"Situated on 265 acres of rolling hillsides and farmland, stone-framed Goodstone Inn sends out Hudson Valley foie gras, Japanese A5 wagyu, and gold leaf-flaked chocolate mousse in an exquisite, glass-enclosed dining room overlooking its lush Virginia estate (hotel rooms are even stocked with binoculars for birdwatching). For the ultimate special-occasion splurge in the countryside, consider the Conservatory’s tasting option offered in three-, five-, or seven-course options." - Tim Ebner, Kalina Newman