Christopher Carey
Executive Chef

Biography

Christopher Carey is the distinguished executive chef for the Goodstone Inn & Estate. In this role he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the culinary program for the luxuriously elegant inn. This includes the new fine dining restaurant, Hilltoppers, an intimate new wine cellar and private dining room, and all catered affairs. Mr. Carey recently played an instrumental role in the inn’s membership inclusion in the prestigious organization, “Small Luxury Hotels of the World.”

Previous to his appointment at The Goodstone Inn, Carey was executive chef for The Ashby Inn of Paris, Virginia. During his tenure there, the inn was featured on an episode of television Food Network’s “Country Inns of Virginia.” Additionally, he was honored as one of the “Best Chefs of Washington.”

Christopher Carey has also served as executive chef for Clifton – The Country Inn, a Relais & Chateaux property located in Charlottesville, Virginia. While there the inn was awarded Four Diamonds by AAA and Four Stars by Mobil. The property also achieved the DiRoNa Award for three consecutive years during his tenure.

In the late 1990s, Mr. Carey served as executive chef for Le Taxi Bistro Francaise in New York City and as executive sous chef for The Belmont Inn of Camden, Maine. Previous to this, Carey served in culinary positions of increasing responsibility for properties on Long Island’s historic Gold Coast, including the Metropolitan Club, and in New York City, including Le Cirque.

Chef Carey is a graduate of Le Cordon Blue of Paris, France, and the French Culinary Institute in New York City. He is also a graduate of Fordham University, located in New York, with a Bachelors degree in economics.

The Goodstone Inn & Estate, a luxurious country retreat in Middleburg, Virginia, is situated in the heart of the state’s renowned Hunt & Wine Country. The historic property features five star-quality lodging in five distinctive dwellings, including the main building - the elegantly converted Carriage House and Stables, the Dutch Cottage, The Manor House, French Farm House and Spring House. The Goodstone Inn & Estate provides superb cuisine in Hilltoppers Restaurant, an impressive wine cellar with an extensive global wine selection, an elegant afternoon English Tea, and facilities for corporate and social events. Wireless Internet is available in each building. Recreational opportunities abound with a unique outdoor pool nestled within the Wisteria-covered ruins of the estate’s original mansion, an all-season Jacuzzi, walking/biking/riding trails, stables for boarding guest’ horses, canoeing, spa treatments. Guests have access to golf at Stoneleigh Golf Club located nearby. In season, equestrian activities include the Middleburg Steeplechase Races at Glenwood Park (April), and the Middleburg Hunt (December). The Goodstone Inn offers the charming ambiance of an 18th century country estate with the convenience, luxury and service expected by 21st Century guests. For more information on The Goodstone Inn & Estate, Hilltoppers Restaurant, or a place reservations. call 540-687-4645 / 877- 219-4663 or visit www.Goodstone.com.