Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Celebrates New Conservatory

Story and photos by Elaine Anne Watt

A delightfully crisp fall evening on October 12th welcomed guests to the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant’s celebration of the opening of their gorgeous new conservatory, where Executive Chef Eric Smith and his team will serve up both traditional and innovative fare. Owners Mark and Shelley Betts warmly greeted everyone as we sampled champagne cocktails and savored the passed hors d’oeuvres.

Present were Clint Good, the architect for the grandly designed space and Matthew Bowe, whose design/build firm executed the project. Several long-time friends of the Inn had travelled back to Middleburg to be present for the festivities.

Mark Betts expressed his joy in having left behind his previous career to embrace his dream of owning Goodstone and sharing his passion for hospitality with others. He thanked Emily Miller, Eric Smith and all his dedicated employees for making Goodstone an exceptional destination for anything from dinner to an extended stay.

The artwork and special touches evident throughout the space reflected the time and thought spent on making the conservatory an inviting interior for guests. Be sure to add a visit there to your calendar soon! ML