Treat yourself to a stay at historic Woodside House, where heritage and convenience meet.

Built in 1838, the gracious two-story Greek revival home is now open to guests with an appreciation for fine lodgings.

Each of the the five bedrooms and other public areas have been uniquely appointed with an eye for the dictates of taste during the Civil War period, as well as with discreet nods to modern convenience.

The Entrance Hall pays homage to Thomas Day, a successful free black cabinetmaker and woodworker who operated a shop in Milton during the time of the home's construction. All of the molding in the home is attributed to Day, most notably and spectacularly the carved mahogany stair rail in the entrance hall and the beautiful fireplace mantles throughout the house. As a tribute to Day, reproduction pieces from Craftique's Thomas Day Collection appear in one bedroom including the magnificent mahogany sideboard in the entrance hall.

Many rooms in the house bear the name of a branch of the distinguished family who built the Woodside, the Caleb Hazard Richmond family. General Stephen Dodson Ramseur was a distinguished Civil War hero and the nephew of Caleb Hazard and Mary Dodson Richmond. He stayed with them while recuperating from injuries received in the Battle of Malvern Hill. While there he fell in love with their daughter, Ellen, and they were married in the parlor. Ramseur was killed almost a year later at the Battle of Cedar Creek. Three days after his death, their only daughter was born at Woodside. An historic marker stands at the front of the yard to honor Ramseur. Inside the house is the book about him titled Lee's Gallant General. The parlor where the marriage took place is appropriately named the Ramseur Parlor where comfortable seating abounds, and the portraits of General and Mrs. Ramseur are highlighted in two recessed alcoves in remembrance of their tragic love story.

Across the hall, in The Richmond Parlor,you will find another cozy retreat, with access to TV and VCR. Beautiful leather sofas face the Thomas Day mantle and create the perfect environment of quiet comfort.

Just down the hall, The Study offers a quiet place to conduct business or to retreat into the history and heritage of Woodside. This room may also serve as sleeping quarters as the sofa extends into a queen size bed adding to the charm and convenience.

The spacious Dining Room will allow up to twelve guests to enjoy a meal together in comfort and elegance. The room features another beautiful mantle by Thomas Day and adjoins the full commercial kitchen, where it's just as easy to create an elaborate dinner as a quick snack.

Ascending the wide, beautifully carved staircase you will discover the five bedrooms that are uniquely outfitted to provide comfort and convenience.

At the top of the staircase, a charming landing offers a spot to read or nap and provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape through one of the home's nine foot windows.

The Murray Bedroom houses another nod to Thomas Day with an incredible queen size canopy bed from Craftique's Thomas Day Collection. The massive poster bed, the Thomas Bureau and the Caswell Armoire all are representative of the style of the famous cabinetmaker. The seating area beside the fireplace and the half bath make the room complete for its guests.

In The MacPherson Bedroom, beautifully carved poster beds continue the period flavor with hand-knotted canopies. This room also has its own half bath and beautiful mantle.

Down the hall, The Currie Bedroom showcases cherry sleigh beds and offers cozy comfort to its occupants. Its window looks out at the latticed rose garden.

The Dodson Bedroom is highlighted by a magnificent iron bed and marble-topped side table. This room has a private full bath with a shower and a beautiful view of the side gardens. The large armoire is perfect with its mirrors inside its double doors.

The light-filled Parker Bedroom is furnished with stylish wicker pieces and has all the charm of an old fashioned sleeping porch. It also has a grand view of the grounds.

Woodside House offers more than just impeccable lodgings and facilities. Woodside offers a peek into the lives and events of those who lived during the Civil War era.

Come to Woodside House for your next event: wedding, reunion, retreat, luncheon, VIR, or party. Whatever your need, Woodside will be the perfect place for it. There is sleeping for up to fourteen guests with three full and four half baths upstairs and two half baths downstairs.

Please see the Rates page for current pricing to rent The Woodside House.

Woodside was General Ramseur's favorite retreat, and it will be yours, too.

For questions concerning the Woodside House or to make a reservation , please call the owners, Stuart & Judy Graydon, at 336-234-9689 or email them at Judy@invtools.com or Stuartg@invtools.com