Christopher Carey, executive chef of The Goodstone Inn & Estate in Middleburg, Virginia, was the featured chef recently at the prestigious James Beard House in Manhattan. His five course dinner was served to a full house of James Beard Foundation members, special guests and members of the media.

Chef Carey's dinner menu was inspired by the five uniquely beautiful and historic dwellings that make up The Goodstone Inn & Estate's guest accommodations. These include the elegant Carriage House, the quaint Dutch Cottage, the historic French Farm House, the stately Manor House, and the intimate Spring House. He chose to name each course accordingly, providing a "culinary tour" of the inn.

For the dinner, Chef Carey used fresh ingredients, herbs and produce originating directly from The Goodstone Inn's organically maintained kitchen gardens and orchards. In addition to providing five-star-quality lodging, The Goodstone Inn also offers farm-to-table dining in its restaurant, Hilltoppers, ensuring the freshest and highest quality culinary experience possible for guests.