Piedmont Entertaining
The Virginia Piedmont
Discover Hunt & Wine Country
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 through fine art and gardens, timeless décor and design, seasonal Piedmont cuisine, bespoke retreats and elegant entertaining experiences — all highlighted through our signature brands. Our iconic Town and Country properties paired with this one of a kind Virginia setting provide an unparalleled backdrop for an experience of a lifetime.
Middleburg, Virginia Classic Blend of Town & Country
Middleburg and the surrounding Piedmont is home to some of the most unique activities and small businesses in the nation. Stroll down Washington Street and you will find yourself in the center of all that Middleburg has to offer, with access to boutique shopping, dining, cideries and breweries, all within our historic downtown.
A short drive will take you into Virginia’s famed Hunt and Wine Country, where you can attend a steeplechase or polo match, visit a local winery, or explore historic sites and neighboring villages. Whatever the occasion, Middleburg is renowned for its timeless blend of Town and Country.
The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
Virginia's Hunt Country Jewel since 1728
The cornerstone of the quaint village of Middleburg, our historic fieldstone Inn and 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
Glenstone Gardens
European Elegance in the Virginia Piedmont
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
Interactive & Immersive Piedmont Entertaining
SEASONAL VIRGINIA CUISINE
With culinary vendors dedicated to sourcing and preparing fresh ingredients from Virginia’s Piedmont region and bountiful South, our teams are 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, a Virginia culinary experience offers genuine yet thoughtful food and beverage options designed to entice and delight. Whatever the vision, our expert culinary vendors will gladly craft the perfect seasonal menu for a special event.
SIGNATURE ENTERTAINING EXPERIENCES
MIDDLEBURG WINE DINNER
Multi-course seated dinner featuring the wines of Middleburg with vintner pairing presentations at each course
A TASTE OF HUNT COUNTRY
Seated dinner featuring food and beverage exclusively sourced from the Virginia Piedmont accompanied by chef, farmer and vintner presentations with each course
PIEDMONT ASADO
An outdoor field feast featuring chef, farmer and vintner attended stations with all culinary components sourced from The Piedmont
FIRE IN THE FIELD
A one of a kind progressive dinner featuring Piedmont cuisine cooked over an open flame paired with libations from local vintners and distillers
MIDDLEBURG WINE DINNER
Multi-course seated dinner featuring the wines of Middleburg with vintner pairing presentations at each course
AMUSE BOUCHE
DEVILED QUAIL EGG
chili crunch fried egg
BREAD SERVICE
ORANGE ROSEMARY CORNBREAD
sorghum butter
WINE PAIRING
Boxwood Winery Sauvignon Blanc
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RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTERS THREE WAYS
rockefeller with bourbon glazed bacon lardon, compressed apple and smoked gouda, peanut with warm scallion oil
WINE PAIRING
2021 Boxwood Sauvignon Gris
II
CORN AND CRAB BISQUE
coconut milk, micro cilantro, yuzu caviar
WINE PAIRING
2019 Oceano Chardonnay
III
VENISON CARPACCIO
cured apples, butternut squash, fennel, hazelnuts, saba
WINE PAIRING
2021 Oceano Pinot Noir
IV
KINLOCH FARM BRAISED SHORT RIB
pumpkin maple paprika puree, pistachio gremolata
WINE PAIRING
2020 Boxwood Reserve
V
CARDAMOM PEAR CAKE
maple poached pear, brown butter curd, pumpkin seed brittle
WINE PAIRING
2021 Boxwood SAMPLE MENU
A TASTE OF HUNT COUNTRY
Seated dinner featuring food and beverage exclusively sourced from the Virginia Piedmont accompanied by chef, farmer and vintner presentations with each course
AMUSE BOUCHE
CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE CREAM PUFF with honey preserved summer berry
SPARKLING TOAST
EMV Brut NV
BREAD SERVICE
SIGNATURE BASKET orange and rosemary cornbread, buttermilk biscuits, dinner rolls, sorghum butter
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PEAR AND PARSNIP SOUP
savory bacon, rosemary and golden raisin granola, blue cheese
WINE PAIRING
2022 EMV Quaker Run Rosé
II
BEETROOT AND JUNIPER CURED SALMON rocket, fennel, herbs, caper berry, buttermilk vinaigrette
WINE PAIRING
2021 EMV Petit Manseng
III
BEET AND VILLAGE CHEESE WORKS TART buttered rye and poppyseed crust, honeycomb, opal basil
WINE PAIRING
2021 EMV Quaker Run Cabernet Franc
IV
GOLDEN SQUASH AGNOLOTTI
butternut and egg pasta filled with village cheese works feta and red kuri squash, kabocha cream, caramelized delicata, toasted hazelnut butter
