The Inn at Little Washington

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

Soon, apples will perfume the kitchen, mulled cider will warm the hands, and our beloved Apple-Rutabaga soup—“Liquid Autumn”—will make its seasonal return. All around us, the Blue Ridge will be ablaze with color, making even a simple walk through our gardens feel unexpectedly special.

Our Signature Experiences offer overnight guests an even more intimate way to experience the season. Visit our farm with Andy for a taste of the season’s harvest, tour our gardens with Dave as they take on their vibrant color, or enjoy an afternoon spent with our florist, Sarah, creating a floral arrangement that captures the spirit of autumn and lets you bring a little piece of Little Washington home with you.

This has long been the most coveted time of year at The Inn, and overnight reservations are already becoming scarce. We hope autumn brings you our way, so we might experience a little of its magic together.

08/24/2026

Afternoons around our pool have become a little more refreshing.

Cocktails and other spirited offerings are now being served—for leisurely hours by the water.

Kept at 85 degrees, our pool is one indulgence that needn’t end with summer.

08/22/2026

The Rappahannock News is the first to publish a review of The Inn at Little Washington Patrick O’Connell’s long-awaited memoir. This review was not shared with the book’s author prior to publication.

I have known Patrick O’Connell for nearly 40 years, delighted in his food, served on the Washington Town Council together and shared birthday celebrations. I know him. And now, after reading his engaging memoir, “Main, Middle & Gay: A Chef Finds His Place in the World Against All Odds,” I think I understand him.

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08/20/2026

08/18/2026

Our farm’s tomatoes take center stage in our Parmesan Agnolotti. Perfumed with lemon verbena and basil, the dish is a centerpiece of our Good Earth Menu and perfectly captures one of summer’s most anticipated flavors.

But its story begins months before it reaches the table.

Farmer Andy raises our tomatoes from seedlings, tending them with an almost parental devotion: nourishing the soil organically, and training and pruning the vines by hand. He watches carefully as blossoms give way to fruit, and allows them to ripen on the vine as nature intended.

It is a delicious labor of love, bringing the bounty of our farm to the table and reminding us that the best things are worth waiting for.

08/14/2026

Would you like to learn the secrets behind our sourdough?

We invite you to join Head Baker Christian Capo for a hands-on experience revealing the secrets behind the sourdough bread served at The Inn at Little Washington. Learn how our bread is made from start to finish, including how a living starter is maintained and how fermentation develops flavor and structure.

As part of the experience, you’ll take home our actual sourdough recipe, along with a jar of the 140-year-old starter that gives our sourdough its unique flavor and character. You’ll also receive a guide outlining everything you need to care for your starter and make our sourdough at home—a little 'proof' that the experience doesn’t have to end when the class does.

Available exclusively to our overnight guests, our new collection of experiences offers a closer look at the people, passions, and traditions of The Inn. Explore them all on our website and see what might inspire your next visit to Little Washington.

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

Looking for a reason to escape the city this Labor Day?

The Inn at Little Washington is offering some irresistible enticements.

After checking into one of our five-star guest rooms on Monday, September 7, enjoy complimentary Champagne and canapés by the pool as we bid farewell to the summer season. At 4 p.m., watch Farmer Andy's Goose Walk—a parade of geese honking down Main Street, serenaded by the sound of his soprano saxophone.

In the evening, a complimentary three-course al fresco dinner awaits you at Patty O's Cafe.

Begin the following morning with a sumptuous breakfast in The Inn's Conservatory, followed by a guaranteed late checkout, giving you more time to enjoy your room, explore the town, or lounge by the pool.

Celebrate the end of the season with us and return to reality refreshed and ready for fall.

To reserve, call us at 540-675-3800 or book online.
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