Live Like a Local Experiences
Spring Itinerary
Below, you will find a travel guide filled with several days worth of fun and engaging ways to learn from our experts, connect with nature, explore our local communities, dine, shop, and relax.
SHORELINE STROLL
Upon arrival, stretch your legs along our Shoreline Trail, which will you along Carter’s Creek and by our Oyster Reef. You’ll learn more about our multi-year restoration project, which added 42 trees and more than 20,000 plants to the area.
WINE AND CHEESE SUNSET CRUISE
After settling in, set sail on a picturesque sunset cruise around Carter’s Creek with a bottle of wine, cheese and seasonal fruit. A Tides Inn captain will navigate you through the beauty and history of our waterways.
DINNER AT SALT & MEADOW
Enjoy a menu that showcases the region’s farm. Led by Chef de Cuisine Kyle Perkins, Salt & Meadow champions the culinary traditions of the South in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.
IN-ROOM DINING WITH A VIEW
Enjoy breakfast in bed while taking in creekside views. Our in-room dining experience includes our chef’s favorite breakfast options from light bites to a fulfilling breakfast meal.
MORNING AT THE SPA
The Spa at the Tides Inn offers a variety of therapeutic, relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. Try our Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, Rappahannock Renewal Body Treatment or Revitalizing Facial.
LUNCH AT FISH HAWK
Join us for locally sourced oysters from our waterways, seafood dishes and refreshing cocktails at our casual waterfront eatery, Fish Hawk. Enjoy lunch at the raw bar or on the patio overlooking the water.
OYSTER EXPERIENCE
Guided by our ecologist, Will Smiley, learn why Eastern oysters are the keystone species of the Chesapeake Bay. You’ll board a traditional watermen’s boat to visit an oyster farm, pull up oyster cages and investigate and sort the catch. Upon returning to the shore, learn how to grade oysters and watch a waterman grill them to perfection.
DINNER IN TOWN
In the evening, take one of our cruiser bikes for a short ride into town and dine at a local restaurant, such as The Office Bistro, Dredge, 77 Social, or Colonnade. Take the Tides shuttle to Adrift, a bistro located in White Stone.
BEEKEEPING EXPERIENCE
Walk along our Forest Trail, which culminates in a clearing—our Bee Meadow! There, our resident horticulturist and beekeeper, Matt Little, will guide you through an up-close encounter with our beehives. You’ll get to taste some honey, too.
BOUTIQUE SHOPPING
Time to find a souvenir to take home. Visit the Tides Inn Boutique for a variety of regional snacks, or head into town to explore our favorite boutiques, including Sweet Tea Boutique and Irvington Home Goods.
PAINT & PINOT
Join our resident artist, Theresa Schneveis, as she guides you through the process of painting with acrylics. This class will take place in our Maker Space, where you can enjoy a charcuterie board and wine while you create. All skill levels are welcome.
PICNIC AT SUNSET
For a memorable dinner, reserve one of our pop-up picnic experiences. Our team will set up your movable feast at your choice of select picnic spots, such as aboard a Duffy boat or along the Forest Trail.
POTTERY ON THE WHEEL
Our resident artist, Theresa, will help you master the pottery wheel, step-by-step, as you make your own. This class includes two clay molds to be fired and shipped after the session.
ON THE WATER
Discover the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle with water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing, or test your skills with our Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Class.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
For an adults-only trip, join our Master Class & Tasting: Wine workshop to learn all about the uniqueness and popularity of wine varietals. Traveling with the family? Test your skills and win a prize with our new scavenger hunt that may take you to places such as the View Room, Marina and more.
DINNER AT SALT & MEADOW
On your last night, enjoy dishes you might have missed and have a nightcap at our new bar which is framed by our iconic liquor lockers.
DEPARTURE DAY
You still have time for a little fun:
Start your final day with our Morning Stretch class or play a friendly pickleball match, then visit the Historic Christ Church, or stop by the nearby Steamboat Era Museum to learn about the era of the steamboats that plied the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Or squeeze in a final spa treatment. The day is yours to enjoy!
To peruse our entire list of resort experiences and services, please click here.
To begin the process of creating your perfect itinerary, please reach out to us at your convenience. Our Concierge Team may be reached at Concierge@TidesInn.com or (804) 438-5000.