Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Shenandoah Valley, is Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn, a Middleburg, Virginia bed and breakfast, offering charm and hospitality to match its historic location. Briar Patch is a historic farm (circa 1805) on 47 rolling acres with majestic mountain views. Located in Loudoun County, we are in the heart of Virginia horse, antiques, and wine country on Route 50 (John Mosby Highway), 4 miles east of the town of Middleburg. Just 20 minutes from Dulles Airport and about an hour from Washington, DC – when you enter our world, you leave the stress behind.

Stay in one of our bedrooms in the main house or combine two rooms to create your own private suite. For even more privacy, stay in our one bedroom cottage with a fully equipped kitchen. Hold your wedding, family celebration, business meeting, group picnic, or off-site retreat in our indoor facility – The Fox Den at Briar Patch – for up to 200 guests or on our beautiful grounds.

Relax around or in our large pool or soak in our hot tub.
Curl up with a good book on our front porch overlooking Bull Run Mountain.
View the horses grazing in our fields.
Bring your pet and enjoy exploring the area.
Bring your family for a fun-filled vacation.
Have a barbeque by the pool.

Briar Patch is a great venue whether you are considering a romantic weekend getaway, experiencing one of our fun cooking class weekends, holding a wedding weekend surrounded by family and friends, hosting your favorite organization’s fundraiser, having a meeting in a unique location, or planning an anniversary or birthday party.

Explore the historic towns of Aldie, Middleburg, Purcellville, and Leesburg brimming with antique shops and fine dining. Visit the many wineries dotting the countryside. Explore Civil War battlefields or shop at a nearby outlet mall. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy horseback riding at one of the local stables, playing tennis, golf, or other sports, hiking on mountain trails, or biking through the beautiful countryside. This area satisfies diverse interests and lifestyles.

Amenities included in the price of each room include the following:

Free high-speed wireless Internet throughout the property.
Access to a computer for email or printing.
Free snacks (sweet and salty), soft drinks, and water anytime.
Irons, ironing boards, and hair dryers in each room.
Robes provided for use at Briar Patch.
Beach towels provided for use at the pool and hot tub.

We look forward to hosting you at Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn!

Welcome to our website. We hope you enjoy learning about our bed & breakfast as much as we enjoy running it. We have spent several years bringing this property back to its old glory – renovating the main house, cottage, pool, and grounds.

Most recently, we have turned the old tractor shed barn into a magnificent site that we call The Fox Den at Briar Patch for social functions such as weddings, parties, family reunions, fundraisers, and the like, as well as for business and other organization meetings. Future plans call for turning a former chicken coop into another cottage with suites and some fun landscaping projects. Stay tuned for developments!

Ellen, Dan, Henriette, and Jennifer

Couples Health & Well-being Weekend

January 9-11, 2009 Cooking classes

Spend a relaxing weekend with someone special and get healthy at the same time! This weekend will provide an opportunity to learn about nutrition, skin care, how to have a healthy home, how to give a great massage, and do some yoga. We'll start out with a wine & cheese reception on Friday night, have breakfast on Saturday morning, take the classes and have lunch together on Saturday, and have breakfast on Sunday morning. For more information, please visit our Special Events at Briar Patch page.

Great holiday gift idea.

Time for Change Inauguration Party

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 (Snow date Jan. 21)

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Put on your patriotic best and celebrate the Inauguration!

Live music by Gary Smallwood and Brian Fox Band.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, champagne, & a Special Obama Drink.

For more information, please visit our Special Events at Briar Patch page.

Cooking Classes at Briar Patch - Next class Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2009

Briar Patch hosts cooking class weekends about once a month from November through March. Cooking class weekends begin on Friday evening when guests meet the chef and an expert from a local winery, who will treat you to appetizers accompanied by a tasting of Virginia wines. On Saturday morning, after a full breakfast, you can enjoy exploring Loudoun County on your own or take a van tour of local wineries. In the early evening, our chef conducts a cooking class in our event building -- The Fox Den at Briar Patch -- where guests help prepare (and yes, consume) a 4- or 5-course meal with wine. The weekend concludes with another full breakfast on Sunday morning. For more information and dates please visit our Cooking Classes at Briar Patch page.