Valentine's Day Special The perfect gift for you and your special someone and a great opportunity for guys to show your real feelings Select your room at the Romantic Mayhurst Inn and we will stock it with a Dozen Roses, Handmade Gourmet Chocolates a fine Virginia Wine and two of our signature wine glasses. Dine in style at the renowned Inn at Meander Plantation or another nearby Restaurant with a $100 Gift Certificate. On your second night we'll have Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room when you return from dinner. If Mayhurst is already booked for the dates you want, give us a call and we will set up the same package up for another time and you can give your special someone a Mayhurst Inn Gift Certificate for the package on Valentine's Day.

Package Includes: 2 Nights in a beautiful guest room Wine and Cheese Social each evening $100 Restaurant Gift Certificate Champagne and Cocolate Dipped Strawberries One Dozen Roses Gourmet Chocolates Bottle of Virginia Wine and 2 Mauyhurst Wine Glasses Full Three Course Berakfast Each Morning Make reservations or purchase a Gift Certificate on or before 28 Feb, 2012 Cost: $727.43 (Including all taxes) You MUST call or e-mail us at the time you make your reservation to request this Package. Not available with any other discount. Room selection and restaurant subject to availability. 7 day advance notice required to secure this package.

Mayhurst Winter Escape Tired of the cold and gray skies? Need a break from old man winter but don't have the time to fly to Hawaii? Spend a couple of days at Mayhurst and you'll return rejuvenated. Curl up in an easy chair by a beautiful Mayhurst fireplace, sip some warm mulled wine or our signature Mayhurst Hot Buttered Rum or simply settle in with a pot of hot tea. Forget the cold and get some pampering. Add a massage in your room, spend a day at a nearby Spa or visit some Virginia Wineries. Enjoy a meal at one of the spectacular local restaurants and return to a special dessert.

Package Includes: 2 nights in one of our beautiful guestrooms Full breakfast each morning Warm Mulled wine, Mayhurst Hot Buttered Rum, fine Virginia wines, cheese and snacks each evening $50 Gift Certificate toward Dinner Post dinner dessert in your room of Hot Apple Pie A'la Mode or Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie and home made whipped cream Bottle of fine Virginia Wine $527.55 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $484.75 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included You MUST call or e-mail us at the time you make your reservation to request this Package. Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability. 7 day advance notice required to secure this package.

Romantic Getaway Package Trying to impress that "Special Someone"? Celebrating an anniversary, engagement, birthday, or just want two wonderful days with someone you love? We have the solution - a two day romantic package with all the trimmings. From the time you arrive to Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room, you will be pampered with extra care and service. When the weather is cool we'll have your fireplace going to add to the warmth of this occasion. Massages in your room for you and your significant other will help you forget the trials and tribulations of hectic lifestyles. Dinner at one of our nearby fine restaurants will add to the ambiance. Soak in huge Claw Foot tub or try out one of our Jacuzzis (if available). Take our picnic basket down to the pond and enjoy the quiet or take it to one of the many nearby wineries and just enjoy. Leave your cell phone and computer at the door so nothing can interfere with your special time together.

Package Includes: 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom Full breakfast each morning Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room A fresh floral arrangement in your room Two in room Massages by your fireplace $50 Restaurant Gift Certificate toward Dinner Picnic basket for two Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening $792.95 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $750.15 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included 5 day advance notice required to secure this package. Not available with any other discount. Room and Restaurant selection subject to availability.

Presidential Vacation Package Visit and Tour three Presidential Mansions: James Madison's Montpelier, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, and James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland. See history reborn and learn about the backgrounds and lives of three of our founding fathers. Stay at the 9200 Sq Ft Mayhurst Inn, built in 1859 by John Willis, a great nephew of James Madison, and enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Minimum 3 days notice to reserve this package.

Minimum 3 days notice to reserve this package. Package Includes: 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom Full breakfast each morning Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room Two tickets to James Madison's Montpelier and 2 Presidential Passes for Jefferson's Monticello, Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland and the historic Michie Tavern. 10% discount at the Montpelier Gift Shop Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening $534.60 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $577.40 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes IncludedAdd a child - $50 Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability.

Virginia Wine Country Vacation Package This is a wine connoisseur and gourmet extravaganza. Visit 6 or more Wineries, all within 25 miles of Mayhurst, and sample their wide variety of award winning Virginia Wines. Includes Barboursville, Horton, Burnley, Old House, Pearmund, Gray Ghost and the Prince Michel Wineries. With all this wine you will need at least two days to fully appreciate the breadth and depth of Virginia's wines. Dine (with a $50.00 gift certificate) on one night of your vacation at one of the many exceptional restaurants in the area..

