"Southern Charm at its best. Your hospitality, warmth and graciousness are both refreshing and comforting. We look forward to returning." A. & J. B.
"Pat and Jack, you helped to make our dream wedding a reality. Thank you for all you did to make our wedding weekend so special and one to last a lifetime." Maria and Chris
"Thank you both so much for your hospitality and southern charm. The Inn is exceptional and the experience as a whole was unforgettable." Matthew and Megan
Mayhurst Welcomes you!
We invite you to relax and enjoy the luxury, ambiance and romance of the past when life was slower and more gracious. This marvelously restored plantation home of 1859 is the perfect place to stay in Central Virginia.
Mayhurst Inn is a luxurious Virginia Bed and Breakfast located in Orange, VA and near Charlottesville. The stunning 150 year old 9200 sq. ft. Plantation Manor House and our eight unique guest rooms and suites will enchant you and provide the ideal back drop for a perfect getaway or vacation. Situated on 37 acres of the rolling Virginia Piedmont, surrounded by manicured lawns, multiple gardens, old growth trees and fields, you will be transported away from today's day-to-day stress to a time and place where relaxation was a way of life. You will be pampered with luxury, fine Virginia Wines, exceptional service and sumptuous breakfasts while surrounded with romance and history. Your stay at Mayhurst can be as relaxed as you want or filled with adventure and the many exciting things to do and places to visit that surround us. Come take pleasure in the "Plantation Experience" and enjoy some true Southern Hospitality. Click here to make a Reservation.
Mayhurst is only 90 minutes from Northern Virginia, 60 minutes from Richmond and 2.5 hours from Norfolk and the Tidewater area, its beauty, scenic vistas, quiet, romance and history make your Mayhurst experience truly unique.
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Mayhurst is a magnificent and rare 9200 Sq. Ft. Italianate Victorian gem built in 1859 and is remarkable for its fanciful exuberant architecture and oval-spiral staircase ascending four floors. Mayhurst is filled with history and romance. When you stay at Mayhurst and tour the grounds you will be following in the footsteps of Generals Robert E. Lee, A. P. Hill and "Stonewall" Jackson who visited and enjoyed the beauty of Mayhurst. Your can walk (and explore) where 18,000 Confederate troops pitched their tents during the winter of 1863-64. You can read more about the unique history of Mayhurst at Points of History. Mayhurst is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark noted for its historic as well as architectural merit. Mayhurst is also one of the historic properties on the "Journey Through Hallowed Ground" - the Historical Route 15 and Route 20 corridor of that runs from Gettysburg to Monticello. You may wish to tour all four floors of the mansion complete with a climb to the rooftop cupola where General "Stonewall" Jackson observed his troops and where Civil War Graffiti is scratched into the 150 year old glass.
Mayhurst is now outstandingly restored with the best of the antebellum era and 21st century comforts: Our eight stately guest rooms have private baths, double whirlpool tubs, original Italian marble fireplaces, luxury linens, antiques, period decor, Central Air and Heat and High Speed WiFi. Fine chocolates, bottled water, special soaps and shampoos and hand and body lotion are in every room. Click here to Tour Our Guest Rooms.
Snacks, soft drinks, wine and cheese are served each evening from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Three course full plantation style breakfasts are served on the large patio or in the dining room next to the fireplace. Snacks are always available in the library and in each of our three parlors. Mayhurst is also a Virginia Green Lodging B&B.
To create the "ultimate" Mayhurst experience in any season, or to simply enhance your stay, we have created numerous Vacations and Romantic Packages including: Adventure, Romance, Golf, Civil War, Winery Tours, Presidential Mansion Tours, our famous Fall Foliage Flyover and a Winter Escape. No matter what the occasion is, we have an all inclusive and discounted package that can meet your needs. Let us do the planning and coordination so that you and your significant other can simply enjoy the ambiance and luxury of Mayhurst and the exceptional combination of events we have put together for you.
In addition to our extensive number of packages, we also have numerous Specials and Discounts ranging from the incredible Montpelier Excursion Packages, to business, senior, military, AAA and multi-day stay discounts for you to choose from. These change frequently so be sure to check and see if any discount applies to you. You may also build your own package from our à la carte listing of extras including: fresh roses, in-room massages, champagne and strawberries and scrumptious picnic baskets among many others listed under Specials and Discounts.
