Nestled amidst the splendor of Virginia's Allegheny Mountain lies The Homestead, one of Virginia's premier
mountain resorts. As one of the country's leading historic resorts and a National Historic Landmark, The
Homestead has been providing luxuriously appointed resort accommodations to Presidents, Princes, and sports
enthusiasts alike since its founding in 1766.
A true retreat in the Virginia countryside, The Homestead offers acres of excitement and relaxation for
the entire family. Resort amenities include three premier golf courses and world-renowned luxury spa services.
Sports enthusiasts will rejoice with a host of exciting outdoor activities including golf on three championship
courses, horseback and carriage rides, trap, skeet and sporting clays, tennis, miles of scenic hiking trails,
indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, fly fishing, falconry, ice skating and mountain biking. The
Homestead is one of Virginia's pioneer ski resorts, offering guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard
and snow tube their way through mounds of fresh snow. No matter how much or little you wish to do, The
Homestead mountain resort offers endless vacation adventures for the entire family.
Resort Location:
70 miles north of Roanoke on Route 220 and 170 miles west of Richmond in the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia.
The resort is convenient to Staunton, Virginia and Charleston, West Virginia, and a comfortable and scenic drive from
across the Midwest, East, and South. In addition, the resort is about 40 miles away from the historic Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia.
Resort Shipping Address:
7696 Sam Snead Highway
Hot Springs, VA 24445
Resort Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2000
Hot Springs, VA 24445
Toll Free Telephone: 800-838-1766
Fax: 540-839-7670
Transportation:
17 miles from Bath County Airport for private and charter flights
American, US Airways, United, Northwest and Delta have direct flights from major cities to Roanoke Regional Airport,
which is a 75-minute drive from the resort.
Lewisburg, WV Airport, which is a 75 minute drive, has a limited service via US Airways, United and Delta.
Shenandoah Valley Airport (Staunton, VA), which is a 90 minute drive, has service from US Airways and United.
AMTRAK service to Clifton Forge, Virginia: on Sunday, Wednesday & Friday, 35 miles from The Homestead. AMTRAK # 1-800-872-7245
Ground Transportation:
Transportation Service to and from the Roanoke Regional Airport, surrounding airports and
Amtrak can be arranged by calling The Homestead Activities Department at 800-838-1766, option 3. Advanced reservations required. If you need transportation inside of three days of your arrival or departure, please call The Homestead Transportation Department directly at 540-839-7711.
Non-Smoking Property:
All guestrooms are non-smoking.
Resort Accommodations:
While staying at this luxury resort guests can choose from a variety of lodging options including:
- 483 guestrooms which include 88 suites, with mini-bars, daily maid service, plush terry bathrobes, in-room safes, hairdryers, iron & ironing board.
- Virtually every room offers views of the surrounding Allegheny Mountains
Spa Resort
Built in 1892, The Homestead Spa is one of America's most historic luxury spas. Still fed by the historic hot
springs that have attracted travelers since the 1700s, this luxury spa offers the ultimate in rejuvenation
and relaxation. Guests of the luxury resort can revitalize the mind, body and soul with a host of spa treatments
and amenities including:
- Massages
- Mineral Baths
- Aromatherapies
- Hot Stone Massage
- Steam and Sauna
- Skin Therapies
- Intensive Facial Therapies
- Scalp Therapies
- Manicures and Pedicures
- The KidSpa for younger guests
- Spa vacation packages
Golf
As Virginia's premier golf resort, The Homestead offers some the country's most challenging and historic golf courses.
Guests of the golf resort can take a swing at three championship courses.
- The Cascades Course
- The Lower Cascades
- The Old Course
Resort Dining
A stunning selection of dining options is available at The Homestead. From the formal to
the casual, guests can choose from 10 distinct dining options, including:
-
The Dining Room - Buffet Breakfast (casual attire). Evening dining offers four-course dinner and dancing to
live music. (Coat required, tie requested for gentlemen & young men 12 years and older).
- The 1766 Grille - Gourmet dining with evening pianist (Jacket required).
-
Sam Snead's Tavern - Superb Certified Angus Beef, the freshest local fish, great Bar-B-Que, all in a casual
atmosphere for dinner daily.
- The Casino Club - Casual bar and restaurant serving lunch and snacks daily. Open occasionally for dinner.
- Rubinos Restaurant - for fine casual lunches and extraordinary golf course views.
- The Mountain Lodge - Winter time light fare, full bar, coffees and cocoa at the ski slopes.
