The 1804 Inn

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VIRGINIA

Barboursville
The 1804 Inn

www.the1804inn.com

The ravishing 1804 Inn at Barboursville Vineyards is truly a destination. A historic estate adjacent to Monticello and Montpelier, the residence now known as The 1804 Inn is magnificently outfitted with period English bone china, antique silver, priceless furnishings and art of England, Italy, France and Virginia from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Accommodations include suites in the main building and the 18th-century Vineyard Cottage, which, renovated to 21st-century standards of comfort, includes amenities like air-conditioning and individual kitchens. Gianni and Silvana Zonin, the owners and founders of Barboursville Vineyards and The 1804 Inn, have carefully preserved the estate’s original charm while adding an Italian flair; the restaurant is aptly named the Palladio. The Zonins, who hail from Veneto in Italy, acquired this plantation in 1976 with the goal of creating a vineyard. Thomas Jefferson had attempted this in the 19th century at Monticello, failing to achieve a single harvest. Clearly, the Zonins have the magic touch; 2006 marked the Barboursville winery’s 30th anniversary in a region now boasting more than 100 vineyards.

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