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 is the antiquity and often modest size of what locals claim as their “downtown,” or maybe it is the country-sheik aesthetic that encompasses worn, paint-chipped buildings, or clever store names. Or maybe the worn sidewalks that connect community […]
Tofu Scramble
Serves 4. This colorful recipe never fails to be a pleasant surprise for our guests here at the Inn. Tofu for breakfast is not considered a traditional staple ingredient that we expect to start our day, but rarely do we have leftovers on mornings we add this to the buffet. Tofu scramble can be enjoyed […]
Some of the Best Sunsets of Mathews County
Picture This. You and your loved one unwinding dockside after a long day of kayaking. Your arms ache a little bit but not uncomfortably, but it doesn’t matter because you feel content that you were able to be active without knowing even though you are on vacation. That is what the wine is for, anyway […]
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 […]
Heirloom Tomato and Crab Quiche
Serves 6 To make your vacation on the Chesapeake Bay that much more special, we try to use the freshest ingredients including hand-picked, local blue crabs! A generous amount of these beautiful swimmers can be found in the middle of summer time, and what better way to serve breakfast than from bay-to-table? Our bed and […]
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
Our advice to weekend travelers: you should always stop by the local farmers’ market when you’re visiting a small town. Not only are you bound to meet some of the friendliest, hard-working folk of the county, you will be tickled silly by the crafts and goodies that you can find unique to each town. A […]
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 […]
