The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

09/08/2026

Something mysterious is coming to The Blackburn… 🔮✨

On September 25 & 26, step into an evening of Mischief, Magic & Murder—an immersive murder mystery dinner theatre experience where everyone is a guest, anyone could be a suspect, and it’s up to you to follow the clues.

Your evening begins with a Potions ½ Hour before settling in for a three-course dinner as the mystery unfolds around you. Keep your eyes open, question everything, and see if you can uncover the killer before the final reveal. 🕵️‍♀️

With multiple showtimes, a professional cast, and a family-friendly storyline, it’s the perfect addition to a magical weekend in Staunton.

🎭 September 25–26
📍 The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center
🎟️ Advance tickets are required, and this event has sold out in previous years—reserve yours before they disappear!

Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/4hjj7lx

08/24/2026

Step inside a piece of Staunton history. 🏛️

Dating back to 1828, The Blackburn Inn is a historic hotel where every architectural detail reflects the story of its past. From its classic design elements to the character found throughout the property, our guests experience more than a comfortable stay—they experience a connection to the history and heritage of the Shenandoah Valley.

Planning your next Virginia getaway? Make your stay memorable at a historic property where the past and present come together → https://bit.ly/4hSbWSX

08/19/2026

Looking for the perfect way to spend a day during the Staunton Music Festival? 🎻

Create a weekend itinerary that blends music, relaxation, and the best of downtown Staunton:

☕ Start your morning with coffee and a stroll through downtown
🎶 Attend a noon performance and experience the festival’s incredible lineup
🌿 Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment at The Spa at The Blackburn
🎼 Return downtown for an evening program filled with world-class music

After a full day of exploring, performing, and discovering all that Staunton has to offer, retreat to The Blackburn Inn—a historic boutique hotel just minutes from downtown with peaceful grounds designed for unwinding.

Plan your Staunton Music Festival weekend with a stay that lets you experience it all.

08/16/2026

08/14/2026

Opening weekend of the Staunton Music Festival is here! 🎻

Spend your days enjoying world-class music in downtown Staunton, exploring local restaurants and shops, and taking in the energy of one of the Shenandoah Valley’s most beloved cultural events.

After a full day of performances and adventures, return to the peaceful grounds of The Blackburn Inn. With more than 80 acres of historic landscape and a location just minutes from downtown, our property offers the perfect place to relax and recharge.

Make your Staunton Music Festival weekend one to remember with a stay at The Blackburn Inn.

08/10/2026

The Staunton Music Festival is just four days away! 🎻

If you’re planning a weekend filled with incredible performances, downtown dining, and exploring all that Staunton has to offer, make The Blackburn Inn your place to stay.

Our historic boutique hotel offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from downtown venues, making it easy to enjoy the festival while still having a relaxing place to unwind. Spend your mornings strolling the grounds, your afternoons discovering the city, and your evenings enjoying world-class music.

Plan your Staunton Music Festival getaway at The Blackburn Inn → https://bit.ly/4hSbWSX

07/31/2026

The final weekend of Staunton’s summer concert season deserves more than a rushed drive home.

The Heifetz Festival presents Celebrity Series VI tonight, July 31, followed by its Grand Finale on August 1—an all-star performance bringing faculty and students together to close the Institute’s 30th anniversary season.

Turn the finale into a full Staunton weekend with a stay at The Blackburn. Walk through downtown, make time for dinner, let the last note linger and return to a room waiting just beyond the city center.

Check availability and close out July on a high note.

07/29/2026

At The Blackburn, booking the same room category does not always mean seeing the same exact room.

The property’s historic architecture created dozens of original layouts, giving each room its own details, proportions and personality. One stay might bring oversized windows and soaring ceilings. Another could include a cozy architectural nook or a bathroom built for an evening soak.

The constants: thoughtful comforts, rainfall showers, plush towels and a setting with nearly two centuries of stories behind it.

Basically, it is hotel room roulette—but every outcome is charming.

Explore our accommodations and find the room that matches your next Staunton stay.

07/25/2026

Park the car. Check in. Let the evening happen on foot.

On summer weekends, Staunton’s Shop and Dine Out program closes portions of downtown to traffic so restaurants and tasting rooms can spill into the street. Add locally owned shops, historic architecture and live performances nearby, and suddenly the walk to dinner becomes part of the date.

The Blackburn is located just steps from Downtown Staunton, making it easy to wander out for the evening and return to the quiet of the property when you are ready.

Send this to the person who always says, “Let’s just walk around and see where we end up.”