Fossett's Restaurant, Keswick Hall

Keswick Hall is a grand old hotel at the foot of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, owned by renowned luxury travel company Orient-Express.

When it came time to create a new master plan for the elegant property, Orient-Express asked Cooper, Robertson & Partners (NYC) to spearhead the project. Included were upgrades to the atmosphere of the original restaurant and the addition of dedicated conference and meeting rooms. After much study, the owners and architects decided to find an alternative location for the new restaurant - Fossett's - and chose a large terrace directly outside of the main hotel lobby.

The terrace offered expansive views of the Keswick Estate. Train & Partners' design retained portions of the exterior pergola for al fresco dining. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows provide a stunning setting for dining.