The Greenbrier is nestled in West Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and has been referred to as "America's most historic resort". The resort opened in the late eighteenth century and is known for it's sulfur spring, stunning decor, spa, health clinic and esteemed golf course...just to name a
few things. The Greenbrier also played a role in the Civil War and WWII in addition to housing a bunker/bomb-shelter for the U.S. government.
After WWII The Greenbrier was redecorated by the late great
Dorothy Draper. Dorthy Draper had a love of color and was responsible for starting the very first interior design company in 1923.
The upper Lobby is one of my favorite spaces because of the blue & white lamps. I love the contrast of the black & white floor and the floral prints. Draper's design philosophy was that a room doesn't have to match in order to work.
Dorothy Draper's protege
Carlton Varney took over the interior design of The Greenbrier. Varney is an acclaimed designer and the president of
Dorothy Draper & Co. Inc.
Tea is served daily at 4:15pm in the upper lobby.
4:15pm for my mother meant cocktail time so I joined her in the bar area. We had a relaxing time chatting and listening to the piano player.
One of my two favorite prints is Dorothy Draper's
Rhododendron which was redone with a mint background by Carlton Varney.
There is no place like the Greenbrier! I love the selection of pictures and your outfit is so perfect! When my family stayed at the resort a few years ago, my mom and I would always make it to high tea...the food and the music were superb! Hope you have a wonderful week.
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Awe, high tea at the Savoy in London is my favorite memory of spending time alone bonding with my late mother. Seeing your pictures of high tea makes me miss her, but at least you're lucky and able to do these things with your mother. xxx enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering when we were going to get to see pictures! Looks like a lovely time and right up your alley!
ReplyDeletelooks lovely! I've always wanted to make a trip to the Greenbrier!
ReplyDeleteLovely, and you look adorable, as always!!
ReplyDeleteThere is another place like The Greenbrier - The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI. It also has high tea, and is also decorate very similarly by Carlton Varney (and has the same china patter).
ReplyDeleteAnd the scarf and necklace is too much going on. Pick one.
I am familiar with The Grand Hotel and hope to visit in the future. I dress for myself and not for anyone else and I like my scarf and necklace combo...different strokes for different folks. xx
ReplyDeleteAh, nothing like tea time at the Greenbrier. Hubby and I would hit 4:15 p.m. tea, refresh in our rooms and head back down to the adjacent bar for a drink and game of backgammon. Looks like you had fun!
ReplyDeleteMust put this place on my hotels in the US 'to do list' - very American!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post about your visit to the Greenbrier. What a nice time it must have been for you and your mother. I, too, love the upper lobby with its blue lamps
ReplyDeleteand the bold prints. Carlton Varney decorated a hotel a friend owns in Ft. Lauderdale, The Lago Mar. Please keep dressing in your own special style. You are an inspiration.
I've never been there but it's on my list!
ReplyDeleteI just checked out The Lago Mar’s website...the hotel looks gorgeous! Maybe I can convince JCW we need a little vacation...here’s hoping! Thanks for your sweet remarks. xx
ReplyDeleteI agree that 4:15 is more of a cocktail hour (especially while away on a trip). Your Mother is a smart lady!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful--I have to remind myself that things don't all have to match to work in a room!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs! I just love the teacup and saucer sets. However, I must also agree that I would prefer cocktails over tea at 4:15!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I am dying to go back and visit, it has been too long.
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of BLS, I think White Russians. This Manhattan business is craziness!
ReplyDeletePfffrrrshhht, that comment regarding necklace and scarf had to be from someone anonymous, right? Don't let anyone cramp your style, you're classy in and out, witness your elegant response xxx
ReplyDeleteYou are pretty much right on the money when it comes to BLS’s cocktail of choice but they were Black Russians...this Manhattan thing is totally new! xx
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you NJK! xx
Gorgeous photos! I've never been to the Greenbrier, but have wanted to for so long!
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