A large, historic brick house with Victorian architectural details, a tower, and a covered porch, situated on a well-maintained lawn on a city street under a clear blue sky.
An elderly man with a white beard and hair, wearing a light beige blazer, white shirt, and patterned tie, is sitting on a porch rocker, holding a cigar in his right hand, with bushes, trees, and a building visible in the background.
Group of nine women standing on front steps of a house, smiling, dressed casually, some wearing sunglasses, in front of a brick house with a blue door decorated with greenery, and white railings and stairs.
A man hanging a large flag with the Maryland flag design on a porch with a blue sky and clouds in the background.
A floral arrangement with red, white, and yellow flowers, including roses, carnations, a daisy, and others, with a small note saying, "In celebration of your son's graduation - The Paryton House."
Group of seven men sitting on and standing near wooden staircase in a cozy home interior, smiling at the camera.

The Guest Book

Don’t just take our word for it—see what our lovely guests had to say.

“Your family has made the Paxton House a home to so many! From the bottoms of our hearts, thank you. We appreciate you all sharing your special place! Much love!”
— Weezie, W&L Parent
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“We have enjoyed staying at Paxton House so much over the past four years. It has been a centering place for our family as we celebrated all that is good in Lexington and W&L”
— Tom, W&L Parent
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“I lived in Munster during my junior year at W&L and I was blown away with what you have done with the house. Paxton House looks amazing!”
— Stephen, W&L Alumnus
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“Everything was perfect! We had the best weekend and W&L Reunion. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. I hope that I can stay there again.”
— Caroline, W&L Alumnus
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“This beautiful home forged great memories. A warm thanks to the privilege to stay here. A stepping stone to the coveted trident and VMI, the greatest military school!”
— Jeff, VMI alumnus
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“It has absolutely made our weekend!! Such a special house in a most special place.”
— Alexandra, W&L Alumnus
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“Such an amazing, magical place! Had the most lovely stay with many memories made. So grateful for the opportunity to visit!! Thank you!”
— Rochelle, Lexington Visitor
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“We celebrated with lacrosse friends and sorority friends and their parents who were here in Lex for the weekend for lax games and sorority parent weekend. Fun fun fun!”
— Chad, W&L Parent
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“We came to celebrate our honeymoon and greatly enjoyed the relaxing comfort of Paxton House and its wonderful front porch!”
— John, Lexington Visitor
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“Wonderful space to enjoy the company pf new friends, old friends, and family. Thank your for sharing your home with us. It was an amazing Grad Weekend!”
— Paul, W&L Parent
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“Thanks for such a fantastic place to celebrate my W&L graduation! No place I love more than Lexington!”
— Gabby, W&L Student
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“We came. We stayed. We loved it. ‘Til next year!”
— Lou, Lexington Visitor
“Thanks for having us at your beautiful home. It was the perfect place to celebrate our W&L 5 year reunion. Sigma Chi c/o’17”
— Finn, W&L Alumnus
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