Historical Hope & Glory Inn Launches New Micro Vineyard

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Dudley and Peggy Patteson

When you stroll through Irvington, your feet will inevitably lead you to the Hope & Glory Inn. The dreamy boutique hotel holds its own special place in Lancaster history and is making history with new and exciting changes this year.

The Hope & Glory’s story begins in 1889, when it was originally built and opened as The Chesapeake Male and Female Academy. While some students came to school on horse and buggy or even steamboat, students also stayed in dormitories – steamboat and horse and buggy were an expensive and timeconsuming means of transportation. The school earned a reputation for its graduates, some of whom went on to become a Rhodes Scholar, President of Hollins College (now University), Attorney General for the State of Virginia, and the Managing Editor of the New York Times.

After the school closed in 1908. Eventually it opened as a rooming house called “King Carter Inn.” In 1995-1996, it became The Hope & Glory Inn. Seventeen years ago, Peggy and Dudley Patteson made it their own and the couple have integrated the school house past into the experience.

The bar is named “Detentio” and the farm-to-table restaurant is known as the “Dining Hall.” Other new whimsical flourishes add modern magic including inspirational quotes along the walkway to its cottages behind the main house. There is an outdoor bath tucked away for an alfresco bathing experience.

“We want to do things that nobody is doing here,” says Dudley.

This summer, there’s more new magic that is sure to make history. The Pattesons are bringing a micro vineyard to life right on site. Since the closing of its sister property down the road, Dog & Oyster Vineyard, Dudley said he wanted to keep the unique oyster and wine experience alive. So, he’s planted his first Petite Menseng grape vines in the front of the Inn, hoisted a chic 20 x 40-foot tent for enjoying food and wine, and erected an oyster bar and wine bar.

“The Hope & Glory is Lancaster history and we hope to embody all the region has to offer – laid back luxury, high quality food, and Virginia wine,” Dudley says.

In addition to new wine and oyster offerings, guests and visitors can still enjoy Chef Meseret’s highly acclaimed food in The Colonnade and outside.

Learn more about dining and staying at the Hope & Glory Inn: hopeandglory.com.

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Irvington is a village of about 400 residences that reflects coastal “Americana” at its best – and it’s all within an easy drive of Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Baltimore – Annapolis, Richmond and Hampton Roads.

Irvington has much to offer – from watching osprey, eagles and herons nesting and hunting along Carter’s Creek to cheering on sailboats racing; from gathering locally grown flowers, vegetables, and folk art from the town’s award-winning Farmers Market to dining on fresh fish and Rappahannock River oysters, famous Chesapeake Bay blue crabs and medalwinning wines from the village vineyard. Visitors can explore museums, walk or bike Irvington’s residential area of architecturally diverse homes, many of which are entered in the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places, or just relax and enjoy the view.

Irvington itself is a place where visitors are encouraged to “Explore America’s Quintessential Coastal Village” with a curated itinerary to see and experience Irvington at its finest. Coastal Living magazine designated Irvington as one of their “20 Best Places to Live on the Coast” in their Spring 2020 "Escape Issue." Come stay at the award winning accommodations at the The Tides Inn or Hope & Glory Inn, or a local privately owned vacation rental.