Maple Hall is a Lexington, Virginia Historic Landmark Inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Greek Revival mansion was built in 1850 by John B. Gibson and named Maple Hill Plantation. The VMI Corps of Cadets marched through the plantation en route to the epic Civil War Battle of New Market in May 1864. The Guest House, built in 1824, is the oldest residence on the property.
Maple Hall Inn was restored to a historic inn in the mid-1980s and the Pond House constructed in 1990. This Lexington, Virginia inn has operated continually until December of 2012 when the owner passed away. The new owner, Philip Clayton, was raised at Hickory Hill Plantation and the Mackys Tavern, a 1750 Inn and stagecoach stop in the foothills of House Mountain. He acquired Maple Hall in April 2014, becoming the third VMI Alumnus to own Maple Hall since its restoration in the 1980s. Philips mo...
Maple Hall Inn was restored to a historic inn in the mid-1980s and the Pond House constructed in 1990. This Lexington, Virginia inn has operated continually until December of 2012 when the owner passed away. The new owner, Philip Clayton, was raised at Hickory Hill Plantation and the Mackys Tavern, a 1750 Inn and stagecoach stop in the foothills of House Mountain. He acquired Maple Hall in April 2014, becoming the third VMI Alumnus to own Maple Hall since its restoration in the 1980s. Philips mother, Catherine Clayton was an innkeeper and loved gardening at Maple Hall in the early 1980s. Perennials she planted then still bloom in the patio garden. Philips sister, Louisa, was married in the gardens.
The Inn reopened in August 2014.
The Mansion
The Greek Revival mansion was built in 1850 by John B. Gibson and named Maple Hill Plantation. The VMI Corps of Cadets marched through the plantation en route to the epic Civil War Battle of New Market in May 1864. The mansion has a total of thirteen guest rooms, each with a private bath and eleven rooms with gas fireplaces. Restaurant 1850 is also located in The Mansion on the ground floor.
The Pond House
Our 1990 Pond House is a period recreation which complements the brick and detail of the 1824 Guest House. Take in the stunning view of the pond and surrounding countryside from any of the balconies, as one is located on each level of the Pond House. The Pond House has two king guest rooms, four guest suites that include a separate living room, and a common area that includes a mini fridge, microwave, and sofa which is located on the second floor.
The Guest House
The Guest House, built in 1824, is the oldest residence on the property. The ground level of the Guest House is complete with amenities such as a king size bedroom, full bath, kitchen, and living room and there are two extra guest rooms located on the second floor.
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