Mayhurst is located within easy driving distance of 6 Civil War Battlefields, 10 Wineries, 2 Museums, 3 Presidential Homes (Montpelier, Monticello and Ashlawn) and 4 Golf Courses. Recreational activities, such as horseback riding, skydiving. fishing, ballooning (from Mayhurst) and hiking opportunities abound. Our Dining Diversions and Day Trips selection provides an extensive list of places to go, things to do, local events and dining options. Orange County and the surrounding area are renowned for numerous Art Studios, Antique Malls and Gift Shops. We are located just 30 miles from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the Skyline Drive. Guests are encouraged to dine at the many fine Restaurants in the immediate area. Or, if you want a more leisurely stay, Mayhurst, with our 37 acres, fishing pond, 2 miles of walking trails, beautiful gardens, sun lit verandah and patio and a large hammock invite you to forget the stress and simply relax.
The luxury, history, romance and ambiance of Mayhurst await you. What are you waiting for?
If you are looking for the perfect place for your "Special Day" - then you've found it. Mayhurst has successfully hosted over 80 weddings, from small intimate elopements to ceremonies and receptions for 300 guests. Click here for more information.
Weddings
Mayhurst In the News
Washingtonian Magazine: February, 2008 "Kindling Romance" by Nancy Bauer Collier - Pages 111-112. A wonderful article about lodging in Maryland and Virginia that declares Mayhurst a "Victorian Beauty" .... "warmed by ornate cornices, arched windows, and a carved cupola..." and that provides a unique atmosphere for guests because Mayhurst has, "A dozen working fireplaces that still warm the parlors and guest rooms...."
PBS Television Production "Road Trip to History"
PBS regularly airs a television program called "Road Trip to History," produced by Oaktree Productions. In October, 2007 they highlighted Orange, Virginia. Mayhurst was one of the grand historic properties prominently featured. In the program Jack recounts the fascinating and colorful history of what is now Mayhurst and why it was so important to the area and to the Confederacy. There are numerous exterior and interior shots. Copies of the DVD are available at Mayhurst and at the Orange County Visitors Center.
Journey Through Hallowed Ground The Official Guide to Where America Happened:
Written by renowned travel book author, David Edwin Lillard. Mayhurst, a National Registry of Historic Places Home and a Virginia Historic Landmark, is not only listed as a stopping point on the "Journey," but is also called out by Lillard as "an Italianate wonder of interior design." Take the Journey!
Virginia Lifestyles Magazine: Virginia Lifesyles Magazine has featured Mayhurst in three recent additions.
November-December - 2006 - Christmas and Winter scenes of Mayhurst, with our 6 Ft tall Nutcrackers guarding the front door, were featured in this issue.
Wedding Edition - 2007 - Pages 18-19. This special publication featured Mayhurst as one of the premier destination wedding sites in Virginia.
September-October 2007 - Pages 22-23. Mayhurst was featured in an article entitled "Haunted Places to Read About...& Visit" that recounted several of the ghost tales associated with Mayhurst. "The beautiful and historic Mayhurst Inn in Orange (central Virginia) has its share of stories of friendly ghosts." There are plenty of stories - but we've never seen or felt any ghosts....yet.
Mort Kunstler Paints a scene depicting a Civil War event at Mayhurst:
During the Confederate winter encampment of 1863-64, Mayhurst serverd as General A. P. Hill's Headquarters. One of A. P. Hill's daughters, Lucy Lee Hill, was baptized at Mayhurst. Her Godfather, General Robert E. Lee, held her in his arms throughout the christening ceremony on May 1, 1864. The image of the christening scene was recently completed by renowned historical artist, Mort Kuntsler, in a painting entitled "Tender is the Heart". A Giclee Print of the scene hangs in the Mayhurst Parlor where the ceremony took place. The painting was released in a special ceremony and signing at Mayhurst on 27 April, 2007.
Los Angeles Times, June 27, 2010 – Travel Section. Author: Judy Mandell “Exotic trips down the aisle”
If you're into history, how about a Civil War-themed wedding? With the bride and bridesmaids in fabulous period hoop dresses, the groom and groomsmen in period costume and the 90% of guests who also dress up, it doesn't get more authentic than at the historic Mayhurst Inn in Orange, Va. Even the music and dancing are themed. The bride walked down the aisle to "Tara's Theme" from "Gone With the Wind."
Top 20 Most Historic Hotels: Mayhurst Inn was named (#10) in the top 20 Most Historic Hotels in the USA by the "Nights in The Past - The Webs Premiere Guide to Historic Hotels and Accommodations" in 2010. www.nightsinthepast.com/USAhistoric2.html
Mayhurst Inn A Virginia B&B and Romantic Inn (c.1859) is a member of the following associations: Bed & Breakfast Association of Virginia Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield James Madison's Montpelier Foundation Orange County Chamber of Commerce Orange County Historical Society Orange Down Town Alliance Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII)
Mayhurst Inn A Virginia B&B and Romantic Inn (c.1859)
12460 Mayhurst Lane
Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 672-5597 (888) 672-5597
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