A Southern Gem...

Guest: Rose (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

Our family of ten thoroughly enjoyed our three-day vacation at Eastover Retreat Center. It is a southern gem. The air-conditioned house is a grand old plantation-like house, with two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs, which are decorated beautifully with canopy beds and antique chairs, dressers, etc. Each one has its own bathroom. All of the very large rooms are just lovely, with high ceilings, wooden floors, chandeliers, and velvet or brocade drapes – everything to make you think that Scarlett O’Hara is just over in the sitting room! The host is kind and gracious, the grounds are spacious and beautiful – it is right on the James River (just a very, very short drive…or a very long walk away) for fishing or shell-gathering. The modern kitchen is well-stocked with spices, plates, cups, silverware, and all kinds of cooking utensils. We all took turns cooking breakfast and supper. No need to bring your own towels or sheets – they are provided – and there is a washer and dryer there, also. There is a swimming pool at the main camping area that you can use, if it is not being used by their camping group. There is also cell phone service available, so with an air card, I was able to keep connected via the Internet. Eastover offers a quiet, family-orientated atmosphere, and no alcoholic beverages are permitted, which was fine with us. It is located in a very rural and secluded area, so bring your own food and everything else you will need. They have a croquet set there and it was fun playing croquet with the James River as a back-drop. You will need to allow time to take a free 30-minute ferry ride (each way) to get over to the Williamsburg-Busch Gardens side of the river and back, which was kind of inconvenient. But, thinking back, this added to the charm of Eastover. There were some small stores and maybe a small restaurant fairly close on “our” side of the river, but we pretty much spent our time relaxing at Eastover, with occasional afternoon trips over to the other side of the river. If you are looking for a quiet, private, charming place to relax, spread out, collect your thoughts, and connect with family or friends, Eastover fits the bill. I am hoping to have our family return soon, but it is a long drive from Yankee Pennsylvania – that's the only drawback for me!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

Beautiful!!

Guest: Mandy (Casper, Wyoming)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

My family and I recently stayed at the Manor and my younger sister had her wedding there. The beautiful back yard was the perfect setting for a wedding! The house itself was very roomy and the kitchen had absolutely everything we needed. My children were thrilled with all the room to run and play! We loved staying at the Manor and hope to get back again someday.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

Family vacation

Guest: pat (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/16/11

my family took our first big family vacation here at the manor and let me say words can not described the wonderful views and the manor it self, my mom, dad, brother, sister in law and our children had a wonderful time playing in the back yard and all the space they had to just run and play and no one to tell them to watch cars or anything, the sleeping was light heaven and cooking in that big kitchen with everything i needed at my finger tips, just wonderful and the staff wonderful any problems i had i called and someone was always so curtious and kind and just friendly to answer all my questions or to help with what ever i needed, and we learned a lot of the history the house holds and the surrounding area and plantations. we are planning for next year and if possible would like to stay even longer.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

My love for the Manor!!!

Guest: Sandy (Hampton, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 12/01/00 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

As I reflect on the many times I have stayed in the Manor, i stand in awe for it's beauty, serenity,and also it;s historical history.This is truly a place where you can see nature up front and personal , the deer, eagles soaring overhead, the lush green trees , wild turkey, and appreciate the peaceful surroundings. Each room in the Manor is beautifully decorated and you feel the warmth of your surroundings.Upon returning home after my visit i always feel stregthened and renewed!!!Long may this Manor stand high on the banks of the James River, greeting those who stay here, with those beautiful sunrises and sunsets!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

Wonderful Weekend Retreat

Guest: Maggie (Alexandria, VA )
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/26/10

We had the pleasure of staying at Eastover for a weekend in July. The house and setting are absolutely gorgeous. The house is meticulously maintained with beautiful views of the river and gardens throughout. Each bedroom is unique and luxurious. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking in the kitchen, playing games on the porch and walks to the river. In addition, there are lots of wonderful spiritual books and books on the history of the house and the area. We would absolutely return and will cherish the memories we made there!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.

Guest: Rev. Bill Cashman (Williamsburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

My stay at the Manor House was a real delight. I stayed in the Blue room and awoke the next morning to a beautiful blue sky overlooking the James River at the mouth of the Chickahomony River. The food was excellent as were the accomodations. It was only a hour from my home but it was a great getaway for a few nights. There was a real sense of serenity as I walked the grounds, enjoyed the wildlife and flowers and just relaxed. I highly recommend the Manor House. It is a great place to recharge.

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