A rich history of southern hospitality & humble beginnings
RB and Jenny Fitch fell in love with their stays at Relais & Châteaux properties across the U.S. and Europe. During a visit to a charming Relais property in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, they chatted with the innkeeper who explained the meaning behind Relais membership. This friendly conversation sparked an idea. Later, in the mid-1980s, the Fitches traveled to Paris with hopes of joining Relais with the Fearrington House Restaurant. However, they learned that membership was then reserved only for places that offered both a restaurant and an inn. “So we built an inn,” RB recalled with a smile. The inn was completed in 1986, and by 1988, the Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant were delighted to join the Relais & Châteaux family.
