We just stayed at the Stone Manor Inn ("SMI") this past weekend and had a lovely time. We were in…read moretown for a family reunion and hosted a dinner party at SMI one evening that was among the highlights of the family weekend. Manisha and Prashsant, owners of Stone Manor Inn, were personally involved in making sure all went smoothly with our cocktail and dinner party, and it most certainly did! SMI is a lovely old country inn on 14 acres, I believe, with a number of different venues (indoors and out) for meetings, parties, and weddings. The rooms (7 in total) were eclectic, in a good way. All four of their largest rooms that we occupied were spacious, with king beds and spa tubs with separate showers. All were well maintained and clean upon check-in. We had no complaints. I'm not sure when we will return to the area, but when we do, we will not hesitate to return!

Fantastic Inn, fantastic location - nice and quiet, expansive, plenty of room to walk and enjoy,…read moregorgeous rooms and accommodations. The food is absolutely top-notch. I've not had such excellent Indian food (the menu the particular night we stayed) in a very long time, and I love Indian food. The hosts and service are fantastic as well; very personable, friendly, easygoing, and attentive.

Wonderful! Our stay at Springdale Village Inn was perfect. We came down from PA for a wedding…read more The owners of the Inn (David and Murray) really make you feel like friends instead of paying customers. The property is beautiful and well kept, too. Beautiful flowers, hens and roosters, a few peacocks, cows and ducks. Fresh eggs and milk everyday made breakfast delicious. Don't hesitate to make a reservation here, you won't regret it!

My husband and I just got home from a weekend trip to Virginia for a wedding, and we are so glad…read morethat we chose to stay at Springdale Village Inn. The grounds and surrounding area was such a beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing change of pace for us city-dwellers. I particularly loved walking through the property and looking at all the farm animals each day. The house was quite charming as well and the accommodations in our room were perfectly comfortable. Additionally, the breakfast was fantastic! Murray's ham & cheese quiche is easily the best quiche I have ever had and it's so awesome it is made with the farm-fresh ingredients available to them. Murray himself was also just a delight to chat with and made us feel so welcome. All in all, I loved this place and would certainly recommend it to anyone staying in the area.

Even though I no longer live in the area, Sunset Hills Vinyard is the one winery in the area that I…read moremaintain my membership to. I love being able to experience Virginia wines while living in a different state and I love having my membership benefits when I do visit the area. The staff at Sunset Hills vineyard has always been welcoming, knowledgeable and hospitable. In addition, they are great with managing my shipments and account from afar and they make it easy to customize a shipment if you prefer different wines than they are offering. Their food service is great for pairing, I absolutely love their ciabatta bread and warm cheese spread with honey. My favorite thing to do is stop in, taste what is new and share a bottle and some snacks with friends while enjoying the views. Whether I am enjoying live music inside in the winter months or sitting on the deck or outdoor covered area in the summer months, Sunstet Hills Vinyard is my happy place to unwind.

I visited with friends today and was very impressed. The setting, a barn built in 1870, was amazing…read more- so well preserved and beautiful. We were warmly greeted and service throughout our visit was friendly and engaging. Wine - oh the wine - I had a Viognier and then a Cab Franc (no flights but tastings at the bar) - both were great - especially the Cab Franc. While they don't have food service per se, we put together a terrific charcuterie board from the packaged selections they carry. Unfortunately the bottles of wines to purchase are little above my price range, but I'd definitely go back for another glass or two.

Otium Cellars is a gem worth the drive from DC. We visited on a rainy day so we missed out on what…read morelooked like a vast and gorgeous outdoor space. However the tasting room more than made up for it. Cozy, charming and good people watching. In the winter there appears to be cute little wood burning stove inside. I saw that they used Real Solo stoves burning actual wood. Not some sad propane fire pit -- actual crackling fires. That kind of detail tells you everything about how this place operates. I love a good camp fire! The wines were genuinely good, and the staff made the experience even better. Super helpful with recommendations and clearly know their stuff when it comes to guiding you through the selections. There is pizza. It's available, but it didn't really deliver on quality -- stick to what they do best, which is the wine. If you are not in the tasting room, you can bring your own food. We LOVED the cats that casually wandered (snuck) into the tasting room like they lived in the place. They were super friendly and would walk past. On a clear day I imagine the outdoor space with those views and a real wood fire is pretty unbeatable. We'll definitely be back when the weather cooperates.

There are a ton of wineries in VA, but this one always holds a special place in my heart. It's…read morenever overly crowded, it has a gorgeous view, and the wood cabin style lodge is incredible on a snowy day. As for wine - the Cab Sav and the Cuvée are my absolute favorite bottles of wine. I serve it at almost every dinner I host and everyone always raves about it. Definitely add this one to the list while you're on your winery hopping trips in VA. You won't be disappointed.

