In 2000, the Restaurant Association of Maryland established a “Hospitality Hall of Honor” to recognize those industry leaders who have exhibited hard work, dedication, courage and creativity while representing the Hospitality Industry in Maryland. Tonight’s five Hall of Honor inductees all live up to the high standards set by each and every one of our previous year’s inductees.

Nestled in the rolling hills of central Maryland, Turf Valley Resort has grown to become a premier destination for both corporate meetings and leisure retreats. Its space is elegant, yet unpretentious. Here guests enjoy a comfortable, casual setting whether on the greens, in one of our guest rooms or in our meeting and function areas. It’s a place they call their own.

Originally a thoroughbred horse farm, The Mangione family purchased Turf Valley Country Club in 1978. Nurturing the business from a quaint country club, The Mangiones soon expanded the array of services provided, allowing Turf Valley to become the area’s foremost catering establishment. In 1988, the family dream of building a luxury hotel amid the lush golf courses came to fruition. Now sprawling over 1,000 acres, the multi-faceted retreat now features two championship golf courses, pools, tennis courts, a European Spa and more than 40,000 square feet of versatile function space.

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