It is a luxury to live in America. In the spirit of celebrating America’s birthday, we are sharing with you some quintessential American places (and fabulous people we have met there) during our recent travels to work with some East Coast clients. The definition for quintessential: is representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. Quintessential is an essential word to know in the Language of Luxury.
We discovered The Inn at Tabbs Creek on the Internet. Every online comment about the place was positive. After a 3-hour drive in traffic from Reagan National on a hot Virginia day, we turned into to an expansive tree- lined driveway and this magnificent view of the Inn appeared (see photo). We were warmly greeted and shown to our room via the flower gardens lovingly tended by owner Lori Dusenberry. Our room had a view of an inlet of the Chesapeake Bay. (see photo below)
Since it was dinnertime, our greeter, Lori’s brother, gave us suggestions and directions to restaurants in nearby Mathews, a quaint little town. As we drove out, we noticed a large plot of land with a myriad of vegetables, the domain of owner, Greg Dusenberry, Lori’s husband. These wonderful organic vegetables would be part of our breakfast for the two mornings we were there. Lori and Greg exemplify the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovative thinking of an American family owned business. We think this excerpt from their website expresses their ingenuity and their intentions perfectly.
“The main Inn is an 1880's newly renovated farmhouse with a separate cottage housing the luxury suites just across the garden and pool. An eco-friendly and certified Virginia Green lodging establishment, The Inn at Tabbs Creek is just the place if you appreciate the natural splendor of the outdoors yet want the luxury and comfort of a casual B&B. We have also partnered with Carbonfund.org to pay for our carbon offsets, so that you may stay "Guilt Free"! (or at least, Carbon Neutral).”
Our breakfasts at the Inn were the culinary highlights of our trip. We had crabmeat omelets with their fresh crabs harvested that morning, and fresh steamed asparagus. The previous morning we enjoyed a sausage quiche with heirloom tomatoes from Greg’s organic garden. The muffins, filled with fresh local berries, came right out of their oven, piping hot, to our table.
Our hosts graciously invited our clients to join us for our breakfast feasts on both days of our stay. We felt pampered, loved and definitely spoiled.
The Inn at Tabs Creek is a quintessential American place, with its picturesque setting, its superb cuisine and especially the generosity of spirit that was extended to us. It definitely rivals any of the French or Italian countryside inns that we have experienced.
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