Episode 8 — All Inn the Family | Life, Legacy & Hospitality at Virginia Cliffe Inn

What does it take to turn a historic family home into a thriving bed and breakfast — and keep it running for decades? In this episode of The Open Booth, Matthew R. O. Brown sits down with Janice Clifton, owner of the Virginia Cliffe Inn in Glen Allen, Virginia.

From growing up in the house her father restored from the ground up, to helping her parents transform it into Henrico County’s only fully operating bed and breakfast, Janice shares a story woven with history, faith, and family. The conversation moves from small-town roots to navigating county regulations, balancing entrepreneurship with relationships, and finding joy in giving back through events that now welcome thousands of visitors each year.

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:

• What it means to live in the same house your entire life — and carry its legacy forward

• How a family trip to England inspired the creation of a bed and breakfast in Virginia

• The challenges of hospitality, and how “being a cheerful giver” shapes her approach to guests

• The Virginia Cliffe Inn’s role as more than lodging — a venue for weddings, celebrations of life, craft shows, and community support

• The personal sacrifices and joys of managing a family business while keeping faith and family at the center

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Filmed on-site at the Virginia Cliffe Inn, this conversation isn’t just about business — it’s about legacy, resilience, and the belief that true hospitality is a calling.

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