Rooms & Rates

Three rooms are available.

The East and West Rooms are spacious and light, lovingly restored. Each room offers elegant comfort, with original heart-pine floors, wavy glass windows, and high-ceilings. A double bed, antique armoire, desk, comfortable reading chair, sofa, and coffee maker. The wide upstairs porch runs the length of the rooms and overlooks the peaceful view of the James River and distant bluffs.

The Twin Room, a small, yet cheerful room, overlooks the shady grounds and provides two single beds, desk, reading chair.

All rooms have ceiling fans and air-conditioning and share a hall bathroom with a claw-foot tub and hand-shower.

Linens provided. Laundry facilities are on the premises.

An internet connection is available in the common room.

Meals

Writers are responsible for their own meals. (Complimentary coffee, tea, and basic staples). A grocery store in the town of Lovingston, a 20-minute drive from the retreat, is where you may purchase supplies before your arrival at the Porches.

There is a large communal kitchen and elegant, yet comfortable common rooms. The writers’ refectory (dining room) provides refrigerator, microwave, and food cupboard. You may enjoy taking your meals inside or out on the porches or grounds.

Rates 

East Room/West Room weekly  rate: $350
Twin Room weekly rate: $280