Lodging
We are fast at work recruiting places for artists to crash at the end of a long day. The list below should help in our search. For information, contact hickey@va.metrocast.net.
Home Host Program - Urbanna and the surrounding area is a lovely small rural area with a community of warm and friendly folk, many of whom offer our artists a home stay experience for the week-end of the Spring art show. It will not be a full service bed and breakfast, so we cannot commit to anything other than a comfortable bedroom and a welcoming hand. Our feedback on this program: Artists and host families both enjoy this experience. Limited to Friday and/or Saturday night unless otherwise prearranged directly with the host family. Special accommodations must also be prearranged,
To request a host home or for more information contact Jeanette Sharp at hickey@va.metrocast.net.
Christchurch School Dormitory Space - New pricing for 2019.
Dormitory rooms are available on the beautiful Christchurch campus located on the Rappahannock River. The school is near the site of the show. Dormitory rooms have two twin beds, two dressers and two desks. There is a shared hall bathroom on each hall.
Pricing: Double occupancy: $30 per person per night. Single occupancy: $40 per night. Check in on Friday evening (May 31) between 4 and 6 pm. To book: Contact Theresa Perry tperry@christchurchschool.org.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The following websites have helpful information:
Virginia's River Realm website: and
Middlesex County website: http://visitmiddlesexva.org/lodging.html.
To Search for rentals - look for the towns of Urbanna, Saluda, Deltaville, Topping, Hartfield, White Stone, and Irvington as they are the closest.
Airbnb’s in Middlesex County: https://www.airbnb.com/s/Middlesex-County--VA/all?adults=0&children=0&infants=0&guests=0&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Ffor_you
VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) in Middlesex County: https://www.vrbo.com/results?petIncluded=false&q=Middlesex%20County%2C%20VA%2C%20USA
Some of our listing offer an Arts in the Middle artist discount. When you make your reservations be sure to ask !
Atherston Hall Bed and Breakfast, Urbanna
Step through our door and walk in to a charming piece of historic Urbanna, just steps from the waterfront. Atherston Hall was built in 1880 for a local schooner captain and his family and restored in 2005. Nestled one block away from the waterfront, docks and beaches of the Chesapeake, Atherston Hall is just around the corner from all Urbanna has to offer.
For more information and reservations go to: http://www.atherstonhall.com
Bethpage Camp-Resort, Urbanna
Stay only moments from the festival! Bethpage Camp-Resort features cottages and full hook-up RV sites next door to Hewick Plantation. The resort is on the banks of Robinson’s Creek near the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay. When you are not at the festival enjoy our water park, kayak rentals, recreational activities and other amenities!
Full hook-up campsites are $80/night and 2 bedroom cottages are $200/night. Call 804-758-4349 for reservation. Learn what Bethpage
Camp-Resort has to offer by visiting their website at http://www.bethpagecamp.com.
Chesapeake Inn, Urbanna
A unique boutique hotel, catering to the boater, business and leisure traveler. Located in the heart of Urbanna. Choose from thirteen elegantly appointed suites, each exhibiting its own unique character and charm.
For more information and reservations go to: http://www.thechesapeakeinn.com
Deltaville Dockside Inn
70 Dockside Drive
Deltaville, VA 23043
804-776-1021
Best Western Kilmarnock Hotel
599 N. Main Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
804-436-1500
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
648 Tappahannock
Tappahannock, VA 22560
804-445-1200
Days Inn
1414 Tappahannock Drive
Tappahannock VA 22560
804-443-9200
Continental Breakfast, WiFi
Super 8
1800 Tappahannock Blvd
Tappahannock VA 22560
804-443-3888
Hampton Inn - Gloucester
6638 Forest Hill Avenue
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
804-693-9393
Quality Inn - Gloucester
6639 Forest Hill Avenue
Gloucester VA 23061 804-695-1900