The Boyd Bed & Breakfast: Visit for the History, Stay for the Breakfast 

Written by Kaitlin Hill | Photos by Gracie Savage 

The saying “if these walls could talk” is often intended as an invitation to imagine the people, events, and passage of time witnessed by historic structures. The phrase is appropriate for any number of buildings in Middleburg, where the old stone edifices, some dating back to the early 1700s, have served as homes, businesses, and meeting places for nearly three centuries. 

At the east end of East Washington Street sits a white stone house dating back to 1780. The building is attributed to Burr Powell, son of Middleburg town founder Leven Powell. Over the years, the federal-style house has had many purposes: rental property, mercantile, private residence, and real estate office, to name a few. 

For over a year, the only hint of something new coming to the property was a Veritas Contracting sign visible outside. The Middleburg-based contractor respectfully restored and refurbished the building, maintaining its period charm. 

Then on May 28, 2026, town officials, photographers, journalists, and prospective guests gathered to celebrate the official opening of The Boyd Bed & Breakfast. 

Beyond the four tranquil guest suites inspired by the Virginia countryside, the breakfast prepared by Jennifer Moore, who owns the business with her husband, Paul, is reason enough to book a room. 

Moore credits her culinary prowess to her grandmother. “My love for cooking started when I was a little girl,” Moore shares. “I would spend the summers with my grandmother, Mama Ginnie as we called her, and boy did she cook! Three meals every day. Real meals. Fresh vegetables right out of the garden, pies, cakes, biscuits. We canned jellies and jams and pickles. You name it, we did it.” 

Moore describes the menu as “a little bit of France meets classic Southern comfort,” a combination that is perhaps most apparent in their quiche preparation. She says, “My husband and I have spent a good bit of time in France and believe that you just can’t beat a little patisserie. We have stopped at many during our time there and love a good quiche! We make individual ones here at The Boyd with various fresh ingredients, but we serve them with grits we’ve had shipped to us from a family-operated gristmill in Alabama, and we may add a side bacon that we source here locally in Virginia or maybe Conecuh brand sausage, which is also from Alabama.” 

“I have some favorite recipes for sure. My biscuit recipe is one my mother has always used.” –Moore

The unique cross section of cuisines will also “change with the seasons. It is driven by which fruits are in season and also by the temperature. I make homemade biscuits with sausage gravy more often in the winter months. It is just warm and soothing. In the summer, when it’s hot, thin mini pancakes and bacon with a little vanilla yogurt and berries on the side may be just enough for a warm day of strolling and shopping in town!” 

When asked to pick her favorite menu item, Moore, understandably, struggles to choose. “I have some favorite recipes for sure. My biscuit recipe is one my mother has always used. … If I had to choose one meal, I would say a tomato and cheddar cheese quiche with crispy oven-baked bacon, homemade mini biscuits and jam, and a spring mix with vinaigrette dressing.” 

She continues, “One of my favorite breakfast items to bake is a blueberry sour cream crumb cake. It is not on the menu, but I often have it for guests and give it to those who are heading out early for horse events and just need some coffee and a bite to go.” 

In addition to the crumb cake, Moore has no shortage of add-ons up her sleeve. She offers a classic bar mix for snacking, charcuterie boards to enjoy with local wine, chocolate-covered strawberries to enhance a romantic getaway, and even homemade pimento cheese and pepper jelly dip, which is perfect for predinner grazing. 

But perhaps the best recipe of all is the mixture of charming history, a welcoming atmosphere, and Moore’s propensity for hospitality all resulting in a special stay in the heart of Hunt Country. ML

For more information on The Boyd, visit theboyd1780.com.

Published in the August 2026 issue of Middleburg Life.