Historic Newport, Rhode Island: Nautically Stylish
• August 22, 2018

By Trish Fox Imagine a wave of brilliant, billowing sails gliding across Narragansett Bay, and you have one stunning snapshot of the rich seaport heritage of Newport, Rhode Island. This […]

The Sport, the Magic of Polo
• July 25, 2018

As a kid, horses were my life. They provided my income throughout high school and paid for college. Title IX was passed when I was a senior in high school, […]

Andres Helps O’Connell Celebrate 40 Years
• June 18, 2018

The Georgetowner takes this opportunity to heartily congratulate Patrick O’Connell on the 40th anniversary of the beloved Inn at Little Washington and welcome José Andrés to Georgetown.

Summer Wedding Destinations
• June 6, 2018

By Selma Khenissi and Stephanie Green So, you’re engaged. Or, you and your current spouse have decided to renew your vows. Congratulations on this big step. After the euphoria wears […]

Getaways: The Whitby
• May 2, 2018

Blank stares.That’s what I got when I told friends I was heading to New York for the primary purpose of spending two nights at the Whitby, a new British boutique […]

Salamander Savvy
• April 18, 2018

While Georgetowners are very aware of the Salamander Resort & Spa located in the Blue Ridge Foothills in nearby Middleburg, only some seem to be aware that the Salamander is […]

Charlottesville Blossoms During Virginia Garden Week
• April 4, 2018

It’s easy for Georgetowners to get rather smug about our gardens. They are, after all, pretty fabulous. But every April, the Charlottesville, Albemarle and Rivanna Garden Clubs see to it […]

Looking Ahead to Middleburg’s Spring Races
• March 21, 2018

As someone who adores all manner of equestrian events, I was delighted to receive an invitation to what’s called the Spring Race Meeting in Middleburg, Virginia, taking place on April […]

Winter Escapes to the Watergate and the Cavalier
• February 21, 2018

Those IRS refunds and tax cuts on your paycheck are trickling in. Fortunately, you don’t need to go far to treat yourself and your family to a staycation — or a […]

Palm Beach: Younger, More Diverse and Trumped Up
• February 7, 2018

Palm Beach has been the winter escape for Georgetowners for generations, and the fact that it’s the home of the “Winter White House” isn’t keeping us at bay, even if […]