour radius of Charlottesville and determined upon the Inn At Willow Grove. My sister, who’s a journey agent, did all of the reserving for us. This was our first go to and we hope to return!

Nestled on 40 acres in the midst of Virginia countryside, the Inn at Willow Grove is situated in Orange, Virginia (additionally residence to Woodberry Forest College if you happen to’ve heard of it!). It was a few 45-minute drive on winding roads from Charlottesville to Orange.

The grounds are anchored by the primary home – a restored historic residence courting again to the 1770s. It homes the reception, Classic Restaurant & Pub, and a number of the inn’s rooms.

Be careful for the butler!

There are 25 rooms whole between the primary home and cottages throughout the grounds which might be named for what I consider they initially had been: the Butler’s Cottage, the Smokehouse, the Schoolhouse Cottage. Some are registered historic landmarks.

Our room: Creekside Cottages

Our room was Creekside Cottage East (no. 6) and was shiny and ethereal with an exquisite king-size mattress and balcony. We beloved the view!

The Toilet

The Mill Home Spa Pool

We didn’t have time to do something enjoyable on the spa, however we did get to sit down by the pool! The climate was simply heat sufficient.

Whereas the pool is marketed as heated, it was not very heat. (It was additionally not freezing). Thomas did a pleasant chilly plunge! That they had a bar by the pool the place you would order snacks or a drink, which was a pleasant contact.

Dinner at Classic Restaurant

We modified for dinner and headed over for a drink on the bar earlier than our reservation. You’ll positively desire a reservation at Classic as a result of of us from the group come too. Our journey was considerably final minute and we virtually didn’t get a reservation, however we lucked out.

Jumpsuit is from Quick Story Field / Right here’s a comparable one

The Pub

We each RAVED about our cocktails. I had a Bourbini which was bourbon, vanilla bean syrup, orange, and Prosecco. Thomas had a margarita-style drink with tequila.

We additionally shared a cheese board which was generously adorned!

Dinner was glorious

We had been seated in a personal room with a view of the entrance garden!

The bread with salted butter, amuse bouche, and entrees had been all fantastic. I had a crab cake with carrot ribbons, greens, and fava bean hummus.

Blissful Anniversary

Everybody saved wishing us a cheerful anniversary and we simply rolled with it. I figured my sister had checked that field when she booked the room. Once I despatched her an image of our dessert, she jogged my memory that it WAS our anniversary – the anni of our engagement! We had each forgotten – haha!

This chocolate mousse with caramel and peanuts was sooooo good!

French press + beignets

A plus of the Inn is they convey you French press espresso (or tea) and beignets for breakfast proper to your room! How pretty.

Breakfast at Classic

We went again to Classic for omelets and extra espresso earlier than heading again residence.

The Inn at Willow Grove is a wonderful escape from Washington, DC, or Charlottesville, and there may be loads to do within the space from vineyards to mountaineering to James Madison’s Montpelier to the cities of Orange and Culpepper. We might completely return for an additional keep – hopefully an extended one too!