Escaping for Romance: Treat your Paramour to a Weekend Getaway

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2015
ROMANTIC
GETAWAYS
RECOMMENDED
INTIMATE
DINING
REGIONAL EVENTS
PULLOUT
Museum &
Attractions
Guide
Escaping for
Romance
TREAT YOUR PARAMOUR
TO A WEEKEND AWAY
BY AMY TROTTER HOUSTON
Thanks to the iconic, 46-year-old slogan
Virginia is for Lovers emblazoned on everything
from bumper stickers and license plates to
postcards and t-shirts, travelers
to Virginia know that this is an
ideal destination for lovers –
of every kind.
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a splendid three-course breakfast each morning. Take a walk
around the grounds and gardens or simply enjoy the view from
the verandah. Be sure to ask about the history of the house, as
Civil War Generals “Stonewall” Jackson, Ambrose Powell Hill,
and Robert E. Lee crossed over the threshold. The inn is listed
on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a Virginia
Historical Landmark. Address: 12460 Mayhurst Lane, Orange,
VA 22960. Tel: (540) 672-5597. www.mayhurstinn.com. Distance
from Washington, DC: 88 miles.
KESWICK HALL
MAYHURST INN
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Orange, Virginia
osts Jack and Pat North invite guests to take a step
back in time and enjoy the antebellum charm of
Mayhurst Inn. Originally built in 1859, this restored
Italianate Victorian plantation home is a bastion of southern
hospitality. There are eight guestrooms and suites, each with
distinctive décor, tasteful antiques, and an original marble fireplace. In the evening enjoy wine and cheese in the library, and
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Charlottesville, Virginia
f your idea of romance includes 18 holes of golf, Keswick
Hall is the place for you. Not far from Monticello, this
stately mansion has 48 rooms and suites, each unique in
style and décor yet wholly tranquil and inviting. Whether you
choose golf, tennis, hiking, or pampering, this is a splendid
retreat. Book a relaxing couples massage in the spa or try the
new vineyard-inspired treatments. Savor Southern-inspired
dishes at Fossett’s Restaurant. For an indelible culinary
memory enjoy a private dinner for two in the romantic hidden
wine cellar, Treble. Stroll through the vineyard and landscaped
parkland, or take in the view from a hot air balloon. Address:
701 Club Drive, Keswick, VA 22947. Tel: (434) 979-3440. www.
keswick.com. Distance from Washington, DC: 110 miles.
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SALAMANDER RESORT
AND SPA
Middleburg, Virginia
V
irginia’s undulating horse country provides a lush
backdrop for Salamander Resort and Spa, a luxurious retreat set amid the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Many of the 168 guestrooms and suites feature
gas fireplaces and private balconies with lovely views. A fullservice equestrian center offers lessons, trail rides, and an
innovative Equi-Spective program. Get your heart pounding
on a zip line tour or keep it at a resting rate with a massage
in the spa’s private couples’ suite. There are miles of hiking
and biking trails, a cooking studio, wine bar, and billiards
room. Harrimans Grill serves Virginia Piedmont-influenced
farm-to-table cuisine enhanced by produce from the onsite
culinary garden. In February, book A Night of Romance
Package that includes a two-night stay, generous resort credit,
sparkling wine, and truffles. You can add-on special amenities
to make your stay truly unique. Explore nearby wineries and
historic Middleburg before heading back to the real world.
Address: 500 North Pendleton Street, Middleburg, VA. Tel:
(866) 948-9370. www.salamanderresort.com. Distance from
Washington, DC: 43 miles.
Harrimans is open for breakfast Monday through Saturday,
dinner Wednesday through Sunday evenings, and Sunday
brunch.
In February, there are a number of activities sure to inspire
romance. For more information, phone (540) 326-4060.
February 7
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 14
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
February 21
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chocolate Truffles
Encourages guests create
paintings under the guidance
of artist Mary Jennings
Southern Soul Cooking
Romantic Cooking Class
February 12
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Vellum Valentine’s Tasting
Pairs Vellum wines from Napa Valley
with aphrodisiac treats
February 13
Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Vellum Wine Dinner
Held in the cooking studio
is an interactive experience
designed to inspire
Brush with Greatness
February 14
Seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Featuring five courses of sensual
delights at Harrimans
Romantic Cooking Class
February 28
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Romantic Cooking Class
Doughnuts 101