Plumeri House
christened it "Spadehaven," a haven for gardeners. The College purchased the home in 1963 as faculty housing. Today, the renovated Spadehaven, made possible by Joseph Plumeri '66, continues the College’s long history of hospitality as a home away from home for special members of the William and Mary family. The historic significance of the Plumeri House has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, and its Chandler Court neighborhood has been designated a Historic District by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission.
The Plumeri House has two distinctively appointed bedroom suites, a warm, inviting living room, a dining room that can accommodate 10 and a fully equipped kitchen. The Plumeri House includes a downstairs screened porch, which Swem christened "Spadehaven Beach," and an upstairs balcony off one bedroom that overlooks the house's beautiful enclosed gardens.
The interior is designed to give the feel of home. Like the house's Georgian-inspired architecture, the furnishings are stately and elegant, yet comfortable. The dining room's round table for 10 is appropriate for formal dining, meetings and entertaining. Artwork created by William and Mary students and faculty members adds to the warm ambience of the Plumeri House.
Availability
Members of the William and Mary family, who are honorees of the James Blair Society, the Chancellor's Circle or the Green and Gold Society, have the opportunity to reserve accommodations at the Plumeri House. Honorees may also entertain guests during their stay, or host a party or reception at the Plumeri House when it is not occupied. The house and gardens can accommodate up to 40 guests for a reception or informal gathering.
For reservation and rate information, please call University Events at (757) 221-1312.
Directions
Off Interstate-64, take exit 242A onto Route 199-West toward Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. Continue for several miles on Route 199.
At the intersection of Route 199 and Jamestown Road (Route 31) turn right.
Follow Jamestown Road past Lake Matoaka, the College's Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and Barksdale Field. Just across from Barrett Hall, turn right on Chandler Court.
The entrance to Chandler Court is framed by two brick pillars. The Plumeri House is the second dwelling on the left.
