HOW OUR STORY BEGAN

Stay once, memories forever.

With continued innovation we are committed at the Inn at Blackstone to provide a premier destination. Through honesty, dedication, and empowerment, our staff will exceed expectations by delivering enhanced value through overall guest experience.

Our mission is simple: to deliver award winning guest experiences provided by our talented team members. With each step of services, we are committed to you by providing true hospitality and a memorable experience that is worth sharing.

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Blackstone

College for Girls

Over 126 years ago this grand building was a unique gesture to the area and welcomed excitement among the locals. The property initially was founded in 1894 as a female educational institute welcomed 71 students in her first year as a finishing school for girls attending 8th-12th grade studies. The campus started to grow and offered both boarding and day students with studies focused on teaching, academics, psychology, and philosophy. It officially became known at the Blackstone College for Girls a century ago upon reopening after a fire in 1922 in the current classical revival brick building. This beautiful campus was a preferred choice for socialites from surrounding states. If guests were flipping through a copy of the Acorn yearbook one will find alum such as Hollywood’s Bea Arthur and a former president of Nicaragua, Violeta Chamorro.

Fort BARfoot

The U.S. Army opened the nearby Fort Barfoot (formerly Fort Pickett) in Blackstone. WWII provided an influx of some thousand soldiers in the area. During this wartime, the college suspended operations and the school then provided housing to active-duty servicemen and their families. Two weeks after Victory over Japan (V-J) Day, Blackstone College reopened, and classes resumed for another five years, including young men in attendance. With the reactivation of Fort Barfoot and the impacts of the Korean War, Blackstone soon found itself with low attendance and closed its doors as an educational institute permanently. On June 5, 1950, the college hosted its last commencement ceremony on the grounds. Among the attendees was Mr. George Adams.

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Virginia united

Methodist

assembly center

In 1955 the Inn opened her doors once again in the form of hospitality as she welcomed guest as the Virginia United Methodist Retreat & Conference Center. The campus quickly became part of the local community and continued to provide safe retreat and accommodations.

After 60 years of service a small fire destroyed a separate building on the property and the conference center closed officially in May 2016. The building left unattended until 2022, waiting to be restored into something new to enjoy.

Kalyan Hospitality started dreaming of this project from the inception. Our vision of opening the doors again to those traveling ignited passion and determination to convert the building to the unique experience waiting for you upon check in.

Join us for a historical tour of the area, stay while traveling on business or reporting for duty at Fort Barfoot. Allow us the privilege to welcome your out-of-town guests as they experience the charm of a historical destination event & wedding venue.

We are here, ready to welcome you to all its glory.