Package Includes: 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom Full breakfast each morning Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room Your itinerary and tasting certificates to visit 6 or more Wineries $50.00 Restaurant Gift Certificate toward Dinner Picnic basket for two Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening $571.39 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $528.59 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included. Not available with any other discount. Room and date selection subject to availablity.

Adventure Vacation Package Mayhurst Inn, Virginia Hot Air Ballooning, Blue Ridge Biplane Rides and Oakland Heights Farm bring you a special opportunity to see Virginia in a very different way. Ballooning: Launch from Mayhurst in the early morning (and return to a delicious breakfast), or launch in the late afternoon and return for wine and cheese before dinner (after your champagne of course). Or Biplane Ride: Start with a hearty three course breakfast at Mayhurst and then climb aboard a biplane at the nearby Culpeper Airport for an unforgettable trip over the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains and down the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Then saddle up for ride through the Piedmont foothills at Oakland Heights Farm (only 5 miles from Mayhurst). Stay close to your guide he has some amazing stories to tell. Want to really spice up your day. Try skydiving at Skydive Orange. Only 3 miles from Mayhurst See Skydive Orange information under Dining, Diversions and Day Trips. Minimum 10 day advance notice required. Ballooning and Biplane rides dependent on weather. Rain Checks available.

Package Includes: 2 Nights Lodging in a Beautiful Guest Room Full Breakfast Each Morning Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room Hot Air Ballooning from Mayhurst Or Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley Biplane Ride Horseback Riding. Wine and Chhese Social Each Evening $994.80 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes included $952.00 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included. Not available with any other discount. Room selection subject to availability.

Civil War Vacation Package Available dates: Through Dec. 31, 2012 Price from: $663.25 You will begin your vacation at the historic Mayhurst Inn which was General A.P. Hill had his HQ from November 1863 to May 1864, and where 18,000 Confederate Troops camped. You can borrow our metal detector and find some artifacts. As Pat says, 18,000 guys and no one to pick up after them, they left a lot of stuff around. Generals Lee, Jackson and A.P. Hill all visited at Mayhurst. Washington did not sleep here.

On your first full day at Mayhurst go on a guided personalized tour with a private professional tour guide from "TourGuide, Ltd". Visit sites like: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Orange (See the -Pew used by General Lee) McGowan Winter Camp Site at Montpelier The Civil War Museum in Gordonsville Ellwood Manor The Wilderness Battlefield Chancellorsville Brandy Station Cedar Mountain Battlefield Mine Run Campaign Minimum 30 day advanced booking required. Weekdays recommended. Package Includes: 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom Full breakfast each morning Champagne and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in your room Guided Civil War Tour Wine, Cheese and Snacks each evening $706.05 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $663.25 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included

Civil War Tour - Orange & Culpeper Counties 2011 was the 150th Anniversary of the beginning of our Civil War. We offer you an opportunity to gain insights into those turbulent times with a 4 day, 3 night unique Civil War experience that includes guided Tours, luxurious accommodations, superior dining, personal attention and pampering. A great experience for the person, couple or group that wants to become immersed in Civil War History or a fantastic gift. Your experience begins on Sunday evening at Mayhurst where you will learn about the unique Civil War history of the Mayhurst Plantation while you enjoy cheese, fruit, crackers and some fine Virginia Wine. Then partake in a casual 3 course dinner. On Monday you will take a Civil War Tour of Historic Culpeper, VA guided by Virginia Morton, local historian and acclaimed author of the Civil War Novel, “Marching through Culpeper”. On Tuesday you are off on a day long Civil War Battlefield tour with a professional guide from Tour Guide, Ltd. After another evening reception you will enjoy a Civil War Period Dinner at the famed Inn at Meander Plantation. On Wednesday you will receive a Self- Guided Driving Tour Packet with information about other nearby Civil War sites or you can schedule additional day long tours & accommodations.

Package Includes: Three nights (Sun-Tues) accommodations Evening Wine and cheese receptions Full breakfasts each morning Casual Dinner for two Sunday evening Culpeper Historical Tour Guided Tour of Four Civil War Battlefields Box Lunch for 2 Civil War Period Dinner at Inn at Meander Plantation Self-Guided Driving Tour Packet Signed copies of Historian and Author Frank Walker's “Remembering: A History of Orange County, Virginia” and Virginia Morton's “Marching Through Culpeper” Historical write-up about Mayhurst and other local B&Bs. This Package is available during 2012 on: 19-22 February 25-28 March 22-25 April 20-23 May 24-27 June 22-25 July 19-22 August 23-26 September 14-17 October 4-7 November 9-12 December Minimum 15 day advanced booking required. Room selection subject to availability. $1,649.00 (Incl Taxes) per couple. 50% Deposit Required.

