The tip of the Middle Peninsula of Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region is a wonderful place to share your vows and say those ‘I do’s’ as it is secluded, surrounded by waterfront and beaches, and holds that small town charm that will make you feel right at home. According to many newlyweds and their families, these are […]
Save on Sheets for a Better Sleep
Save on sheets for a better sleep when you order directly from the Inn at Tabbs Creek. A good night’s sleep is so important to your mental and physical health, and overall wellbeing. For that reason, we know how important it is to create a sleeping environment that will help you catch up on some […]
Pear and Riesling Breakfast Tart with Cardamom Whipped Cream
Serves 2-4 In late Summer, early Fall our pear tree that we obtained from Monticello looms beautiful heirloom pears. Always trying to incorporate the fruits and vegetables from our property and the local community, we have managed to incorporate this decadent pear tart into the breakfast buffet. This recipe recommends Anjou or Bosc pears, […]
Unique Boutiques You Don’t Want to Miss
What is it about small towns that makes people use the words, quaint, and charming? Perhaps it’s the often modest size of what locals claim as their “downtown?” Maybe it’s the country-chic aesthetic that encompasses worn or paint chipped buildings, even clever store names. Or maybe the well-used sidewalks that connect community and businesses on […]
The Best Sunsets of Mathews County
…Without ever leaving our dock. Some of the Best Sunsets in Mathews County can be seen from the end of our dock at the Inn at Tabbs Creek. Several of our local beaches are also popular spots for watching the sunset. Picture This.… You and your loved one unwinding dockside after a long day of […]
Lori’s Homemade Salsa
I make fresh salsa as much as possible when fresh tomatoes are in abundance from our garden. I have even made it with canned tomatoes during the fall-spring months when I get the craving and it’s still better than any jarred or canned salsa I’ve ever had, (just sayin’!). I kept getting requests to share […]
Come to Party at the Wharf in Mathews County!
You don’t want to miss the bi-annual Party at the Wharf to get the whole Chesapeake Bay experience! Twice a year, the Mathews Land Conservancy (MLC) hosts a Party at William’s Wharf, the MLC’s official headquarters. Currently renovations are making headway to preserve the historical landmarks on the public waterfront, and also build facilities including […]
Mathews Market Days – Festival Fun Celebrating Life on the Bay
Each year the weekend after labor day, Mathews County puts on a two day long event on it’s historic Court Green. Since 1975, Mathews has aimed to welcome its neighbors, and travelers from near and far to enjoy some of the best goods that it can offer. The festival features nearly a hundred booths with […]
The Mathews Farmers Market
The Heart of a Small Town The Mathews Farmers Market is a great spot to add to your things to do when visiting the inn. In fact, our advice to weekend travelers: always stop by the local farmers’ market when you’re visiting a small town. You are bound to meet some of the friendliest, hard-working […]
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Mathews in the Summer
On the eastern tip of the Middle Peninsula facing the Eastern Shore, you will find a charming county that fits the epitome of ‘small town.’ This particular town, however, hogs the most amount of shoreline of any in Virginia. Here in Mathews County we feel like we live in a simpler time with little to […]