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1899
Airlie
Warrenton, Virginia
6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton, Virginia 20187
Original Property Opened in 1899
Historic Hotels of America member since 2015
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Visit Airlie Hotel in Warrenton, VA, a picturesque destination on 300 acres in the Northern Virginia countryside. A place where couples host dream-come-true weddings, leaders gather to build teams, and travelers experience a true vacation retreat. When Harry Groome built Airlie House and Farm in 1899, he could never have imagined that his beloved home would be adored by thousands in the future. From an “Island of Thought” where Earth Day was born, to a resort destination boasting a modern farm, Airlie in Virginia offers soul-stirring experiences that nourish the soul.
Discover
- Admire the stunning Georgian Revival-style of the Airlie. The Airlie originally started out as a gentleman's estate that baosted extensive gardens and pastures filled with livestock. In 1924, the entire facility was completely rebuilt as a two-story manor house, which currently stands today virtually unchanged.
- Walk through the formal gardens that is lined by 119-year-old boxwoods and conjure images of previous guests that include the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He met met at Airlie to fight segregation and inequality during the 1960s. From the moment the Airlie had opened its doors, it was dubbed an “Island of Thought” and became the go-to gathering place for forward thinkers to take bold and decisive action.
- Discover the Airlie's brilliant farm, where some 10,000 pounds of produce are grown every year. Resident bee colonies pollinate the crops and make sweet, local honey. Seventy-five of the 300-acre farm is dedicated to raising Airlie Berkshire Farm pigs and Angus cattle.
Explore
- Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the estate of the First President of the United States, as well as his wife, Martha Washington. Built in 1758, Mount Vernon is the most popular historic house in America.
- Witness an artillery demonstration or live historical reenactment at Manassas National Battlefield Park, the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Bull Run (1861) and the Second Battle of Bull Run (1862). There are several historic sites to see, and the visitor center offers exhibits and interpretation regarding both battles.
- Explore the sights at Bull Run Regional Park. This outstanding outdoor destination is replete with countless hiking trails that will provide for hours of entertainment.
Experience
- Experience two large hangars that display thousands of aviation and space artifacts at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. It is also known as the Udvar-Hazy Center, which functions as the Smithsonian National Air and SpaceMuseum’s annex. Wander through numerous exhibits, including the Space Shuttle Discovery and the Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay.
- Take a cavern tour through the Skyline Caverns, a series of geologic caves discovered in 1937 by Walter Amos, a retired geologist and mineralogist from Winchester, Virginia. It is one of the few places in the world that hosts anthodite formations. Additional attractions include a miniature train ride and an Enchanted Dragon Mirror Maze.
- Drive over to Old Town Alexandria and stroll down its red brick sidewalks. Founded in 1749, the historic city is lined with beautifully preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture. It still boasts cobblestone streets, and even has a town crier, all of which will make visitors feel like its back during George Washington’s era.a
Taste
- Visit 20 wineries within a 20-mile radius of the Airlie. Since Virginia sits halfway between Europe and California, their wines blend the subtlety of the "Old World" with the boldness of the "New."
- Taste true Northern Virginia farm-to-table cuisine, buffet style, in the Airlie Dining Room. Where in-season produce comes right from the soil—not a supplier. And the freshest cuts of beef and pork come direct from their pastures—not a purveyor.
- Savor hyperlocal flavors at Airlie’s signature restaurant, Harry’s. This smart, casual venue honors Airlie’s agricultural heritage with true pasture-to-plate cuisine. Enjoy fresh food served in a cozy, winery-inspired dining room, or alfresco on the lakeside patio.
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