Press Kit

The Inn at Little Washington will forever be a work in progress.

The Inn at Little Washington opened in a converted garage in 1978 and over the last quarter century has evolved from a simple country inn to an international culinary shrine. Its legend is multi–faceted. Some view it as a classic, inspirational American success story, reaffirming that dreams can come true. Others focus on The Inn’s pioneering efforts in the evolution of American cuisine. Preservationists marvel at the positive effects such a place has had on one of America’s few remaining unspoiled, historic small towns. Students of business study The Inn as an unlikely business model and try to analyze what makes it work seemingly against all odds. Famous for its service and management philosophies, The Inn is frequently used as a reference point and role model for others in the hospitality business. Patrick O’Connell frequently speaks to business leaders and the medical community about how the Inn’s guest service systems and techniques can be applied to other service related businesses. The Inn’s sumptuous interiors are life–long work of the owners and their designer, Joyce Evans of London and are often featured in decorating and design publications. Chef Patrick O’Connell, often referred to as the Pope of American Cuisine, is self–taught. His elegant but approachable recipes have been made available to the home cook in his bestselling cookbook, “A Consuming Passion” published by Random House. A second book titled Patrick O’Connell’s Refined American Cuisine is scheduled for release in fall of 2004 by Bullfinch Press. The Inn has put together a basic story about the Inn and an image of the world famous kitchen. If you would like this story and image as a download, please complete the information on this page, completing all fields. When you submit the information, a .zip file will download to your hard drive. For additional information please contact The Inn’s press office at 540–675–3801, ext 238.