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Glen Gordon Manor in the News
Glen Gordon Manor is an award-winning Virginia bed and breakfast, but don’t just take our word for it—discover what travel writers are saying about their unforgettable experiences with us!
Recent Awards & Recognitions
Houndstooth Restaurant at Glen Gordon Manor is honored to be recognized again this year in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards for its outstanding wine program. The Best of Award of Excellence recipients display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation.
Houndstooth Restaurant at Glen Gordon Manor has been recognized in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards for its thoughtfully curated wine program. The Best of Award of Excellence celebrates restaurants with standout selections from top producers and key wine regions, paired with exceptional presentation and service.
Glen Gordon Manor is proud to share that we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, placing us among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. We’re honored to be included among travelers’ favorites this year, thanks to our wonderful guests and their thoughtful reviews.
Houndstooth has been recognized with the 2025 DiRōNA Award of Excellence, a prestigious honor celebrating culinary and hospitality excellence. With fewer than 1,100 restaurants awarded over the past 35 years, this distinction reflects our ongoing commitment to exceptional cuisine, service, and ambiance.
Glen Gordon Manor has earned the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, placing us among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This recognition is based on outstanding guest reviews and our commitment to exceptional hospitality.
Houndstooth Restaurant at Glen Gordon Manor has been recognized for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence, honoring restaurants with impressive depth across multiple winegrowing regions and a superior presentation.
Glen Gordon Manor was inducted into the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for consistently earning the Certificate of Excellence five years in a row, celebrating our ongoing dedication to guest satisfaction.
Media Mentions
Glen Gordon Manor was highlighted as a premier Thanksgiving destination, celebrated for our charming accommodations and exceptional dining experiences. Nestled on 45 picturesque acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we offer guests a serene retreat with easy access to local wineries, vineyards, and hiking trails, making it an ideal escape for the holiday season.
Glen Gordon Manor was featured as one of the top quick getaways from Washington, D.C., recognized for its traditional charm and picturesque 45-acre setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The article highlighted our ideal location near wineries, vineyards, and hiking trails, making it a perfect retreat from city life.
Glen Gordon Manor was featured as a top romantic getaway, recognized for its elegant setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains and exceptional dining at Houndstooth. Our chef and owner, Dayn Smith, brings world-class experience from New York and Switzerland, having been featured on Great Chefs and competing in the invitation-only Culinary Olympics in Germany, all of which inspire his thoughtfully crafted menus.
Glen Gordon Manor was featured as a must-visit retreat in Virginia’s wine country, highlighting our charming accommodations and scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting. The article praised our beautifully appointed rooms, relaxing pool, and ideal location near local wineries and the Blue Ridge Parkway – naming us as perfect for a peaceful getaway.
Press Kit
Welcome to the Glen Gordon Manor press kit. Below you will find media contact information, key property facts, high-resolution imagery, brand assets, and background on our history and dining.
Media Contact
Dayn Smith
Owner & Chef, Glen Gordon Manor
info@glengordonmanor.com
(540) 636-6010
Media Assets
- Logo Suite: Download Official Logos
- Photography: Access High-Resolution Photo Gallery (46 MB) (Photo Credit: Jumping Rock Photography, Gregorio Photography)
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Quick Facts
- 11 individually designed guest rooms and suites
- Historic property dating to the 1800s, originally a Wells Fargo stagecoach stop
- Located in Rappahannock County, Virginia, approximately 90 minutes from Washington, D.C.
- Home to Houndstooth Restaurant, winner of Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence and a DiRōNA Award of Excellence
- Amenities include an outdoor pool, fire pit, and gardens
- New spa, sauna, and fitness experience debuting early 2027
- Owned and operated by Dayn Smith and Nancy Moon since 2006
About the Property
Glen Gordon Manor is a historic bed and breakfast located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Originally established as a Wells Fargo stagecoach stop on the Blue Ridge route in the 1860s, the property later became a favored retreat for society balls and fox hunts, drawing visitors including King Edward VIII, whose relationship with Wallis Simpson remains part of the Manor’s history. Today, the property combines restored 19th-century architecture with updated guest suites, quiet grounds, and fine dining.
The Manor features 11 individually designed guest rooms and suites, including the Wallis Suite and the Edward Suite, named for the historic figures tied to the property, and the baronial Hunt Room with its minstrel gallery. Each room features antique furnishings, curated artwork, and updated private baths. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, fire pit, gardens, and expansive views of the surrounding countryside. A newly upgraded spa, sauna, and fitness experience is set to debut in early 2027.
Located 90 minutes from Washington, D.C., Glen Gordon Manor is close to Virginia wine country, Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, and the charming communities of Rappahannock County.
Dining
Houndstooth Restaurant is the property’s fine dining destination led by Owner and Executive Chef Dayn Smith.
Houndstooth serves a seasonal, five-course prix fixe menu that combines classic culinary techniques with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Chef Dayn designs every meal around seasonal availability, with each course building on the flavors that come before it.
The restaurant also offers an extensive wine program and an intimate bar and lounge, creating an elegant setting for romantic dinners, celebrations, and special occasions. Houndstooth has earned Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for multiple years, as well as a DiRōNA Award of Excellence, recognizing its commitment to exceptional cuisine, wine, and hospitality.
Each morning, guests are treated to a multi-course prix fixe breakfast served in the Manor’s dining room. The meal opens with a warm pastry alongside orange juice and freshly ground coffee, followed by a second course of house-made granola or a seasonal fruit dish, from crepes with berries to spiced baked pears. The entrée always features farm-fresh eggs, courtesy of the Manor’s own chickens.
About the Owners
Dayn Smith and Nancy Moon
Dayn Smith and Nancy Moon purchased Glen Gordon Manor in 2006 after first visiting Rappahannock County in 2005 and falling in love with its natural beauty, peaceful setting, and strong commitment to conservation.
Dayn brings more than 30 years of hospitality and culinary experience to the Manor. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he serves as Owner and Executive Chef, overseeing the culinary experience at Glen Gordon Manor and Houndstooth Restaurant.
Nancy has shaped the Manor’s distinctive aesthetic. With a keen eye for design, she has overseen the interiors, thoughtfully blending European elegance, antique furnishings, historic character, and the warmth of a countryside retreat.
Together, Dayn and Nancy run the property day-to-day, blending fine dining with the quiet character of the Virginia countryside.
