Jenny at the Ridge

“Absolutely Wonderful Place to Stay and Relax”

Recent guests from Oregon spent some time with our historian-in-residence touring Chancellorsville and Spotsylvania. They posted a nice review at AirBnB:

“Our visit to Stevenson Ridge and the Riddick House was a highlight of our two-week journey visiting several Civil War battlefields. Absolutely wonderful place to stay and relax. The owners of this beautiful property provide a unique experience for their guests, having relocated and modernized [within reason] a number of houses and cabins [all different], creating a private park-like …

Rehearsal Dinner at the Log Home

from Cassandra

The night before the Debicki wedding, we hosted their charming rustic rehearsal dinner on the front porch of one of our favorite cabins, The Log Home.

Their dinner sat about 25 people comfortably, surrounded by wedding day florals and candle-lit lanterns. Overlooking the pond and surrounding cabins, the guests enjoyed a buffet-style dinner accompanied by a self-serve Bellini Bar with an assortment of fruit.

We could not have asked for more perfect weather for their rehearsal night. Even …

Happily Ever Afters start at the Adrian Cabin

from Madeliza

The Adrian Cabin seems to be the beginning to many couples’ engagement story! Two couples have gotten engaged within the past six months in our beautiful Adrian Cabin. It is such a sweet surprise to see the stories guests leave behind.

The first couple shared with us the following: “We cannot leave without sharing that this cabin will always hold a special place in our hearts. In this Wonderful place the man I love asked me to marry …

A “Delightful” Stay in the Log Home

We’re always pleased to get nice reviews from guests: “The cabin and the surrounding grounds were terrific. With no hyperbole I give a solid 5 stars.”

These kind words come from guests who recently stayed in the Log Home. They got married that morning and then came to Stevenson Ridge for a quiet getaway:

“The cabin was truly delightful. The historic elements along with comfort and cleanliness provided a wonderful realm of escape from the modern churn of life. Sitting …

A Smile Folded into Every Towel

from Julia

The art of paper folding and napkin folding started in Japan and Europe and was referred to as Origami. These different folding techniques were viewed as beautiful art and held different symbols and traditions.

In Europe, around the 17^th and 18^th centuries, the art of napkin folding was viewed as a dinner-table status symbol among nobility.

In Japan, the first documented origami was in 1680 and was a traditional paper butterfly used during a Shinto wedding.…

SR included as part of perfect 72 hours in Fredericksburg

You should definitely check out Matador network’s article on trip planning titled, “72 Perfect Hours in Fredericksburg, Virginia.” You’ll notice a familiar inn makes an appearance!

At Stevenson Ridge, we always strive to give our guests a unique experience in one of our ten cottages or cabins, whether you bring a guest or your whole family. Thank you Matador network for highlighting us as one of the top locations to stay at on your next trip to Fredericksburg!…

Some Sweet “Sweet Sauce”

We wanted to highlight Megan Wilson @SweetSauceBlog for spending some quality time here at Stevenson Ridge.

Dan gave her his personal tour of our unique cabins and cottages and she was left in awe! We love our guests to leave here with not only a great feeling of comfort but also a look into our history and how Stevenson Ridge came to be. Megan stayed in our Tobacco Barn in the Queen Bedroom Suite for a few nights of …

A Trip to the Lake Anna Winery

from Chris

Jennifer and I recently took a trip down Route 208 toward Lake Anna, into the heart of Spotsylvania County, to visit our friends at the Lake Anna Winery. They were just preparing for their own employee holiday party later that evening, so the entire tasting room was fully decked out for the holiday. Frank Sinatra crooned Christmas carols in the background, and a fire crackled warmly in the fireplace.

It was the end of the day, so …

“The pictures don’t do it justice”

We want to thank “John” for this great review he posted at Airbnb:

“I’ve stayed at many different Airbnb’s (including a castle) and this was one of the best places that I have stayed. Things that I liked: – The cabin of course. I feel like even the pictures don’t do it justice. They don’t catch the way that the sun light hits the exposed brick on the inside and all of the little intricacies that make the cabin so …

Sweet Petunia!

The petunias in the fountain outside the Riddick House are still showing a lot of color this fall.

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