The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

Name: The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
Address: 301 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA, 24401, US
Telephone: +15407120601
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

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Historic boutique hotel & conference center on 80 acres in Staunton, VA. Spa | Second Draft Bistro Hotel & Lodging
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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.”

07/24/2026

One night gives you a glimpse of Staunton.

Three nights give you time for a slow breakfast, an afternoon downtown, a spa appointment, a concert, a scenic drive and at least one morning when nobody sets an alarm.

Stay three nights or more at The Blackburn and enjoy 22% off your visit with rate code LTS. There is currently no scheduled end date, so the hardest part is deciding which long weekend belongs on the calendar first. Blackout dates apply.

Book direct and give the trip enough room to unfold.

07/22/2026

Everyone checks into The Blackburn a little differently.

Some guests arrive ready to explore every corner of Staunton. Others see the rainfall shower, plush towels and comfortable bed and quietly cancel half their plans.

Choose your Blackburn weekend personality and let us know in the comments below! Then tag the person who would be coming with you.

07/20/2026

In Staunton, a summer evening can sound like strings inside an intimate concert hall, bluegrass drifting through the park or applause rising from a downtown stage.

The Heifetz Festival of Concerts is celebrating its 30th anniversary with more than 50 performances through August 1, including Stars of Tomorrow, the Celebrity Series, Sunday Matinees and free Friday Chamber Music Matinees at Blackfriars Playhouse.

Make The Blackburn your home base between performances—and give yourself enough time to enjoy the rest of Staunton, too. Book three nights or more and receive 22% off with rate code LTS. Blackout dates apply.

07/06/2026

The guest list is taking shape. 🥃

The doors to Ruth’s Speakeasy are almost open.

When Slain at the Speakeasy comes to The Great Hall on Saturday, July 11, guests will step into an evening of jazz, whiskey, conversation, and a few personalities worth watching.

Meet some of the faces waiting inside:

Ruth — the owner of the joint and the woman who makes the rules.

Louise — the barmaid and manager working to keep the evening running smoothly.

Frankie — a familiar face who claims he is only there for the jazz and whiskey.

Anna Marconi — the celebrated singer everyone came to hear.

They may seem welcoming now, but the night has only just begun.

Guests will mingle with the characters, listen closely, follow the clues, and decide who can be trusted before the final reveal.

📅 Saturday, July 11

📍 The Great Hall

🎟️ Tickets are available now

Reserve your seat and remember: every introduction could matter.

06/16/2026

Clue No. 1: Welcome to the speakeasy. 🥃

On Saturday, July 11, The Great Hall will transform into Ruth’s Speakeasy for Slain at the Speakeasy, an interactive murder mystery dinner filled with jazz, whiskey, secrets, and suspicion.

The first rule of the night?

No business. No guns.

But in a room full of rivals, regulars, performers, and questionable “businessmen,” rules have a way of getting broken.

Guests will mingle, question the suspects, follow the clues, and decide who can be trusted before the final reveal.

📍 The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center
✨ The Great Hall
📅 Saturday, July 11

Tickets are available now. Reserve your seat and get ready for an evening where everyone has something to hide: https://bit.ly/43AgaGJ

06/15/2026

Your summer reset is calling.

Whether you’re planning a spa weekend, a midweek escape, or a last-minute getaway to the Shenandoah Valley, The Blackburn makes it easy to slow down and settle in for a while.

Historic charm, peaceful grounds, downtown Staunton just steps away, and enough quiet to actually hear yourself think again.

Honestly… sounds needed.

06/11/2026

Sometimes the best part of traveling is realizing you actually don’t need to go anywhere for a few hours.

At The Blackburn:
☁️ Put on a robe and order takeout from downtown
☁️ Open the shades and read for a while
☁️ Run a bath after a spa appointment
☁️ Watch a movie you’ve already seen 14 times
☁️ Sit in complete silence and pretend emails don’t exist

A reset doesn’t always have to look productive.

06/09/2026

Something is stirring inside The Great Hall…

On Saturday, July 11, The Blackburn Inn invites you back for another evening of dinner, mystery, and just enough suspicion to make everyone at the table look guilty.

The official story is still under wraps, but that feels fitting, doesn’t it?

For now, consider this your warning: a new murder mystery dinner is coming, and the first clue arrives next week.

Save the date. Watch closely. Trust carefully.

📍 The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center
📅 Saturday, July 11
✨ The Great Hall
🔎 First clue coming next week

06/05/2026

Summer festival season in Staunton is officially here 🎶

From live music and local art festivals to outdoor markets and downtown events, there’s always something happening once the weather warms up.

Spend the afternoon exploring downtown, grab dinner nearby, then head back to The Blackburn for a quieter end to the night.

Small-town summers just hit different.

Address

301 Greenville Avenue
Staunton, VA
24401

Telephone

+15407120601

Website

http://www.blackburn-inn.com/

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