Journey down the by-ways to the southern tip of Virignia’s Northern Neck, and you will come to a small town of Irvington, situated on two peninsulas and straddling the tributaries of Carter’s Creek and the Rappahannock River. Landed in history and tradition, shaped by life on the land and work on the water Irvington — quintessential small-town America — sits surrounded by meadowland, now preserved by a vineyard planted anew.
Vineyard Meadow is located in Lancaster County on the Northern Neck Peninsula in eastern Virginia, an hour north of Williamsburg, an hour and half east of Richmond, and two hours southeast of Fredericksburg.
Mid Atlantic Region
The site is located with a one day drive of many metropolitan centers on the east coast including: New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Raleigh-Durham, and Norfolk.
Northern Neck
Lancaster County is situated on the Northern Neck of Virginia in eastern Virginia bounded by the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers. The area is characterized by forested uplands, farmland, wetlands, and riverbanks. The Northern Neck has a wealth of natural attractions that offer wildlife and recreation opportunities such as hiking, biking, birding, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping. Westmoreland State Park Belle Isle State Park, and the Washington Birthplace National Monument provide a scenic backdrop for many of these activities and attractions. Northern Neck cultural amenities include thirteen museums, and historic landmarks such as the birthplaces of George Washington, James Madison, James Monroe, and Robert E. Lee.
Town of Irvington
Irvington sits on the shore of Carter’s Creek, a tributary to the Rappahannock River. Prior to a destructive fire in 1917, the town thrived at the turn of the twentieth century as a steamboat hub and trading post. The Tides Inn and Resort was opened in 1947, catalyzing revitalization of the town. Irvington now plays host to a variety of commercial and tourism attractions including the Hope and Glory Inn and a variety of shops and restaurants.
