664046 Mon Nov 02 06:49:48 -0800 2009 5 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 5148593 We want to take a short drive to an interesting Country Inn for dinner. MD or VA . Any suggestions? Mon Nov 02 06:49:48 -0800 2009 240344 Cllivaire 1 5148793 How long is short drive? Inn at Little Washington, search board for recs. While not a "country inn" but is in historical building-Volt. Friends love L'Auberge, I haven't been. Also Furnace Inn, Elkridge MD. Mon Nov 02 07:58:54 -0800 2009 5148593 55982 MrsWheatie 1 5149434 You should take a look at L'Auberge Provencal in White Post, Virginia. Mon Nov 02 11:04:57 -0800 2009 5148593 18184 BrianD 2 5150486 Tried L'Auberge Provencal last summer. Beautiful place & setting, however the food and service left a lot to be desired for the price. We really wanted to like the place, but left disappointed. Shepherdstown, WV is a nice drive and has a few nice restaurants. Search this board for recommendations. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm may also fit your requirements. Mon Nov 02 16:17:55 -0800 2009 5149434 147186 BlueRidgePro 3 5151048 Interesting. I am not a fan of L'auberge Provencal having had a very similar experience. Your comment, "we really wanted to like the place, but left disappointed" sums it up for us also. Patowmack Farm is another matter. I wrote this about Beverly's enchanted hillside tiki torched tent in 2002: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/165704 Several years later she put up a permanent structure and dramatically changed the ambience. She also changed chefs. But Patowmack Farm was never about an incredible dinner; rather it was an incredible experience that differed from almost anyplace else. Loudoun County had a huge influence on her and her need to put up the permanent structure. It is still good. But at one time it was a truly special place-like few others. Mon Nov 02 20:29:26 -0800 2009 5150486 12689 Joe H 1 5151458 I have always enjoyed Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, MD. They are also having some good specials if you want to stay overnight. www.antrim1844.com Tue Nov 03 05:45:00 -0800 2009 5148593 292801 Trip Klaus