Beautiful, intimate and fairly new winery with a good selection of Virginia wine. I liked their…read moredecor and furniture. We weren't able to sit outside because it rained but they had a nice space set up out there, too. It was our last stop after a few wineries, so we only tasted one wine each. I'm looking forward to returning to do a tasting.

Awesome wine. Friendly people, handicap accessible. I have been there 3 times so far and…read more bringing a friend next time.

Went to Magnolias today for a family brunch, and this place rarely disappoints. The New York strip…read morewas cooked perfectly. The lacquered salmon wasn't at its best this time, but it was still pretty good. Their assortment of desserts is always well presented, and everything on the buffet stays fresh. The staff constantly comes back to refill the trays with eggs, bacon, fruit, cheeses, and plenty of other choices. I heard the Belgian waffles were a little heavier and not as light as usual, but I typically avoid waffles at an all-you-can-eat brunch anyway--they're mostly filler. If waffles trip your trigger, though, they're there. It's a little pricey, but if you stick with the beef and fish and have a couple of good platefuls, you'll leave full and feeling like you got your money's worth. Magnolias continues to be a dependable choice for a family brunch.

Second timer. First time was a couple years ago w friends for cocktails and filet, and I remember…read moreit was a great experience. Accordingly, I recommended it to my parents for a special meal, and round two was not as good. We were sat upstairs, which detracted from the ambience substantially, but worse was our server. From the moment she greeted us, we could tell she did not want to be there. She brought red wine in white wine glasses and a bread basket with only three pieces to a table of four people. I pointed this out and requested more bread, so that each of us could have a piece, but she never returned with more as she agreed to do. (Eventually a different server brought us more bread upon second request.) After food was served, I don't recall seeing her to check in until we'd finished eating. Absolutely unacceptable when you're waiting on a table that's putting down more than $250 before tip. Food wise, pretty happy. Fried green tomato was good; pincaha was salty but well cooked (chimichurri overpowering); duck was nice; and pastas were rich. I'd be back but specify that I want a table on the main floor, not upstairs between the bathroom and kitchen. I'd also be on the lookout for the redheaded waitress with the chip on her shoulder.

We had an amazing experience at Shadow Creek with Lori and Jimmy from the initial tour to the end…read moreof our reception. They took care of every detail, asked the right questions, dealt with all personalities and made sure our day was smooth sailing. On our wedding day, it was rainy in the am and our decorator wanted to move the ceremony indoors. Lori talked to her pilot friend and told us we'll be fine. Little details like this made me feel supported. Jimmy was amazing at herding the cats from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm. That's a skill, Overall, we had an amazing day at a beautiful venue with beautiful people. FYI we got married September 2025 so I'm overdue for a review by a long shot but to this day, I couldn't have asked for a better team to help us through the experience.

When someone states that this place is in the middle of nowhere that is coming from a NYC dude like…read moreme. But actually Shadow Creek is in the spirit of North Virginia's hunt & wine country. Shadow Creek is a converted horse trailer that caters to Weddings and large events. They are located high on a hill overlooking the rolling countryside surrounded by horses & cows grazing. They have indoor dining room with seating for a group of almost three hundred. We were enjoying a wedding at Shadow Creek with friends and family. The cocktail hour was in a large rectangular room adjacent to the large dining room. They had two bars at both ends of the room, but was challenging to move from one side to the other through the standing crowd. The dining room was fairly large and the sound system for the band was actually very good considering we were in a once horse trailer. Overall I found the place unusual, but it surely a unique for a wedding.

We held a birthday party recently at Silverbrook Farm in Hillsboro for 21 guests. Our host…read morerecommended Savoir Fare as our caterer and we are delighted that she did. We began working with Joan, Executive Chef and Owner, a couple of weeks prior to the event. Joan provided us with sample menus and pricing and was very accommodating about changes we wanted to make. The menu included wonderful appetizers for our cocktail hour (the bacon-wrapped scallops were the bomb!) and a very nice combination of main courses with seasonal vegetables for the dinner. Everything was prepared meticulously and served efficiently by her gracious staff. Even their bartender was very professional and friendly to all our guests. We found the pricing for the event very reasonable, considering the diversity and quality of the food served. We will definitely be return customers in the future. David and Lynn Lotocki Herndon, Virginia

I've had an impossible time reaching anyone about catering for my wedding. We've filled out the RFQ…read moreforms on the website twice, emailed, and called, with no response, acknowledgement, or even an automatic confirmation email after several weeks (and definitely nothing in my junk folder). I'm super disappointed because I loved the gallery and sample menus, and they're one of only a handful of approved caterers at our venue.