Luxury Retreats in Hunt Country
I N TRO D UCTI O N
Cultivating the Authentic Hunt Country Experience For over fifty years, the team behind Middleburg Hospitality has made it our mission to preserve and protect the authentic Virginia Piedmont tradition of a seasonal lifestyle through gracious hospitality, inspired entertaining and participation in timeless field sports. Our team invites you to experience the rolling hills and culture of the bucolic Middleburg countryside by way of fine art and gardens, timeless décor, seasonal cuisine, bespoke retreats and celebrations, all highlighted through our signature brands. Our one of a kind setting provides an unparalleled backdrop for a memorable and productive countryside retreat.
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The Red Fox Inn & Tavern History in the Heart of Middleburg
As the cornerstone of the quaint village of Middleburg, our historic fieldstone Inn & Tavern embodies the Piedmont’s cultural heritage. Inspired by four centuries of Virginia Hunt Country tradition, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern boasts boutique accommodations, seasonal cuisine, and a variety of tastefully appointed entertaining spaces to suit every social occasion. Located an hour outside of Washington, D.C., our landmark establishment offers a meticulously refined setting rich in Virginia hospitality and tradition, ideal for hosting bespoke weddings, elegant celebrations and luxury retreats in the heart of Virginia’s famed Hunt and Wine Country. @redfoxinntavern | www.redfox.com
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Glenstone Gardens
Exclusive Virginia Countryside Property Glenstone Gardens is a meticulously manicured Virginia estate ideally suited for hosting sophisticated celebrations synonymous with Middleburg’s grandeur and elegance. This magnificent property is one of the most exclusive in the area and provides a true taste of the serenity and natural beauty that only the Virginia countryside can offer. From intimate indoor soirées to elaborate tented affairs, Glenstone Gardens provides a refined setting and sophisticated backdrop for inspired entertaining in the Virginia Piedmont. @glenstonegardens | www.glenstonegardens.com
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Boutique Inn Rooms & Suites At The Red Fox Inn & Tavern, every guest room is unique. With a central location in the heart of the village, our property is comprised of five buildings that encompass our twenty-two inn rooms, suites and cottages, each with their own individual charm. Step out of your doorway and you will find yourself in the center of all that Middleburg has to offer, with access to shopping, dining, cideries, and breweries, all within walking distance. A short drive will take you into Virginia’s Hunt & Wine country, where you can attend a steeplechase or polo match, visit a local winery, or explore historic sites and neighboring villages. THE RED FOX INN & TAVE R N LO DG ING B U YO U T 22 Boutique Inn Rooms DAY ONE Check in after 4:00PM
DAY THREE/FOUR Check out by 11:00AM
FO O D & B E VE R AG E
A Virginia Culinary Experience With a culinary team dedicated to sourcing and preparing fresh ingredients from Virginia’s Piedmont region and bountiful South, our team is proud to present dishes that combine time-honored cooking techniques with alluring seasonality. Locally sourced produce plays a key role in the creation of sumptuous yet refined cuisine, where classic recipes employ the traditional methods of smoking, braising, and roasting. From simple, home-style fare to plates that blend flavor and finesse, we offer genuine yet thoughtful food and beverage options designed to entice and delight. Whatever the vision, our expert culinary team will gladly craft the perfect seasonal menu for a special event.
TEAM B U IL D ING ACTIV ITIE S
Grow Your Team Escape to the country for a retreat with unmatched tranquility and bespoke hospitality. With unique indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for both meeting and relaxing, Our properties provide the perfect locations for productive retreats with team building and socializing beyond the comfort of the meeting room. The Red Fox and Glenstone Gardens can be customized in a variety of ways to best accommodate your group’s agenda. From team sessions at Glenstone Gardens in the historic Farmhouse to morning yoga in the The Red Fox Courtyard Gardens, we invite your group to admire the past around you while planning the future ahead of you.
