Historic Luxury at Willowood Washington
The historic Stoney Creek Farm has been converted to the luxurious Willowood Washington.
Entrepreneurs Brandon Green and Christian Salinashave reimagined a historic Washington County property once known as Stoney Creek Farm into a luxurious venue for weddings, corporate retreats, and luxury vacations.
Green is a Washington, D.C., real estate entrepreneur who co-founded Keller Williams Capital Properties and now owns Alchemy of Money, an accounting firm for real estate professionals. Salinas owns Staging Design DC, a furniture rental and home staging company. They have invested $4 million to create a fully staffed estate, the only such facility in the Mid-Atlantic.
The centerpiece of Willowood Washington is a 6,000-square-foot farmhouse built in 1835, with an expansive main floor, a grand kitchen, dining area, and a two-level great room ideal for corporate meetings and wedding rehearsals.
“We believe we’ve found a way to honor both the heritage of the property and offer something unique to the wedding, retreat, and luxury getaway market,” Green says. “There is nothing like it in the region.”
Area residents might remember a redevelopment plan for the 66-acre property on Manor Church Road that included a zoning overlay for a $12 million expansion that would have brought the total number of guest rooms to 20 and added several structures to the property. After gathering neighbor feedback, Green and Salinas revamped their original plan in a way that honors the community, creating the blueprint for what is now Willowood Washington.
The farmhouse kitchen flows seamlessly into the two-story great room.
Stoney Creek Farm was settled in the late 1700s by German immigrants Joel and Catherine Schlosser. The property remained in the Schlosser family for nearly 140 years and saw subsequent generations of the family living and farming there. Of historic note, David Schlosser, who was Joel’s brother, served as Boonsboro’s mayor in the late 1800s.
Green said the farm’s proximity to Antietam Creek made “Schlosser’s Fording,” a crossing point near the property, the hub of local activity. Over time, the farm evolved, reflecting the changing eras—from horse-drawn plows to modern renovations.
The farmhouse now stands as the nucleus of Willowood Washington. Leaning on their experience in real estate and design, Green and Salinas undertook a meticulous redesign of the main house, utilizing its original character combined with modern design elements.
The farmhouse boasts an expansive main floor with a grand kitchen, dining area, and two-level great room, which Green says is ideal for corporate meetings and wedding rehearsals. Also on the main floor is a cozy parlor, which Salinas decorated in deep jewel tones and leather couches.
The farmhouse has five-bedroom suites accommodating up to 10 overnight guests, each with a private bath and a design created by Salinas to pay homage to the families who once called the farm home. The suites feature luxury amenities, premium linens, and special touches such as plush bathrobes and Bluetooth speakers. Beyond the main house is a 19th-century barn and a soon-to-be 4,000-square-foot garden, ideal for events and larger weddings.
One of the five-bedroom suites honors Joel and Catherine Schlosser, the 19th-century stewards of the original farm. According to Green, Joel, was known as a man of quiet determination, worked the land with care and conviction, while Catherine, is remembered as elegant and resolute woman who held the family close through seasons of both hardship and harvest. Their son Josiah would one day guide the farm through the Civil War, but it was Joel and Catherine who first gave the property its soul, says Green.
Willowood Washington maintains that soul but adds a luxury twist. www.WillowoodWashington.com