When you’re in Washington, Virginia we invite you to visit our recently completed restoration of the old tavern across the street. Built in 1740, the structure has the look of a classically beautiful, yet simple, Colonial town fixture. The building now houses The Inn Shops, a series of 5 charmingly decorated period rooms offering a wide variety of custom designed tableware, furnishings, gifts, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and delicacies from our kitchen.

Each room maintains its own identity much as it might have looked in the 1800s. The various products offered relate to the individual spaces. The old kitchen is now a store for spices, French sea salt, homemade jams, jellies and other food provisions custom–packaged and labeled as well as the very popular Dalmatian patterned chef’s pants and aprons inspired by our four legged mascots. The dining room features an array of glassware and fine china used throughout The Inn, as well as imported Laguiole knives and corkscrews. Pewter, silver and period antiques are available in the old Tavern Room while the old general store section of the building now houses an art gallery showcasing paintings from select artists.

The Inn Shops currently features two local artists, Armand Cabrera of Warrenton, Virginia and Tom Neel of Marshall, Virginia. These accomplished artists uniquely express their interpretation of the beauty and peacefulness of the region in their inspired oil paintings, just as we are inspired by the majestic setting of our town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests who visit the Inn sometimes don’t want to go home; consider taking us home with you in an idyllic painting to be savored for years to come. Contact us at the Inn Shops if you would like to have a commissioned painting created expressly for you.

We are now offering some of our most popular items online. If you prefer, you may also call the store at 540–675–3800. If you have visited the Inn before and would like to order something that you may have seen during your visit, please contact us.