Friendly City Inn Bed & Breakfast

05/05/2026

As the day winds down, the inn feels calm, warm, and quietly inviting.✨

05/02/2026

Bluestone Room mornings at the Friendly City Inn ☀️
Sunlight, slow starts, and breakfast worth getting out of bed for. 🥐✨

03/23/2026

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No hotel. No schedule. Just this 🌿🚐

Spring bookings are open—where are you waking up?
Shoot us a message or book at the link below!

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03/20/2026

A place to slow down, catch up, and make the kind of memories spring was made for☀️

02/21/2026

Before you know it, the chill will be gone and mornings will start right here on the patio☀️
Fresh air, sunshine, and a homemade breakfast!

01/02/2026

Planning for 2026 already? Keep the Friendly City Inn on your must-stay list!🤩

12/29/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Wayne Engel. A man whose kindness, generosity, and love for people helped shape the heart of our inn long before it carried the name Friendly City Inn.

For nearly 30 years, Wayne dedicated himself to this home as the owner and innkeeper of the former Stonewall Jackson Inn. He greeted every guest with warmth in his eyes, a genuine smile, and a way of making you feel like you belonged here. His hospitality was a gift he shared freely, and countless people left this place feeling seen, welcomed, and cared for.

Before his years in hospitality, Wayne spent much of his life shaping minds and supporting students as a professor at James Madison University. His encouragement, compassion, and belief in others followed him throughout every chapter of his life.

Even after retiring, Wayne remained our next door neighbor and, in many ways, a quiet guardian of this property. He watched over the inn with pride, shared stories of its past, and continued to bring a sense of steadiness and comfort to this little corner of Harrisonburg.

Wayne lived with a rare sincerity, the kind that touches people long after a conversation ends.
His legacy lives on in the walls of this home, in the memories of former guests, and in the community he cared for so deeply.

Our hearts are with his family, his friends, and everyone who loved him.

Thank you, Wayne, for the warmth, the history, and the humanity you brought to this place. You will be missed more than words can express.

12/25/2025

From our home to yours, Merry Christmas.
Thank you for being part of our Friendly City Inn family. ❤️🎄

12/07/2025

There’s no better gift than a moment to slow down… to curl up somewhere charming, sip something warm, and feel truly taken care of.✨

This holiday season, share the comfort and magic of the Friendly City Inn with someone you love. Our gift cards make the perfect stocking stuffer, heartfelt gesture, or last-minute treat that still feels meaningful.

Wrap up a cozy stay, a peaceful getaway, and a memory waiting to be made.

Gift cards available now at the Friendly City Inn!🎄

📞Call: 540-433-8233
📧 Email: [email protected]

11/14/2025

A grand retreat tucked inside the Friendly City Suite. Sink into a king bed, unwind on a Victorian sofa, and take in serene views of our sprawling grounds.