GLOUCESTER — BluWater Group announced a major expansion of the historic Inn at Warner Hall Tuesday with the acquisition of an additional 88 acres, according to Gloucester County Economic Development.
The acquisition expands the property to encompass 126 of the original 600 acres granted to Augustine Warner I in 1642, further conserving one of America’s most important colonial estates, the department said, adding the Inn, which recently underwent a restoration and renovation, welcomes guests with luxurious accommodations, refreshed grounds, and a commitment to heritage preservation.
“Acquiring these additional 88 acres is a profound responsibility and privilege,” says Blake Plumley, CEO of BluWater Group. “Warner Hall represents not just a piece of my family’s heritage, as a distant relative of Augustine Warner I, but an irreplaceable chapter of American history. Our goal is to preserve this land and its legacy for future generations. We are committed to being custodians of this storied destination for a very long time.”
Established in 1642, Warner Hall, one of the country’s earliest manor houses, originally spanned 600 acres along Virginia’s Severn River. It was the home of Augustine Warner I, President George Washington’s great-great grandfather and the ninth great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II, and has welcomed visitors including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
BluWater Group acquired The Inn at Warner Hall estate, which spanned 38 acres, in late 2024 and tapped the Orlando-based Thomas Lee Group to oversee the restoration and modernization of the Inn.
“Over the last year, we’ve seen firsthand how extraordinary Warner Hall and the Gloucester community are,” says Bryan Guillot, CEO of Thomas Lee Group. “We remain fully committed to caring for the estate’s land and heritage, and to welcoming guests to experience The Inn’s stunning accommodations, grounds, and remarkable history.”
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