The Goshen House, a Luray VA Bed & Breakfast, is nestled on 2½ acres of 100 year old chestnut, maple and poplar trees. Our Luray Bed & Breakfast Inn, in the heart of Luray, Virginia is less than a mile to the world famous Luray Caverns and ten minutes from Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park.

This historic Shenandoah Valley and Luray Virginia B&B, was established in 1805 by the Peter Ruffner family. Today, Goshen House provides Luray Lodging Services has been transformed into Luray B&B Lodging true to Virginia elegance and hospitality.

Come and experience a relaxing get away or a romantic escape with us. We look forward to hosting your wedding and reception.

One of Luray's most familiar and beloved landmarks is "Goshen", originally the property of Peter Ruffner, later known as the Freeze place and in more recent years the I. N. Dovel home, now owned by Mr. Justin Hunsaker.

A large stone, now in the porch, and originally in a large chimney on the west side of the house, bears the following: "Ix Woolf, May 22, 1805", which may be the date of construction.

Since "Goshen" was located right beside the old road leading from Luray to Thornton's Gap, the house saw a great deal of use as a tavern and numerous tired and hungry travelers were lodged and fed at "Goshen". The front door was originally at the south end of the house, although the property has been remodeled a great deal and the front door is now on the west side. The barroom was located in what is now the basement and a stairway beneath the stairs to the second floor, led to this area. The wagons and buggies of the travelers were parked in what is now the garden.

It seems that "Goshen" was often visited by soldiers during the War Between the States and these visitors were often thirsty. Mrs. Freeze, who resided there at that time, often served cold buttermilk to her thirsty visitors.

From the book Old Homes of Page County, Virginia by Jennie Ann Kerkhoff. Published by Lauck and Company, Incorporated - Luray, VA