Our story

Born from a Love of the Game

What started as a weekly escape turned into something far more beautiful.

The owner of The Hosted Table

How it began

From Inn to Tile Table

My husband and I run a small boutique inn and restaurant in the heart of Bath County, Virginia — a place built on the belief that the details matter, that hospitality is an art, and that the best moments happen when people gather around a table.

A few years ago, I carved out one afternoon a week to play mahjong with a group of ladies. What began as a break from the inn became a full-blown obsession. The tiles, the racks, the mats, the sets — the collection grew faster than I could keep up with.

One day it hit me: why not share it? I started renting my inventory to hosts who wanted to bring the game to their own gatherings. I began teaching new players the joy of American mahjong. And I kept right on selling sets at our inn gift shop.

What we believe

Every detail matters. Every game night deserves to be beautiful.

Whether I'm setting up an open play table at the inn, teaching a first-time player how to call a tile, or styling a tablescape for a private event — I bring the same care to mahjong that we bring to everything at the inn. I simply love it all.

Genuine Passion

This isn't a side hustle — it's a love story with a game that brings people together.

Curated Beauty

Every set, every mat, every rack is chosen with an eye for quality and style.

Community First

Mahjong is meant to be shared. We're here to help you host, learn, and gather.

Find us

Rooted in Bath County, Virginia

The Hosted Table is based at our boutique inn in Bath County, Virginia — where the Blue Ridge mountains meet genuine Southern hospitality. We serve hosts and players throughout Virginia.

Our boutique inn in Bath County, Virginia