WINE PAIRING
2021 EMV Novum
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CHOCOLATE AND VIGINIA WHISKEY POT DE CRÈME
smoked crème fraîche, roasted grape, crushed salted almonds
WINE PAIRING
2020 EMV Eluvium
SAMPLE MENU
PIEDMONT ASADO
An outdoor field feast featuring chef, farmer and vintner attended stations with all culinary components sourced from The Piedmont
FROM THE VINEYARD
LOST MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS
Lost Mountain
Rendezvous
Friends and Family
FROM THE SMOKER
SLICED BEEF BRISKET
Kinloch Farm
PULLED CHICKEN
Rucker Farm
Brioche Buns, Red Cabbage Slaw Lost Whiskey Signature Sauce
FROM THE RIVER
RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTER CO. SHUCKING STATION
Rappahannock River Oysters
Rochambeau Oysters
Olde Salt Oysters
Cocktail Sauce and Mignonette
FROM THE GARDEN
AUTUMN MEZZE BOARD
KALE CAESAR SALAD
CANNELLINI BEAN AND ROASTED CARROT SALAD
CHEESY ROOT VEGETABLE GRATIN
FROM THE ORCHARD & DISTILLERY
VIRGINIA APPLE FRITTERS
classic glazed and cinnamon sugar dusted
LOST WHISKEY SMOKED OLD FASHIONED BAR
90 proof high rye single barrel bourbon, alchemy orange bitters, cherry, orange peel
SAMPLE MENU
FIRE IN THE FIELD
A one of a kind progressive dinner featuring Piedmont cuisine cooked over an open flame paired with libations from local vintners and distillers
GARDEN WELCOME
PASSED COCKTAILS
LOST WHISKEY SMOKED OLD FASHIONED
90 proof high rye single barrel bourbon, alchemy orange bitters, cherry, orange peel
HUNT COUNTRY RANCH WATER
blanco tequila, lime juice, and Topo Chico
GRAZING TABLE
LOCAL CHEESES
warm feta cheese, blue cheese, soft rind cows cheese, goat cheese
fresh figs, local honey, raspberry and blackberry preserves
LOCAL MEATS
lamb sausage, virginia country ham
spicy mustard, whiskey onion jam, pickled and preserved veggies
FIRED BREADS
focaccia, country, popovers
INTIMATE SEATED DINNER
FROM THE FIRE
FIRED BREADS
focaccia, country, popovers, aromatic olive oil
SMOKED PROTEINS
whole ribeye racks, lemon and rosemary rubbed chicken, wild alaskan salmon
SAUCES
chimichurri burnt, citrus and peppers bbq
ROASTED SIDES
new potatoes and onions, gouda mac and cheese, fire roast fruits & veggies, quinoa & smoked cabbage salad
FIRESIDE DESSERT & MERRIMENT
AROUND THE FIRE CAULDRON
CAST IRON BAKED DESSERT
strawberry and rhubarb pastafrola pie, french vanilla ice cream
COFFEE STATION
milk, cream, oat milk, sugar, irish whiskey, whipped cream
CULINARY PRESENTERS
FARMERS & CULINARY PIONEERS
coursed presentations by local chefs and growers
PIEDMONT CHEFS
CHEESE MONGERS
CATTLE AND POULTRY FARMERS
OYSTER AND SHELLFISH FARMERS
HEIRLOOM PRODUCE AND MICRO GREEN GROWERS
VINTNERS & DISTILLERS
coursed tastings by local beverage producers
VIRGINIA WINE MAKERS
LOCAL DISTILLERS
CRAFT BREWERS
SHENANDOAH VALLEY CIDER MAKERS
PIEDMONT ENTERTAINERS
UNIQUE BRAND ACTIVATIONS
hands on creative stations
HAT MAKING STATION
PERSONALIZED LEATHER STAMPING
FARMERS MARKET BASKETS
BUILD YOUR OWN FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
ENTERTAINMENT
unique ambiance enhancements
BLUEGRASS BAND
GARDEN DJ EXPERIENCE
COWBOY CAULDRON FIRE PIT
HUNT COUNTRY THEMED PHOTO BOOTH
Experience Enhancements
HUNT COUNTRY ACTIVITIES
Escape to the country for an afternoon with unmatched tranquility and bespoke hospitality. The Red Fox and Glenstone Gardens can be customized in a variety of ways to best accommodate your group’s agenda. With unique indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for connecting and recreating, our properties provide the perfect locations for unique team building experiences.
We invite your group to admire the past around you while enjoying our favorite Hunt Country activities.
• Sporting Clay Shooting
• Horseback Trail Rides
• Virginia Wine Tastings
• Vintage Land Rover Tours
• Floral Arranging Demonstrations
• Hands On Cooking Classes
RED FOX INN & TAVERN
Five Historic Houses & Buildings
22 Boutique Inn Rooms
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.
THE RED FOX
FIVE HISTORIC TAVERN SUITES
THE STRAY FOX
QUIET & SECLUDED VILLAGE BLOCK
THE CARRIAGE HOUSE
THREE DELUXE SECLUDED SUITES
THE FOX DEN
THREE ROOMS & ONE SUITE IN THE VILLAGE
MIDDLEBURG COTTAGE
PRIVATE RETREAT & COURTYARD
THE
The Middleburg Hospitality luxury properties feature the best of timeless Town and Country elegance. Both The Red Fox Inn & Tavern and Glenstone Gardens offer one of a kind indoor and outdoor spaces perfectly suited for a one of a kind entertaining backdrop. The seasoned events and culinary teams will help you design the setting and menus to highlight the personality of your unique gathering. Join us in Middleburg to experience the highly sought after authentic Hunt Country lifestyle.
