Logo of The Homestead with 1766 and a classic architectural building illustration

Discover the Restoration of an American Icon of Hospitality

America’s First Mountain Resort

Nestled amidst the breathtaking Allegheny Mountains of the Blue Ridge, The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia invites us to a world of elegance, tranquility, and timeless charm. Steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, The Homestead has been enchanting guests for over 250 years, including 24 U.S. presidents. A recent $170 million renovation has rejuvenated this gem into a captivating blend of Southern hospitality and modern amenity.

Golf

The nation’s oldest first tee still in use…a Top 10 Mountain Course in America…host of USGA championships in five different decades, including upcoming US Senior Amateur Championships for both men and women. Proving its timeless course architecture and design, The Homestead defines golf in the mountains.

Scenic golf course with a waterfall and autumn trees.

Lodging

Time Magazine’s 100 World’s Greatest Places of 2024, The Homestead accommodations feature a variety of accommodations from elegant guest rooms and suites in the main building’s historic tower or the privacy and seclusion of cottages and villas.

Luxurious hotel suite with a king-size bed, floral patterned carpet, and elegant decor. A sitting area with an armchair, TV on a white cabinet, and a study desk is visible. Large windows with floral curtains allow natural light in.
A man fly fishing in a stream near a waterfall in a forested area with a bridge in the background.

Entertainment

Sporting Clays

A multi-station sporting clay course with certified N.S.C.A instructors testing your skills.

Fly Fishing

Catch-and-release fishing with a guide to share all the best spots in the mountain streams and cool crisp air of the Virginia mountains.

Waterfalls Hike

Led and entertained by a local naturalist, you’ll encounter a series of 13 beautiful waterfalls alongside a deep, Allegheny Mountain gorge trail.

Healing Spring Waters Spa

Soak in the soothing waters of the historic Warm Springs Pools dating back to the 19th century and experience mineral rich, geothermal springs.

Aerial view of scenic landscape with dense forest, a building, and a winding road in fall.
A wooden bridge spans a small waterfall in a lush, green forest.
Elegant bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, two pedestal sinks, large mirror, light blue walls, and checkered tile floor.
Interior of a round wooden building with a central pool and exposed beams
Two people clay shooting on a grassy field, with one person aiming a shotgun at a target. A scenic, mountainous background is visible under a clear sky at sunset.

Culinary

Savor local cuisine. Taste Blanton’s bourbon from The Homestead’s own private select barrel. Sample wines from Virginia regional vineyards. Over a dozen different settings to express any version of what you and your colleagues consider a great culinary experience.

Elegant dining room with round tables, wooden chairs, blue carpet, chandeliers, and large arched windows.
Historic red-brick hotel building with green roof surrounded by autumn trees and hills under a blue sky.
White colonial-style building with a porch, surrounded by manicured gardens and autumn trees under a pastel sky.