BluWater Group, owner of the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, has announced the acquisition of 88 acres, expanding the property to encompass a total of 126 of the 600 acres that were in the original land grant given to Augustine Warner I in 1642.

This will further conserve one of America’s most important colonial estates, said a press release.

“Acquiring these additional 88 acres is a profound responsibility and privilege, said Blake Plumley, CEO of BluWater Group. “Warner Hall represents not just a piece of my family’s heritage, as a distant relative of Augustine Warner I, but an irreplaceable chapter of American history. Our goal is to preserve this land and its legacy for future generations. We are committed to being custodians of this storied destination for a very long time.”

Warner Hall stands as one of Gloucester’s earliest manor houses. Its owner, Augustine Warner I, was President George Washington’s great-great-grandfather and the ninth great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II, said the press release. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and registered by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, the property has witnessed nearly four centuries of American history and has welcomed esteemed visitors, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

BluWater Group acquired The Inn at Warner Hall and 38 surrounding acres in late 2024 from former owners Troy and Teresa Stavens. The Stavenses purchased the property in 1999 and restored it, converting it into an 11-room inn and event center and operating it as a bed-and-breakfast.

In early 2025, the inn was closed for upgrades, reopening in March under the management of Thomas Lee Group.

“Over the last year, we’ve seen firsthand how extraordinary Warner Hall and the Gloucester community are,” said Bryan Guillot, CEO of Thomas Lee Group. “We remain fully committed to caring for the estate’s land and heritage, and to welcoming guests to experience the inn’s stunning accommodations, grounds, and remarkable history.”

Guillot said the long-term goal for the property is to rejoin as much of the original 600 acres as possible. He said the company is working through ideas on “if and how we develop the land.”

“Overall, we want to preserve the area’s rich history, enhance our guest experiences, and create meaningful ways for the community to come together,” he said.

For more information, visit warnerhall.com.