adaland mansion

Beautiful location for weddings. Kind of out in the country with a beautiful view. Places both inside or outside for indoor or outdoor wedding. I'd recommend. Place also does guided tours, or rent for other purposes

The story of this mansion mirrors the history of the area. The mansion was built by the first judge in Philippi and was later purchased by a coal mine. It was then donated to the local municipality and restored to its former glory.

It's a little bit of a drive that gives you the chance to enjoy the beautiful Hills of West Virginia and the longest and oldest Covered bridge in West Virginia. (The Philippi Covered bridge is strongly associated with the American Clivil War). Adaland is a very beautiful and well kept historical homestead, that has that special thing that pulls you back in time.We started with a tour of the home before eating our dinner, and very much enjoyed the rooms and their decor. Our meals were wonderful very tasty, more of a home cooked meal that you would enjoy at Grandmother's. We had a nice relaxing afternoon and will return for many others. Or maybe just pop in for high tea once in a while ;)

We were just there in December with our church group and had one of the best meals around this area. I have been lucky enough to have had several meals at the manion along with the plays they put on each year. You don't want to miss the opportunity to enjoy the murder mystery plays but the cook is the best in this reagon. Home cooked meals stuffed chicken breasts, baked steak, green beans, real mashed potatoes and hot rolls and deserts home made chocolate cake several varities of pies. Also make sure when you go get the tour of the mansion well worth the drive. Real food no fillers.

The rooms are decorated authentically and the folks were very helpful. Our events/sound production company personnel were well received and enjoyed the day.

This is a trip into a lovely old house, that is the play thing of a group of folks. The mansion is impressive, the leadership of the house is not. They are rehearsed and not well versed in what was there or how things were done. They have a few cute stories but none of the work of the farm and the struggles in 1807 to make things happen. They have zero knowledge of families who live in one house for generations to generation and how items are treasured, regardless of the newest of things. Overall, a nice house best to listen to the house and ignore your guide.

We were visiting in Bridgeport, WV and looking for something to do when we found Adaland on the Internet. Our GPS had a bit of trouble getting us there but we persevered and were glad we did. The mansion itself is impressive, but it's hilltop location with its view of the surrounding countryside is nothing short of beautiful. We took a guided tour with a docent in period dress who had a thorough command of her subject. It was well worth the $10.00 per person price. As another reviewer noted, the house has been "lovingly restored" to it's former condition after years of decline. Well worth seeing if you are in the area. Be sure to also see the covered bridge in Philippi.

Built in 1870 by Augustus Modisett, the brick mansion replaced a double log cabin which had served three generations of Modisetts who had left Loudoun County Virginia in 1807 to farm the land. It wasn't until 1920 that the mansion would be known as Adaland Mansion when Judge Ira Robinson, chief justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, renamed the land after his wife, Ada Sinsel Robinson. The estate has been lovingly restored and serves as a center for Barbour County history as well as a social center for the area. Many couples have exchanged their vows in the mansion or in the lovely veranda and garden. Throughout the year there are teas and dinners served to the public as well as special events such as the annual 19th century fashion show, antique car show and various "history alive" presentations. The house is elegantly decorated for Christmas with trees in each of the downstairs rooms. The house, barn and gift shop are open April through December. A short drive to the small town of Phillipi affords the visitor a chance to view the exteriors of several other fine examples of 19th century architecture. Unfortunately, the citizens of this community don't seem to value their historic past since several of their once grand houses are in severe disrepair. :-(