Thorn Hill

Thorn Hill is a historic house located near Lexington, Virginia, built in 1792. This two-story brick I-house features a stunning tetrastyle portico with Doric columns and is surrounded by contributing outbuildings, including a smokehouse and barns. Once home to Col. John Bowyer, a key figure in the area's history and a trustee of the precursor to Washington and Lee University, Thorn Hill has deep ties to local education. After years of disrepair, the property was restored in the early 2000s and is now a charming bed and breakfast, the 'Thorn Hill Inn', offering modern amenities while preserving its historic character, making it an appealing destination for tourists and researchers alike.