A Virginia Hunt Country
Retreat Experience
FOU R DAY RE TR E AT - SAMPL E AG E NDA
Day
Location The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
1
Activity INN GUEST REGISTRATION
Check in 4:00PM
EXPLORE MIDDLEBURG
Middleburg & Surrounding Countryside
National Sporting Library & Museum Tour
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
GAME & SEAFOOD DINNER
Welcome Cocktails & Seated Dinner
LUXURY ESTATE RETREAT
Glenstone Gardens
2
Middleburg & Surrounding Countryside
WINERY TOUR & TASTING
Glenstone Gardens
PIEDMONT GARDEN DINNER
Glenstone Gardens
3
Middleburg & Surrounding Countryside The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
4
Chef Inspired Cuisine Bespoke Team Building Activities
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern Middleburg & Surrounding Countryside
Greenhill Winery
Garden Cocktail Hour & Seasonal Four Course Dinner
LUXURY ESTATE RETREAT
Chef Inspired Cuisine Keynote Speaker
VINTAGE LAND ROVER TOURS
Explore back roads and local landmarks
TASTE OF VIRGINIA DINNER
Virginia Wine Paired Dinner
FAREWELL BREAKFAST
Check out by 11:00AM EXPLORE THE VILLAGE
Shop and Discover Middleburg's Boutique Businesses
THREE DAY R E TR E AT - SAMPL E AG E NDA
Day
1
Location
Activity
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
INN GUEST REGISTRATION
Check in 4:00PM
EXPLORE MIDDLEBURG
Middleburg & Surrounding Countryside
National Sporting Library & Museum Tour
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
Welcome Cocktails & Seated Dinner
GAME & SEAFOOD DINNER
LUXURY ESTATE RETREAT
2
3
Glenstone Gardens
Chef Inspired Cuisine Bespoke Team Building Activities
Middleburg & Surrounding Countryside
WINERY TOUR & TASTING
Boxwood Winery
PIEDMONT GARDEN DINNER
Glenstone Gardens
Garden Cocktail Hour & Seasonal Four Course Dinner
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
Check out by 11:00AM
Middleburg & Surrounding Countryside
FAREWELL BREAKFAST
EXPLORE THE VILLAGE
Shop and Discover Middleburg's Boutique Businesses
DAY ONE - SAMPL E AG E NDA
Check In / Guest Registration THE RE D FO X INN & TAVE R N 22 Boutique Inn Rooms Check in time 4:00PM A Hunt Country Welcome Interactive welcome station with light refreshments, local maps, books and insider information
Explore the Countryside MID D L E B U R G, V IR G INIA National Sporting Library & Museum Tour Curator guided museum tour Boxwood Winery Tasting Sommelier lead tour and wine tasting
Welcome Dinner THE R E D FO X INN & TAVE R N
Game & Seafood Dinner Experience Welcome Cocktails Top shelf cocktail hour with gourmet canapés Five Course Seated Dinner Featuring game & seafood highlights from the Virginia Piedmont
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Game & Seafood Experience C O C K TA I L H O U R TOP SHELF OPEN BAR
a selection of international and domestic favorites PASSED CANAPÉS
crème fraîche and caviar on white toast pulled smoked duck on wonton chip with plum chutney honey soaked fig with goat cheese on crostini
S E AT E D D I N N E R CHEDDAR & GRUYÈRE POPOVERS
salted honey butter
I CORNBREAD & BACON STUFFED QUAIL
creamy sweet corn polenta, port reduction 2019 Tamellini Vineyards, Le Bine de Costiola Soave Classic, Veneto, ITA
II LOBSTER BISQUE
sherry cream 2020 E. Guigal, Condrieu, Rhone, FRA
III SPICED APPLE CHERRY SORBET
candied rosemary
IV DUET OF GAME
grilled venison tenderloin and duck leg confit, crispy fried brussels sprouts with bacon, leek and gruyere bread pudding, port reduction 2019 Chateau de Saint Cosme, Chateanuneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, FRA
V BANANAS FOSTER CRÈME BRÛLÉE
vanilla custard, banana brûlée Gonet-Medeville, Premier Cru Extra Brut Rose, Champagne, FRA
DAY T WO - SAMPL E AG E NDA
Luxury Estate Retreat GL E NSTO NE GAR D E NS Chef inspired cuisine, productive group sessions and bespoke team building activities Sample Agenda 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM
Arrival with Beverage Station and Breakfast Buffet Yoga in the Garden Opening Session
10:30AM
Morning Break
11:00AM Guest Speaker Breakout Sessions 12:30PM
Lunch
1:30PM
Team Presentations Q & A Sessions
2:30PM
Afternoon Break
3:00PM
Closing Presentations
