Later this summer a dear friend of mine is getting married at the historical Greenbrier, a landmark hotel I’ve been dying to visit since . . . well, since she got engaged. Nestled in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, the resort was first built in 1778 and then revived after World War II when iconic interior decorator, Dorothy Draper, gave it a much needed makeover. Infused with her signature use of black and white tiles, Baroque plasterwork, oversized prints, and bold colors, the 682 room resort is still recognized as one of Dorothy’s most famous designs. I can’t wait to witness the Greenbrier in all its vibrant and luxurious glory!
(images by Cooper Carras for Matchbook Magazine & Gemma & Andrew Ingalls)
It looks like the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island!
-Gillian
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What a magnificent place! Thank you for putting it on my radar.
Paola
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Wow! What a stunning place x
A lot of presidents vacation there. I remember visiting as a little girl, but not staying. Definitely take a tour of the bunker if you like war history. I’m going to try to go this summer and stay for a weekend. Congratulations to your friend!
Wow that home is so great. I’d love to live in a period type place like that.
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OBSESSED with all of these!!! Love the staircase. such a cool post
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Oh.. Wish my boyfriend would propose to me so we can get married here.. Thanks for sharing..
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You are going to have a blast – it’s one of the most stunning, over-the-top places I’ve visited.
wow beautifull!
so much green and blue in the rooms, they seem like happy rooms!! =)
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Beautiful!
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im loving the staircase..so elegant
oh god, it’s so beautiful!! look at all those colors! i’m in love.
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These bold prints together could be so bad, but this looks so good. I really like the thick striped wall with the leave carpet.
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OMG! I’m so excited for your friend’s wedding there. xoxo
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This place is beautiful!!
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Want to go there!
it looks literally incredible. i wanna go! 🙂
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O wow! That is to-die-for beautiful. I may have to make the hubs-to be take trip out there with me.
looks stunning! be sure to document it first hand for us!
january, x
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amazing interior, love love love it
Um, can I please live here?
What a beautiful place! Love the interior design..
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beautiful interior designing. green colour with white giving nice impression.
Those green wingbacks are to die for… as is the chandelier in the coral great room. Makes my heart all aflutter. <3
Thanks for sharing!
Been there – you’ll fall in love.
it doesn’t get any better….and with all those secrets for all these years….
i just fell in love!
It looks fantastic! I love the bright green wallpaper and carpet.
I stayed there once when I was about 10 or so with my family. SO pretty. Their pool is amazing looking. They also have equestrian stables and everything right on the grounds. I recommend at least going for dinner. It’s too pretty not to.
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What a great house!!
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Grandiose!!!!! I’m not a bug fan of greenish color but seeing this phot i think i am mow. Oh, makes me wanna make over my place .
Wow! Such a stunning place. That green and white wallpaper is beyond amazing!
this cant get any better! perfect!
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Wow.. that is just amazing… everything is so wonderfully over the top.
I got married at the Greenbrier!!! It is one of my favorite places on earth. You are going to love it. The indoor pool is to die for.
I celebrated new years there yearrss agoo… I see the make over took place after my visit… They have a pretty crazy bunker as well…
I am considering the Greenbrier for my wedding venue. We are visiting at the end of the month to check it out. I would love to hear what you think as a guest! Have a great time.
What amazing design and architecture. The modern spin on old architecture, the vibrant blues, greens, and floral prints. TO DIE FOR!
i want to live at the greenbrier…or turn my home into the greenbrier! heaven.
Wow…these are great pics…thank you so much for sharing!
This is so cool! Wonderful inspiration, really want to try this in my house too xoxo