Civil War Tour - Madison County Madison County was a focal point for critical events during our Civil War. Mayhurst offers you the opportunity to learn about the roll of Madison County in the Civil War with a 4 day, 3 night unique Civil War experience that includes guided Tours, luxurious accommodations, superior dining, personal attention and pampering. When you arrive at Mayhurst on Tuesday you will be treated to cheese, fruit, crackers, fine Virginia and partake in a delightful 3 course dinner for two. On Wednesday you will take a Civil War Tour of Historic Culpeper, VA guided by Virginia Morton, local historian and acclaimed author of the Civil War Novel, “Marching through Culpeper”. Thursday you will link up with Harold Woodward, renowned Madison County Historian and Author, who will take you on a guided tour that will cover the events and landmarks leading up to, during and following, the Battles of Jack's Shop and James City. You will also enjoy a Gourmet Wine Pairing dinner at the Inn at Meander Plantation and will receive a Self-Guided Driving Tour Packet with information about other nearby Civil War sites on Friday.

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Package Includes: Three nights (Tues - Thur) accommodations Full breakfasts Evening Wine and Cheese Socials Casual Dinner for two Guided Civil War Tours Culpeper, VA and major battles and sites in Madison County Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner at the Inn at Meander Plantation Box lunches Historical write-up about Mayhurst and other local B&Bs. Signed copis of both Virginia Mortons and Harold Woodward's books All Applicable Taxes Maps, Handouts and Driving Tour Packet This Package is available during 2012 on: 21-24 February 27-30 March 24-27 April 22-25 May 26-29 June 24-27 July 21-24 August 25-28 September 16-19 October 6-9 November 11-14 December 15 day advanced booking required. Room selection subject to availability. $1649.00 - per couple. 50% Deposit Required.

Civil War Sesquicentennial Emersion Tour April 12th, 2011 began the 150th Anniversary of the struggle that cost more American lives than those lost in all our other wars - combined. The Civil War shaped our nation. It's time to learn about history - and from history - and Mayhurst has a special, 5 night, 6 day Civil War package just for you. This package is for the REAL Civil War Enthusiast. Three unique Tours, luxurious accommodations and lots more. From the moment you arrive you will be immersed in the Civil War. Your experience includes guided tours of battlefields, historic accommodations, an 1860's period dinner, books about the Civil War, exceptional lodging, gourmet breakfasts, fine Virginia Wines, tasty box lunches, dinners that will tantalize your pallet and the true southern hospitality.

Package Includes: 5 Nights (Sun-Thur) Accommodations Evening Receptions with fine Virginia Wines Full Plantation Style Breakfasts Casual Dinner for Two Culpeper Historic Tour with Virginia Morton Guided Tour of Civil War Battlefields with Tour Guide, Ldt. Box Lunches on Tusday and Thursday Perid Dinner at Inn at meander Plantation Guided Tour of Jack's Shop and James City Battlefields with Harold Woodward Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner Self Guided Driving Tour Package of additional Civil War Sites Signed copies of Historian and Author Frank Walker's (Tour Guide, Ltd.), "Remembering: A History of Orange County, Virginia," Virginia Morton's "Marching Through Culpeper" and Harold Woodward's "For Home and Honor" Historical Write-up about Mayhurst Inn This Package is available during 2012 on: 19-24 February 25-30 March 22-27 April 20-25 May 24-29 June 22-27 July 19-24 August 23-28 September 14-19 October 4-9 November 9-14 December Minimum 15 day advanced booking. Room selection subject to availability. $2714.00 (Incl Taxes) per couple. 50% Deposit Required.

Golf Vacation Package Pick two out of three fantastic 18 Hole courses. Arrive for an early, 12:00 Noon check-in at Mayhurst and play your first Round of Golf that afternoon, your second the following morning, or on the following day. We'll work with you and the Golf Courses to set up your tee times. Meadows Farm Golf Course: 27 of the most interesting and challenging holes around. Longest Hole in the US, Par 6 841 Yards, the Waterfall Hole, the Island Hole and lots more. Three choices for your 18 holes: Island/Longest, Par 72, 7014 yards. Island/Waterfall, Par 70, 6067 yards. Longest/Waterfall, Par 72, 6871 yards. Bring extra golf balls and burn your score card after this day. Guaranteed to be a fun. Lake Monticello Golf Course: This course was thoughtfully designed three decades ago by Buddy Loving to take advantage of the natural contours and features of Piedmont Virginia's lovely rolling landscape. Lake Monticello's year-round, semi-private, 18 hole, Par 72, 6,925- yard course features championship, men's, seniors, and ladies tees and offers state-of-the-art electric golf cars. Spring Creek Golf Course: Meticulously groomed and ingeniously laid out, Spring Creek unfolds over peaceful rolling hills and woods beneath the mountains of Charlottesville. The 18 hole 7,350 yard course offers a strategic challenge in a placid setting - you may find there's no other place you'd rather be. Throughout the course, rock walls and bridges emphasize a theme of simple, old-fashioned elegance and practicality.