Winery Tour & Tasting GR E E NHIL L WINE RY Sommelier guided Virginia winery tour and tasting
Farmhouse Dinner GL E NSTO NE GAR D E NS
Piedmont Garden Dinner Experience Garden Cocktail Hour Craft cocktails and passed canapés Five Course Seated Dinner Highlighting produce and products from local Piedmont farmsteads
DAY TWO D INNE R E XPE R IE NCE
Piedmont Garden Dinner SPARKLING WELCOME gloria ferrer sparkling C O C K TA I L H O U R C R A F T C O C K TA I L S
sage and ginger paloma autumn whiskey sour PASSED CANAPÉS
sweet potato gratin rabbit and duck rillette on toast with onion jam
S E AT E D D I N N E R AMUSE
chicken liver mouse cream puff with honey preserved summer berry BUTTER BOARD
wild fermented sourdough
I PEAR & PARSNIP SOUP
savory granola
II B E E T A N D V I L L A G E C H E E S E WO R K S TA R T
buttered rye and poppyseed crust, honey comb, opal basil
III GOLD SQUASH AGNOLOTTIE
butternut and egg pasta filled with village cheeseworks blue cheese and red kuri squash, kabocha cream, caramelized delicata, toasted hazelnut butter
IV VIRGINIA PEANUT DUSTED LAMB
peanut and sesame dukkah, sweet potato miso puree, bruleed figs and pan sauce
V C H O C O L AT E A N D V I R G I N I A W H I S K E Y P O T D E C R E M E
smoked crème fraîche, roasted grape
DAY THR E E - SAMPL E AG E NDA
Luxury Estate Retreat GLE NSTO NE GAR D E NS Chef inspired cuisine, productive group sessions and bespoke team building activities Sample Agenda 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM
Arrival with Beverage Station and Breakfast Buffet Guided Garden Tour Opening Session
10:30AM
Morning Break
11:00AM Guest Speaker Breakout Sessions 12:30PM
Lunch
1:30PM
Team Presentations Q & A Sessions
2:30PM
Afternoon Break
3:00PM
Closing Presentations
Explore the Countryside V INTAG E L AND R OVE R TO U R S Guided local history and landmark tour through the back roads of Middleburg and surrounding countryside
Farewell Dinner THE RE D FO X INN & TAVE R N
Taste of Virginia Dinner Experience Sparkling Welcome with Virginia cheese display Five Course Seated Dinner Virginia wine paired dinner inspired by the region's growers and vintners
S AMPL E D INNE R ME NU
Taste of Virginia Dinner Experience SPARKLING WELCOME VIRGINIA BUBBLES
thibaut-jannisson sparkling V I R G I N I A C H E E S E D I S P L AY
local chutneys, fruits and virginia peanuts
S E AT E D D I N N E R ORANGE ROSEMARY CORNBREAD
sorghum butter
I CRAB & CORN COCONUT BISQUE
yuzu caviar, savory coconut cream 2020 Stone Tower Winery, Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Loudoun County, VA
II BAKED HALIBUT
blood orange and beet puree, smoked buttered almonds 2021 Linden Vineyards, Hardscrabble Sauvignon Blanc, Linden, VA
III R ABBIT & WILD MUSHROOM R AVIOLI
toasted pine nuts, red wine and sage brodo 2020 Boxwood Estate Winery, Trellis, Bordeaux Style Blend, Middleburg, VA
IV LAMB LOLLIPOPS
whipped sweet potato, wilted spinach, cherry balsamic reduction 2020 RdV Vineyards, Friends and Family, Red Blend, Delaplane, VA
V CREAM PUFF
saled bourbon crème, chocolate hazelnut pudding, chocolate sauce, crushed salted almonds 2021 Delaplane Cellars, Petit Manseng, Delaplane, VA
DAY FO U R - SAMPL E AG E NDA
Farewell Breakfast THE R E D FO X INN & TAVE R N Hunt Country Breakfast Buffet A hearty farewell meal with your team in The Tavern Guest Check Out Check out by 11:00AM
Explore the Village MID D L E B U R G, V IR G INIA Boutique Shopping Shop and discover Middleburg's boutique businesses
Travel Options TO AND FR O M MID D L E B U R G, V IR G INIA Dulles International Airport ~42 miles / 45 minutes from Middleburg Reagan International Airport ~47 miles / 1 hour from Middleburg
CO NTACT U S
Start Planning Your Retreat Our luxury full-service properties are customizable with indoor and outdoor spaces perfectly suited for your corporate meeting, executive retreat or team building weekend. Our seasoned events and culinary teams will help you design the agenda and menus to highlight the needs of your unique group. Join us in Middleburg for the authentic Hunt Country experience.
Office: 8 East Washington Street · Middleburg, Virginia 20117 Contact: www.middleburghospitality.com/contact
10/12/2023