- Martha's Market - A place to grab a quick bite and a specialty brewed coffee or tea on the go, or sit down to enjoy your choice of fresh-made salads, sandwiches and other gourmet food items. Don't miss our selection of delectable pastries, baked fresh in our own Pastry Shop.
- The Presidents Lounge - Cocktails and after-dinner drinks.
- The Players Pub - A casual sports bar with big-screen TV, pool tables, and dance floor.
Resort Recreation:
- 3 championship golf courses, each with separate clubhouse.
- 6 tennis courts.
- Lawn bowling.
- Leadership "Ropes Course".
- Outdoor pool and indoor naturally heated pool.
- Jefferson Pools
- Downhill skiing, the Sepp Kober ski and bunny school, snowboarding, ice-skating and snow tubing.
- 8-lane bowling alley.
- Horseback riding and equestrian show ground and stables.
- Carriage rides.
- Adult trout fishing, Orvis endorsed fly fishing school, and children's fishing pond.
 Skeet, trap, and sporting clays.- Cascades Gorge Tour, a guided nature tour traversing thirteen magnificent waterfalls
- Supervised children's Program - The Homestead KidsClub.
- Fitness center, located on the fourth floor of the Spa Building
Equipped with Cybex equipment as well as treadmills, steppers, cycles and elliptical trainers.
Open 5:00am-10:00pm daily,
fresh towels and water provided complimentary.
- European-style spa featuring:
- Baths
- Sauna and steam rooms
- Swedish massages
- Aromatherapy
- 270-Seat theater - featuring movies every evening.
- Shopping
- Brighton - An expanded Brighton jewelry, handbag and gift selection.
- Seasons - Fine Kitchenware, candles and accessories for all seasons.
- Weekends - Women's clothing and accessories that are casual yet stylish. Featuring lines such as
Vineyard Vines and Fresh Produce, this venue is sure to complete your Homestead shopping experience
- Paisley & Plaid - A collection of Vera Bradley patterns including luggage, handbags, stationary and more!
- Lower Cascades Golf Club Shop - golf apparel and gift items
- Cascades Golf Club Shop - golf apparel, golf bags, leather goods and gift items
- Casino Sports Shop - apparel and equipment for golf and tennis
- Sweet Dreams - Homestead line of bath gels, oils, lotions, salts, shampoos and conditioners
- Spa Shop - Exercise wear, bath and spa products made exclusively for The Homestead
- Ski Shop - Ski apparel and other accessories
- 1766 Shop - Custom apparel and gift items for ladies, gentlemen and children, featuring the renowned
Homestead hallmark. Here you will find a wide selection of newspapers, magazines, toiletries,
tobacco and sundry items.
- Hobby Horse - children's clothing, furniture and gifts
- The Homestead Collection - classic home decor items
- Classic Bath - unique bath and spa products
- William S. Flynn - men's apparel, furnishings and gifts
- First Lady - ladies' designer sportswear, accessories and costume jewelry
- Martha's Market - A place to grab a quick bite and a specialty brewed coffee or tea on the go, or sit down to enjoy your choice of fresh-made salads, sandwiches and other gourmet food items. Don't miss our selection of delectable pastries, baked fresh in our own Pastry Shop.
- Allegheny Outfitters - Outdoor clothing, gifts and accessories. Also fishing permits, equipment rental and guide services
- F-Stop - Personal, family and commercial photography, portraits, one-hour photo finishing, cameras, film, frames and accessories
Meeting/Conference Facilities
- 28 Meeting rooms accommodate 20 to 1,000 people
- 270-seat theater
- 72,000 square feet of meeting space
- Spacious and classic Grand Ballroom (13,485 square feet)
- Elegant two-level Commonwealth Room for receptions and banquets
- Conference center for large groups up to 1,000
- High ceilings to assure full audio/visual capabilities
- Wireless internet access in guest rooms & public areas
(fee applies for meeting room access) Area Attractions:
- Lexington - Home of VMI (Virginia Military Institute) and Washington & Lee University
- Charlottesville - A scenic town featuring the University of Virginia, and Monticello - Home of Thomas Jefferson
- Montpelier - Home of James Madison
- Staunton - Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson - Home of Mary Baldwin College
- George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forest
Dress:
During the day, casual resort attire (shirts with collars and khakis) is preferred. Jeans, bathing suits and ski
boots are discouraged in the Great Hall. You may wear resort attire to the Spa, where robes and slippers are provided.
In the evening, Coat required, tie requested for gentlemen & young men 12 years and older in the Dining Room and jacket required in the 1766 Grille. Casual resort attire is welcomed
at Sam Snead's Tavern and the Players Pub.
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