Package Includes: 2 nights in one of our beautiful guestrooms Full breakfast each morning Fruit & Cheese Tray & bottle of wine 2 - 18 hole Golf Days for two people with cart. $774.30 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $700.00 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included

Mayhurst Inn's Fall Foliage Fly Over Refresh yourself and enjoy a unique view of Central Virginia's spectacular Fall Foliage. Mayhurst Inn and Blue Ridge Biplane Rides provide you with a unique opportunity to enjoy the ambiance and seasonal specials of Mayhurst Inn and see the spectacular Fall Foliage of the Blue Ridge while avoiding the leaf peeper traffic on Skyline Drive. There is no better or relaxing way to see the beauty of Virginia in the Fall than to fly over it, then return to Mayhurst, sit by a warm fire, try some warm mulled wine and then enjoy an after dinner special desert treat in your room.

Package Includes: 2 nights in a beautiful guestroom Full breakfast each morning Biplane Ride over the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley Champagne and Strawberries in your room Fine Virginia wines, cheese and snacks each evening Post dinner desert in your room of Home made Hot Apple Pie a'la mode, Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie and home made whipped cream Best time is mid September to mid November $931.80 Weekends, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included $889.00 Weekdays, based on double occupancy. Taxes Included You MUST call or e-mail us at the time you make your reservation to request This Package. Not available with any other discount. 10 day advance notice required to secure this package.

Your Personalized Mini-Vacation or Get Away Package Make your stay at Mayhurst REALLY special by letting the Mayhurst Staff help you create you own Mini Vacation or Get Away Package by adding some special extras. Your significant other will thank you. Select your room and dates by looking at the on-line availability link on every page of our web site, and then go to the a’la Carte Menu (below) and select the extra’s you want to be included. Then give us a call – 888-672-5597 or e-mail us with your selections and we will help you build your unique Mini Vacation or Get Away Package. Your Personalized Package can include virtually anything you want but if something is not listed? Just ask. If we can do it, or get it, we will add it. Plus, we will provide you with a special discount on the whole package. Price: Based on Selections minus Mayhurst Discount.

a la carte Romantic and Special Occasion Menu You MUST call or e-mail us at the time you make your reservation to request any of these special extras. Prices do NOT include taxes. NOTE - Many extra's Require lead times as indicated Massage - In your room by the Fireplace. Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage - One Hour. $90 Per Person. 10 Day Advance Notice Required. Roses - one dozen $75. 5 Day Advance Notice Required. Lovely fresh florist arrangement $50. 5 Day Advance Notice Required. Cheese, Fruit and Cracker Assortment $20 Box of Handmade Gourmet Chocolates $35 ½ Dozen Chocolate Truffles. $25 Evening Wine and Cheese Social. $40 ($20/Person) Wine Pairing Class, Wine Tasting of multiple wines and Hors D'oeuvres with expert discussion $50 ($25/Person) Cheese, Fruit and Cracker Assortment and a bottle of fine Virginia Wine $50 Champagne or Wine and Cheesecake $50 Champagne or Wine and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries $50 Picnic Basket filled with a variety of cheeses, fruits, bread, hard salami and chocolates. 5 Day Advance Notice Required. $55 Delightful Box Lunch. 5 Day Advance Notice Required. $50 Bi-Plane or Hot Air Balloon Ride. 10 Day Advance Notice Required $220 per person Montpelier Discount Tickets. Includes 10% off at Montpelier Gift Shop Civil War Battlefield Tour (1 full day of tours). 15 day Advance Notice Required. $225 per couple. Horseback Ride. $40.00 per person. 5 Day Advance Notice Required Restaurant Gift Certificate. $50.00. 3 Day Advance Notice Required Presidential Pass (Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland, Michie Tavern) $36.00 per person. Golf (18 Holes with Cart). 10 Day Advance Notice Required. Weekdays $170 per couple. Weekends $200 per couple. Dessert Special in Room. $10.00 per person. 7 Day Advance Notice Required. Small Birthday Cake. $20. 3 Day Advance Notice Required. Dinner at Mayhurst. Catered Dinner with wine - in the Dining Room, on the Verandah, on the Patio or in your room. 2 Week Advance Notice Required. $65 per person. Dinner at Inn at Meander Plantation (5 Course). $75.00 per person. 2 Week Advance Notice Required. Add Wine Pairings for $25.00 per person.

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